Question Papers from the Previous years play an extremely vital part in any banking exam preparation. It provides the candidates with an idea of the forthcoming exam and the questions’ level that appeared previously.

The question paper from previous years also helps the candidates in knowing the structure of attempting every section in the Probationary Officer Examination. Read on to learn more about the SBI PO previous year question paper and take your preparation to the next level.

SBI PO Previous Years Question Papers

The SBI has published the notification for the opening of PO (Probationary Officer) on October 4, 2021. The State Bank of India has not yet officially declared the examination dates for State Bank of India Probationary Officer 2021. But according to the sources, it is expected that the State Bank of India PO Examination 2021 will be conducted on November 20, 21 & 27, 2021.

So to help you with your preparation, in this article, we are going to give you the SBI PO previous years paper from 2019 to 2020 which will introduce you to the examination structure and the level of difficult questions raised in the exam.

Previous Years’ Papers of SBI PO Examination

Here we are providing you with the State Bank of India Probationary Officer examination papers of the Previous Year along with the answers.

Question Papers and Solutions of SBI PO 2020

In the given table below, for the year 2020, we have given the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Question papers, which will benefit you in your practice. This will enable you to analyze the structure of the examination and the level of difficult questions raised in the exam.

Memory Based Papers Link
SBI PO Mains 2020 Questions and Answers SBI PO Mains 2020
SBI PO Prelims 2020 Questions SBI PO Prelims 2020-2021 (Memory Based Paper) – 5th January 2021
SBI PO Prelims 2020 Solutions SBI PO Prelims 2020-2021 (Memory Based Paper) – 5th January 2021 (Solutions)

Question Papers and Solutions of SBI PO 2019

In the given table below, for the year 2020, we have given the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Question papers, which will make your preparation effective. By understanding the Bank Probationary Officer paper in a better way.

Memory Based Papers Link
SBI PO Mains 2019 Questions and Answers Questions

SBI PO Mains 2019 Memory Based Paper

Solutions

SBI PO Mains 2019 Memory Based Paper (Solutions)

SBI PO Prelims 2019 Questions SBI PO Prelims 2019 Memory Based Paper
SBI PO Prelims 2019 Solutions SBI PO Prelims 2019 Memory Based Paper (Solutions)

Exam Pattern of SBI PO 2021

Exam structure of State Bank of India Probationary Officer 2021 includes 2 stages for online examination, Preliminary and Mains. The aspirant has to crack both the exams to get chosen for the further process of recruitment. Along with preparing the previous year papers, the aspirant needs to be familiar with the pattern of the examination followed to hold the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2021. Go through the examination structure that will be followed by the State Bank of India to hire eligible aspirants for the position of PO.

The aspirants who are making themselves ready for the State Bank of India Probationary Officer 2021 should follow the updated examination structure that has been given in the table form below.

Exam Pattern of SBI PO 2021: Preliminary Exam
S.No. Section Number of Questions Marks Duration for Each Test
1 English Language 30 30 20 mins
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 mins
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 mins
Total 100 100 1 hr

 

Exam Pattern of SBI PO 2021: Mains Exam
S.No. Section Number of Questions Marks Duration for Each Test
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 mins
2 General Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 mins
3 English Language 35 40 40 mins
4 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 mins
Total 155 200 3 hrs
5 English Language

(Letter Writing & Essay)

2 50 30 mins

PO Online Course

State Bank of India PO Online course 2021 by UPSC Pathshala Examination Preparation plays a significant part in the growth of your State Bank of India Probationary Officer exam preparation. Through the State Bank of India PO online course, in your personal space, you can understand and prepare for the exam with an adjustable schedule. Other than providing the live lectures taken by subject professionals, you will also receive full study resources like quizzes, PDFs, study notes, etc.

Candidates preparing for the Bank PO exam often prefer to broaden their job chances and prepare for the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam and other similar Probationary Officer examinations. The State Bank of India PO Online Course Program allows you to have unlimited entry to all the live lectures of the bank exam along with the test series.

