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Hereβs a structured 4β5-month study plan for SBI PO 2024 Prelims and Mains exams:
Month | Week | Activities |
Month 1 | Week 1-2 | β Understand the SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2023 |
β Gather SBI PO Previous Year Question Papers for practice Take a Free SBI PO 2024 Mock Test to Know the Types of Questions that Come in the Examπ | ||
β Begin studying English Language topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks, Cloze Test | ||
β Start Quantitative Aptitude preparation: Simplification, Profit & Loss, Permutation & Probability | ||
β Initiate Reasoning Ability preparation: Alphanumeric Series, Direction, Ranking & Order | ||
Week 3-4 | β Continue practicing English Language topics | |
β Dedicate time to solve Quantitative Aptitude questions | ||
β Focus on solving Reasoning Ability problems | ||
β Review and analyze mistakes in practice tests and question papers |
Month | Week | Activities |
Month 2 | Week 1-2 | β Continue practicing English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability |
β Enhance General/Economy/Banking Awareness skills for Mains | ||
β Begin studying Reasoning & Computer Aptitude for Mains | ||
β Start exploring Data Analysis & Interpretation topics for Mains | ||
Week 3-4 | β Practice English Language questions extensively | |
β Focus on improving accuracy and speed in Quantitative Aptitude | ||
β Strengthen logical and analytical reasoning skills for Reasoning Ability | ||
β Start familiarizing with the descriptive writing format for the Descriptive Writing section |
Month | Week | Activities |
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β Intensify preparation for Data Analysis & Interpretation topics for Mains | ||
β Focus on mock tests and solve previous yearsβ question papers rigorously to simulate exam conditions | ||
β Analyze mock test results and identify weak areas for improvement | ||
Week 3-4 | β Refine strategies to manage time effectively and enhance accuracy in answering questions | |
β Continue practicing Descriptive Writing questions and work on improving writing skills for the essay | ||
β Review and revise topics covered in the preliminary stage to maintain proficiency |
Month | Week | Activities |
Month 4 | Week 1-2 | β Final revision of all topics for Prelims and Mains exams |
β Consolidate learning through intensive practice sessions | ||
β Brush up on problem-solving techniques and shortcut methods | ||
β Focus on time management and stress management strategies for the exam days | ||
Week 3-4 | β Take full-length mock tests to evaluate overall preparedness | |
β Stay updated with current affairs and revise important topics in General/Economy/Banking Awareness | ||
β 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 4β5-month period, allowing candidates to systematically prepare and excel in the examination.
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Hereβs a 100-day study plan for SBI PO 2024 Prelims and Mains exams:
Day | Subjects | Activities |
Day 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Understand the topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Allegations |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Permutation, Combination & Probability, Work & Time |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Sequence & Series, Simple Interest & Compound Interest |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 4 | Reasoning Ability | β Learn Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 5 | Reasoning Ability | β Understand Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 6 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 7 | English Language | β Read about Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks |
β Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions | ||
Day 8 | English Language | β Learn about Cloze Test, Para jumbles |
β Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions | ||
Day 9 | English Language | β Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion |
β Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions | ||
Day 10 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 9 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 30 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 11 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 12 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 13 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 14 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 15 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 16 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 17 | English Language | β Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 18 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 19 | English Language | β Study Grammar, Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 20 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 19 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 50 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 21 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 22 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 23 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 24 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 25 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 26 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 27 | English Language | β Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks |
β Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions | ||
Day 28 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Para jumbles |
β Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions | ||
Day 29 | English Language | β Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion |
β Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions | ||
Day 30 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 29 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 70 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 31 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 32 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 33 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 34 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 35 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 36 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 37 | English Language | β Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 38 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 39 | English Language | β Study Grammar, Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 40 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 39 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 90 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 41 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 42 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 43 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 44 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 45 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 46 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 47 | English Language | β Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks |
β Solve 2 Reading Comprehension passages and 10 Fill in the blanks questions | ||
Day 48 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Para jumbles |
β Solve 2 Cloze Test passages and 10 Para jumbles questions | ||
Day 49 | English Language | β Study Vocabulary, Paragraph Completion |
β Solve 20 Vocabulary questions and 5 Paragraph Completion questions | ||
Day 50 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 49 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 110 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 51 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Surds & Indices, Mensuration |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 52 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Time & Distance, Data Interpretation |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 53 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 54 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 55 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Number Systems, Percentage |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 56 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Tabulation, Data Sufficiency |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 57 | English Language | β Revise topics: Sentence Completion, Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 58 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Tenses Rules, Sentence Completion |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 59 | English Language | β Study Grammar, Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 60 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 59 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 130 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 61 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Revise topics: Data Interpretation, Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 62 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Simplification/Approximation, Profit & Loss |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 63 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Mixtures & Allegations, Permutation, Combination & Probability |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 64 | Reasoning Ability | β Revise topics: Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 65 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 66 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Ranking & Order, Coding-Decoding |
