Syllabus

The State Bank of India Probationary Officers exam (SBI PO 2022) has been announced via a notification on 21st September 2022 on the official website for SBI. Read this article to know in-depth about all topics covered in SBI PO Syllabus 2022. The article covers information about the SBI PO Exam Pattern, SBI PO prelims syllabus, and SBI PO Mains syllabus.

The SBI PO Prelims syllabus will have three sections – English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The overall time given to complete the prelim exam is 60 minutes.

The SBI PO Mains syllabus for Objective Test includes – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and English Language. The overall time given to complete the objective test is 180 minutes.

SBI PO Exam Syllabus

The State Bank of India has three phases of the recruitment process for probationary officers. The online exams have objective multiple-choice questions. The syllabus and topics for prelims and main exams have similar topics and subjects.

• Prelims Exam – A qualifying exam for candidates to secure marks that would qualify them for the mains exam
• Mains Exam – There will be 75 percentage of weightage for marks scored in the mains exam and 25 percentage of weightage for personal interview for the selection in the final merit list for the post of provisional officer.

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2022

Reasoning Ability

• Alphanumeric Series
• Alphabet Test
• Blood Relations
• Coding-Decoding
• Coded Inequalities
• Directions
• Data Sufficiency
• Input-Output
• Logical Reasoning
• Puzzle
• Ranking & Order
• Seating Arrangement
• Syllogism and Tabulation

Quantitative Aptitude

• Data Interpretation
• Mixtures & Allegations
• Mensuration- Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
• Number Systems
• Profit & Loss
• Permutation, Combination & Probability
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simplification/Approximation
• Sequence & Series
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest
• Surds & Indices
• Time & Distance

English Language

• Cloze Test
• Fill in the blanks
• Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
• Para jumbles
• Paragraph Completion
• Reading Comprehension
• Sentence Completion
• Tenses Rules
• Vocabulary

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2022

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Tabular Graph
• Line Graph
• Bar Graph
• Charts & Tables
• Missing Case DI
• Radar Graph Caselet
• Probability
• Data Sufficiency
• Let it Case DI
• Permutation and Combination Pie Charts

SBI PO Reasoning Ability

• 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

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

• Current Affairs
• Financial Awareness
• General Knowledge
• Static Awareness
• Banking Terminologies Knowledge
• Banking Awareness
• Principles of Insurance

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Verbal Ability
• Vocabulary
• Sentence Improvement
• Word Association
• Para Jumbles
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• Fill in the blanks

Computer Awareness

• Basic of Logic Gates
• Computer Abbreviation
• Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Software
• Internet
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Memory
• Microsoft Office
• Networking
• Number System
• Operating System

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SBI PO Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Mains exam consists of two parts: Part A (Objective Type). The distribution of marks in SBI PO prelims per section is given below; while Part B (Descriptive Type) consists of two questions

SBI PO Prelim Exam pattern

SBI PO Mains Exam pattern

SBI PO Negative Marking

If a question is left blank, no penalty will be imposed. If you make an error in any of your answers on the Objective Test, 1/4th (0.25) of the allotted points for that question will be subtracted from your final score.

SBI PO Exam Book

• SBI PO preliminary & Mains exam comprehensive guide – Disha
• Verbal & non-verbal reasoning – modern approach – R.S. Aggarval
• Computer Awareness for competitive competitions – objective question bank – Arihant publications
• Awareness in Banking – RPH Editorial board
• Analytical Reasoning – MK Pandey

SBI PO Exam Preparation Tips

Candidates should prepare all the topics covered in the syllabus of SBI PO without leaving anything aside.

• Candidates appearing for SBI PO 2022 exam should be well aware of the syllabus for prelims and mains exams.
• SBI PO prelims exam is divided into three parts English language, Quantitative aptitude, and Reasoning ability.
• Candidates should prepare from recommended learning resources on grammar, writing skills, and comprehension of language.
• Quantitative aptitude has topics like arithmetic problems, numbers, percentages, profit and loss, and pattern-matching quizzes.
• Candidates should prepare for their weak areas.
• Mains exam consists of reasoning and computer aptitude, data interpretation and analysis, and topics like banking, and the economy should be well understood.
• Finally, letter writing and essay should have correct English without spelling mistakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the syllabus for sbi po exam?

Ans: The syllabus for the SBI PO exam has syllabus and subjects as listed below

Q.2 How can I prepare SBI PO at home?

Ans: Candidates appearing for the SBI PO exam at home without any guidance or attending any training institute by following the steps described below

• Candidates appearing for SBI PO 2022 exam should be well aware of the syllabus for prelims and mains exams.
• SBI PO prelims exam is divided into three parts English language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability.
• Candidates should prepare from recommended learning resources on grammar, writing skills and comprehension for language.
• Quantitative aptitude has topics like arithmetic problems, numbers, percentage, profit and loss and pattern matching quiz.
• Candidates should prepare on their weak areas.
• Mains exam consists of reasoning and computer aptitude, data interpretation and analysis, topics like banking, economy should be well understood.
• Candidates are preparing themselves to be recruited as probationary officer in banks, hence they should be aware of all the financial terms and understand working of the financial institutions.
• The soft skills like communication skills, writing, reading and understanding will help candidate to secure good score in interview and help while working in financial institutions with customers.
• Finally letter writing and essay should have correct English without spelling mistakes.