The preliminary examination of the SBI PO 2022 exam will comprise of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Here is the detailed syllabus of the SBI PO Prelims exam:

1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes

2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Total 100 100 1 hour

The section-wise topics from which the SBI will ask questions in SBI PO Prelims Exam have been tabulated below.

• Simplification/ Approximation Alphanumeric Series Reading Comprehension
• Profit & Loss Directions Fill in the blanks
• Mixtures & Alligations Logical Reasoning Cloze Test
• Permutation, Combination & Probability Data Sufficiency Para jumbles
• Work & Time Ranking & Order Vocabulary
• Sequence & Series Alphabet Test Paragraph Completion
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest Seating Arrangement Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
• Surds & Indices Coded Inequalities Sentence Completion
• Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Puzzle Tenses Rules
• Time & Distance Syllogism
• Data Interpretation Blood Relations
• Ratio & Proportion Coding-Decoding
• Number Systems Input-Output

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SBI PO Exam Pattern 2022

The candidate has to qualify in all three stages (Prelims, Mains & Interview) with a minimum cut-off mark decided by the authorities. Prelims will be of qualifying nature, however, Mains & Interview marks will be considered while releasing the merit list. To qualify for each stage, go through the below section and prepare as per the latest SBI PO 2022 Exam Pattern.

The first stage for SBI PO 2022 Recruitment is the Preliminary Exam, in which the aspirant has to qualify in order to get shortlisted for SBI PO Mains Exam.

1. There will be 3 sections in SBI PO Prelims Exam like any other PO Exam: English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
2. A total of 100 Objective type questions will be asked in SBI PO Prelims Exam 2022.
3. The duration of the exam is 01 hour (20 minutes for each section).
4. SBI PO Prelims are qualifying in nature and marks will not be counted while preparing the merit list.

Penalty for wrong answer: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate. No deduction will be there in marks if a question is left unattempted or blank by a candidate.

S.No. Name of Tests (Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes

Selection criteria for Main Examination: Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Exam. There will be no sectional cut-off. Candidates numbering 10 times the number of vacancies (approx.) in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination from the top of the above merit list.

SBI PO 2022 Mains Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Mains Exam will comprise of Objective & Descriptive Section, which is described below in detail:1. Objective paper to be completed in 3 hours and descriptive paper in 30 minutes.
2. In the objective part, there will be 4 sections namely Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation & General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language.
3. A descriptive paper will be conducted along with the above-mentioned online test and there will be 2 questions in this paper.
4. Penalty for wrong answer: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate in SBI PO Mains Exam. No deduction will be made in marks if a question is left unattempted or blank by a candidate in the exam.

S.No. Name of Tests(Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes
2 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
3 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
4 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
Total 155 200 3 hours

Descriptive Test 02 50 30 minutes

(i) Objective Test: The objective test of 3 hours duration consists of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test will have separate timing for every section.
(ii) Descriptive Test: The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

A candidate who clears both the Prelims & Mains Exam of SBI PO 2022 will be further called for a GD-PI session wherein they will face a panel of selectors discussing their past experience and questions related to General Knowledge and of the Banking Sector. It is essential for a candidate to clear the Interview Process in order to ensure their final selection in the SBI PO 2022 Exam. The qualifying marks for this round will be decided by the Bank and the marks allotted to these rounds are: Group Discussion – 20 marks, Interview – 30 marks

After a candidate has gone through Personal Interviews, a merit list will be prepared by the State Bank of India wherein the candidate’s score of the Mains Exam and Interview Round will be taken into account. Based on the score obtained by candidates and the available vacancies, final cut-off marks will be declared. All candidates who clear the cut-off range will be granted the Appointment Letter by the State Bank of India for the post of Probationary Officer.

The Mains Examination of SBI PO exam 2022 will constitute 4 sections: Reasoning + Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The complete

SBI PO Mains syllabus is discussed below:

S.No. Name of Subjects No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration

1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes
2 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
3 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
4 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
Total 155 200 3 hours

The subject-wise topics that need to be covered for preparing for SBI PO Mains Exam have been listed below.

• Data Analysis & Interpretation Reasoning General/Economy/Banking Awareness English Language Computer
• Tabular Graph Verbal Reasoning Current Affairs Reading Comprehension Internet
• Line Graph Syllogism Financial Awareness Grammar Memory
• Bar Graph Circular Seating Arrangement General Knowledge Verbal Ability Keyboard Shortcuts
• Charts & Tables Linear Seating Arrangement Static Awareness Vocabulary Computer Abbreviation
• Missing Case DI Double Lineup Banking Terminologies Knowledge Sentence Improvement Microsoft Office
• Radar Graph Caselet Scheduling Banking Awareness Word Association Computer Hardware
• Probability Input-Output Principles of Insurance Para Jumbles Computer Software
• Data Sufficiency Blood Relations Error Spotting Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies
• Let it Case DI Directions and Distances Cloze Test Networking
• Permutation and Combination Ordering and Ranking Fill in the blanks Number System
• Pie Charts Data Sufficiency Operating System
• Coding and Decoding Basic of Logic Gates
• Code Inequalities
• Course of Action
• Critical Reasoning
• Analytical and Decision Making

SBI PO Descriptive Test

The Descriptive Paper of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Besides the preliminary exam and the main exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify for the first two phases of the SBI PO exam.

The final merit list is made on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her main exam and interview process.