The SBI PO recruitment exam is a public sector bank exam, considered slightly difficult when compared to other bank entrance exams. Around 2000 vacancies are to be filled through in this exam in 2018. The recruitment process for the post Probationary Officer comprises of 3 stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- GD/Interview
Both stage 1 and 2 are online exams and the progress to the next is directly dependent on the performance in the previous stage. Hence, it’s very important to have a well structured study plan to crack SBI PO. We have prepared 50 days study plan for Prelims level examination, meant for both students and working professionals. In order to get a feel of the study we must first understand the latest pattern of SBI PO.
| SBI PO 2018 Pattern (Prelims Exam) | ||||
| Subject | No. of Question | Marks | Duration | Time in Seconds For Each Question |
| English Language | 45` |
100 Marks |
60 | 40 seconds |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 | 30 seconds | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 | 30 seconds | |
| 100 | 60 | |||
The pattern for the exams clearly shows that SBI PO Prelims is a matter of speed and accuracy. Moreover, the SBI PO 2017 startled everyone with unexpected questions. This is the reason that candidates seriously considering to crack this coveted exam must follow a study plan, by taking into consideration that regular and timely studies should accompany preparations.
SBI PO 50 Day Study Plan
We have put together a 50 Day Study Plan for SBI PO which aspirants can follow to prepare for SBI PO preparation. You may alter topics or sequence depending on preference but make sure to cover the complete syllabus. Before you study the plan make a note of the following:
- Attempt a mock test every day.
- Devote one hour of studies to each subject.
- Carefully devote time to weak areas after attempting mocks.
- Analyze performance after each mock.
- Lastly, clear your doubts.
| Days | Hour 1 | Hour 2 | Hour 3 |
| Day 1 | Coding & Decoding | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Day 2 | Mathematical Inequalities
(Direct) |
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| Day 3 | Blood Relations | ||
| Day 4 | Syllogisms (Normal, positive and negative cases)
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Quadratic Equations + Number System | |
| Day 5 | |||
| Day 6 | Quick Calculation Techniques | Basic Vocabulary | |
| Day 7 | Directions & Distances | Number Series | |
| Day 8 | Mathematical Inequalities
(Coded) |
Averages | Basic Grammar &
Common Errors
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| Day 9 | Ordering & Ranking | ||
| Day 10 | Attempt First Mock Test | ||
| Day 11 | Linear Arrangement | Algebra | Cloze Test,
Fill in the Blanks |
| Day 12 | Grammar
(Advanced Level) |
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| Day 13 | Ratio & Proportion | ||
| Day 14 | Profit & Loss | ||
| Day 15 | |||
| Day 16 | Ordering & Ranking | ||
| Day 17 | Scheduling | Problems on Ages | |
| Day 18 | Ratio & Proportion | Verbal Ability,
Para Jumble, Sentence Jumble, Sentence Completion |
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| Day 19 | |||
| Day 20 | Attempt Second Mock Test | ||
| Day 21 | Circular Arrangement | Interest | Reading Comprehension |
| Day 22 | |||
| Day 23 | Advanced Para jumbles | ||
| Day 24 | Time, Speed & Distance | ||
| Day 25 | |||
| Day 26 | Double Line Up | ||
| Day 27 | Attempt Third Mock Test | ||
| Day 28 | Team Formation Puzzles | Time & Work
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Single Fillers |
| Day 29 | Double Line Up | Double Fillers | |
| Day 30 | Cloze Test & Vocabulary | ||
| Day 31 | Machine Input Output | Data Interpretation | |
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| Day 33 | Selection Based Puzzles | ||
| Day 34 | Mixed Puzzles | ||
| Day 35 | Data Sufficiency | Error Spotting | |
| Day 36 | Revision of Topics | Data Sufficiency & Comparison of quantities | |
| Day 37 | Permutation & Combination,
Probability |
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| Day 38 | Mensuration | Miscellaneous topics | |
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| Day 40 |
Attempt Mocks
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