SBI PO: How to Prepare for SBI PO Descriptive Paper 2023

SBI PO Descriptive Paper 2023 – The SBI PO exam is among the most challenging of all banking examinations conducted across the country every year. However, this is only reasonable, because SBI PO is one of the most lucrative employment options for freshers and graduates, and so it may be reasonable to say that a job that pays as well as SBI PO will have a challenging selection process. To increase their chances of clearing the selection process, candidates have to be thorough in their preparation. This means that no part of the examination can be left out or ignored no matter how insignificant it might seem. Hence, to aid our students have a well-rounded preparation strategy, we at Oliveboard have come up with a blog article titled, “SBI PO: How to Prepare for SBI PO Descriptive Paper”.

How to Prepare for SBI PO Descriptive Paper

In the SBI PO Mains, the descriptive paper appears for 50 marks wherein 2 questions (1 essay and 1 letter writing task) must be answered within 30 minutes total. Though with this description the descriptive paper seems less important compared to the other sections which as much more marks allotted to them, it should not be taken lightly. After all, to do well in the SBI PO Mains exams, aspirants need to score well in both the objective as well as descriptive parts of the exam.

So, in case if you have ever wondered, here’s how to prepare for the SBI PO Descriptive Paper –

1. Start by learning the format and structure of an essay and a letter in the SBI PO examinations. Understanding the structure of the writing assignments is the most important step for the preparation of the SBI PO Descriptive Paper.
2. While answering the questions given in the SBI PO Descriptive Paper, you will be required to provide information in a clear and concise manner within a limited number of words. To learn how this is done, refer to the previous years’ SBI PO Descriptive Papers’ solutions.
3. Practice typing your responses to both the essay and the letter in the computer. In the SBI PO Mains examination, you will be required to type your answers, so practice typing to ensure that your speed and accuracy improve. This can be of great benefit to you in the exam.
4. When you start practicing, type the essay and the letter without a timer. However, as you become more and more skilled at completing those tasks, start timing your sessions. In the SBI PO Mains exam, you shall only have 30 minutes to complete both answers, so you cannot afford to take too much time for 1 question.
5. In the SBI PO Descriptive paper, you could be asked to write on any topic (for the essay) or address any issue (for the letter). Therefore, you need to stay updated with the latest happenings in the country. To ensure that you are prepared, read 1 newspaper religiously everyday. The objective here is to not just ensure that you are aware of the news and current happenings, but also to ensure that you are able to discuss and debate on them. Ensure that you only select either of the three given below:
   1. The Hindu
   2. The Economic Times
   3. The Indian Express

Should you follow those steps, your preparation for the SBI PO Descriptive Paper is bound to be much better and it may even help you clear the SBI Mains and make it to the final round, which is the interview. So, make sure you incorporate those steps into your preparation if you haven’t already!

This is all from our side in this blog. All the Best! You can also go through our discussion forum’s descriptive paper section.

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