A component that is common to all government job exams is logical reasoning because every government job exam generally tests these four subjects – Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, and Verbal Ability or English Language.

In this blog, we are going to focus on the logical reasoning section of the bank PO Exam. 

Logical Reasoning for Bank PO Exams

Are you a bank or other government job aspirant who is slogging hard day and night to land a secured job in a government organization? Do you fear logical reasoning or are you the one who enjoys solving questions on logical reasoning, especially puzzles? It doesn’t really matter whether you are the latter or the former because even if you are not the latter, you can easily become the latter with a little sincerity, hard work, and dedication. Believe us, logical reasoning is an extremely interesting portion that a candidate can easily ace. All you require is a little hard work.

Let us leave all the worries concerning the exam aside and enjoy the process of solving the questions on logical reasoning. Let us explore the fun involved in solving logical reasoning questions.

We will take the topic “Coded Inequalities” and break down the entire topic in a manner that will make you wonder, what made you fear logical reasoning despite the fact that it is a very interesting topic.

Understand Coded Inequalities

Breaking Down Coded Inequalities for your better understanding

Let us understand the concept of Coded Inequalities. 

What are coded inequalities?

We all have heard about or come across various forms of inequalities like social, economic and gender inequalities a number of times in our life but today we will not talk about these inequalities. Today we will talk about inequalities in the context of mathematical operations.

Coded Inequalities is a very common topic asked in almost every government job exam especially Bank exams, SSC, IBPS PO, IBPS clerk and more. Questions from this topic are asked frequently for various government job exams, which makes this chapter very important. So if you are thinking of skipping this chapter then we would like to caution you against doing it.

Types of Inequality 

Now that we have a clear understanding of the questions that will be asked in the inequality reasoning section, we can start our preparation. Let’s examine the various types of questions that might be presented, in the specified sequence:

Basic Inequality

In this type of inequality reasoning, you will be given expressions that involve comparisons between different items, and you will be asked to establish a specific relationship between any two elements.

Either – or Case

In this type of inequality reasoning, it is not possible to establish a definitive relationship between the two components under discussion. In this type of inquiry, you will be presented with only two relations, and either relation 1 or relation 2 could be true based on those given relations.

Coded Inequality

In this type of inequality reasoning, inequality symbols will be represented by codes, and the expression will be provided using those codes. Candidates are expected to decode the symbols and determine the relationship between the different components.

Tips to Solve Coded Inequality Questions

To aid applicants in preparing for the coded inequality quiz included in bank exams, we have compiled the following helpful tips and tricks:

1. The sign between two items should never be altered, but the meaning can be conveyed using either “H > G” or “G > H”. 

2. When tackling questions involving coded inequalities, it is crucial to consider the signs and representations provided in the problem. Doing so simplifies the process of providing an accurate response to the question, minimizing the chances of making any errors.

3. To avoid repetition of components, it is advisable to combine the statement if a single component appears multiple times.

4. Generate a table or any visual diagram that includes the sign associated with each code mentioned. Investing some time in creating this resource will result in a more efficient understanding of the problem.

Strategies to solve Coded Inequalities 

Let us explain it to you in the simplest form.

Coded Inequalities may seem to be a little overwhelming and quite complex to you but believe us, all you need to solve the questions on coded inequalities is the knowledge of basic mathematical operations. So just be clear about the basic concepts of mathematical operations. You just need to be clear about the basic concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, lesser than, and greater than values. That’s all that you need for this topic.

The best way to ensure good marks in coded inequalities is to practice enough questions on this topic. After all, we all have heard the famous saying “Practice makes a man perfect”

The only catch in coded inequalities is that the symbols like +, -, x, ÷, >, <, generally used in mathematical operations are represented by symbols different from them, which makes the topic a little complex. All you need to do is substitute the symbol that the given symbol in the question represents and then perform the mathematical operation. 

If you make a mistake in understanding what the symbols given in the question actually represent, then you will end up losing marks. This is why we would suggest that you practice a lot.

What is BODMAS?

