After understanding the exam pattern of the SBI PO 2021 exam, the next thing an aspirant should understand is the SBI PO Exam syllabus for prelims as well as for the mains examination. Now, let's discuss the SBI PO Exam Pattern 2021 in Details.
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The SBI PO Exam 2021 consists of three stages. They are:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview & Group Discussion
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2021
SBI PO prelim consists of three sections which are English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. There is a sectional timer of 20 mins for each section and the overall allotted time is 60 min for the prelim exam. The table given below illustrate the exam pattern of the SBI PO Prelim 2021:
S. No. | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Sectional Time |
1. | English Language | 30 | 20 minutes |
2. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 minutes |
3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 1 hour |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021
SBI PO Main exam is made of two sections:
- Objective
- Descriptive
SBI PO Main Exam Pattern - Objective
S. No. | Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
2. | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
3. | Economy/ Banking/ General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
4. | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
SBI PO Main Descriptive Pattern 2021
S. No. | Name of Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1. | Letter Writing | 1 | 50 Marks | 30 Minutes |
2. | Essay Writing | 1 |
SBI PO Interview 2021
In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Phase may comprise of
- Interview only (50 marks) OR
- Interview (30 marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks).
Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase-III to be considered for final selection. Candidates qualifying for Phase-III under 'OBC' category would be required to submit OBC certificate containing the 'Non-Creamy layer' clause. Candidates who have registered themselves as OBC but do not submit OBC 'Non-Creamy layer'.
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SBI PO Marking Scheme
- 1 mark will be awarded for every correct answer.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for every wrong attempt.
- There are no sectional cutoffs and only an overall cutoff in the SBI PO Prelim exam.
- SBI PO prelim exam is qualifying in nature. It means that the marks obtained in the SBI PO Prelim are not considered in the final merit list.
- Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of aggregate marks scored in the SBI PO main examination
- There will no sectional cut off for SBI PO Main exam, candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) of the category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for GE & Interview
- Marks obtained in Objective, as well as Descriptive tests, will be added in the final Merit list along with marks of Group Exercise and Interview.
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