Detail
Complete detail of Sbi Po Mains
SBI po mains is the 2nd Stage of the SBI Po Exam. The candidates who will qualify for the Sbi Po Prelims will be eligible to appear for the SBI PO Mains Exam.
- There will be four sections for the SBI PO Mains Exam and an additional section of the English Language which will be taken separately on the same date of the exam.
- The Sbi PO Mains Exam will have a total of 200 MCQ’s of a total duration of 3 Hours.
- There will be separate timing for each section as it was in the SBI PO Prelims Exam.
- The candidates will have to pass separately in each test/section.
SBI PO Mains Exam Key Points
- There will be sectional cutoff and overall cutoff.
- A specified sectional time limit will be allocated to attempt each section in the Main exam.
- An SBI PO cutoff list will be prepared where candidates having higher scores/marks will have their names on top of the list.
- Candidates with a higher score will be given priority for the interview.
Exam Pattern
Latest exam pattern of Sbi Po Mains
SBI PO Exam Pattern for Mains
- Mode of Examination– SBI PO Main will be conducted online.
- Number of Sections– There are 4 sections in the SBI PO Main exam viz. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude , Data Analysis & Interpretation , General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and English Language. SBI PO Main Exam will have a Descriptive Paper having 2 questions
- Duration of Exam: - The exam will be of 3 hours 30 minutes (3 hours for objective paper and 30 minutes for descriptive paper).
- Nature of Questions– There will be 155 multiple choice questions and 2 written questions. Each question will have 5 options wherein only 1 option will be correct.
Section-Wise Weightage of SBI PO Mains Exam
| Section Name | Total Questions | Duration | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 35 Questions | 40 Minutes | 40 Marks |
| Data Interpretation and Analysis | 35 Questions | 45 Minutes | 60 Marks |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 Questions | 60 Minutes | 60 Marks |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 Questions | 35 Minutes | 40 |
| English (Essay and Letter Writing) | 2 Questions | 30 Minutes | 50 Marks |
| Total | 157 Questions | 3 hours 30 minutes | 250 Marks |
Syllabus
In depth syllabus of Sbi Po Mains
SBI PO Mains Syllabus
The SBI PO Mains syllabus covers the following subjects:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
The SBI PO Mains syllabus comprises a descriptive test as well. The descriptive test consists of two questions, one letter writing and one essay. Candidates need to score passing marks in the descriptive test as well to qualify the SBI PO mains exam.
To get the full detailed syllabus, refer to the table below:
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
Reasoning: Verbal Reasoning Syllogism Seating Arrangements (Circular and Linear) Double Lineups Scheduling Input/Output Blood Relations Ordering and Ranking Coding and Decoding Sufficiency of Arguments and Data Directions and Displacement Code Inequalities Course of Action Critical Reasoning Analytical and Decision Making Computer Aptitude: Internet Memory Keyboard Shortcuts Computer Related Terms Abbreviations Computer Fundamentals Microsoft Office and Related Word Processing and Spreadsheet Applications Computer Hardware and Software Operating Systems and GUI Basics Computer Network Number System Basic of Logic Gates |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
Banking Awareness Financial Knowledge Basic Economics Current Affairs Principles of Insurance Static Awareness General Knowledge on various topics of importance to financial institutions |
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Grammar Word Association Sentence Improvement Para Jumbles Verbal Ability Cloze Test Error Spotting Fill in the blanks |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
Tabular Graph Line Graph Bar Graph Charts & Tables Missing Case DI Radar Graph Caselet Data Sufficiency Let it Case DI Permutation and Combination Pie Charts Probability |