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SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021: Detailed Prelims + Mains Exam Pattern

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021: The State Bank of India will conduct the SBI PO prelims exam in the month of November 2021. Candidates must start their preparation now without any delay. To crack any examination, it is very important to have a knowledge of the syllabus along with exam pattern. This article consists of the depth knowledge of the SBI PO Exam Pattern of prelims as well as mains exam. Check the complete article for more details related to SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2021

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021

The State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam every year and this is the most lucrative job amongst students. SBI PO contains 3 phases i.e. Prelims, Mains & Interview round. Candidates must check SBI PO Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern 2021 in detail with the sectional timings and negative marking.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2021

In the SBI PO Prelims exam 2021, there are 3 sections i.e.

  • Reasoning Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • English Language

There are a total of 100 questions in objective form. SBI PO prelims exam is of 1 hour and there is a sectional timing of 20 minutes for each section.

S. No. Sections 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
Total 100 100 60 minutes

There is no sectional cut-off in the SBI PO Prelims exam pattern. Candidates need to qualify the overall cut-off to clear the SBI PO prelims exam as those candidates who will clear the prelims exam will be able to attempt the SBI PO mains exam.

SBI PO Detailed Syllabus 2021

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021

  • Objective Test

In the SBI PO Mains exam, there are 4 sections:

  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • English Language
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness

There is a negative making of 1/4 mark on each wrong answer. There is a total of 3 hours with sectional timing for each section.

S. No. Name of Tests(Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60
minutes
2 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
3 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
4 General/Economy/Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
Total 155 200 3 Hours
  • Descriptive Test

After the objective test, there will be a descriptive test of 30 minutes. The descriptive test will contain 2 questions- Essay and Letter Writing for total of 50 marks.

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SBI PO Interview Round

The State Bank of India conducts 3 rounds for the selection of SBI Probationary Officers i.e. Prelims, Mains, and Interview. All those candidates who will clear the mains exam will be called for the interview.

SBI PO Final Selection

The final selection of SBI PO will be done on the basis of the Mains exam and Interview. The final merit will be made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Mains exam and Interview combined.

FAQs: SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021

Q1. How many sections are there in the SBI PO prelims exam 2021?
Ans. There are 3 sections in the SBI PO prelims exam 2021.

Q2. What are the SBI PO prelims exam pattern 2021?
Ans. The SBI PO prelims exam pattern 2021 is given above in the article.

Q3. Is there a descriptive test in SBI PO Mains Exam 2021?
Ans. Yes, there is a descriptive test in SBI PO Mains Exam 2021 of 50 marks which contains 2 questions.