SBI PO 2022 Exam Pattern: SBI released the official recruitment notification for the post of Probationary Officer on 21st September 2022. A total of 1673 vacancies are out. Lakhs of aspirants appear for SBI PO every year and most of the first-time exam takers are curious about the SBI PO exam pattern. Here we'll be having a closer look into the exam pattern of SBI PO prelims, Mains & Interview.
Detailed SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern
SBI PO exam is a 3 Stage Recruitment Exam. Here's how it is conducted:
- Phase 1 – Prelims Exam (Written)
- Phase 2 – Mains Exam (Written)
- Phase 3 – Interview
Below is the exam pattern, question distribution, and time allotment for the prelims, mains & Interview phase.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
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Penalty for wrong answer: A candidate will lose 0.25 marks for every wrong attempt. However, no deduction will be there if a question is left unattempted by candidates.
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test | 02 | 50 | 30 minutes |
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Objective Test
The duration of the objective test is 3 hours. The paper consists of 4 Sections and a total of 200 marks. Each section is timed separately.
Penalty for wrong answer: A candidate will lose 0.25 marks for every wrong attempt in SBI PO Mains objective paper as well. However, no deduction will be there if a question is left unattempted by candidates.
Descriptive Test
The objective paper is followed by a Descriptive Test of 30 minutes. It contains two questions carrying 50 marks for the test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
SBI PO Interview Pattern
Once the Candidate clears the Mains Exam, they will be called for the SBI PO Interview Round. It consists of a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and a Face to Face Interview Round where a Panel of Experts conducts the interview. Questions are asked on the Candidate's personality, Background, Current Events, Banking & Financial Sector, etc.
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