Course Desscription

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts The Civil Services Examination (CSE)

Learning Objectives

SBI - SO(Specialist Officer)



Candidates will be selected based on the Selection Steps conducted by the Bank.

For Post 1 to 4 Selection will be done through Online Test and Interview.

For remaining posts selection will be done through Interview.


SBI SO Exam Pattern

Systems, Developers, Test Lead, Tester & Statistician Posts Pattern
Exam Type Papers Subject No. of Qs Marks Duration
Objective Type Paper 1 Test of Reasoning 50 50 95 mins
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35
English Language 35 35
Paper 2 Test of Reasoning 50 50 45 mins
Total 170 220
There will be a negative marking for the Exam.

SBI SO for IT Officer Consists the Following Subjects.

Reasoning.

Quantitative Aptitude.

English Language.

Reasoning Syllabus

  • Classification.
  • Alphabet Test.
  • Eligibility Test.
  • Analogy.
  • Logical Sequence of Words.
  • Puzzle Test.
  • Alpha Numeric Sequence Puzzle.
  • Inserting The Missing Character.
  • Logic.
  • Data Sufficiency.
  • Theme Detection.
  • Coding-Decoding.
  • Logical Venn Diagrams.
  • Situation Reaction Test.
  • Statement – Arguments.
  • Series Completion.
  • Clocks & Calendars.
  • Direction Sense Test.
  • Statement – Conclusions.
  • Arithmetical Reasoning.
  • Mathematical Operations.
  • Number, Ranking & Time Sequence.
  • Deriving Conclusions from Passages.

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Roots.
  • Bar Graphs.
  • Logarithms.
  • Probability.
  • Problems on Ages.
  • Time and Distance.
  • Line Graphs.
  • Problems on Trains.
  • Decimal & Fractions.
  • Averages.
  • HCF & LCM.
  • Percentages.
  • Mensuration.
  • Pie Charts.
  • Simplification.
  • Profit and Loss.
  • Clocks.
  • Mixtures & Allegations.
  • Volume & Surface Area.
  • Permutation & Combination.
  • Time and Work.
  • Number System.
  • Boats & Streams.
  • Pipes & Cisterns.
  • Ratio and Proportions.
  • Simple & Compound Interest.
  • Heights & Distances Partnership.

English Language Syllabus

  • Synonyms.
  • Antonyms.
  • Vocabulary.
  • Cloze Test.
  • Conclusion.
  • Verb.
  • Comprehension.
  • Word Formation.
  • Adverb.
  • Error Correction.
  • Theme detection.
  • Grammar.
  • Fill in the Blanks.
  • Articles.
  • Unseen Passages.
  • Idioms & Phrases.
  • Tenses.
  • Passage Correction.
  • Idioms and Phrases.
  • Sentence Correction.
  • Passage Completion.
  • Sentence Completion.
  • Subject-Verb Agreement.
  • Sentence Rearrangement.

Verbal

  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Word formation
  • Series
  • Alphabet
  • Ranking/Arrangement
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Blood Relation
  • Distance and Direction
  • Symbol & Notation
  • Password
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Scheduled Day or Date
  • Mathematical problem
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Problem Solving: Data Analysis.

Non Verbal

Quantitative Aptitude: The questions might be based on following topics :

  • Numbers
  • Simplification
  • HCF & LCM
  • Percentage
  • Average
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit & Loss
  • Partnership
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Allegation
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • Mensuration
  • Number Series
  • Approximate Values
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Probability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation

General Awareness This section may consist of questions on basic Knowledge of the following topics :

General Awareness section of Banking exams consists of almost 90% questions from current events Hence the candidates are advised to make a proper study of National Newspapers Magazines and prepare News Capsules In addition to it the candidates must read magazines namely Pratiyogita Kiran, Renu General Knowledge & World Vision , Pappu Current News & Current Questions to make this section enriched.

  • Economy
  • Science and Technology
  • Banking Knowledge
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Current Events
  • Polity
  • Persons in News
  • Places in News
  • Important Awards & Honors
  • Commissions /Appointments/ Resignations
  • Sport etc.

General English The questions in this section may be asked from the following topics :

  • Passage
  • Comprehension
  • Common Errors
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Cloze Test
  • Paragraph Rearrangement/ Antonyms and Synonyms

Marketing/ Computer : An aspirant should study the following topics :

  • Theory of Economics
  • Indian Economy
  • Concept of Marketing
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Investigation
  • Appointment of company, management and employees
  • Staff Management
  • Total Quality Management
  • Importance of Marketing
  • Marketing and Advertisement
  • Responsibilities of Marketing
  • Market and Business
  • Division of Market
  • Business Concept
  • Marketing Concept
  • Buyer and Seller
  • Concept of Buying and Selling
  • Needs of Consumers
  • Consumer Index Prices
  • Consumer Satification
  • Techniques of Consumer Satisfaction
  • Total Customer Value
  • Total Customer Cost
  • Factor Affecting Consumers
  • Theory of Bargaining etcIntroduction of Computer and History
  • Operating and DOS
  • PC and System Software
  • Computer Net work
  • Computer Device