Preparing for the SBI Clerk exam? Great choice! Here are some important topics and questions that are frequently asked:
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification/Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Table, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Caselets)
- Quadratic Equations
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Ratio and Proportion
- Probability
- Percentage
- Mensuration
- Reasoning Ability:
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Alphabet/Number Series
- Direction Sense
- Inequality
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square)
- Puzzle (Floor, Box, Day-based)
- Data Sufficiency
- Input-Output
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the blanks (Single/Double)
- Para Jumbles
- Phrase Replacement
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution)
- General/Financial Awareness:
- Current Affairs (Last 6 months)
- Banking Awareness (Basic Banking Terms, History of Banking, RBI, Types of Banks, Financial Institutions)
- Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Currencies, Important Days, Awards, Books and Authors)
- Financial Awareness (Banking and Financial News, Budget, Economic Survey, Government Schemes)
- Computer Aptitude:
- Basics of Computers
- Internet
- MS Office
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Operating Systems
- Networking
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Here are some sample questions:
- Quantitative Aptitude:
- If the sum of two numbers is 45 and their difference is 15, what is the product of the two numbers?
- A train covers a distance of 480 km in 8 hours. What is its speed in km/hr?
- If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 10 pens, what is the profit percentage?
- Reasoning Ability:
- If APPLE is written as 901611512, then how will ORANGE be written?
- If A > B means A is to the right of B, A < B means A is to the left of B, A = B means A is to the north of B, then which of the following means ‘R is in the south of P’?
- Study the following information carefully and answer the questions: Six persons A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting in two parallel rows containing three persons each. How many persons are sitting between B and E?
- English Language:
- Fill in the blank: He _____ to be a great leader.
- Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: A. The king was highly impressed. B. With a loud cheer, the prince rode away. C. Seeing the prince’s skill, the king offered him the hand of his daughter in marriage.
- Synonym of “Eradicate”
- General/Financial Awareness:
- Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
- What is the full form of RBI?
- Which Indian city is known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’?
- Computer Aptitude:
- What is the function of Ctrl + Z shortcut key?
- What does CPU stand for?
- Which of the following is an input device: Printer, Scanner, Monitor, Keyboard?
Practice these questions regularly and also focus on time management during the exam. Good luck with your preparation!
