Before starting with the preparation tips, let us look into the marking scheme of the exam to get an idea of the SBI Clerk Mains Reasoning and Computer Ability section.
SBI clerk mains reasoning marking scheme:
| Section | Number of questions | Total marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minute |
| Quantitative aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minute |
| Reasoning ability and computer aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minute |
| General / financial awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minute |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hour 40 minute |
From the above marking scheme, we can observe that reasoning and computer ability has maximum weightage. Having weightage of 60 marks for 50 questions in 45 minutes seems to test –
- Time management skill
- Ability to pick the right question
- Attempt questions with full accuracy
- Subject knowledge
- Ability to handle and solve new type/pattern questions
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SBI clerk mains reasoning syllabus
Following are the topics which are generally asked in exams as per the previous year paper trend.
- Puzzle and Seating arrangement
- Input output
- Coding decoding
- Coded direction sense
- Coded inequality
- Comparison based coding decoding etc.
- Logical reasoning
- Statement conclusion
- Cause effect
- Statement argument etc.
- Miscellaneous topics
A big chunk of the questions is covered by puzzles and seating arrangements.
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Topic wise preparation tips for SBI clerk mains reasoning
We can divide this section in two parts
- Puzzle and seating arrangement
- Miscellaneous and others
- Computer aptitude
Puzzle and seating arrangement
Puzzle and seating arrangement help you to fetch maximum marks as they cover a large number of questions in the exam. The best way to score more in this area is practice. Make a habit of solving at least one set daily.
Following points should be kept in mind which solving puzzle or seating arrangement:
- Do not be afraid to solve new pattern puzzle. It will train your mind and build confidence in attempting new puzzles in exam.
- Always read the conditions carefully and pay attention to the type of arrangement, position, and direction faced by the different persons/variables, etc.
- Attempt mocks and attempt questions in real time environment.
Miscellaneous and others
Attempt 3-4 miscellaneous topics like blood relations, inequalities, etc and practice them along with puzzles. Change those topics every day.
Computer aptitude
As per previous paper trends, theoretical questions of computer are not asked in this section. As SBI clerk mains reasoning is clubbed with computer aptitude, generally flow chart or input-output based questions are asked from this section.
Cross out your weak areas by attempting the topic tests on Reasoning.
Strategy to prepare for SBI clerk mains reasoning
- Practice questions in real time environment.
- Try to have a glance of the questions before attempting them. This will give you an idea about the level of questions. It will hardly take 3-5 minutes.
- Attempt those questions in which you think you can fetch marks with accuracy. This will boost confidence to attempt further questions and sections.
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