SBI PO

This section of SBI PO exam includes questions from Tabular Graph, Data Sufficiency, Caselets, Permutation and Combination, etc. To solve Data Interpretation questions, candidates must practise by referring to the previous years' question papers. The tips and tricks for the Data Interpreparation questions are given below:Candidates need to first understand and interpret the given data before proceeding with the calculationsCandidates need to first understand the difficulty level of questions to understand which one to attempt first and which one to attempt laterCandidates need to master the technique of attempting these questions with speed. There are several shortcut tricks that save a lot of time in solving the graphs and chartsCandidates must know the different types of questions and formats of Data Interpretation 

Yes, you can prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching. However, you need to be consistent and serious about your studies. Y ou need to attempt mock tests, refer to the good study materials and solve the previous years' question papers. Preparing for SBI PO exam requires utmost dedication, determination and zeal to crack the exam. SBI PO is one of the most competitive exams in the country and preparation for the exam requires a effective strategy. SBI PO preparation can be done at home without any format coaching with predefined goals and determination. SBI PO exam preparation requires indepth understanding of English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, Computer Ability, Data Analysis & Interpretation, & General/Economy/Banking Awareness and the English Language. SBI PO exam is conducted in several stages-prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises. For each stage, candidates need to strategise their preparation in a effective manner if they do not opt for coaching. 

The descriptive paper comprises questions based on Essays and Letters. This paper test the and English Language and writing skills of candidates. The descriptive paper carries two questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 50. The descriptive paper is conducted online for 50 marks. Candidates are not allowed to use the keyboard while answering the questions. They need to type the answers using the mouse. The topics from where questions are asked in the Descriptive Test are given below:Views on acquisitions and mergers of banksPrivatization of Banks and its effects on the common publicHandling of bad banksDisinvestment of Public Sector UnitsPromoting the use of UPI among the common people: Their advantages and disadvantagesChallenges before Nationalized BanksMerger of banksIndian Banking System: Positive and negative elementsThe economic condition of IndiaPublic and Private sector banksFDI in India

Yes, there are sectional timings in SBI PO prelims and Mains exam. To answer each section in the prelims exam, candidates get 20 minutes. For descriptive test, candidates get 30 minutes. The duration of the Reasoning & Computer Aptitude is 60 minutes, Data Analysis & Interpretation is 45 minutes, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness is 35 minutes and English Language section is 40 minutes. The sectional timings for SBI PO prelims and mains exams are given below.SBI PO Prelims Shift TimingsSubjectDurationEnglish Language20 MinutesQuantitative Aptitude20 MinutesReasoning Ability20 MinutesTotal1 HourSBI PO Mains Shift TimingsSubjectNumber of QuestionsMarksDurationObjective TestReasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 MinutesData Analysis & Interpretation356045 MinutesGeneral/ Economy/ Banking Awareness404035 MinutesEnglish Language354040 MinutesSubjective/ Descriptive TestEnglish Language (Letter Writing & Essay)25030 MinutesTotal1572503.5 Hours 

SBI PO Mains exam comprises both objective and descriptive type tests. The objective test consists of four sections and the descriptive test comprises English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 250. The duration of the test is 3.5 hours. The objective section carries questions from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and English Language. The subjective section carries questions from English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The test paper carries a total of 157 questions. The structure of SBI PO mains exam is given below.SubjectNumber of QuestionsMarksDurationObjective TestReasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 MinutesData Analysis & Interpretation356045 MinutesGeneral/ Economy/ Banking Awareness404035 MinutesEnglish Language354040 MinutesSubjective/ Descriptive TestEnglish Language (Letter Writing & Essay)25030 MinutesTotal1572503.5 Hours 

SBI PO scorecard for the prelims exam is released along with the result. However, the scorecard for the Mains exam is released after the declaration of the final result. Candidates need to download their scorecards online. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The steps to download the scorecard are given below:Visit the official website of SBIGo to the Current Opening section from the Join SBI tabEnter the required details such as registration number or roll number and date of birth or password SBI PO scorecard appears on the screenDownload SBI PO scorecard and save it

SBI PO scorecard is released online separately for different stages of exams. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number, date of birth and captcha code. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. The scorecard comprises the section-wise and overall scores as well as cut off marks. The hard copy of the scorecard will not be sent to candidates by post. Based on the scores obtained in the prelims exam, candidates are selected for the mains exam. The mains score is used to select candidates for the Psychometric Test, Group Exercises and Interview. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Only the marks obtained in the mains exam, group exercises and interview are taken into consideration for the final merit list.