β Solve 10 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 67 | English Language | β Revise topics: Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks |
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Day | Subjects | Activities |
Day 68 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 69 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Blood Relations, Input-Output |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 70 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 71 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Mensuration, Time & Distance |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 72 | English Language | β Study Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 73 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Cloze Test, Sentence Improvement |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 74 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Study Financial Awareness, Banking Terminologies Knowledge |
β Review important banking terms and concepts | ||
Day 75 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Continue with topics: Current Affairs, Static Awareness |
β Read recent news articles related to the economy and banking sector | ||
Day 76 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 75 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 100 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 77 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Syllogism, Direction Sense Test |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 78 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Ordering and Ranking, Critical Reasoning |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 79 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Permutation and Combination, Probability |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 80 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Surds & Indices, Data Sufficiency |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 81 | English Language | β Study Para Jumbles, Vocabulary |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 82 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Sentence Completion, Error Spotting |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 83 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Study Economic Survey 2023, Banking and Financial Awareness |
β Review key economic indicators and banking terms | ||
Day 84 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Continue with topics: Important Awards & Honors, Summits & Conferences |
β Stay updated with recent awards, summits, and conferences related to banking and economy | ||
Day 85 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 84 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 150 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 86 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Course of Action, Analytical and Decision Making |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 87 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Critical Reasoning, Code Inequalities |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 88 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Data Interpretation (Radar Graph Caselet), Missing Case DI |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 89 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Let it Case DI, Probability |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 90 | English Language | β Study Connectors, Starters |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 91 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Word Association, Para Jumbles |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 92 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Study Union Budget 2023, Recent RBI Circulars Based Questions |
β Review key highlights of the Union Budget and recent circulars issued by RBI | ||
Day 93 | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | β Continue with topics: Business & Economy related News, Important Days |
β Stay updated with recent news related to business, economy, and important days |
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Day | Subjects | Activities |
Day 94 | Revision | β Review topics covered in the past 93 days |
β Solve a mixed set of 150 practice questions covering all three subjects | ||
Day 95 | Reasoning Ability | β Study Data Sufficiency, Radar Graph Caselet |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 96 | Reasoning Ability | β Continue with topics: Missing Case DI, Code Inequalities |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 97 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Study Probability, Permutation and Combination |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 98 | Quantitative Aptitude | β Continue with topics: Pie Charts, Line Graphs |
β Solve 15 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 99 | English Language | β Study Paragraph Completion, Inferences |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
Day 100 | English Language | β Continue with topics: Connectors, Starters |
β Solve 20 practice questions for each topic | ||
β 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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The SBI PO Prelims Exam has three parts: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Itβs an online test worth 100 marks, and youβll finish it in one hour. Each section has its own time limit.
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023: Prelims | ||||
S.No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
For the SBI PO Mains Exam, there are four sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language. Youβll have 3 hours to complete the objective test, and the total marks for these sections add up to 200. After the objective test, thereβs also a descriptive test worth 50 marks.
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023 for Mains | ||||
S.No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 minutes |
2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 minutes |
3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
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 Syllabus | Reasoning Syllabus | English Syllabus |
Simplification/Approximation | Alphanumeric Series | Reading Comprehension |
Profit & Loss | Directions | Fill in the blanks |
Mixtures & Allegations | Logical Reasoning | Cloze Test |
Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency | Para jumbles |
Work & Time | Ranking & Order | Vocabulary |
Sequence & Series | Alphabet Test | Paragraph Completion |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Seating Arrangement | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Surds & Indices | Coded Inequalities | Sentence Completion |
Mensuration β Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Puzzle | Tenses Rules |
Time & Distance | Syllogism | |
Data Interpretation | Blood Relations | |
Ratio & Proportion | Coding-Decoding | |
Number Systems | Input-Output | |
Percentage | Tabulation |
In the SBI PO Mains Exam, candidates encounter four distinct sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language. Youβll be allotted 3 hours to tackle the objective test, with a cumulative mark allocation of 200 across these sections. Following the objective test, thereβs an additional descriptive test, valued at 50 marks.
SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for Mains | ||||
Data Analysis & Interpretation | Reasoning | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | English Language | Computer |
Tabular Graph | Verbal Reasoning | General Knowledge | Grammar | Internet |
Line Graph | Syllogism | Financial Awareness | Reading Comprehension | Memory |
Bar Graph | Circular Seating Arrangement | Current Affairs | Verbal Ability | Keyboard Shortcuts |
Charts & Tables | Linear Seating Arrangement | Static Awareness | Vocabulary | Microsoft Office |
Missing Case DI | Double Lineup | Banking Terminologies Knowledge | Sentence Improvement | Computer Abbreviation |
Radar Graph Caselet | Scheduling | Banking Awareness | Word Association | Computer Hardware |
Probability | Input Output | Principles of Insurance | Para Jumbles | Computer Software |
Data Sufficiency | Blood Relations | Error Spotting | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | |
Let it Case DI | Directions and Distances | Cloze Test | Networking | |
Permutation and Combination | Ordering and Ranking | Fill in the blanks | Number System | |
Pie Charts | Data Sufficiency | Operating System | ||
Coding and Decoding | Basic of Logic Gates | |||
Code Inequalities | ||||
Analytical and Decision Making | ||||
Critical Reasoning | ||||
Course of Action |
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1. Following both the preliminary and mains exams, thereβs 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, youβll proceed to an interview.
3. Final selection depends on the combined marks from the mains exam and the interview.
The concluding phase of the SBI PO selection process involves a Group Discussion and Interview.
β The group activity carries 20 points, while the interview holds a weightage of 30 points.
β If you belong to the βOBCβ category, you must present a certificate confirming your status as βNon-Creamy Layerβ.
β A certain score threshold must be reached in this round to secure final selection.
β The interview carries a significant weightage of 3-to-1 in comparison to the mains exam, emphasizing its importance.
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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. Donβt 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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