Also Read: Online Vs Offline Coaching for UPSC: Which One Should You Choose?

UPSC Pathshala Bank PO Online Course 2021: Key Highlights

Live Lectures

Through the UPSC Pathshala PO online classes 2021, you can attend the online lectures of the nation’s best mentors. Clear your concepts with the guidance of trained professionals. Learning became easy and with the help of live lectures. According to your study plan, you can make your live courses schedule.

Practice Questions with Study Material

Through the online course for State Bank of India  PO, you will be given previous year papers, PDFs, study notes, etc. You can rehearse and make your basics sharp for every subject with the help of the study material that will be provided to you. So that you can secure good scores in every category of the State Bank of India Probationary Officer 2021 examination.

Full-length Test Series

Test series play an extremely significant part in discovering your weak domains and interpreting the exam preparation level. At UPSC Pathshala Examination Preparation, you receive the free test series of SBI PO 2021 to examine the ongoing level of exam preparation. So that you can prepare for the exam effectively.

Doubt Clearing Sessions

When you join Live lectures you get an opportunity to clear your doubts and queries related to exams. If you feel uncomfortable raising any questions or clearing your doubts during live sessions you can always ask the subject mentors personally. Through UPSC Pathshala you get the expert’s help 24X7, which means if you are ever stuck with doubt during the time of preparation, you can just simply raise your question and quickly receive the answer.

How Online Classes Help in Bank PO Preparation?

Given below are some points on how online classes can help in an effective Bank PO preparation.

Active And Effective Learning

Online Lectures for the Bank Probationary Officer exam include several methodologies which persuade interest and increase the attention of the aspirants. Online learning through live lectures makes sure that whatever is understood through various means stays in the mind for a long duration.

Effective Management of Time

Time management is a very crucial factor during the preparation for competitive examinations like SBI PO. The vast syllabus for the State Bank of India Probationary Officer examination takes a ton of time which may lead to no time for the revision of the topics. This can be prevented by properly scheduling the study methods that improve time management.

Clear Concepts

The design of the course is done in such a careful way that it doesn’t leave room for doubt. It tries to clear all the concepts properly. The lectures are taken by excellent mentors who put their great effort into ensuring that you understand every topic.

Also Read: Simplification Questions for Bank PO: Let’s Practice the Questions for the Bank PO Preparation

SBI PO Syllabus 2021

Given below is the syllabus of SBI PO 2021 for Bank PO preparation.

Preliminary Exam

Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

English Language 

Logical Reasoning

Simplification

Reading Comprehension

Alphanumeric Series

Profit & Loss

Cloze Test

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Mixture & Allegations

Para Jumbles

Data Sufficiency

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Miscellaneous

Coded Inequalities

Work & Time

Fill in the Blanks

Seating Arrangement

Time & Distance

Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting

Puzzle

Mensuration-Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Paragraph Completion

Tabulation

Data Interpretation

Vocabulary

Syllogism

Ratio & Proportion, Percentage

Blood Relations

Number Systems

Input-Output

Sequence & Series

Coding-Decoding

Permutation, Combination & Probability

Mains Syllabus

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Radar Graph Case-let, Missing Case DI, Let it Case DI, Data Sufficiency, Probability and Permutation and Combination

Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Coded Inequalities, The Course of Action, Critical Reasoning and Analytical and Decision Making

Computer Aptitude

Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Operating System, Networking and Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Static Awareness and Banking and Financial Awareness

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Word Association, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Error Spotting and Fill in the blanks

Also Read: Bank PO Exam Syllabus 2021: Things You Should Not Miss about the Bank Exam

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed the SBI PO previous year question papers that will benefit you during your exam preparation. Make sure you don’t miss out on any topics and study everything in a detailed manner. Make your preparation strategy effective, and give your full focus on it. Read, make notes, revise and take tests and repeat. That way you will learn more effectively.

For more tips on how to improve your preparation join UPSC Pathshala.

Also Read: IBPS PO Bank Preference List 2021: Factors to Consider Before Choosing the Bank

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