SBI PO 2021 Exam Pattern
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S.No. |
Name of Tests(Objective) |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 Minutes |
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2 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour |
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SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus
SBI PO Prelims exam consists of 3 sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language & Numerical Ability.
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English Syllabus |
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus |
Reasoning Syllabus |
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Reading Comprehension |
Simplification/ Approximation |
Alphanumeric Series |
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Fill in the blanks |
Profit & Loss |
Directions |
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Cloze Test |
Mixtures & Alligations |
Logical Reasoning |
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Para jumbles |
Permutation, Combination & Probability |
Data Sufficiency |
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Vocabulary |
Work & Time |
Ranking & Order |
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Paragraph Completion |
Sequence & Series |
Alphabet Test |
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Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest |
Seating Arrangement |
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Sentence Completion |
Surds & Indices |
Coded Inequalities |
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Tenses Rules |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Puzzle |
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Time & Distance |
Syllogism |
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Data Interpretation |
Blood Relations |
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Ratio & Proportion |
Coding-Decoding |
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Number Systems |
Input-Output |
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Percentage |
Tabulation |
- There will be three sections.
- Category wise merit list will be drawn based on the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Exam.
- There will be no sectional cut-off. However, there will be an overall cut off.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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SBI PO Exam
Pattern 2021: Mains |
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S.No. |
Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Time allotted |
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1 |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
60 minutes |
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2 |
General Economy/ Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
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3 |
English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 minutes |
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4 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
45 minutes |
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5. |
English Language |
02 |
50 |
30 minutes |
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6 |
Total |
155 |
200 |
3 hours |
Following points are the highlights of SBI PO Mains Exam:
- All the questions will be objective in nature.
- This Mains paper will have four sections of a total of 200 marks.
- The duration of the SBI PO Mains Exam will be 3 hours.
- The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
- There will be no sectional cut off. There will be only an overall cut off.
- There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect Multiple Choice Question.
- The Descriptive Paper of 50 marks is compulsory to attempt.
SBI PO Syllabus For Mains Exam
The Mains Examination of SBI PO exam comprises 4 sections:
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
The SBI PO Mains syllabus comprises a descriptive test as well. The descriptive test consists of two questions, one letter writing and one essay each of 25 marks making a total of 50 marks. Candidates need to score passing marks in the descriptive test as well to qualify for the SBI PO mains exam.
The complete syllabus is discussed below:
- Tabular Graph,
- Line Graph,
- Pie Chart,
- Bar Graph,
- Radar Graph Case-let,
- Missing Case DI,
- Let it Case DI,
- Data Sufficiency,
- Probability,
- Permutation and Combination
- Verbal Reasoning,
- Syllogism,
- Circular Seating Arrangement,
- Linear Seating Arrangement,
- Double Lineup,
- Scheduling,
- Input-Output,
- Blood Relations,
- Directions and Distances,
- Ordering and Ranking,
- Data Sufficiency,
- Coding and Decoding,
- Coded Inequalities,
- The course of Action,
- Critical Reasoning,
- Analytical and Decision Making
Following topics are covered under the English Language section:
- Reading Comprehension,
- Grammar,
- Vocabulary,
- Verbal Ability,
- Word Association,
- Sentence Improvement,
- Para Jumbles,
- Cloze Test,
- Error Spotting,
- Fill in the blanks
- Financial Awareness,
- Current Affairs,
- General Knowledge,
- Static Awareness,
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- Internet,
- Memory,
- Keyboard Shortcuts,
- Computer Abbreviation,
- Microsoft Office,
- Computer Hardware,
- Computer Software,
- Operating System,
- Networking,
- Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies,
SBI PO 2021 Cut-Off
SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2020 (Out of 100 marks)
- General : 58.50
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) : 56.75
- Other Backward Caste (OBC) : 56
- Scheduled Caste (SC) : 50
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) : 43.75
SBI PO Mains Cut-Off (Out of 250)
Category
- GEN : 88.93
- SC : 73.83
- ST : 66.86
- OBC : 80.96
- EWS : 84.60
- LD : 80.45
- VI : 93.08
- HI : 63.10
- D & E : 63.25
SBI PO Final Cut-Off (Normalised to 100)
Category
- GEN : 51.23
- SC : 44.09
- ST : 41.87
- OBC : 45.09
- EWS : 45.35
- LD : 45.27
- VI : 51.55
- HI : 28.62
- D & E : 29.43
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