SBI PO Exam Pattern 2018
Three stages in SBI PO Exam Pattern 2018
Preliminary Examination
Preliminary Examination contain three subjects of English Language,Numerical Ability,Reasoning Ability. Total duration of time is 1 Hour.
Subject Number of Questions Marks
English Language 30 30
Numerical Ability 35 35
Reasoning Ability 35 35
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Total 100 100
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Mains Examination
Mains Examination contain four papers of Reasoning & Computer Aptitude,Data Analysis & Interpretationy,General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and English Language
The Main Exam is of total 250 marks, including an objective test of 200 marks and a descriptive test of 50 marks.
| S.No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis & Interpretationy | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | |
Negative Marking in SBI PO Exams
Negative marking for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests of both Preliminary and Mains exams.
A wrong answer to an objective question by the candidate will lead to a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the respective question.
Group Exercises & Interview
- The total marks of candidates qualifying in both the Objective Tests and Descriptive Test will be arranged in descending order in each category.
- Selected candidates in each category will be called for Group Exercises and Interview.
- The qualifying marks of this section will be decided by the Bank.
- Group exercises account for 20 marks while Interview accounts for 30 marks.
