The SBI PO
Prelims exam is the biggest exam conducted in India for filling vacancies
in banking sector. Unlike every year, this time SBI has introduced some changes
in its examination pattern. If you are planning to prepare for the SBI PO 2018 exam,
you need to know these changes in the SBI PO Prelims
exam and then start preparing afresh. This article will cover how to start preparation for SBI PO based
on new exam pattern 2018.
Let us discuss
the changed pattern in brief first. SBI PO exam will take place in 3 stages
– Prelims, Mains and Interview.
SBI PO 2018 exam
will have sectional timings in Prelims (20 minutes for each section).
However, there
will be no sectional cutoffs in Prelims.
There will be no
sectional cut off in Mains as well.
Books
Authors
Quantitative
ability
Magical book on
Quicker Mathematics
M Tyra (BSC
Publication)
Quantitative
Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
R. S Aggarwal
(S. Chand Publication)
Data
Interpretation
Arun Sharma
(TMH Publication)
Reasoning
ability
Modern approach
to verbal Reasoning
R.S Aggarwal
Analytical
Reasoning
MK Pandey
English
Language
Word Power made
Easy
Norman Lewis.
Descriptive
General English
S P Bakshi and
Richa Sharma.
English Grammar
Wren and Martin
Now, to start
with the preparation of the exam, you need to have a proper plan and dedication
to it as well. We have given below some important points to help you out with
the exam strategy.
Right books:There are many
books in the market on SBI PO exam, but not all books are relevant. The
candidates should pick the right books and study material that deal with the
parts concerned which are examinable by SBI PO. Some of the books are
Choice of
question:
It is difficult to solve all the questions in the examination. So, pick those
questions first about which you are sure. Develop the ability to spot tough and
time-consuming questions quickly and try to avoid them in the first round of
attempt. Come back to them only if you have time left. A very good reading
speed of questions with understanding them is one of the key factors for
clearing this exam.
Analysis of
Previous Year Question Paper:Though there are changes in the exam patter, the
syllabus is still same. So, candidates
should solve previous year question papers again and again so that they can
become habitual of solving similar type of questions during the exam.
Effective Study
Plan:
A good study plan is based on allotting significant time to each section.
Divide proper resting time/gap between these sections while preparing. No
matter what, always stick to your study plan. Select important topics based on
their relevance in exam. Practice depending on your weak and strong sections
devoting more time to your weak section.
Go section wise:Do remember the
changes made in pattern and practice each section based on time. For say, keep
a stop watch handy.
Quantitative
aptitude tips for SBI PO Exam
Here, you must work on your basic mathematical
ability as you need to be very quick and accurate with your calculations. To do
so, start learning and revising tables till 20, squares, cubes and square
roots. Try to get hold on some short-cuts and tricks for calculations, like
knowing values of faction in percentage etc to gain the edge over other aspirants.
Likewise, you can learn the fundamentals of Vedic mathematics and practice it
daily.
Reasoning Ability
tips for SBI PO Exam
This section is tricky and time consuming as it
doesn’t have any set syllabus. This section tests analytical and logical ability
of a candidate. The biggest part in this section is covered by Puzzles/Seating
Arrangement. They are twisted so remember not to get stuck on puzzle or seating
arrangement questions for too long. Do practice reasoning ability daily for at
least 2-3 hours. Other questions like Input-Output, Coding-Decoding,
Inequalities, Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Data Sufficiency, Ranking and Order,
Critical reasoning – Assumptions, Conclusions, etc are also important as they
don’t take much time and can be solved easily.
English Language
tips for SBI PO Exam
For this section, read books and newspapers every
day. Simply underline the new words that you encounter and finding the meaning,
synonyms and antonyms of them from a dictionary. Reading will help you in
knowing how to form sentences, proper use of idiom and phrase etc. If you have
strong basics in English, then it becomes an easy task to score decent marks.
You just need to read the newspaper and go through your handy notes every day
and take the mock tests regularly. But if you are not so strong in basics then
the first thing you should do is, buy some good books for grammar and try to
understand it.
General/Economy/Banking
awareness tips for SBI PO Exam
This section is the game changer of mains
examination. You need to be well prepared with current affairs of past 2-3
months. It requires you to be in touch with many subjects and have a thorough
awareness of important happenings worldwide. To score maximum in this section,
make a habit of reading newspapers daily. Other than this, don’t forget to
brush up your facts regarding awareness about history, geography, basic science
etc.
Follow Mock
Tests:
For preparing any competitive exam, it is very important to go for mock test.
But this should be done only after completion of your full syllabus. Giving
mock tests provides you an opportunity to prepare for the problems faced in the
examination situation. It helps in identifying your strengths and weaknesses
and how much time you take while doing each section as now sectional timing is
there.
So, with all these tips you can work towards your
goal of clearing the SBI PO 2018 examination. All you need to have is strength,
dedication and not giving up attitude. A good study plan can take you to
heights of success. Also, don’t take stress and much tension while preparing.
Just relax, prepare with positive attitude, work hard as it will help you reach
where you want to. Start preparing from today.
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preparation app for free study material, notes, quizzes, mock test, and previous year
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