How many of you remember the term ‘BODMAS’? All of us have come across this term but most of us may not remember what it stands for. If you do not remember, then let us remind you what BODMAS stands for:

The BODMAS rule is something that you will require to solve the questions on coding inequalities. The BODMAS rule is all about performing the mathematical operation as per the order prescribed by the BODMAS rule. To solve a question, you will have to first perform division, then multiplication, then addition, and finally subtraction.

Following are the types of sub-topics on which you can expect questions for coded inequalities

–          Word Problems

–          Quadratic Equations

–          Inequalities

The best way to keep up with your practice of this section from the examination perspective, ois to have a look at the previous year questions of any bank PO Exam. To give a quick and easy understanding of the pattern of coded inequality questions, here you can have a look at the solved examples of that section holding similarities with the questions from the real question paper of the bank PO exam. 

Coded Inequalities Solved Practice Questions

Here are some practice questions on Coded Inequalities.

Direction (Q.1-5): In each of the following questions, the relationship between different elements is shown in the statements followed by two conclusions. Find a true conclusion.

1. Statements: X &lt; Q = I ≤ Y &lt; U ≤ S = W &gt; J = B &gt; R

Conclusions:

I. X &lt; W

II. S &gt; R

1) If only conclusion I is true.

2) If only conclusion II is true.

3) If either conclusion I or II is true.

4) If neither conclusion I nor II is true.

5) If both conclusions I and II are true.

Ans: 5

X &lt; Q = I ≤ Y &lt; U ≤ S = W &gt; J = B &gt; R W &gt; X. Hence conclusion I is true.

X &lt; Q = I ≤ Y &lt; U ≤ S = W &gt; J = B &gt; R S &gt; R. Hence conclusion II is true.

2. Statements: I &lt; B &lt; C = D ≤ E &lt; G &gt; F &lt; H &lt; J

Conclusions:

I. I &lt; E

II. D &gt; J

1) If only conclusion I is true.

2) If only conclusion II is true.

3) If either conclusion I or II is true.

4) If neither conclusion I nor II is true.

5) If both conclusions I and II are true.

Ans: 1

I &lt; B &lt; C = D ≤ E &lt; G &gt; F &lt; H &lt; J E &gt; I. Hence conclusion I is true.

I &lt; B &lt; C = D ≤ E &lt; G &gt; F &lt; H &lt; J No relationship can be established between D and J.

Hence conclusion II is not true.

3. Statements: P &gt; Q &lt; R = U ≤ V = S ≤ W ≥ X &gt; I

Conclusions:

I. Q ≥ V

II. R ≤ W

1) If only conclusion I is true.

2) If only conclusion II is true.

3) If either conclusion I or II is true.

4) If neither conclusion I nor II is true.

5) If both conclusions I and II are true.

Ans: 2

P &gt; Q &lt; R = U ≤ V = S ≤ W ≥ X &gt; I V &gt; Q. Hence conclusion I is not true.

P &gt; Q &lt; R = U ≤ V = S ≤ W ≥ X &gt; I R ≤ W. Hence conclusion II is true.

4. Statement: D &lt; F; D ≥ E &gt; G; I ≥ H &gt; F

Conclusion:

I. G ≥ F

II. H ≥ D

1) If only conclusion I is true.

2) If only conclusion II is true.

3) If either conclusion I or II is true.

4) If neither conclusion I nor II is true.

5) If both conclusions I and II are true.

Ans: 4

F &gt; D ≥ E &gt; G F &gt; G. Hence conclusion I does not follow.

H &gt; F &gt; D ≥ E &gt; G H &gt; D. Hence conclusion II does not follow.

5. Statement: N &lt; O; Q ≤ P = O; S &gt; P; R ≥ O

Conclusion:

I. S &gt; R

II. R ≥ S

1) If only conclusion I is true.

2) If only conclusion II is true.

3) If either conclusion I or II is true.

4) If neither conclusion I nor II is true.

5) If both conclusions I and II are true.

