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SBI PO Prelims & Mains Exam: Best 4-5 Months Preparation Strategy for Winners

Are you getting ready for the SBI PO 2024 exam in 3-4 months? Want to clear both Prelims and Mains in first attempt? Starting to prepare for the SBI PO exams can feel overwhelming, but with a good plan and the right tools, it’s doable. Here, we have a detailed 100-day study plan made just for you, covering both the Prelims and Mains exams of the SBI PO 2024. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving your current preparation, this plan will help you through the syllabus step by step. And guess what? As a bonus, we’re offering a free SBI PO 2024 Mock Test, letting you practice in exam-like conditions and check your progress.

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SBI PO 2024: 4–5-month Preparation plan

Here’s a structured 4–5-month study plan for SBI PO 2024 Prelims and Mains exams:

MonthWeekActivities
Month 1Week 1-2– Understand the SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2023
– Gather SBI PO Previous Year Question Papers for practice

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– Begin studying English Language topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Cloze Test
– Start Quantitative Aptitude preparation: Simplification, Profit & Loss, Permutation & Probability
– Initiate Reasoning Ability preparation: Alphanumeric Series, Direction, Ranking & Order
Week 3-4– Continue practicing English Language topics
– Dedicate time to solve Quantitative Aptitude questions
– Focus on solving Reasoning Ability problems
– Review and analyze mistakes in practice tests and question papers
MonthWeekActivities
Month 2Week 1-2– Continue practicing English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
– Enhance General/Economy/Banking Awareness skills for Mains
– Begin studying Reasoning & Computer Aptitude for Mains
– Start exploring Data Analysis & Interpretation topics for Mains
Week 3-4– Practice English Language questions extensively
– Focus on improving accuracy and speed in Quantitative Aptitude
– Strengthen logical and analytical reasoning skills for Reasoning Ability
– Start familiarizing with the descriptive writing format for the Descriptive Writing section
MonthWeekActivities
Month 3Week 1-2– Continue practicing English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability

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– Intensify preparation for Data Analysis & Interpretation topics for Mains
– Focus on mock tests and solve previous years’ question papers rigorously to simulate exam conditions
– Analyze mock test results and identify weak areas for improvement
Week 3-4– Refine strategies to manage time effectively and enhance accuracy in answering questions
– Continue practicing Descriptive Writing questions and work on improving writing skills for the essay
– Review and revise topics covered in the preliminary stage to maintain proficiency
MonthWeekActivities
Month 4Week 1-2– Final revision of all topics for Prelims and Mains exams
– Consolidate learning through intensive practice sessions
– Brush up on problem-solving techniques and shortcut methods
– Focus on time management and stress management strategies for the exam days
Week 3-4– Take full-length mock tests to evaluate overall preparedness
– Stay updated with current affairs and revise important topics in General/Economy/Banking Awareness
– Maintain a positive attitude and stay confident in your preparation

NOTE: This structured study plan ensures comprehensive coverage of the SBI PO 2024 Prelims and Mains syllabus over a 4–5-month period, allowing candidates to systematically prepare and excel in the examination.

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100 Days Study Plan for SBI PO Prelims & Mains Preparation

Here’s a 100-day study plan for SBI PO 2024 Prelims and Mains exams:

