SBI 1717 PO Exam - Pattern, Solved papers & Books

The Online registration for SBI PO recruitment –1717 posts, is to close on January 31st 2010 & Written test will be on March 7th 2010. Every time State Bank comes with some recruitment, applicants are very excited as SBI is the largest bank in India. Hence to help all those candidates applied – here is the analysis of exam pattern, practice question papers & useful books to prepare for SBI PO exam.

The Online registration for SBI PO recruitment –1717 posts, is to close on January 31st 2010 & Written test will be on March 7th 2010. Every time State Bank comes with some recruitment, applicants are very excited as SBI is the largest bank in India. Hence to help all those candidates applied – here is the analysis of exam pattern, practice question papers & useful books to prepare for SBI PO exam.



Written Exam : The written test comprises of Objective & Descriptive type questions & both will be conducted on the same day itself. Duration:3 Hrs(Objective - 2 hrs & Descriptive – 1 hr). article posted at www.bankexamsindia.com

The Objective test will have the following sections -

1) Test of English Language – this part will test your knowledge on English grammar,vocabulary,comprehension,usage of words etc., (see Test of English previous question papers)

2) Test of Reasoning

3) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation (questions on choosing the best answer from the given data, situation based/time based questions can also be expected)

4) Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers – questions about current events, marketing news & computer operations,definitions could be asked. (see solved papers on General awareness & Marketing



Descriptive Paper : The descriptive test is to test your written english skills & questions on letter-writing, essay, comprehension could be asked.Answers have to be written in long answer format.



Marks : Candidates have to pass in each objective test & must score minimum 40% aggregate(average of 4 objective tests) to qualify for next process.Also the descriptive paper of candidates with high percentage rank only, will be evaluated .No information on negative marks have been mentioned, in the notice.



GD & Interview : The bank will call candidates who have ranked high in the written exam ,for Group Discussion & Interview.SBI has also mentioned – candidates three times the vacancies(i.e, around 5100 candidates) would be called for GD/ Interview.The minimum average marks to be scored in GD & Interview is 40% & final selection will be made on the basis of a merit list.



Books: Purchase books online ,useful for SBI Po exam & get it delivered at your home

* Test of Reasoning – Rs.140 – Buy Online (pay in cash on delivery)

* Test of English(Objective) by R.S.Agarrwal – Rs.175 - Buy Online

* Solved Question Papers of Bank PO Exam (10 Yrs) – Rs.319 – Buy Online

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