ANs: 3

R ≥ O = P &lt; S No relationship can be established between S and R. Hence neither

conclusion I nor II follows but it will make a complimentary pair. Hence either conclusion I or II

follows

Direction(Q.6-10): In the question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion(s) among given three conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

6. Statements: Z = Y ≥ X &gt; W, Q &gt; O = P ≥ I, W ≥ V ≥ U = Q

Conclusions:

I. Z ≥ Q

II. I ≤ W

III. X &gt; P

1) Only conclusion III is true

2) Only conclusion II is true

3) Only conclusions I and III are true

4) Only conclusions I and II are true

5) Only conclusions II and III are true

Ans: 1

Z = Y ≥ X &gt; W ≥ V ≥ U = Q Z &gt; Q. Hence conclusion I is not true.

W ≥ V ≥ U = Q &gt; O = P ≥ I W &gt; I. Hence conclusion II is not true.

X &gt; W ≥ V ≥ U = Q &gt; O = P X &gt; P. Hence conclusion III is true.

7. Statements: S &gt; P = N ≤ L, O = L &gt; U, U ≥ W &gt; V ≥ U = T

Conclusions:

I. N ≤ W

II. L &gt; T

III. S &gt; T

1) Only conclusion III is true

2) Only conclusion II is true

3) Only conclusions I and II are true

4) Only conclusions II and III are true

5) None of the conclusions are true

Ans: 2

W &gt; V ≥ U &lt; L ≥ N No relationship can be established between W and

N. Hence conclusion I is not true.

L &gt; U ≥ W &gt; V ≥ U = T L &gt; T. Hence conclusion II is true.

S &gt; P = N ≤ L &gt; U ≥ W &gt; V ≥ U = T No relationship can be established between S and

T. Hence conclusion III is not true.

8. Statement: L &gt; M = P &lt; Q &gt; R; S ≤ O &lt; N; R &gt; G &gt; N

Conclusions:

I. Q &gt; S

II. S &lt; G

III. M &lt; G

1) Only conclusions II and III are true

2) Only conclusion I is true

3) Only conclusion III is true

4) Only conclusion I and II are true

5) Only conclusion I and III are true

Ans: 4

Q &gt; R &gt; G &gt; N &gt; O ≥ S Q &gt; S. Hence conclusion I is true.

Q &gt; R &gt; G &gt; N &gt; O ≥ S G &gt; S. Hence conclusion II is true.

M = P &lt; Q &gt; R &gt; G &gt; N No relationship can be established between M and G. Hence

conclusion III is true.

9. Statements: D ≥ E &gt; F; G &lt; H ≤ F; H &gt; I

Conclusions:

I. D &gt; H

II. I &lt; E

III. F &gt; I

1) Only conclusions I and II are true.

2) Only conclusions I and III are true.

3) Only conclusion II is true.

4) All conclusions I, II and III are true

5) Only conclusions II and III are true

Ans: 4

D ≥ E &gt; F ≥ H D &gt; H. Hence conclusion I is true.

E &gt; F ≥ H &gt; I E &gt; I. Hence conclusion II is true.

E &gt; F ≥ H &gt; I F &gt; I. Hence conclusion III is true.

10. Statements: S &gt; T &gt; V ≤ W &lt; X; V &gt; P &gt; U

Conclusions:

I. S &gt; U

II. P &lt; X

III. S &gt; X

1) Only conclusion I is true.

2) Only conclusions I and II are true.

3) Only conclusion III is true.

4) Only conclusions I and III are true.

5) Only conclusion II is true

Ans: 2

S &gt; T &gt; V &gt; P &gt; U S &gt; U. Hence conclusion I is true.

P &lt; V ≤ W &lt; X X &gt; P. Hence conclusion II is true.

S &gt; T &gt; V ≤ W &lt; X No relationship can be established between S and X. Hence

conclusion III is not true.

We hope that we have succeeded in removing your fear of coding inequalities and now that you know that solving questions on coded inequalities is not as difficult as you thought, just solve a good number of questions on coded inequalities and be prepared to take any competitive exam that comes your way.

For more practice, you can refer to our free mock tests.

