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Detailed SBI PO Syllabus and Guide
Prelims 2017
The SBI PO Notification 2017 is now out! Before you can begin your
preparation in earnest, it is important that you have all the information.
You will need several things before you are successful in cracking SBI PO
2017 examination. You will need to know the Exam Pattern, the SBI PO
Syllabus for SBI PO Prelims & SBI PO Mains 2017, Success Stories and
Previous Years Cut Offs. So let us take a look at the Detailed SBI PO
Syllabus & Guide for SBI PO Prelims 2017, with topic weightage &
marks distribution and other important tips and quizzes. This SBI PO
Syllabus will help you sail through the SBI PO 2017 exam!
#1. Exam Pattern for SBI PO 2017 Prelims
Name of Section No. of Qs. Max. Marks Duration
English Language 30 30
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 Composite
Time of 1
Reasoning Ability 35 35 hour.
TOTAL 100 100
#2. Exam Specifics of SBI PO 2017
1. BILINGUAL TEST: Every section (except English Language) will be
available in English as well as Hindi. So if you are more comfortable with
Hindi, several types of questions might be easier to attempt in Hindi, than in
English.
2. NEGATIVE MARKING: Each wrong answer takes a quarter of the marks
assigned to that question from your total. The negative marking is small
enough that if you are reasonably sure of an answer, you can take a chance and
mark it. But be careful not to overdo it with guesses. Your accuracy could be
the difference between selection and disqualification.
3. CUT-OFFS: Each section has an individual cut-off. Besides this, there is also
an overall cut off decided by the SBI that you need to cross to move to the
next round.
#4. Detailed SBI PO Syllabus for SBI PO Prelims 2017
with Marks Distribution
Section-wise Index of SBI PO Syllabus & Guide for SBI PO Prelims 2017:
1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Reasoning Ability
3. English Language
So without further ado, here is the SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 with Detailed
Guide, Tips, Quizzes. Use this SBI PO Syllabus every time you study
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 Quantitative
Aptitude
PRIORITY SET 1 Scoring, Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming,
High Accuracy Possible
1. Simplification: (5-10 Questions)
Problems based on BODMAS Rule, Fractions, Percentages, Approximation,
Decimals, Surds & Indices.
Try these Tips: Simplification using BODMAS Rule
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
2. Number System: (0-1 Questions)
Problems based on Divisibility & Remainder, Multiples & Factors, Integers,
LCM & HCF.
Try these Tips: Divisibility Test Trick for Quick Calculations
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
3. Average: (1-2 Questions)
Questions on Average Weight/Height/Age/Marks, Average Money
expenditure, Average Temperature etc. You just need to use a single formula
i.e. Average = (Sum of Quantities)/(Number of Quantities)
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
4. Percentage: (1-2 Questions)
Calculation oriented basic percentage problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
5. Ratio and Proportion: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on Simple Ratios, Compound Ratios, Componendo &
Dividendo, Proportions etc.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
6. Interest: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on Simple Interest, Compound Interest as well as mixture of
both SI & CI.
Tips: Try this Shortcut for Compound Interest, Try Shortcut for SBI, How to
Solve Simple Interest Problems with Different Rates
7. Number Series: (5 Questions)
Problems based on completing the Series, Finding the Missing Term, Finding
the Wrong Term. The concepts behind this can be based on simple AP, GP,
AGP or more complex patterns.
Quizzes: Quiz 1
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Easy if Concepts Clear & Steps Followed,
Could be Tricky, Time Consuming
8. Profit and Loss: (1-2 Questions)
Successive Selling, Partnerships, Discount & MP and Dishonest
Dealings.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
9. Speed, Time and Distance: (1-2 Questions)
Relative Speed, Average Speed, Problems based on Trains, Boat &
Stream.
Try this lesson: How to Solve Average Speed
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
10.Algebra: (0-6 Questions)
Maybe 5 Problems based on Quadratic Equations in which two
quadratic equations are given will be asked. You have to determine
the relation between x and y. Apart from that Linear Equations
questions based on ages may be asked, Sometimes Inequalities are
also asked.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
11.Mensuration: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on areas of Square, Rectangle, Circle, Semicircle
and Parallelogram. Cone and Cylinder also asked.
