State Bank of India has notified the vacancies for the Probationary Officer and the candidates must have started their preparation wholeheartedly. This year, 1673 seats are to be filled by the eligible candidates who must have applied for the SBI PO examination 2022. The exam will be conducted in three phases of preliminary, mains and interview round, and the aspirants will be required to clear all the phases in order to make it to the SBI PO merit list.
As the competition level becomes tougher with every passing year the candidates must be prepared accordingly. The ones who dedicate their time in clearing the basic concepts, attempting mock tests and previous papers with a proper time table are likely to be mentally prepared before facing the actual examination. In this article we have discussed some important preparation strategies that would be beneficial for the aspirants in the upcoming SBI PO examination.
As the competition level becomes tougher with every passing year the candidates must be prepared accordingly. The ones who dedicate their time in clearing the basic concepts, attempting mock tests and previous papers with a proper time table are likely to be mentally prepared before facing the actual examination. In this article we have discussed some important preparation strategies that would be beneficial for the aspirants in the upcoming SBI PO examination.
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern
The candidates can check out the highlight of the preliminary examination of the SBI PO in the space below:
- The Preliminary examination is the first stage of the selection process and is qualifying in nature.
- As per the official notification, the preliminary exam of the SBI PO is going to be held in computer-based mode. There will be questions from three subjects in the examination namely i.e. English language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative aptitude
- All the subjects of the preliminary examination will account for 100 marks with sectional timing of 20 minutes for each subject.
- As per the marking scheme, 1 mark will be provided to every correct answer while there will be a deduction of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer marked by the candidate.
The candidates can check out the minimum qualifying marks for all the categories in the space below:
| Sections | Number of question | Maximum marks | Duration of exam |
| English language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
How to Prepare for SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2022?
There are many ways to prepare for the SBI PO Preliminary phase but it all depends on the aspirants dedication and hard work. The most important preparation tips are clearing the basic concepts and attempting mock tests to know their preparation level. The candidates must follow a strategic time table to cover up the entire syllabus before appearing for the SBI PO Preliminary examination. Working on the weaker sections and timely revision will help them become habitual of the question pattern and solve it with accuracy in a minimum time duration.
Clear basics with youtube videos
Questions can only be solved if the candidates have clarity of the basic concepts, every topic includes formulas and tricks that need to be followed. Books and youtube help them to clear their basic concepts and with regular practice the candidates can be fluent with solving every type of questions. With better understanding of the question and clear basic concepts, the candidates can solve every level of questions asked in the SBI PO Preliminary examination.
Practice with SBI PO Previous year Papers
SBI PO Previous year papers will help the candidates in knowing the exam level and exam pattern. Candidates can have a clear view of the maximum weightage questions as well as the easy topics that can be solved in minimum time duration. This way they will be able to prepare for all the important topics before appearing for the SBI PO Preliminary examination 2022.
Attempt SBI PO Sectional and Full-length Tests
Attempting SBI PO mock tests will help the candidates know their preparation level and the topics they find difficulty in. The candidates weaker in some topics can attempt the sectional tests which will help them improve their weaker sections through continuous practice and perseverance.
Mock tests are the interphase of actual examination, candidates can get accustomed to the exam environment and appear for the SBI PO Preliminary examination with a positive mindset. This will also help them to be choosy in terms of question selection and attempt a maximum number of questions in the allotted time duration.
Mock tests are the interphase of actual examination, candidates can get accustomed to the exam environment and appear for the SBI PO Preliminary examination with a positive mindset. This will also help them to be choosy in terms of question selection and attempt a maximum number of questions in the allotted time duration.
Maintain Speed and Accuracy
Candidates can only make it to the merit list of the SBI PO preliminary examination if they improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions. The aggregate marks scored in the SBI PO Prelims phase are counted for the merit list selection process, so the candidates will have to attempt a maximum number of questions with accuracy. Attempting sectional & full-length mock tests and solving easy to difficult levels of the question from the book can help them achieve their desired goal.
Work on Time Management
Having a proper timetable will help the candidates devote proper time to all the important topics. Stronger topics need polish and consume less time, the candidates can use the spare time for the weaker sections they find difficulty in. Candidates having command over every topic will be able to solve the question paper with the scheduled time duration. This way they can solve the maximum number of questions in minimum time duration.
Attempt and analyse SBI PO mock test
Candidates can only know their preparation level only after they analyse the SBI PO mock test. Candidates can know the types of questions, weaker and strong topics and the time they consume to solve the SBI PO reasoning sectional test. This will help them enhance their preparation level and follow a strategic plan to ace the SBI PO 2022 examination.
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Team Smartkeeda
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