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SBI: An Introduction

You all must have witnessed the 69th founding year of SBI recently. The State Bank of India or the SBI is a public-sector bank and financial service statutory body.  It is the largest commercial bank in India in terms of assets, profits, deposits, number of branches, and employees. The SBI came into existence on July 1, 1955. It has its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. At least one family member in the Indian household holds a savings bank account in the SBI. The prominence and trustworthiness of SBI among common people are proof of the legacy it holds during these 68 years. 

In this blog, we are going to talk about everything you should know about the SBI. In other words, this blog is going to be an introductory guide about the State Bank of India for you. 

The bank became the banker to all classes of people through its wide expansion of business and has maximum outreach. This is why RBI put SBI on the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks or D-SIBs (D-SIBs are banks that are too big to fail). Presently SBI is headed by Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara. The Slogan of SBI is “Pure Banking, Nothing Else”.

Now let’s dive into the journey of 68 years of the oldest Bank of India, from where it all started, and the major events that made it ‘The State Bank of India”. 

State Bank of India: Quick Overview 

Let us quickly go over the details of the SBI before we learn more about the SBI and its functions.

History of SBI Bank: A Timeline

1806

The roots of the State Bank of India lie in the 19th century when the Bank of Calcutta (later renamed as Bank of Bengal) was established on June 2, 1806.

1861

The Bank of Bengal was one of three Presidency banks, the other two being the Bank of Bombay and Bank of Madras. These three Presidency banks were incorporated as joint-stock companies. They have the exclusive right to issue paper currency until 1861 when the right was taken over by the Government of India. 

1921

The three Presidency banks amalgamated on January 27, 1921, and were named Imperial Bank of India. The Imperial Bank of India remained a joint-stock company without Government participation. All in all, the SBI was formed after the merger of approximately twenty banks.

1955

According to the State Bank of India Act of 1955, the Reserve Bank of India, acquired a controlling interest in the Imperial Bank of India and the Imperial Bank of India became the State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. 

1959

In 1959, the government passed the State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act thus making the eight banks that had belonged to princely states subsidiaries of SBI. But now all the subsidiaries have been merged with SBI.

2008

The Indian Government acquired the Reserve Bank of India’s stake in SBI in 2008 to remove any conflict of interest because the RBI is the country’s banking regulatory authority. 

2017

With the digital revolution in India in the year 2016, the digitalization of banking services gained momentum and attracted many millennials. To encourage digitalization, SBI launched its integrated digital banking app YONO in the year 2017. The development of this app was coded with the name ‘Project Lotus’ under the guidance of former MD Mr Rajnish Kumar and Chairman of SBI.  

Functions of SBI

Being one of the largest commercial and systemically important banks, SBI shares a greater responsibility and role as compared to other banks. The functions performed by SBI are divided into two categories- ordinary banking functions and central banking functions. These banking functions are further subdivided into many categories.

Central Banking Functions

SBI acts as an agent of RBI, where there are no branches of RBI to perform the following functions-

Currency Maintenance- 

Essentially, the RBI is responsible for the maintenance of currency. But the offices of RBI are only available in big cities. In places where RBI has no branches, it maintains its currency through the SBI. The currency is withdrawn from these branches of SBI whenever required by the RBI. In other words, it acts as a Currency Chest on behalf of the RBI.

Government’s Bank- 

The SBI caters to the needs of the central and state governments. Firstly, it collects money and makes payments on behalf of the government. It also collects the charges on behalf of the government like tax collection and other payments besides granting advances and loans to the government.

Bank bankers by receiving deposits from and give loans to other commercial banks. Many commercial banks have their accounts with SBI and these banks resort to help to SBI whenever they face any financial shortage.

Clearing house of Commercial Banks-

The SBI also acts as a clearinghouse for all commercial banks in places where RBI does not have its presence.