Tips: The most time-effective shortcut for Mensuration Problems
Try this Quiz: Quiz 1
12.Data Interpretation: (5-10 Questions)
Problems come under this chapter are Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, Pie
Charts, Tables and other miscellaneous infographics. Triangular
Graph & Radar Graph problems appear rarely. Missing data types
questions are also asked in the exam.
Tips: How to Quickly Solve Pie Chart Problems in DI, How to Solve
Maximum-Minimum Problems in DI, How to Solve Missing Data Type
Questions
PRIORITY SET 3 Tricky or Tough, More Time Consuming, Lesser
Chance of Accuracy
13.Time and Work: (1-2 Questions)
Problems based on Work Efficiency, Pipe & Cistern, Work and Wages.
Tips: Shortcut Method for Time & Work Problems
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
14.Permutation and Combination: (0-1 Questions)
Problems based on Basic Selection and Arrangement Problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
PRIORITY SET 4 Very Tricky/Tough, More Time Consuming, Less
Likely to Appear in Paper
15.Mixture Problems: (1-2 Question)
Problems based on making a mixture of two or more
entities/mixtures.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
16.Probability: (0-1 Question)
Very basic problems on probability.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
17.Data Sufficiency: (0-5 Questions)
Data sufficiency problems on almost all topics mentioned above.
Try this Quiz: Quiz 1
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 Reasoning Ability
PRIORITY SET 1 Easy to Solve, Scoring, Less Time Consuming,
High Accuracy Possible
1. Inequalities: (5 Questions)
Mostly Direct Mathematical Inequalities. There may be 2-3 complex
expressions like A > B C = D; E < B F. There may be 2-4
conclusions which are to be deduced from these statements. Coded
inequalities problems may also be asked where relation between
alphabets are coded such as A # B where # is actually code for >
sign.
Tips: Shortcut Method to Solve Mathematical Inequalities, How to
Solve Coded Inequalities
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3
2. Ordering and Ranking: (0-5 Questions)
Mostly Puzzle on ordering by age, floor, rank, boxes of different
colours one above another, order in row etc.
Tips: Tricks for Ordering & Ranking
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
3. Directions & Distances: (2-5 Questions)
A bit difficult problems but can be solved by just plotting all the
given information on paper.
Tips: 3 Tricks to Analyze & Calculate Direction and Distance
Quizzes: Quiz 1
4. Coding & Decoding: (0-5 Questions)
Less Likely to Appear. Mostly questions on Coding and Decoding in
Fictitious Language are asked where a few statements are given
which are coded in some meaningless language and questions are
based on this code. Possible questions could also include Coding
and Decoding by Letter Shifting, Coding by Analogy and Coding
Letters of a Word.
Tips: General Tips for Coding Decoding Part 1, General Tips for
Coding Decoding Part 2, Shortcut for Coding in Fictitious Language,
How to Solve Letter Shifting Problems
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Easy if Concepts Clear & Steps Followed,
Could be Tricky, Not Very Time Consuming
5. Blood Relations: (2-3 Questions)
Family Tree and Coded Blood Relation Problems.
Tips: General Understanding of Blood Relations, Understanding
Complex Blood Relations
Quizzes: Try this Quiz
6. Syllogisms: (0-5 Questions)
Problems with 2-3 statements and 2-3 conclusions. Questions are
asked whether the conclusions follow or not. Mostly Possibility
based questions are asked. Negative statements and conclusion are
also possible (i.e. which of the conclusions DO NOT follow from the
given statements).
Tips: Concepts of Syllogisms
PRIORITY SET 3 Tricky or Tough, More Time Consuming, Lesser
Chance of Accurate Solving
7. Circular Seating Arrangement: (5-7 Questions)
Includes Uni-Directional and Bi-Directional problems (i.e. facing
inside, outside or in both directions). Sometimes, tough
Square/Rectangular/Hexagonal Table problems also asked. These
questions may be paired with Blood Relations or some other Double
Line-Up information along with Circular Arrangement information
which makes the problem more difficult and time consuming.
