SBI PO 2016 : Admit Card, Syllabus, Results

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Expect the unexpected, that's what we have observed in SBI Clerk Mains & SBI PO Prelims 2016 Exam. So it is expected that SBI will come up with new surprises in upcoming SBI PO Mains Exam. To beat the competition, you need to aware about the exact syllabus of the exam, so that you can frame your strategies and implement the same during the exam.

So, this article will give you detail insight about the expected syllabus of upcoming SBI PO Mains Exam.

First, let us check the new pattern of SBI PO Mains 2016 Exam - Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive Test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.

The Objective Test has 155 questions spread over 4 sections - General Awareness (Banking + Economy), English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation Reasoning + Computer Aptitude. The exam duration is of 3 hours.

Below is the expected Syllabus of the Exam:

I. Reasoning / Computer Aptitude (40 Qs)

Reasoning Aptitude - Level (Tough) - The level of the Reasoning section will be tough. The questions can be asked from various topics like -

(i) Input Output (Tough) - (Double shifting)

(ii) Puzzle - (Tough & Tricky) - The level as well as the number of questions of Puzzle topics will be increased in Mains exam also.

4 sets on Puzzle is expected to be asked in the exam - 

3 variables (department, likes different colour, lives in different cities)

2 varibales - (floor & likes different colours)

Circular arrangement (with blood relation)

Linear Arrangement (with blood relation)

(iii) Inequality -  (Moderate) (Indirect with coding - Symbol representation Ex: @=

(iv) Logical Reasoning - (Tough) 7 to 8 questions is expected to be asked from this topic.

(v) Syllogism Or Miscellaneous Qs (Blood relation, Ranking, Direction, Coding Decoding) - (Moderate) - It is expected that questions from Syllogism & coding decoding topics would not be asked in Mains exam.

(vi) Data Sufficiency - (Moderate)

 Note: Total 35 or 40 Question is expected to be asked from Reasoning Section.

Computer Aptitude - Level (Moderate) -

It has clearly mentioned in the notification that Questions will be asked from Computer Aptitude not from Computer Awareness. Already, we have observed the changes in the SBI Clerk Mains Exam. Computer Aptitude questions is like a puzzle form and the level of the questions will be moderate & tricky, which will based on Binary number digit. Only 5 or 10 Questions is expected to be asked from this section.

For e.g. -  Computer Aptitude Qs  (Its actually binary representation)
*= 0
∆= 1
∆ value based on its position
Units place 1
Tens place 2
Hundred Place 4
Thousand place 8 and so on

Questions were like
1. What is value of ∆***∆ =16+0+0+0+1
2. What is value of ∆**∆∆ ∆∆ = (16+0+0+2+1)(2+1)

II. Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Qs)

Level (Tough)

The level of this section will be tough & calculative in solving. The questions will be based on Data Interpretation topics. No miscellaneous questions (Time & Work, Average, Profit loss, etc) will be asked in this section. The questions can be asked from various topics like -

(i) Pie Chart

(ii) Mix DI

(iii) Table Graph

(iv) Bar Graph

(v) Line Graph

(vi) Probability, Permutation & Combination

(vii) Caselet DI (Language DI)

III. English Language (35 Qs)

Level (Moderate) 

The difficulty level of this section would be of moderate level. The questions can be asked from various topics like -

(i) Reading Comprehension - 2 sets (1 lengthy, 1 doable) - 15 Qs.

(ii) Cloze Test - (Moderate)

(iii)Parajumbles - (Moderate)

(iv) Spotting Error - 5 Qs (Tough)

(v)Fill in the blanks / Sentence Improvement - (Easy to moderate)

IV. General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Qs)

Level (Easy to Moderate)

 It is expected that 25 questions will be asked from Current Affairs + Static Gk and rest 15 questions will be from Banking, Economy & Financial Awareness.

Current Affairs Questions can be asked from various topics like -

New appointments, Awards & Honours, Sports, New schemes, National & International news, Summits, Defense & Science News

Static GK can be asked from various topics like -

Park, Dams, Lakes, Stadium, Headquarter of National Org. , Currency & Capital, Thermal Power plant, Airport

Banking & Financial Awareness - Questions can be asked from latest Banking, Economy & Financial News. News related to RBI, SBI, ICICI, HDFC, Abbreviations, other banking & economy news.

Clarification related time allotted for each section - In the new pattern, fixed time allotted for each section. The order of the section will be default by the server. You cannot move to another section randomly. The order of the section is as follows -

(i) General Awareness Section (35 min) 

(ii) English Language (40 min)

(iv) Reasoning + Computer Aptitude (60 min)

(v) Data Analysis & Interpretation (45 min)

Descriptive Test:

The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The candidates are required to qualify in the Descriptive Test by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.

Descriptive Test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who have scored qualifying marks in the Objective Tests and are placed adequately high as per total marks in objective test.

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The SBI PO descriptive section for 2016 will test you on two aspects only - Essay Writing & Letter writing - unlike in 2014 wherein Précis, Comprehension and Paragraph writing were also a part. In today's article we will take a closer look at how to approach Essay Writing.