General Banking Functions

Since its inception, the SBI is working to cover all areas, including the rural areas, which have remained outside the reach of the banking sector for a substantial period so that their living standard can be uplifted. Besides performing the above-mentioned work, THE SBI just like any other public-sector bank performs the normal banking operations that are mentioned below:

• Accepts deposits from the public under current, saving, recurring, and fixed deposits.
• Acts as an administrator, executor, and trustee.
• Issue and circulate letters of credit.
• Offer remittance facilities like demand draft, telegraphic transfer, etc.
• Accept, draw, discount, sell, and buy bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments.
• Merchant-Banking facilities.
• Operates Non-Resident External and foreign currency accounts.
• Offers community services banking by providing grants to many socially relevant research projects undertaken by various universities and institutes.
• Promotes exports through export credit.
• Providing financial help to small-scale industries.

SBI: Vision and Mission

The SBI also has a clear vision and mission through which it always tries to maintain a quality service and standard. 

Vision of SBI 

• Provide a satisfying work environment with ample opportunities for learning, self-actualization, and self-development
• To be a responsible, caring, and committed organization for Indian citizens
• To attain high standards of professionalism, efficiency, and core institutional values

Mission of SBI 

The SBI’s mission is to develop itself into a top-rated, nimble-footed financial and banking institute committed to providing excellent services to its customers and enhancing stakeholders’ value through care and competence.

SBI Logo: From First to Current Logo, and Their Meaning

As we all know about the current logo of SBI Bank but the fact is, it is not the only and first logo of SBI. Before it, there are 3 times when the logo of SBI was revised. Here, we will talk about each of them with their meaning. Let’s read along. 

1955-1970

The very first logo of SBI was introduced in its founding year 1955. It comprises a detailed image of a Tree symbolizing growth, success, and well-being. The primary of using a tree image on the logo is to portray the objective and approach of the bank toward common people.  Along with the tree, a detailed image of ‘1955’ was also marked under it. The logo was first featured in the double-outlined golden coin with the wordmark in Latin and Indian Alphabet (Hindi). This logo symbolizes SBI for 15 years from the year 1955 to 1970. 

1970-2017

After 15 years of symbolizing the SBI logo comprising through a tree, the year 1970 witnessed a complete transformation in its design, color, and style. A new logo of SBI symbolized through a keyhole. The new design features a bold light blue emblem with a vertical white element at the bottom, resembling a keyhole or stylized tree reflecting the strength and security of the bank.

It can be used alone or placed alongside the wordmark. The wordmark is divided into two levels, with the brand name in a modern sans-serif font and the tagline “The Banker To Every Indian” in capitalized lightweight font with spacing. This logo was designed by  Shekher Kamat in 1970. However, some also interpret the white circle as the bank’s branch and the vertical line stands for the streets and lanes of any city which leads to the bank’s branch reflecting that wherever one goes, the SBI is there to serve. Previously, it was claimed that the blue circle with a small cut at the bottom of the SBI logo is likely to be inspired by Kankaria Lake (Ahmedabad) which resembles this on Google Maps.

2017- Present

In 2017, the bank’s logo was simplified with a dark purple “SBI” abbreviation. The new logo had a blue and purple color palette, symbolizing reliability, stability, and creativity. The wordmark featured bold, clean lettering in a simple sans-serif font, with a shortened horizontal bar in the letter “B” for added elegance and uniqueness.

Facts to Understand SBI a Little Better 

1. There are a total of 28802 SBI Branches across the country including 28 states and 8 Union Territories and around 233 branches overseas as recorded in their 2020 annual report. 

2. During the 1960s India witnessed a huge Industrial Revolution, where SBI plays the role of a catalyst by helping various industries like iron and steel to elevate in the wave of this revolution.

3. Similarly, during the Green Revolution in the 1970s, SBI provided loans and agricultural training to farmers making that revolution a triumph. 

4. SBI is the 5th biggest company in India that possesses more than 2,50,000 employees across the globe. 

5. The establishment of SBI in the year 1955 is an output of the merger of 20 national banks with the Imperial Bank of India.  After it, the Government authorities purchased 60% of its stakes and renamed it “The State Bank of India”. 