Tips: How to Approach Circular Arrangement Part I, Part II
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
8. Linear Seating Arrangement: (5-11 Questions)
Problems involving single row (usually, facing north/south) or 2 rows
facing each other and floor-based questions. Can include Double
Line-Up type problems with information sorting.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
9. Double Line Up: (0-6 Questions)
May have negative information. Requires clean charting, proper
technique and step-by-step solving.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3
10.Scheduling: (0-6 Questions)
Very similar to Double Line-Up problems.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
11.Grouping and Selection: (0-5 Questions)
Less likely to appear. Problems on teams and committees asked.
Quizzes: Quiz 1
SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims 2017 English Language
PRIORITY SET 1 Scoring, Easy to Solve, Less Time Consuming,
High Accuracy Possible
1. Fill in the Blanks: (0-5 Questions)
Double Blank type questions. Vocabulary based questions. Answers
can be easily picked by eliminating options and understanding
context of the sentence.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4
PRIORITY SET 2 Scoring, Moderately Time Consuming, High
Accuracy Possible
2. Reading Comprehension: (7-10 Questions)
Likely the RC will consist of one passage of 7-10 questions. The
topics you should look out for are Banking & Economy, Business,
Geo-politics, Governance, Education, Technology, Transport and
Social Issues. If 10 questions are asked then there can be 3-4
questions on vocabulary too.
Synonyms, Antonyms and meanings of Idioms/Phrases are asked in
vocabulary based questions. Theme and main idea based questions
are also asked. The fact based and inference based questions
require a thorough reading of the passage and sometimes could be
a bit tricky.
Tips: General RC Tips, Speed Reading Techniques, Styles & Tones
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4, Quiz 5
3. Para Jumbles: (0-5 Questions)
A set of 6 sentences are to be rearranged to form a meaningful
paragraph. All questions will be based on this single test.
Sometimes, the correct order is asked and the options will show
whether you are on the right track. The passage can be on any
general topic. Use of conjunctions/connectors will be helpful for
attempting these questions.
Tips: 7 Tips for Solving Para Jumbles
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4
4. Cloze Test: (5-10 Questions)
A single passage with 5 or 10 blanks. Passage could be on any topic
ranging from Banking & Economy to Social Issues. Words are usually
easy to moderate and vocabulary based, but there is always one or
two tough words. Understanding the context of the passage will
help you solve it easily. Knowledge of Phrasal verbs will help you.
Tips: 8 Tips to Master Cloze Test
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4
PRIORITY SET 3 Moderately Scoring, Moderately Time Consuming,
Moderate Accuracy Possible
5. Error Spotting: (5-10 Questions)
Could most probably be grammar based (as vocabulary based error
spotting was last asked in 2008). Long Sentences with error in one
part are asked. Important topics covered are: Tenses, Subject-Verb
Agreement, Article-Noun Agreement, Correct Part of Speech, Correct
use of Prepositions, Parallelism, Phrasal Verbs, Easily Confusable
Words, Contextual Usage, Sentence Construction, Degree of
Comparison, Conjunctions, Finite and Non-finite verbs. Avoid
guessing too much in these questions.
Tip: 52 Tips for Error Spotting Part I, Part II
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
PRIORITY SET 4 Less Likely to Appear in Paper
6. Word Association Pair: (0-5 Questions)
Four words will be given and you need to determine which two words have either
synonymous or antonyms relation between them. Your knowledge of vocabulary is
tested.
7. Phrase Idiom Meaning: (0-3 Questions)
The phrases will be given and you need to select the correct meaning of the given
phrase.
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2
8. Spellings: (0-3 Questions)
You need to choose the word that is correctly spelt or wrongly spelt from the given
options.
Lessons: Easily Confused Words in English, Lose vs. Loose
9. Sentence/ Paragraph Completion: (0-5 Questions)
A long sentence or a short paragraph will be given with one part of it missing. The
missing parts will be mentioned in the options. You need to choose the correct option
to complete the sentence or paragraph meaningfully.
Quizzes: Quiz 1
10. Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction: (0-5 Questions)
Grammar/Vocabulary based. Avoid guessing too much in these questions. The
questions sometimes test you on Standard Construction of Sentences, Order of Words,
Phrasal Verbs, Homonyms, etcc
Try these lessons: Easy Tips for Grammar Part I, Part II, Common Errors in Degrees
of Comparison
Quizzes: Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, Quiz 4, Quiz 5
