SBI PO: most asked topics and weightage
Where the marks are in SBI Probationary Officers (PO): subjects ranked by their share of the paper, the topics inside each, and the question and marks split of every section.
Subjects ranked by share of marks
Share of the exam's marks that the pattern gives to each subject, and the topics it covers in the official syllabus.
1.English Language
39% of marksReading comprehension · Grammar · Verbal ability
2.Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation
29% of marksArithmetic · Data interpretation and analysis
3.Reasoning Ability
29% of marksPuzzles and seating arrangement · Logical reasoning · Verbal and critical reasoning · Computer aptitude (SBI mains)
4.General, Economy and Banking Awareness
1% of marksBanking awareness · Economy and finance · Current affairs
5.Descriptive writing (English)
1% of marksEmail writing · Situation analysis · Report writing or precis writing
Section-wise questions and marks
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 40% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 30% |
Phase-II: Main Examination (objective)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 35% |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 24% |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 24% |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 30 | 18% |
Phase-II: Descriptive Paper (Communication Skills)
| Section | Questions | Total marks | Share of marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email, situation analysis, report or precis | 3 | 3 | 100% |