SBI conducted the Probationary Officer (PO) 2019 Mains Exam for total 2000 Vacancies. In this article we are going to share the detailed Exam Analysis of SBI PO Mains 2019 Exam conducted online on 20th July 2019.
SBI PO Mains examination consisted of objective tests for 200 marks and descriptive test for 50 marks. Both the objective and descriptive tests was conducted in online mode. The objective test had separate timing for every section. Candidates needed to answer descriptive test by typing on the computer. Descriptive test was administered immediately after the completion of the objective test. As per the feedback shared the candidates, questions asked in the exam was of ‘Moderate to Difficult’ Level. Let’s look in detail the type of questions asked in the exam, their difficulty level and the number of good attempts to clear cut-off marks this year:
S. No.
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Sections - Topics
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No. of Questions/ Maximum Marks
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Duration
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Difficulty Level
(Number of Good Attempts)
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1
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Reasoning and Computer Aptitude – Series (Missing Number), Partnership, Input Output (5 to 6 Steps), Coding Decoding (Condition Based), Blood Relation Puzzle + Linear Arrangement,
Coded Direction,
Statement – Inference, Assumption and Conclusion, Circle and Pentagon Puzzle
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45/ 60
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60 minutes
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Difficult
(30 to 35)
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2
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Data Analysis and Interpretation – Triangular, Caselet and Data Based Sets
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35/ 60
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45 minutes
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Difficult
(20 to 25)
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3
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General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
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40/ 40
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35 minutes
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Moderate to Difficult
(25 to 30)
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4
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English Language – 5 RCs (16 Questions – Inference based), Fill in the Blanks (Double Fillers), Sentence Improvement, Idiom and Phrases
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35/ 40
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40 minutes
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Moderate
(22 to 25)
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Total
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155/ 200
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3 hours
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Difficult
(95 to 105)
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SBI PO Mains 2019 Descriptive Test - Exam Analysis
Questions Asked in Letter & Essay Writing – Descriptive Tests of SBI PO Mains Exam were:
Letter Writing
1. Write a Thanking note to senior official for the help.
2. Write a letter to the Bank Manager.
Essay Writing
1. E-commerce - Impact.
2. Internet Banking -Precaution
3. Financial Inclusion