What should an Essay comprise of?

An essay is nothing but a short piece of writing on a particular topic. What sets an essay apart is not just being error free in terms of grammar and spelling but also the structure and flow of ideas in the essay. A basic but ideal structure to follow is:-

1) Introduction:- This should contain a brief introduction of the topic with an explain the background of the topic. Use this section also to briefly mention your view on the topic before elaborating on that in the body paragraphs.

2) Body Paragraphs:- The body paragraphs (or the middle paragraphs) are used to present one's point of view on the subject in a detailed manner.  You should restrict the number of paragraphs here to 2 or 3. The purpose of the body is to list out in detail the examples that support your view. It is always advised to put forth your strongest argument first followed by the second strongest one and so on.  Each paragraph should contain one idea and sentences supporting it.

3) Conclusion:- The conclusion is place to restate the main argument/view you made by showing the connections made between the different points in your essay. However, one should not use the same words to do so.
The conclusion should also not be a place to introduce any new idea or thought but just a summarizing of your main argument using some of the strongest evidence supporting it.

 Plan Before You Type:-

Although it may seem like a waste of time, it is important to spend a few minutes to first plan and think about what you are writing instead of immediately writing. If you have 15 minutes for one essay, spending about 5 minutes on planning your essay can save a lot of time on thinking while you type. Most people who dont plan before writing tend to get stuck in the middle or run out of ideas and are forced to think after writing a portion of the essay. This will hamper the flow and structure of your essay if one tries to generate ideas while typing.

Spend a few minutes on outlining the points you want to make. Make rough points on the introduction, the stance you are taking along with supporting arguments. Make sure you have your sequence with the strongest arguments first and then the remaining arguments.

DOs and DONTs:-

  1. Make a time strategy while you practice. For eg: If it's 15 minutes for one essay, then have 5 -7- 3 plan where you spend 5 minutes planning, 8 minutes typing and then 2 minutes to read through the final essay to eliminate any grammatical or spelling errors. Make sure you do get the time to read and check for any errors. You can tweak the time-break up and choose one that works for you.
  2. Stick to the word limit provided. If no word limit is provided, try to limit your essay to around 250-300 words.
  3. Avoid using colloquial, slang, SMS 'lingo' while you type. No using of "I'm", "wat", "thx","ASAP", "gr8" etc. or use informal language such as 'veggies' instead of vegetables, 'Kids' instead of Children, 'Anyways' instead of Nevertheless etc.
  4. Use simple language. Even if your vocabulary is very strong, use words and sentences that you believe most of the readers will understand. No extra points are given for using difficult words that very few understand. In fact, it can be detrimental. For eg: "Thedeleterious effects of smoking.... " vs " The harmful effects of smoking... "
  5. Do NOT use "I think...", "I feel... " , "In my opinion" etc. Avoid the use of first person and second person pronouns throughout the essay.
  6. Do NOT make broad generalizations such as "Everyone knows that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister". Instead one could say  that "Several people believe that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister" and this statement can be supported by text in the essay.

Sample Topics for practice:

  1. Consequences of Brexit
  2. Merger of SBI with its associates
  3. Resentment over 7th Pay Commission
  4. MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) formation
  5. Rising NPAs of Indian Banks India's
  6. NSG Debacle
  7. What to expect from the new RBI Governor
  8. 7% Growth in Indian Economy : Figures and Realities
  9. Make In India : Where we have reached
  10. 2 Years of Modi Government : Achievements and Challenges

What should an Essay comprise of?

An essay is nothing but a short piece of writing on a particular topic. What sets an essay apart is not just being error free in terms of grammar and spelling but also the structure and flow of ideas in the essay. A basic but ideal structure to follow is:-

1) Introduction:- This should contain a brief introduction of the topic with an explain the background of the topic. Use this section also to briefly mention your view on the topic before elaborating on that in the body paragraphs.

2) Body Paragraphs:- The body paragraphs (or the middle paragraphs) are used to present one's point of view on the subject in a detailed manner.  You should restrict the number of paragraphs here to 2 or 3. The purpose of the body is to list out in detail the examples that support your view. It is always advised to put forth your strongest argument first followed by the second strongest one and so on.  Each paragraph should contain one idea and sentences supporting it.

3) Conclusion:- The conclusion is place to restate the main argument/view you made by showing the connections made between the different points in your essay. However, one should not use the same words to do so.
The conclusion should also not be a place to introduce any new idea or thought but just a summarizing of your main argument using some of the strongest evidence supporting it.

 Plan Before You Type:-

Although it may seem like a waste of time, it is important to spend a few minutes to first plan and think about what you are writing instead of immediately writing. If you have 15 minutes for one essay, spending about 5 minutes on planning your essay can save a lot of time on thinking while you type. Most people who dont plan before writing tend to get stuck in the middle or run out of ideas and are forced to think after writing a portion of the essay. This will hamper the flow and structure of your essay if one tries to generate ideas while typing.