DaySubjectsActivities
Day 1Quantitative Aptitude– Understand the topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Allegations
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 2Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Permutation, Combination & Probability, Work & Time
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 3Quantitative Aptitude– Study Sequence & Series, Simple Interest & Compound Interest
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 4Reasoning Ability– Learn Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 5Reasoning Ability– Understand Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 6Reasoning Ability– Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 7English Language– Read about Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks
– Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions
Day 8English Language– Learn about Cloze Test, Para jumbles
– Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions
Day 9English Language– Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion
– Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions
Day 10Revision– Review topics covered in the past 9 days
– Solve a mixed set of 30 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 11Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 12Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 13Quantitative Aptitude– Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 14Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 15Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 16Reasoning Ability– Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 17English Language– Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 18English Language– Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 19English Language– Study Grammar, Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 20Revision– Review topics covered in the past 19 days
– Solve a mixed set of 50 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 21Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 22Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 23Quantitative Aptitude– Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 24Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 25Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 26Reasoning Ability– Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 27English Language– Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks
– Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions
Day 28English Language– Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Para jumbles
– Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions
Day 29English Language– Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion
– Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions
Day 30Revision– Review topics covered in the past 29 days
– Solve a mixed set of 70 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 31Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 32Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 33Quantitative Aptitude– Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 34Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 35Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 36Reasoning Ability– Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 37English Language– Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 38English Language– Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 39English Language– Study Grammar, Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 40Revision– Review topics covered in the past 39 days
– Solve a mixed set of 90 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 41Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 42Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 43Quantitative Aptitude– Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 44Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 45Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 46Reasoning Ability– Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 47English Language– Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks
– Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions
Day 48English Language– Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Para jumbles
– Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions
Day 49English Language– Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion
– Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions
Day 50Revision– Review topics covered in the past 49 days
– Solve a mixed set of 110 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 51Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 52Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 53Quantitative Aptitude– Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 54Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 55Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 56Reasoning Ability– Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 57English Language– Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 58English Language– Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 59English Language– Study Grammar, Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 60Revision– Review topics covered in the past 59 days
– Solve a mixed set of 130 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 61Quantitative Aptitude– Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 62Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 63Quantitative Aptitude– Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 64Reasoning Ability– Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 65Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 66Reasoning Ability– Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding
– Solve 10 practice questions for each topic
Day 67English Language– Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks

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Day 68: to Day 93

DaySubjectsActivities
Day 68Reasoning Ability– Study Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 69Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 70Quantitative Aptitude– Study Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 71Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Mensuration, Time & Distance
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 72English Language– Study Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 73English Language– Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Sentence Improvement
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 74General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Study Financial Awareness, Banking Terminologies Knowledge
– Review important banking terms and concepts
Day 75General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Continue with topics: Current Affairs, Static Awareness
– Read recent news articles related to the economy and banking sector
Day 76Revision– Review topics covered in the past 75 days
– Solve a mixed set of 100 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 77Reasoning Ability– Study Syllogism, Direction Sense Test
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 78Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Ordering and Ranking, Critical Reasoning
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 79Quantitative Aptitude– Study Permutation and Combination, Probability
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 80Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Surds & Indices, Data Sufficiency
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 81English Language– Study Para Jumbles, Vocabulary
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 82English Language– Continue with topics: Sentence Completion, Error Spotting
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 83General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Study Economic Survey 2023, Banking and Financial Awareness
– Review key economic indicators and banking terms
Day 84General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Continue with topics: Important Awards & Honors, Summits & Conferences
– Stay updated with recent awards, summits, and conferences related to banking and economy
Day 85Revision– Review topics covered in the past 84 days
– Solve a mixed set of 150 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 86Reasoning Ability– Study Course of Action, Analytical and Decision Making
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 87Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Critical Reasoning, Code Inequalities
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 88Quantitative Aptitude– Study Data Interpretation (Radar Graph Caselet), Missing Case DI
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 89Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Let it Case DI, Probability
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 90English Language– Study Connectors, Starters
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 91English Language– Continue with topics: Word Association, Para Jumbles
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 92General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Study Union Budget 2023, Recent RBI Circulars Based Questions
– Review key highlights of the Union Budget and recent circulars issued by RBI
Day 93General/Economy/Banking Awareness– Continue with topics: Business & Economy related News, Important Days
– Stay updated with recent news related to business, economy, and important days

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Day 94 to Day 100

DaySubjectsActivities
Day 94Revision– Review topics covered in the past 93 days
– Solve a mixed set of 150 practice questions covering all three subjects
Day 95Reasoning Ability– Study Data Sufficiency, Radar Graph Caselet
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 96Reasoning Ability– Continue with topics: Missing Case DI, Code Inequalities
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 97Quantitative Aptitude– Study Probability, Permutation and Combination
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 98Quantitative Aptitude– Continue with topics: Pie Charts, Line Graphs
– Solve 15 practice questions for each topic
Day 99English Language– Study Paragraph Completion, Inferences
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
Day 100English Language– Continue with topics: Connectors, Starters
– Solve 20 practice questions for each topic
– Final comprehensive review of all topics covered

NOTE: You now have a structured study schedule covering 100 days to prepare thoroughly for the SBI PO exam. Adjust the activities according to your pace and progress.

