Exam Syllabus 2021
The SBI PO exam tests you on the basis of various subjects depending upon the phases, i.e Prelims & Mains. It is advisable to get hold of the complete SBI PO 2021 exam syllabus of all the subjects, so that you do not miss out on any important part and fall short of anything in your preparation phase.
Prelims Syllabus
SBI PO Prelims will consist of three tests - English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability, which have different chapters from which questions are asked with varying difficulty levels. By knowing the complete SBI PO Prelims syllabus, you can prepare well and ensure your success in the first stage and reach the next. The detailed syllabus for SBI PO Prelims is as follows.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Ranking / Direction / Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Coded Inequalities, Puzzle, Seating Arrangement, Tabulation, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input Output, Coding Decoding Permutation, Combination & Probability, Analogy, Classification, Word Formation, Statement and Conclusion |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Mixtures & Alligations, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Simplification, Profit & Loss, Work & Time, Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Number Systems, Sequence & Series, Surds & Indices, Percentage, Percentages, Profit,Loss and Discount |
| English Language | Para jumbles, Miscellaneous, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks, Paragraph Completion, Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting, Passage Completion, Deriving Conclusion, Rearrangement of Passage, Sentence correction, Spotting Errors, Grammar, Theme Detection |
Mains Syllabus
SBI PO Mains exam consists of four tests, unlike the SBI PO Prelims where there are only three. As it is the next phase, therefore, it is important to understand that the level of the SBI PO Mains exam will be higher than the previous phase. Here, your General Awareness will also be tested along with your computer knowledge. Having information on all the subjects and respective topics will help in forming a fair preparation plan. Also, you can refer BeePedia, which is a complete package for all General Awareness updates. The complete SBI PO syllabus 2021 for Mains is as follows.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Radar Graph, Missing Case DI, Caselet DI, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Permutation and Combination |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
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| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Word Association, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | Banking terms, Abbreviations and Economic terminologies, Overview of Indian Financial System, History of Indian Banking System, Recent Credit and Monetary Policies, Important Government Schemes on capital and money market, Introduction to national financial institutions like RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC etc, Introduction to International organisations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN etc, Current affairs related to national and international issues of last 6 months |
Books 2021
Good study material is one of the main prerequisite that is essential to ensure success in any examination. Be it online (E-books) or offline, books help immensely in building the basics of any subject. A good book can make or break the preparation therefore it is very important to choose books that prove helpful in the examination. We have listed down some SBI PO books that may help you in your preparation.
| SBI PO Subjects | Useful Books for SBI PO | SBI PO Exam Book’s Author |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation and Analysis | Quantum CAT | Sarvesh Kumar Verma |
| Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma | |
| Magical book on Quicker Maths | M Tyra | |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | RS Aggarwal | |
| Reasoning Ability | A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal | B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali |
| Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey (For the chapters required for analytical reasoning) | |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | |
| English Language | Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
| Descriptive General English | SP Bakshi and Richa Sharma | |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin | |
| Word Power Made Easy | Normal Lewis | |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Banking Awareness Handbook of Banking Information | N.S.Toor |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Publication | |
| Static GK General Knowledge | Arihant | |
| Lucent General Knowledge | - | |
| Pratiyogita Darpan | SQ Sachdeva Mahendra Jain | |
| Current Affairs | BeePedia | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashisha (Arihant) |
| Data Interpretation | BSC Publication | |
| Data Interpretation | Magical Book Series |
Online Course 2021
ixamBee provides a detailed SBI PO 2021 Exclusive Online Course which enables the students to cover each and every topic that is given in the SBI PO exam syllabus. It is extremely important to work at your best in order to ensure success in the SBI PO exam 2021. Thus, the SBI PO Online course has been formulated by experienced educators - Ms.Arunima Sinha (Coach for Banking exams for 6 years, Ex-Manager SIDBI, Ex-Bank PO), Mr. Chandraprakash Joshi (ex-RBI GR B, MBA-Finance, PhD) and Mr. Karan Sardana (Coach for Bank, SSC, Insurance, Police MAT, CLAT Exams for 10 years). They have tried to incorporate all necessary information which is precise and all that is required for your preparation.
- 350 + Videos covering the entire syllabus of Prelims and Mains Exam including videos on writing skills for Descriptive English.
- 100+ videos out of total of 350 videos prepared exclusively for Mains examination
- 125+ Study notes in PDF format
- 150 + Difficulty Based Chapter Tests
- 33 Full-Length Mock Tests (20 for pre, 8 for Mains and 5 for Descriptive English.
- 8500 + practice questions
- Live Classes for doubt clarification with the subject experts.
- Guidance for Group Discussion and Interview Rounds.
