SBI PO Syllabus 2018 PDF Download Prelims & mains – Exam pattern

SBI PO Syllabus 2018

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2018:

The detailed syllabus is given topic wise below.

SBI PO Prelims 2018 English Syllabus:

• English Language:
• Reading comprehension
• Cloze test
• Spotting errors/spellings
• Sentence Correction
• Synonyms/ Homonyms/Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases,
• Active/ Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech,
• Para jumbles and Para completion
• One word Substitution
• Fill in the Blanks
• Miscellaneous

SBI PO Prelims 2018 syllabus – English Topic wise Weightage:

Topic	No. of Questions
Reading Comprehension	8
Cloze test	7
Fill in the Blanks	5
Para jumbles	5
Error Spotting / Correction	5

SBI PO Prelims 2018 – Reasoning Syllabus:

• Inequalities
• Ranking/ordering Test
• Alphanumeric series
• Number Series
• Critical Thinking
• Coding and decoding
• Logical reasoning
• Einstein’s Puzzle
• Input-Output
• Blood relations
• Syllogisms
• Directions
• Grouping/arrangement
• Analogy
• Venn Diagrams
• Seating Arrangement
• Coded Inequalities
• Data Sufficiency

SBI PO 2018 Reasoning Topic wise weightage – syllabus:

Topic	Number of Questions
Number Series/Alphabet test	5
Coding / Decoding	5
Syllogism	5
Inequalities	5
Ranking test	1-3
Blood relationship	2
Directions	2
Arrangement	5-10
Puzzles	5-10

SBI PO Prelims Quantitative Ability Syllabus 2018:

• Number System
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentages
• Averages
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Profit, loss and Discount
• Partnership
• Mixture and Allegation
• Time, Distance and Work
• Algebra (Equations, Surds, Indices, Graphs)
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Data Interpretation
• Sequence and Series
• Permutation and Combination
• Simplification & approximation
• Data Sufficiency

SBI PO Quant Topic wise syllabus weightage 2018:

Topic	Qs	Topic	Q.s
Number System	2-3	Simple & Compound Interest	1-2
Simplification	5-10	Probability	1-2
Ratio & Proportion	2-3	Averages & Mixtures	1-2
Time, Speed, Distance	1-2	Profit & Loss	1-2
Geometry	1-2	Percentages	2-3
Data Interpretation	6-10	Algebra	0-3

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2018:

SBI PO Mains 2018 exam pattern – Phase-II

Section name	No. of questions	Marks	Time
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 min
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	35 min
English	35	40	40 min
Total	155	200	3 hours

Negative marking 1/4th of allotted marks for each question

SBI PO Mains 2018 General Awareness Syllabus:

• History and Culture
• Geography
• Economics
• General Policy
• Budget – 5 Year plans
• Books and Authors
• Awards
• General Policy
• Scientific Research
• Banking Awareness
• Financial Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Appointments
• Inventions & Discoveries
• National & International Organizations
• Abbreviations
• Important days

SBI PO mains Computer Aptitude 2018 Syllabus:

• Computers history
• Input & output devices
• Software & Hardware
• Shortcuts
• MS-Office
• Database management systems
• Internet-related knowledge
• Computer Abbreviations
• Computer security (hacking, viruses)
• Computer networks and communications

SBI PO Mains Descriptive Test – Phase-II:

• Descriptive Paper – 50 marks (Computer based)
• Exam Duration 30 minutes
• Essay Writing
• Letter Writing
• Need to qualify in this exam to attend the next round

SBI PO Group Exercise and Interview – Phase-III:

• Group Exercise – 20 Marks
• Interview – 30 Marks
• Need to qualify with the passing marks in this section as will be specified by the bank.