SBI conducted Mains Examination on 31st July successfully. Here the banking team of jagran josh is providing a detailed exam analysis of SBI PO Mains exam 2016.
Pattern of Examination: The examination has 4 sections - Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language. In the examination there was be objective type of tests. The candidates shall be required to qualify in each section as per cut-off marks determined on the basis of performance in each section and also on total weighted score. Negative marking is applicable for the Objective Test. One of the most important factors of the examination was that some question has weight-age based on its level of difficulty. It may be a new strategy introduced by recruitment body to push the candidates to attempt more number of difficult questions.
| SL. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration (in minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
| 2 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| 3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| 4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
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| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
Analysis of Examination: The overall difficulty level of the examination was tough.
| Section | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | Difficult to Moderate |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | Difficult |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | Moderate |
| English Language | Difficult |
The section wise details are as follows:
Reasoning:
The level of difficulty was Difficult to moderate for this section. Syllogism was missing in the section.
| Topics | Number of question | Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Seating arrangement | 10 | Difficult |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | Difficult |
| Puzzle | 5 | Difficult |
| Coding-decoding | 2 | Moderate |
| Inequalities | 3 | Difficult |
| Analytical Reasoning (Statement and Assumptions, Inferences) | 15 | Difficult |
| Input- Output(double shifting) | 5 | Moderate |
| Total no. of question | 45 |
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Computer Aptitude: A flow chart was given and questions were based on the chart.
Data Analysis and Interpretation: The section was difficult. DI question was calculative and time consuming.
| Topic | Number of question | Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Double Pie Chart + Double Line Chart | 10 | Difficult |
| Probability & Time and work | 3 to 5 | Difficult |
| Quadratic equation | 5 | Difficult (New Pattern) |
| Data Sufficiency | 5 | Difficult |
| Missing DI + Bar Graph(Single) | 10 | Difficult |
| Total no. of question | 35 |
|
English Language
The section was Difficult. New types of question were introduced in the section. No questions were asked from Cloze Test, Parajumbles & Spotting Error in the exam.
| Topic | Number of question | Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Antonyms and Synonyms | 5 | Difficult |
| Statement Fillers (New Pattern) | 5 | Difficult |
| Fill in the blanks (Candidates have to fill statements within passage) | 5 | Difficult |
| Sentence Combination (Two sentence was given and candidates have to combined the correct sentences using the starter words like Hello, welcome etc.) | 5 | Difficult |
| Irrelevant Statements (Odd One Out) | 5 | Difficult |
| Total no. question | 35 |
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General Knowledge: The difficulty level of the questions was Moderate. Major numbers of question were asked from current affairs. Question based on banking awareness and static GK were also asked in the examination.
SBI PO Mains Exam 2016: Descriptive Test Topics
Letter writing (150 words limit)
- Letter to your parents to tell them about your success in your job and new life in new city.
- Letter as a principal to the parents to tell them about the importance of parents in children education.
- Letter to news editor to tell them about menace about selfie.
Essay writing (300 words limit)
- Essay on effect of Pokemon Go
- Essay on positive effects of Hike in salary of an employee on economy
- Essay on importance of History of nation.
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