SBI PO 2018 Syllabus – We are here for you to provide you with the most comprehensive and detailed information about the SBI PO exam syllabus, Prelims & Main exam pattern and paper format and many tips and tricks to pass this exam! The SBI PO notification has been released and people all over the country are frantically applying for the posts of PO (Probationary officer). But the tough selection procedure is a big barrier between you and this high paying job.
So if you want to crack this examination with style, then just keep on reading, dear aspirants!
| SBI PO Syllabus Overview | Important Dates | Preparation Tips |
| SBI PO 2018 Syllabus PDF Download | Exam Pattern |
So before starting with the syllabus, let’s examine what kind of a selection process will be undergone for the hiring of eligible candidates.
SBI PO New Exam Pattern 2018
- Phase I- Preliminary Examination
- Phase II- Main Examination
- Phase III- Group Discussion and Interview
SBI PO 2018 Exam Important Dates
| Important Events | Dates |
| Download SBI PO Prelims Call Letter | 18th June 218 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 1st, 7th & 8th of July 2018 |
| Prelims Exam Result | 15th July 2018 |
| Downloading of Mains Exam Call Letter | 20th July 2018 |
| Main Exam Date | 04th August 2018 |
| Mains Exam Result | 20th August 2018 |
| Downloading of Interview Call Letter | 09th September 2018 |
| Group Exercises & Interviews Date | 24th Sept 2018 to 12th October 2108 |
| SBI PO Final Result | 01st November 2018 |
| Download Pre-Exam Training Admit Card | 25th May 2018 |
| Pre-Exam Training | 18th June 2018 to 23rd June 2018 |
| Recruitment Board | Details SBI PO 2018 Job Notification |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 13th May 2018 |
Phase I – SBI PO Exam Pattern 2018
⇒ SBI PO Preliminary Exam Paper Pattern Details:
Some pointers to note for the preliminary round are:
- The maximum marks will be out of 100.
- 25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
- The exam duration will be of 1 hour or 60 minutes.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | Composite time of 1 Hour |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
Phase II- Main Examination
⇒ SBI PO Main Exam Paper Pattern Details:
The important points to remember for this examination are:
Main Exam Objective Test
- The objective test will be out of 200 marks.
- Objective Test: The objective test will be of 3 hours and will consist of 4 Sections for total 200 marks.
- The objective test will have separate timing for each section. The candidates are required to qualify for each of the Tests by at least securing passing marks.
Main Exam Descriptive Test
- Next will be the descriptive test will be out of 50 marks.
- The time duration for the exam will be 3 hours and 30 minutes for the descriptive test.
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 minutes |
Phase III- SBI PO Group Exercise & Interview
⇒ SBI PO Interview Details :
Some important Interview pointers for the SBI PO Recruitment 2018:
- The total marks of candidates qualifying in the objective and the descriptive tests will be arranged in descending order and then a group will be called for the group exercises.
- The qualifying marks will be decided by the authorities.
- Candidates who wish to exercise their OBC certificate must bring up their certificate without which they would not receive any concession.
SBI PO Phase III Marks Distribution:
- Group Exercise : 20 Marks
- Interview : 30 Marks
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be negative marking for both the rounds of selection in the prelims round as well as the main examination. It will be 0.25 marks cut per wrong answer.
SBI PO Final Score Calculation:
- Marks scored in the prelims will not be counted in the final counting.
- Candidates need to qualify for both the Phase 1 (main exams) and also the GE/Interview
- The ratio between the main exam marks and the interview marks will be 80:20 respectively.
- Result of the qualified candidates will be available on the official site.
Syllabus for The SBI PO Examination 2018
⇒ Preliminary Exam Reasoning Ability Syllabus for SBI PO 218:
| Topic | Number Of Questions |
| Number Series/Alphabet Test | 5 |
| Coding Decoding | 5 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Coded Inequalities | 5 |
| Blood Relations | 2 |
| Ranking Test | 2-3 |
| Directions | 2 |
| Arrangement | 5-10 |
| Puzzles | 5-10 |
⇒ Preliminary Exam: English Syllabus with Questions for SBI PO 218:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 8 |
| Cloze Test | 7 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 5 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
| Error Spotting / Correction | 5 |
⇒ SBI PO Preliminary Exam: Quantitative Ability Syllabus with Questions:
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Number System | 2-3 |
| Simplification | 5-10 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2-3 |
| Data Interpretation | 6-10 |
| Percentages | 2-3 |
| Algebra | 0-3 |
| Simple & Compound Interest | 1-2 |
| Probability | 1-2 |
| Time, Speed, Distance | 1-2 |
| Geometry | 1-2 |
| Averages & Mixtures | 1-2 |
| Profit & Loss | 1-2 |
⇒ SBI PO Main Examination Syllabus :
| Reasoning | Data Analysis & interpretation | English Language | General/Economy/ Banking Awareness | Computer Awareness |
| Verbal Reasoning | Tabular Graph | Reading Comprehension | Financial Awareness | Internet |
| Syllogism | Line Graph | Grammar | Current Affairs | Memory |
| Circular Seating Arrangement | Pie Chart | Vocabulary | General Knowledge | Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | Bar Graph | Verbal Ability | Static Awareness | Computer Abbreviation |
| Double Lineup | Radar Graph Caselet | Word Association | Banking and Financial Awareness | Microsoft Office |
| Scheduling | Missing Case DI | Sentence Improvement | Computer Hardware | |
| Input Output | Let it Case DI | Para Jumbles | Computer Software | |
| Blood Relations | Data Sufficiency | Cloze Test | Operating System | |
| Directions and Distances | Probability | Error Spotting | Networking | |
| Ordering and Ranking | Permutation and Combination | Fill in the blanks | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | |
| Data Sufficiency | ||||
| Coding and Decoding | ||||
| Code Inequalities | ||||
| Course of Action | ||||
| Critical Reasoning | ||||
| Analytical and Decision Making |
How to Prepare for SBI PO Exam? Preparation Tips and Tricks:
Like we promised in the beginning of the article, we are here to provide some tips and tricks to crack this monstrous feat of an exam. So follow these tips and you will be sure to pass and secure a fabulous job at the State Bank of India.
- Download the syllabus and check out thoroughly the areas which you need to focus on.
- Try to make a schedule which you will religiously follow as you need to cover all the topics at least once before the exam.
- Focus on the areas which need more practice and try to practice them every day.
- If you are unable to cover everything before the exam commences, then try to focus on the subjects which have more marking. Don’t try to cover everything a few nights before.
- Focus on the previous papers and question banks given by us and you will be sure to ace the whole thing.
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