SBI Preparation Tips 2025: Strategy for PO, Clerk & SO Exam

Candidates can follow the below-given preparation tips to ace their preparation for the SBI exam.

• To begin with, candidates must be clear about the subjects, exam pattern, and types of questions
• Preparing for the SBI Exam can be hectic for aspirants, considering its competitive nature and difficulty level. Hence, candidates shouldn’t delay their SBI Exam Preparation until the last minute
• Candidates should try to solve a mock test for SBI Exams before starting preparation to check their level of preparation
• Candidates should prepare a routine involving more focus on the candidate’s weak topics and less on the strong topics
• It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics
• Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision
• Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity
• Check out the previous year's papers for SBI Exam and the questions that have been asked
• Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of SBI Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation

In this article, we have discussed the SBI Preparation Tips for the various exams.

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SBI Syllabus varies for different SBI Exams. The SBI Exam syllabus is very much similar to the other banking exams. Candidates can check the table below to find the SBI post-wise syllabus.

SBI follows a separate SBI exam pattern for SBI PO, SBI Clerk, and SBI SO. The exam pattern for various posts is explained below:

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

SBI Clerk preliminary exam comprises three sections, English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The exam comprises 100 questions and the total marks allotted for the exam are 100. Candidates need to answer the questions within one hour. The mains exam comprises questions from General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The paper consists of 190 questions. The duration of the test is 2 Hours 40 minutes.

SBI PO Exam Pattern

The exam covers three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The paper comprises 100 objective-type questions. The total marks of the test are 100. The duration of the test is one hour, with sectional timings. The mains exam is a mix of objective and descriptive type tests. The objective section carries questions from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and English Language. The subjective section comprises questions from the English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The exam carries a total of 157 questions and the total marks are 250.

SBI SO Exam Pattern

Law Officer: The exam pattern for the Law Officer will have two sections. The first section comprises Reasoning and English Language while the second section is Professional Knowledge. The total duration of the test is 135 minutes. The exam consists of 170 objective-type multiple-choice questions. The total marks for the test are 220.

Systems, CA and Engineering Officers: The question paper of these posts carries questions from Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge. The test paper comprises 170 questions, and the total marks of the exam are 220. Students will get 135 minutes to complete the paper.

Economist post: The exam comprises questions from Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. The total marks for the exam are 220. The total duration of the test is 135 minutes.

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In this article, we have provided a detailed preparation guide for SBI exams.

Know the Exam Details

The initial step towards preparation is getting acquainted with the details of the exam such as the SBI syllabus and exam pattern, important dates, duration of test, etc.

Revise

Take the notes prepared earlier and start revising the topics. Analyse the preparation and check if everything you prepared is properly retained.

Manage Time

As you will get limited time to solve questions, it is important to manage time efficiently. Assign time for every section and attempt all the sections with equal priority.

Be Accurate

Since there is a negative marking in the exam, do not take a risk in answering questions that you are not sure about. Solve the questions with full accuracy and avoid making rough guesses while solving the paper.

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