6. According to research done in 2018, the number of saving bank accounts in SBI in India is more than 4 crores. 

7. SBI is the 43rd biggest financial institution among the Global Economic Horizons and holds 221st rank in the 2020 Fortune Global Listing of the world’s biggest companies.

8. The very first subsidiary of SBI is the State Bank of Hyderabad established in October 1959. 

9. Dr. John Mathai was the first chairman of SBI appointed by the former Prime Minister Dr. Jawaharlal Nehru. He also served as a Finance Minister of India from the year 1948 to 1950.

10. The current chairman Mr Dinesh Kumar Khara is the 26th Chairman of SBI serving since October 2020.

The above mentioned facts can also help you in preparing for your Banking awareness section of the Bank PO Exam. 

Experts Tip: To enhance your general awareness section and evaluate your progress, try attempting General awareness quizzes for free. 

SBI Non-Banking Subsidiaries

SBI not only provides banking services but also through its joint venture or non-banking subsidiaries it is trying to make its presence felt abroad and expand its dimensions in other fields. Some non-banking subsidiaries of SBI are:

1. SBI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (SBI-LIFE)
2. SBI GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED (SBI GENERAL)
3. SBI CARDS AND PAYMENT SERVICES LIMITED (SBICPSL)
4. SBI FUNDS MANAGEMENT LIMITED(SBIFML)
5. SBI CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED (SBICAPS)
6. SBICAP Securities Ltd (SSL)
7. SBICAP Ventures Limited (SVL)
8. SBICAP TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED (STCL)
9. SBI SG GLOBAL SECURITIES SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (SBI-SG)
10. SBI DFHI LIMITED (SBI DFHI)
11. SBI Payment Services Pvt Ltd. (SBI Payments)
12. SBI GLOBAL FACTORS LIMITED (SBIGFL)
13. SBIPENSION FUNDS PRIVATE LIMITED

The SBI also has some joint ventures with other countries which are mentioned below:

1. Nepal SBI Bank Ltd (SBI, EPFO, and Agricultural Development Bank of Nepal)
2. C-Edge Technologies Ltd ( TCS and SBI)
3. Bank- SBI Botswana Ltd or BSBIBL (India and Botswana)
4. Commercial Indo Bank LLC or CCIBL (India and Russia)

Now you must have had enough information about SBI from a general and examination perspective both. However,the best part is, whether you are a Bank exam aspirant or not, this information is not going to be wasted. This information is apt for a trivia curious as well as for a bank exam aspirant. The Bank PO exams are round the corner and you have to pull up your socks and start an overall preparation. Make a routine, attempt free mock tests to analyze your preparation level and you will be fully prepared by the exam date. 

SBI Exams

If you want to work with the SBI as a Bank PO/Bank Clerk, you will have to clear the recruitment exam conducted annually. For this, we strongly advise you to begin your preparation right away. You can take a look at the online combined course for all bank clerk and PO exams to understand how you can prepare for the exam. Moreover, this course will also help you prepare for other Bank PO/Bank Clerk exams as well all at the same time.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this introductory guide provided a comprehensive overview of SBI, covering its functions, history, logo, and other important details. Hence, you can refer to this blog to enhance your banking awareness section for the Bank PO Exam. At ixamBee, we believe in providing the best and most accurate knowledge about every relevant topic. Stay tuned for more informative blogs. 

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The previous year’s questions are very important if you’re preparing for any competitive exams. Thus the reading and evaluating exam analysis becomes a very important step. In this article, we’ll see SBI PO Prelims Exam Analysis 2022 for 17^th of December, Shift 1.

But before that, let’s look at the Exam Pattern of SBI PO Prelims Exam 2022.

Exam Pattern

Phase 1

The Preliminary Examination consisting of an Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online. The test will have 3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows.

Analysis of SBI PO Prelims Exam 2022

Quantitative Aptitude

The Quant section was moderate overall. Among the 3 Data Interpretation questions, 1 was a bit calculative & 2 were on the easier side. The level of questions in Quadratic Equations & Simplification was easy. In the arithmetic section, 1 or 2 questions were asked from Average(2), Profit & Loss(1), Simple Interest(2), Partnership(1), Time & Work(1), and Percentage(1).