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SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2023

The SBI PO Prelims Exam has three parts: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. It’s an online test worth 100 marks, and you’ll finish it in one hour. Each section has its own time limit.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023: Prelims
S.No.Name of SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Quantitative Aptitude353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total1001001 hour

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2023

For the SBI PO Mains Exam, there are four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language. You’ll have 3 hours to complete the objective test, and the total marks for these sections add up to 200. After the objective test, there’s also a descriptive test worth 50 marks.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023 for Mains
S.No.Name of SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1Reasoning & Computer Aptitude405050 minutes
2Data Analysis & Interpretation305045 minutes
3General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness506045 minutes
4English Language354040 minutes
Total1552003 hours

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2023

In 2023, SBI announced 2000 positions for the PO exam. The preliminary test is in November 2023, and the main exam is in December 2023 or January 2024. The preliminary test covers reasoning, math, and English skills, while the main exam tests reasoning with computers, data analysis, general knowledge about banking and the economy, and English.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for Prelims
Quantitative Aptitude SyllabusReasoning SyllabusEnglish Syllabus
Simplification/ApproximationAlphanumeric SeriesReading Comprehension
Profit & LossDirectionsFill in the blanks
Mixtures & AllegationsLogical ReasoningCloze Test
Permutation, Combination & ProbabilityData SufficiencyPara jumbles
Work & TimeRanking & OrderVocabulary
Sequence & SeriesAlphabet TestParagraph Completion
Simple Interest & Compound InterestSeating ArrangementMultiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Surds & IndicesCoded InequalitiesSentence Completion
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SpherePuzzleTenses Rules
Time & DistanceSyllogism
Data InterpretationBlood Relations
Ratio & ProportionCoding-Decoding
Number SystemsInput-Output
PercentageTabulation

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2023

In the SBI PO Mains Exam, candidates encounter four distinct sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language. You’ll be allotted 3 hours to tackle the objective test, with a cumulative mark allocation of 200 across these sections. Following the objective test, there’s an additional descriptive test, valued at 50 marks.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for Mains
Data Analysis & InterpretationReasoningGeneral/Economy/Banking AwarenessEnglish LanguageComputer
Tabular GraphVerbal ReasoningGeneral KnowledgeGrammarInternet
Line GraphSyllogismFinancial AwarenessReading ComprehensionMemory
Bar GraphCircular Seating ArrangementCurrent AffairsVerbal AbilityKeyboard Shortcuts
Charts & TablesLinear Seating ArrangementStatic AwarenessVocabularyMicrosoft Office
Missing Case DIDouble LineupBanking Terminologies KnowledgeSentence ImprovementComputer Abbreviation
Radar Graph CaseletSchedulingBanking AwarenessWord AssociationComputer Hardware
ProbabilityInput OutputPrinciples of InsurancePara JumblesComputer Software
Data SufficiencyBlood Relations Error SpottingComputer Fundamentals /Terminologies
Let it Case DIDirections and DistancesCloze TestNetworking
Permutation and CombinationOrdering and RankingFill in the blanksNumber System
Pie ChartsData Sufficiency Operating System
Coding and DecodingBasic of Logic Gates
Code Inequalities
Analytical and Decision Making
Critical Reasoning
Course of Action

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SBI PO Syllabus 2023 Descriptive Writing

1. Following both the preliminary and mains exams, there’s a 30-minute descriptive paper with two English questions (Letter Writing & Essay), valued at 50 marks.

2. Upon passing both the preliminary and mains exams, you’ll proceed to an interview.

3. Final selection depends on the combined marks from the mains exam and the interview.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 For Group Discussion & Interview

The concluding phase of the SBI PO selection process involves a Group Discussion and Interview.

– The group activity carries 20 points, while the interview holds a weightage of 30 points.

– If you belong to the β€˜OBC’ category, you must present a certificate confirming your status as β€˜Non-Creamy Layer’.

– A certain score threshold must be reached in this round to secure final selection.

– The interview carries a significant weightage of 3-to-1 in comparison to the mains exam, emphasizing its importance.

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Takeaway

With our comprehensive 100-day study plan and the free SBI PO 2024 Mock Test, you have all the tools you need to prepare effectively for the SBI PO exams. Start your journey towards success today by following our plan and assessing your progress with the mock test. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your confidence and ace the SBI PO 2024 exam!

Best of luck with your preparations!

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