SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2019 (Topic-Wise)

1.1 - SBI PO 2019 Prelims Examination: Detailed Syllabus of Reasoning Ability

Important topics for this section are:

Seating arrangement
Data Sufficiency
Alphanumeric Series
Puzzle
Coding-decoding
Inequalities
Input - Output
Blood Relation
Ranking
Direction and Sense
Series

1.2 - SBI PO 2019 Prelims Examination: Detailed Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
The section covers the following topics:

Data Interpretation (Pie charts, Table chart, Bar Graphs, Line charts)
Number system
Approximation
HCF and LCM of Numbers
Problems based on age
Number series
Quadratic Equations
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Average
Mixture and Allegations
Time and work
Pipe and Cistern
Speed, Distance and time
Partnership
Simple and compound interest
Permutation and Combination
Profit, Loss and Discount
Mensuration
Data Sufficiency

1.3 - SBI PO 2019 Prelims Examination: Detailed Syllabus for English Language
The question paper of English Language would be set on topics such as:

Reading Comprehension (including questions on antonym and synonyms)

Cloze Test
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles/ Sentence rearrangements
Spotting Errors
Double Fillers (Sentence Completion)
Phrase Replacement
Irrelevant Statements
Main Idea of Passage
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for
selection. It will be qualifying in nature.

SBI PO Syllabus Mains 2019 (Topic-Wise)

Syllabus of SBI PO Mains Exam 2019
2.1 - SBI PO 2019 Prelims Examination: Detailed Syllabus for Reasoning Ability
Important topics for this section are:

Alphabet
Alphanumeric Series
Analogy
Blood Relation
Classification
Coding-decoding
Seating arrangement (Circular seating arrangement, Floor based seating arrangement, Square seating arrangement)
Syllogism
Time and Sequence Test
Analytical Reasoning
Statements and Assumptions
Statements and Arguments
Statements and Conclusion
Cause and Effect
Course of Action
Data Sufficiency
Puzzle
Inequalities
Input- Output
Ranking and Arrangement
Direction and Sense

2.2 - SBI PO 2019 Main Examination: Detailed Syllabus for Data Analysis and Interpretation

Tabular Graph
Line Graph
Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Mixed Graph
Caselet DI (Radar Graph Caselet)
Missing Graphs (or Missing Case DI)
Data Sufficiency
Probability
Permutation and Combination
Number system
Approximation
HCF and LCM of Numbers
Problems based on age
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Average
Mixture and Allegations
Time and work
Pipe and Cistern
Speed, Distance and time
Partnership
Simple and compound interest
Permutation and Combination
Profit, Loss and Discount
Mensuration
Data Sufficiency

2.3 - SBI PO 2019 Prelims Examination: Detailed Syllabus for English Language
Reading Comprehension (including questions on antonym and synonyms)

Fill in the blanks

Error Spotting
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement
Word Association
Verbal Ability
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading Comprehension

2.4 - SBI PO 2019 Main Examination: Detailed Syllabus for General Awareness
The section can be divided in three parts:
Current affairs
Banking awareness
Static GK
 Topics in Static GK
Country and capital
Airports
Ports in India
Tallest and biggest in India and the world
First in the world as well as in India
Indian Constitution
Culture of India
Currency of countries etc
Basic Computer Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Memory
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Computer Abbreviation
• Computer Hardware
• Computer Software
• Operating System
• Internet
• Networking
• Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies
Topics in Banking Awareness:
Banking in India
Banking terminology
Bank headquarters
Slogans of banks,
Regulatory bodies in India
Main function of RBI etc
Overview of Indian Financial System
History of Indian banking system
Fiscal and Monetary policy
Work and responsibilities of National financial institutions like –
RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC (Financial Stability and Development Council) etc
 International organizations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UNO, SWIFT (The Society for Worldwide Interbank
Financial Telecommunication), IBA, United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), Bank Board Bureau (BBB) Bank for
International Settlements (BIS) etc.

Abbreviations and Economic terminologies

Banking Terms like NPA, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA), Capital to risk (Weighted) asset ratio (CRAR)

Topics Current affairs (related to national and international issues of last 6 months)
Important Government Schemes
Important National and International days
Sports
Awards and Honors
Latest Events etc.

All the best SBI PO Exam 2019!