Reasoning

The Reasoning section was long as usual, and you needed to solve the questions quickly. Among the 4 puzzles asked, 1 was a bit lengthy. No Questions were asked from Syllogism. The overall difficulty of the reasoning section was moderate.

English

English was the easiest section in the exam. Questions asked from all the topics were on the easier side. Thus it was necessary to attempt a maximum number of questions from this section.

Thus, no different types of questions were asked. The question types largely remained the same as compared to the previous years.

Good Attempts & Previous Year Cut-offs

The overall exam difficulty was moderate. Hence, a good attempt could be anywhere around 65 to 68 questions with good accuracy.  

Good Attempts for Quant: 20 +

Reasoning: 24 + &

English 22 +

The Previous Year Cut-offs for last 2 years have been 58.5 & 63 respectively for General Category students. Thus, the cut-off will be around the range of 60 to 65 for this year as well. If you’re scoring somewhere around this mark, then you should start preparing for the Mains exam right away.

Key Takeaways

1.      Overall exam was Moderate level

2.      1 Calculative DI

3.      Reasoning a bit lengthy

4.      English was easy

5.      No different types of questions

6.      Practice & Revision is the key

What Next?

If your attempt is around 63 to 68 with good accuracy then you must start preparing for the Mains.

Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and a Descriptive Test for 50 marks. The Descriptive Test will be held immediately after the Objective Test and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer.

There will be separate time for each section as follows:

As you can see Test I, II & IV is similar to the ones in the Prelims exam. Hence, for these sections, you should practice more questions of higher difficulty. Because in Mains the level of questions is difficult for all the sections.

General Awareness

It is important that you cover current affairs of at least last 6 months before appearing for the Mains exam. The BeePedia magazine will give you all the important current affairs related to General /Banking /Economic Awareness. It is also to the point which may help you in revising it again and again.

Descriptive Test

The 50 marks in this section can be a game changer for you. If practiced properly, this section can fetch you very good marks. It is necessary to write at least 1 Letter & Essay every week before the Mains exam. This will help you to get used to writing. For important essay topics, keep checking our IxamBee YouTube Channel.

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Exam Pattern of SBI PO exam 2022

Phase 1

The Preliminary Examination consisting of an Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online. The test will have 3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows.

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The Merit List will be based on the aggregate marks score in the Phase 1. There will be no sectional cut-off. Approximately 10 times candidates for each vacancy of each category will be eligible for the Phase 2 exam.

Phase 2

Phase 2 Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and a Descriptive Test for 50 marks. The Descriptive Test will be held immediately after the Objective Test and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer.

There will be separate time for each section as follows:

SBI PO Exam Shift Timings 2022

The SBI PO Exam will be conducted on December 17^th/18^th/19^th/20^th, 2022. Due to the large number of applications, the exam is conducted in 4 shifts on each day. The SBI PO exam shift timings, 2022 as follows:

SBI PO Exam Shift Timings for Mains 2022-23

As per the SBI Notification, the Mains exam is likely to be held in January/February 2023. Unlike the phase 1, this exam will be conducted on the same day in a single shift.

Exam Procedure & Other Instructions

1.      Upon reaching the exam centre, you will undergo a registration process.

2.      In the registration process, your photo will be taken & verified.

3.      After successful registration, you’ll be allotted a Seat Number.

4.      Candidates must carry his/her ball pen. Separate sheets will be given for rough work.

5.      During the exam, candidates must refrain from using the keyboard keys.

Other Important Dates

Last Minute Tips

The SBI PO Exam 2022 is just a few days away. Here are some of the last minute tips that can come handy during the exam.

1.      Do not rush through the questions. Read the question properly and then only submit an answer.

2.      Keep in mind that you have to answer 100 questions in 60 minutes. So, keep the pace of answering questions according to it.

3.      Do not go on guessing many questions as there is a negative marking scheme which can reduce your marks.

Apart from this,

1.      Bring your essential documents- like Admit Card with a photograph affixed on it, along with the identity card and its photocopy.

