The preliminary examination of SBI PO exam will comprise of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. Here is the detailed syllabus:
Reasoning |
Quantitative Ability |
English Language |
Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures &Alligations |
Para jumbles |
Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
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Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
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Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
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Input Output |
Sequence & Series |
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Coding Decoding |
Permutation, Combination &Probability |
The Mains Examination of SBI PO exam will constitute of 4 sections: Reasoning + Computer Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The complete syllabus is discussed below:
Data Analysis |
Reasoning |
English Language |
General/Economy/ Banking Awareness |
Computer Awareness |
Tabular Graph |
Verbal Reasoning |
Reading Comprehension |
Financial Awareness |
Internet |
Line Graph |
Syllogism |
Grammar |
Current Affairs |
Memory |
Pie Chart |
Circular Seating Arrangement |
Vocabulary |
General Knowledge |
Keyboard Shortcuts |
Bar Graph |
Linear Seating Arrangement |
Verbal Ability |
Static Awareness |
Computer Abbreviation |
Radar Graph Caselet |
Double Lineup |
Word Association |
Banking and Financial Awareness |
Microsoft Office |
Missing Case DI |
Scheduling |
Sentence Improvement |
Computer Hardware |
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Let it Case DI |
Input Output |
Para Jumbles |
Computer Software |
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Data Sufficiency |
Blood Relations |
Cloze Test |
Operating System |
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Probability |
Directions and Distances |
Error Spotting |
Networking |
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Permutation and Combination |
Ordering and Ranking |
Fill in the blanks |
Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies |
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Data Sufficiency |
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Coding and Decoding |
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Code Inequalities |
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Course of Action |
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Critical Reasoning |
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Analytical and Decision Making |
Besides the preliminary exam and the mains exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify the first two phases of SBI PO exam.
The final merit list is made on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her mains exam and interview process.
The major three sections of the preliminary examination are Reasoning, English Language and Numerical Ability. Each of these sections has multiple subheadings to focus on when preparing for IBPS Clerk CWE.
The syllabus for Reasoning, Numerical Ability and English Language is same for mains and preliminary exam. In addition to these two the other subjects are General Awareness and Computer Knowledge. The General Awareness is based on the Banking Sector awareness.
IBPS CLERK EXAM SYLLABUS (PRE+MAINS):
English Language |
Numerical Ability |
Reasoning Ability |
Computer |
General Awareness |
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Reading Comprehension |
Number Series |
Puzzle and Arrangements |
History and Generation of Computers |
Banking and Insurance Awareness |
Cloze Test |
Simplification/ Approximation |
Inequality |
Introduction to Computer Organisation |
Financial Awareness |
Fillers |
Quadratic Equations |
Syllogism |
Computer Hardware and I/O Devices |
Govt. Schemes and Policies |
Spotting Errors |
Data Interpretation |
Coding - Decoding |
Computer Languages, Basics of DBMS |
Current Affairs |
Sentence Improvement |
Data Sufficiency |
Blood Relations |
Operating System, Internet |
Static Awareness |
Fill in the Blanks |
Miscellaneous |
Direction sense |
Computer Network & Security |
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Order and Ranking |
MS Office Suit and Short cut keys |
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Computer Memory, Computer Software |
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Number System and Conversions |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Comprehensive Guide to IBPS – Disha Publications
Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal
The Complete Success Package – Bank PO Recruitment Examination – Arihant Publications
Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy by Kiran Publication
English Language by Wren & Martin
M Tyra for IBPS PO by BSC Publication
General Awareness category – Mahindra Financial and Banking Awareness
Sr. No. |
Subjects |
No. of questions |
Marks |
Time |
1 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
1 hour total |
2 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
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3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
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4 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
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Sr. No. |
Name of test |
No. of Questions |
Max. Marks |
Medium of Examination |
Time Allotted |
1 |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
60 minutes |
2 |
English Language |
35 |
40 |
English only |
40 minutes |
3 |
Data Analysis and Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
English & Hindi |
45 minutes |
4 |
General, Economy/Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
English & Hindi |
35 minutes |
Total |
155 |
200 |
180 minutes |
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English Language (Letter Writing & ESSAY |
2 |
25 |
English |
30 minutes |
Category |
GEN |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
OC |
VI |
HI |
ID |
Cut Off (Out of 100) |
42.75 |
42.25 |
36 |
28.50 |
28.75 |
23.25 |
15.75 |
17.75 |
Category |
Total Overall |
GEN |
52.50 |
OBC |
52.50 |
SC |
41.75 |
ST |
31.50 |
HI |
37.00 |
OC |
34.00 |
VI |
37.50 |