SBI PO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims and Mains, Detailed Exam Pattern

Candidates who are preparing for the SBI PO Exam should go through the SBI PO Syllabus 2024 and the exam pattern. Having a better and deeper understanding of the syllabus helps candidates prepare for the SBI PO exam better way.

There are 3 major sections in the SBI PO Syllabus- Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Reasoning. The SBI PO exam will be conducted in 3 different stages Prelims, Mains, Interview & Group Discussion. Candidates can go through this article to get the details of the SBI PO Syllabus and detailed Exam Pattern for both Prelims and Mains.

SBI PO Syllabus 2024

The SBI PO Syllabus for the Prelims and the Mains Exam is almost the same. There is only a slight change in the Mains Section with two extra sections added i.e. General and Banking Awareness. However, the level of difficulty of the SBI PO Mains Paper is a little higher than the Prelims.

The time has come that the candidates aspiring for SBI PO should boost their preparation with the SBI PO Syllabus as SBI has released over 2000 vacancies for the SBI PO 2024 recruitment. If you want to excel in the SBI PO exam, then prepare according to the latest SBI PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern.

SBI PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights

The details of the SBI PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern have been tabulated below. Check the stage-wise details for the upcoming SBI PO Exam here.

The following points are the highlights of the SBI PO Prelims Exam:

1. There will be three sections.
2. Category-wise merit list will be drawn based on the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Exam.
3. There will be no sectional cut-off. However, there will be an overall cut-off.
4. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

The SBI PO Prelims Exam will have 3 sections:

1. Reasoning
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. English Language

Candidates meeting the required cut-off in SBI Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains Exam. There are changes in the Mains Section with an increase in the weightage of General Economy/ Banking Awareness and the duration of the test will be 3 hours.

The Descriptive Test has a duration of 30 minutes with a score of 50 marks. This test is conducted to test the writing skills of candidates via Letter Writing and essay Writing.

1. All the questions will be objective.
2. This main paper will have four sections for a total of 200 marks.
3. The duration of the SBI PO Mains Exam will be 3 hours.
4. The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
5. There will be no sectional cut-off. There will be only an overall cut-off.
6. There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect Multiple Choice Question.
7. The Descriptive Paper of 50 marks is compulsory to attempt.

Note: The descriptive paper of a candidate will be checked only if they qualify in the Objective test as per the qualifying marks decided by the Bank.

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2024

The Mains Examination of the SBI PO exam comprises 4 sections:

1. Data Analysis & Interpretation
2. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
3. General/Economy/Banking Awareness
4. English Language

• The SBI PO Mains syllabus comprises a descriptive test as well. The descriptive test consists of two questions, one letter writing and one essay each of 25 marks making a total of 50 marks.
• Candidates need to score passing marks in the descriptive test as well to qualify for the SBI PO mains exam.

The complete syllabus is discussed below:

Data Analysis

The following topics are covered under the Data Analysis section:

1. Tabular Graph,
2. Line Graph,
3. Pie Chart,
4. Bar Graph,
5. Radar Graph Case-let,
6. Missing Case DI,
7. Let it Case DI,
8. Data Sufficiency,
9. Probability,
10. Permutation and Combination

Reasoning

The following topics are covered under the Reasoning section:

1. Verbal Reasoning,
2. Syllogism,
3. Circular Seating Arrangement,
4. Linear Seating Arrangement,
5. Double Lineup,
6. Scheduling,
7. Input-Output,
8. Blood Relations,
9. Directions and Distances,
10. Ordering and Ranking,
11. Data Sufficiency,
12. Coding and Decoding,
13. Coded Inequalities,
14. The course of Action,
15. Critical Reasoning,
16. Analytical and Decision Making

English Language

The following topics are covered under the English Language section:

1. Reading Comprehension,
2. Grammar,
3. Vocabulary,
4. Verbal Ability,
5. Word Association,
6. Sentence Improvement,
7. Para Jumbles,
8. Cloze Test,
9. Error Spotting,
10. Fill in the blanks

General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Awareness

The following topics are covered under the Economy section:

1. Financial Awareness
2. Current Affairs
3. General Knowledge
4. Static Awareness
5. Banking and Financial Awareness

Computer Aptitude

The following topics are covered under the Computer Aptitude section:

1. Internet,
2. Memory,
3. Keyboard Shortcuts,
4. Computer Abbreviation,
5. Microsoft Office,
6. Computer Hardware,
7. Computer Software,
8. Operating System,
9. Networking,
10. Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies,

SBI PO Descriptive Test

The Descriptive Paper which lasts for 30 minutes and is worth 50 marks tests candidates’s English skills through letter writing and essay writing. After passing the preliminary and main exams, candidates move on to the interview phase of the SBI PO exam. The final merit list is determined by the marks obtained in both the main exam and the interview.

SBI PO Interview 2024

Psychometric Test- The Bank may conduct a Psychometric test for personality profiling, of those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase III. The findings of the test may be placed before the Interview panel to have a thorough perspective on the candidates.

This is the final stage of selection for successful candidates who qualify for the first two phases of the SBI PO exam. The Group Discussion accounts for 20 marks while the Interview is for 30 marks.

1. The aggregate marks of all the candidates clearing both the Objective Tests and Descriptive tests will be arranged in descending order in each category.
2. The decided number of candidates in each category, as governed by the Bank will be called for Group Exercises and interviews.
3. The qualifying marks in Group Discussion & Interview will be as decided by the Bank.

SBI PO 2024 Final Selection

The final score for the SBI PO Exam is calculated keeping the below points in mind:

• Marks secured in the Preliminary Exam (Phase-1) will not be considered for selection
• Candidates must qualify for Phase-2 and Phase-3 separately to be eligible
• Marks secured by the candidates in the SBI PO Mains Exam (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 and marks secured in Group Exercises & Interview (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25. This makes the new total score (Mains + GD/PI) to be 100
• The aggregate score out of 100 is used for the final merit list for each category. Candidates with top merit rank in each category are finally selected.

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