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.
