Read here PNB SO 2022 Exam Analysis detail for all the subjects from Part 1 and Part 2. Get here a detailed analysis for Punjab National Bank SO 2020 exam.
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In this article, we will make a detailed and step-by-step analysis of each subject of the exam. this will help us understand how we should prepare for each subject accordingly.
PNB SO Exam Pattern 2022
Before moving ahead, take a look at the PNB SO Exam Pattern 2022 for the Online Written Exam.
- Phase 1- Online Exam
- Phase 2- Personal Interview
The PNB SO Online Written Exam will comprise 2 parts. The details have been provided below.
Part 1
The PNB SO Exam Part 1 was a general aptitude test. The exam was for 120 marks and the total time allotted was 75 minutes.
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes | English & Hindi |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes | English |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes | English & Hindi |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 75 minutes | – |
Please note, until 2020, there were 50 questions per section. As of 2022, there will be 40 questions for each section.
Part 2
The Punjab National Bank SO Exam Part 2 was based on Professional Knowledge, in this case, Finance & Banking Awareness.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium of Exam |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 Minutes | English & Hindi |
Also see: PNB SO Syllabus 2022 for all subjects
PNB SO 2020 Exam Analysis
Let us now make a detailed analysis for each section of the exam.
Reasoning
The highest number of questions were based on Puzzles and Seating Arrangements. Questions on Critical Reasoning were based on Assumption, Conclusion and Course of action.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Puzzle and Seating Arrangement | 15 |
| Syllogism | 5 |
| Machine Input Output | 5 |
| Coding-Decoding | 5 |
| Critical Reasoning | 5 |
| Inequalities | 5 |
| Blood Relation and direction | 5 |
| Data sufficiency | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Quantitative Aptitude
20 questions were asked on Arithmetic World Problems based on various topics like Profit Loss, Time & Work, Percentage, Age and such. 15 questions were asked on Data Interpretation based on Pie Charts, Line Graphs and Bar Graphs.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Data Interpretation (Pie, line, Bar) | 15 |
| Quadratic Equations | 5 |
| Number Series | 5 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 20 |
| Total | 50 |
English Language
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 12-14 |
| Rearrangement | 5 |
| Cloze Passage | 10 |
| Error Spotting | 10 |
| Fill in the blanks | 5 |
| Word Exchange | 3-4 |
| Match The column | 3-4 |
| Total | 50 |
Professional knowledge
The questions in this section can be largely divided into two topics; Finance & Banking Awareness. In essence, it is a test of both your professional (academic/static) knowledge as well as your knowledge of current affairs related to your field.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Finance | 25-28 |
| Banking Awareness | 22-25 |
Questions Asked on Professional Knowledge
Topics on which questions were asked in the Professional Knowledge Paper of the exam have been listed below.
- Priority Sector Lending
- Ratio Analysis
- Capital Budgeting
- Non-Fund-Based Limit
- Emergency Line of Credit
- Working Capital
- Latest RBI Circulars
- MSME Definition
- Balance Sheet Management
- Credit Appraisal
- Arc Regulator
- Limitations Act
- SARFAESI Act
- DRT Act
- Latest Government Schemes
- Static Banking
- Credit Rating Agencies
PNB SO Mock Tests
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Punjab National Bank Credit Officer Free Mock Test
Punjab National Bank Risk Officer Free Mock Test
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