SBI PO

Questions in Quant section are usually asked from Number Series, Approximation, Square root and cube root, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Partnership, Percentage, Time and Distance, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Data Interpretation, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Permutation, and Combination, etc. The best books for Quant section are given below: Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma. The tips and tricks to crack SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude section are given below:Candidates must learn the shortcut tricks for solving questions. This will help candidates to save time and they can attempt maximum questions within the given timeCandidates can refer to the previous years’ questions to understand the type of questions asked in the exam and the difficulty levelCandidates must attempt mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy

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