The State Bank of India (SBI) Probationary Officer (PO) mains exam syllabus covers a wide range of subjects to test the candidates’ aptitude and knowledge. Here’s a comprehensive outline of the SBI PO mains syllabus:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude:
- Logical Reasoning
- 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
- Code Inequalities
- Course of Action
- Critical Reasoning
- Analytical and Decision Making
- Computer Aptitude (Basic computer knowledge and terminologies)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation:
- Tabular Graph
- Line Graph
- Pie Chart
- Bar Graph
- Radar Graph Caselet
- Missing Case DI
- Let it Case DI
- Data Sufficiency
- Probability
- Permutation and Combination
- Quadratic Equation
- Data Interpretation
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness:
- Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- General Knowledge
- Static Awareness
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- Banking Terms
- Recent credit and monetary policies
- Indian Economy
- International Economy
- Important Government Schemes on capital & money market
- Introduction to National financial institutions like RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC, etc.
- History of Indian Banking Industry
- Regulatory Bodies Monetary & Credit Policies
- Budget Basics and Current Union Budget
- International Organizations/ Financial Institutions
- English Language:
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Ability
- Word Association
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Fill in the blanks
- Cloze Test
- Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
- Paragraph Completion
- Miscellaneous
- Descriptive Test:
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Precis Writing
The above-mentioned syllabus is a comprehensive outline, but candidates should also refer to the official notification or guidelines provided by SBI for specific details on the syllabus for each section. Additionally, candidates should focus on practicing previous years’ question papers and mock tests to get acquainted with the exam pattern and improve their performance.