Spend a few minutes on outlining the points you want to make. Make rough points on the introduction, the stance you are taking along with supporting arguments. Make sure you have your sequence with the strongest arguments first and then the remaining arguments.

DOs and DONTs:-

  1. Make a time strategy while you practice. For eg: If it's 15 minutes for one essay, then have 5 -7- 3 plan where you spend 5 minutes planning, 8 minutes typing and then 2 minutes to read through the final essay to eliminate any grammatical or spelling errors. Make sure you do get the time to read and check for any errors. You can tweak the time-break up and choose one that works for you.
  2. Stick to the word limit provided. If no word limit is provided, try to limit your essay to around 250-300 words.
  3. Avoid using colloquial, slang, SMS 'lingo' while you type. No using of "I'm", "wat", "thx","ASAP", "gr8" etc. or use informal language such as 'veggies' instead of vegetables, 'Kids' instead of Children, 'Anyways' instead of Nevertheless etc.
  4. Use simple language. Even if your vocabulary is very strong, use words and sentences that you believe most of the readers will understand. No extra points are given for using difficult words that very few understand. In fact, it can be detrimental. For eg: "Thedeleterious effects of smoking.... " vs " The harmful effects of smoking... "
  5. Do NOT use "I think...", "I feel... " , "In my opinion" etc. Avoid the use of first person and second person pronouns throughout the essay.
  6. Do NOT make broad generalizations such as "Everyone knows that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister". Instead one could say  that "Several people believe that Narendra Modi is a good Prime Minister" and this statement can be supported by text in the essay.

Sample Topics for practice:

  1. Consequences of Brexit
  2. Merger of SBI with its associates
  3. Resentment over 7th Pay Commission
  4. MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) formation
  5. Rising NPAs of Indian Banks India's
  6. NSG Debacle
  7. What to expect from the new RBI Governor
  8. 7% Growth in Indian Economy : Figures and Realities
  9. Make In India : Where we have reached
  10. 2 Years of Modi Government : Achievements and Challenges
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. Two workers A and B working together completed a job in 5 days. If A worked twice as efficiently as he actually did and B worked 1/3 as efficiently as he actually did, the work would have been completed in 3 days. To complete the job alone, A would require:

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Bankers add , Mahendra said that there is no interview in IBPS PO this year . Is it correct or rumor????

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IBPS RRB-V notification :


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bza-YlD5c4yBR0RzQ1Q4c0g2Y0E/view

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SBI mains cutoff 2015???

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IBPS RRB notification To be conducted in 2 Tiers (PRE & MAINS). final date for pre n mains are not declared yet. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1uxqNUEPvfgLTEwekstVkp2QUU/view?pref=2&pli=1

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R u guys preparing computer awarenss as its already mentioned computer aptitude...I dont want to waste tym in computer awarenss  and wat else can cum in computer apart from binary ones??

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A train travels a certain distance without stoppages with an average speed of 90kmph. But with stoppages at an average speed of 75kmph .find the number of minutes per hour that the train stops ?

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OB aur PM compare karne se both mocks k pros and cons kya kya hain??

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Its so disgusting when people here say that an Assistant Post is also better than being in a Public SEctor Bank as an Officer . I mean one can only imagine what their outlook towards life is . They say Bank Officers have immense workload . So they want a job with no work and just clapping 9-5 . After 10-15 years , a Bank PO on merit basis will become an AGM . I cant even begin to say where they would be after 15years . And still they say that even monetarily and everything , Bank PO is something not one should aspire for . Rather he should go for a Group C job . 

With this kind f outlook and perception , All the Very Best to the people of this nation who think like this !

Ciao , a Proud Banker !!

Disclaimer : Assistant here means not Bank Assistants . I meant posts in SSC .

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In descriptive paper which is 30 minutes.
 Que1.Do We HV to write either essay or letter ... Or both.       Que2..will there b diifrnt time slot for essay and letter.

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explain these 3 questions.

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How to solve puzzles and that too the type of puzzles asked in sbi po and ibps po ? How to match the level of those puzzles and especially given the time limit yo solve the questions ??

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how r u sturdying computer section...whats the main topic in it..how much should i study for database??? plz help

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many saying next year 4 tier no ho jeye, I think next  1500 combine vacancies bhi nhi hogi after merger  

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Which book is best Di , tougher one..



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CUtoff general 44.75

Obc 40.5

Sc - 37.5

St 24. 5

Just prediction after analysis of attempts and difficulty level no of seats

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http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/recruitment-through-ibps-is-a-total-failure/arti...

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Important Essay topics:

  1. Consequences of Brexit
  2. Merger of SBI with its associates
  3. Resentment over 7th Pay Commission
  4. MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) formation
  5. Rising NPAs of Indian Banks India's
  6. NSG Debacle
  7. What to expect from the new RBI Governor
  8. 7% Growth in Indian Economy : Figures and Realities
  9. Make In India : Where we have reached
  10. 2 Years of Modi Government : Achievements and Challenges                                                                         Courtesy - Olive Board.