SBI PO Syllabus 2017 - 18 PDF Download New PO Exam Pattern

SBI PO Syllabus 2017

Applicants who are preparing for SBI PO Exam 2017 - 18 can now download their SBI PO Syllabus 2017 and new Probationary Officer Exam Pattern from below provided link.  State Bank of India conducts examination for the recruitment to the posts of Probationary Officer (PO). Applicants must prepare hard to crack this exam.

SBI PO Syllabus for Prelim Exam

English Language:

In English Language section questions are asked from different topics which are as follows:

Reading Comprehension

Spotting Error

Fill in the blank

Cloze test

Para-Jumbles

Quantitative Aptitude:

In Quant section questions are asked from different topics which are as follows:

Number Series

Simplification

Average

Profit & Loss

Time & Work

Time & Distance

Partnership

Ratio & Proportion

Problem on Ages

Note: One or two sets of Data Interpretation type questions may ask in Prelim exam. – These questions cover different forms of D.I. based on Tables, Pie – Charts, Bar Graphs, etc.

Reasoning:

In Reasoning section questions are asked from different topics which are as follows

Syllogism

Seating Arrangement – Circular table and Line (North & South)

Puzzle

Blood Relation

Inequality

Data Sufficiency

Logical Reasoning

Input Output

SBI PO Syllabus for Main Exam – Objective test:

1. English Language: Level [Difficulty – Moderate]

In English Language section questions are asked from different topics which are as follows:

Reading Comprehension – According to the previous year question paper there were two Reading Comprehensions.

Spotting Error

Fill in the blank

Cloze test

Para-Jumbles

2. General Awareness/Marketing/Computer: Level [Difficulty to Easy]

i. General Awareness:

News related to Reserve Bank of India

Banking Awareness

Financial Awareness (Union Budget/ Railway Budget)

Economics news

Current Affairs:

Questions can be asked from various fields such as: National, International, Awards, Sports, Science, Summits, Appointment, Books & Authors and Obituary, Famous Personality in News, Business & Finance, Bank CMD/CEO & Taglines, Important Dates, Schemes, Summit & Meeting, Bill Passed, Capital & Currency of Countries, Organizations Head & headquarters.

ii. Marketing:

Basics of Marketing

Marketing Strategies

Market Segmentation

Marketing Management

Marketing Mix

Developing stage of organization

Brand

Advertising

Products Life Cycle

4 P’s and 4 C’s of marketing

iii. Computer Knowledge:

Computer Basics & History

Types of Computers

Parts of Computer

Computer Generations

Components of Computer (Input, Control Unit, Memory Unit, Arithmetic Logic Unit, Output)

Peripheral Devices (Input devices & Output devices)

Software (System & Application Software) & Hardware

Computer Memory (Cache Memory, Primary Memory/Main Memory & Secondary Memory)

Data Processing

Operating system (Windows XP, Windows 7 and etc)

Basic MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PPT, MS Outlook),

Internet

Data Base Management Systems

Computer Networks

Data Communication

Security (VIRUS & Antivirus)

3. Data Analysis & Interpretation: Level [Difficult]

Table Charts

Pie – Charts

Bar Graphs

Data Interpretation based on Puzzles

Mixed Graphs

Line Graphs

Caselets

Combined data sets

4. Reasoning: Level [Moderate / Difficult]

Syllogisms

Seating Arrangement – Circular table and Line (North & South)

Puzzle

Blood Relation

Inequality or Decision Making

Data Sufficiency

Logical Reasoning

Input Output

Miscellaneous

SBI PO Syllabus for Main Exam – Descriptive Test:

In descriptive section questions are asked from different topics like:

Letter Writing

Essay

Precise Writing

Phase III:

It will consist of Group Discussion (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks)

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2016

The exam will be held in three phases.

Phase I (Preliminary Exam): 100 Marks Time Duration: 1 Hour

Phase II (Main Exam): 250 Marks(200 Marks objective + 50 Marks descriptive) Time Duration: 2 Hour

Phase III: 50 Marks

Phase I (Preliminary Exam):

Subject	Questions	Time	Marks
English Language	30	1Hrs	30
Quantitative Aptitude	35		35
Reasoning Ability	35		35
Total Marks			100

Aspirant must qualify in each of the three tests by securing passing marks to be decided by Bank. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 20 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be short listed for Main Examination.

Phase II Main Examination:

Subject	Questions	Time	Marks
Objective Test
1. English Language	50	2 Hrs	50
2. General Awareness, Marketing & Computer	50		50
3. Data Analysis & Interpretation	50		50
4. Reasoning (High Level)	50		50
Descriptive Test
5. English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)		1 Hrs	50
Total Marks			250

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