SBI PO Mains Exam Analysis and Review
Hello Friends,
SBI PO Mains Recruitment Exam is over, Now it’s time for exam the much awaited SBI PO Mains Exam Review (4th June 2017) . A lot of students have appeared for this exam today and this brings them to a step closer in their journey of getting a Job in the most sought after Banking Recruitment in State Bank of India.
Surprises from SBI PO Mains 2017 Exam
- New pattern questions with high difficulty level
- New trend in descriptive section of 150 words for both Essay and Letter Writing
SBI PO Mains 2017 exam had two parts; first was the objective test of 200 marks which had 4 sections Data Analysis and Interpretation, English Language, Reasoning and Computer, and General Awareness(with special reference to banking) for a duration of 3 hours and each section had its alloted time limit. Second was a descriptive test of 30 minutes which had Letter and Essay writing collectively for 50 marks
Overall exam did put up a tough fight in front of all candidates. And just as we say expect the unexpected from SBI, even this year SBI bombarded the exam with new pattern questions in all sections. G.A was a sight of relief as it was relatively easy.
Exam ANALYSIS (OVER-ALL):
| SECTIONS | GOOD ATTEMPTS |
|---|---|
| English Language | 15-18 |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 18-20 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 07-10 |
| General Awareness | 25-28 |
| TOTAL | 68-75 |
Reasoning Ability:
| Name of the Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Seating Arrangements
1). Row 1, Row 2 (Color, Photo Fram, Slap) 2). Square 8 persons facing In & Out Ground 3.Puzzle with Directions 4. Date, Month |
20 | Moderate -Hard |
| Statement sum | 6 | Moderate |
| Input Output (New Pattern Diagram Based) | 10 | Moderate -Hard |
| Miscellaneous (Blood Relation etc) | 9 | Moderate |
| Total Questions | 45 | Over All – Moderate- Difficult |
| Good Attempts | 18-20 | |
Data Analysis and Interpretation:
| Name of the Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Data Interpretation
1). Table –Missing 2). 2 Pie – Missing 3). Table 4). Caselet |
20 | Moderate -Hard |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | Moderate – Hard |
| Probability Based | 5 | Moderate |
| Miscellaneous( Alligation and Mixture, etc) | 5 | Moderate |
| Total Questions | 35 | Over All- Moderate -Hard |
| Good Attempts | 07-10 | |
English Language:
| Name of the Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
| Reading Comprehension (Passage type) | 10 | Moderate |
| Double Filler (same Word in one Filler) | 5 | Moderate |
| Sentence Combining | 5 | Moderate |
| Sentence Rearrangements (New Pattern – 1st and last was given) | 5 | Moderate |
| Sentence Making (Same Sentence in different types) | 5 | Moderate |
| Error Spotting (New Pattern) | 5 | Moderate |
| Total Question | 35 | Over All – Moderate |
| Good Attempts | 15-18 | |
General Awareness:
Questions were asked from Current Affairs, Banking Awareness and Static GK. Most of the Questions from Banking Awareness.
Descriptive Test:
c) Write a letter to author giving them advise related to stress and anxiety.