2.      Revise the important topics again and again before going to the exam.

3.      Refer to the Previous Year Questions once again to get used to the type of questions asked.

4.   For quick revision & clearing certain doubts, you can refer to this playlist of 0 se PO series on YouTube.

All the best!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reporting Time in SBI PO Exam, 2022?

The SBI PO Exam, 2022 will be held in 4 shifts on 17th to 20th December, 2022. The Reporting Time for SBI PO Exam, 2022:
1. Shift 1 – 8 AM,
2. Shift 2 – 10:30 AM,
3. Shift 3 – 1 PM &
4. Shift 4 – 3:30 PM on all 4 days of the exam.

How much time is required to prepare for the SBI PO Exam?

A well planned study with a good mentor can help you prepare for SBI PO Exam in about 6 months. You can refer to our SBI PO Exclusive Course to better strategize your preparation.

How to save time in SBI PO Exam?

Practicing a lot of questions will help you to get used to the types of questions asked in the exam. Thi is how you can save time during the exam and solve more number of questions as compared to an average candidate.
You can have a look at the important topics of all the subjects in the exam before starting your preparation.

How many times can we attempt the SBI PO Exam?

Appearing in the Preliminary Exam is not counted as an attempt. Appearing in the Mains exam only is counted as an attempt.
For General / EWS, the maximum number of attempts are 4. And for General (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) maximum number of attempts is 7. There are no restrictions on the number of attempts of SC / ST candidates. 

How many times does the SBI PO exam is held in a year?

There is no fixed criteria of SBI to conduct exams in a particular year. Mostly, the SBI PO Exam is conducted every year. However, there have been instances when the exam was held once every 2-3 years.
Keep checking the official SBI website or IxamBee exam page for SBI PO Exam to know more about the recruitment.

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Are you one of those who have been hearing about the multiple benefits of getting a government job, from your parents or elder siblings or relatives or neighbors or friends? If yes, then you must be aware of the craze for government jobs in our country.

Have you ever thought of appearing for a government exam? If yes, then let us tell you that you are not the only one. You are just, one of the many people who harbor a similar desire every year.

Government jobs are no longer considered just a dream of the middle class. With more and more people aspiring to become government employees, the demand for government jobs has increased manifold.

Every year lakhs and lakhs of applications are received against a handful of posts notified by various government organizations. With this, you can gauge the extent of the craze among the youth for government jobs.

With an increase in uncertainty surrounding the job market in our country, there has been a surge in the demand for government jobs among the youth of the nation. We often come across news of layoffs. The pandemic had ravaged the entire job market and caused huge loss of jobs sending signals of distress in the job market.

Qualification-Wise Distribution of Government Jobs

 Most Preferred Fields for Government Jobs

If you have studied till the 10^th standard and are worried about your future, then we have good news for you because there are many 10^th pass government jobs in various fields like

• Railway
  • Police
  • Indian Army
  • Indian Air Force
  • Airport
  • Indian coast guard
  • Indian Navy
  • Central and State Universities
  • Coalfields
  • Government-owned companies like aluminum companies, oil corporations, coal mining companies, etc.
  • Government Universities

Government Jobs as Per Qualification

Salary for 10^th Pass Candidates

The salary depends on the post of a person selected through the recruitment process but when it comes to government jobs, you can be rest assured that the salary will be high

Minimum Marks Required to Get a Government Job After Class 10

To apply for a government job, you should have a minimum of 50% marks in matriculation or 10^th standard

List of Well-Paying Government Jobs

A government job is a source of prestige, pride, respect, recognition, security and a good salary. Any government job is worth all the effort because it ensures a stable career and financial security.

Every year the number of government job aspirants is increasing, which is adding to the intensity of the competition.

List of Major Upcoming Government Job Exams

SSC Examination 2022-23

IBPS Examination 2022-23

SBI Exam Calendar 2022-23

List of Upcoming Major Regulatory Body Exams

• PFRDA Grade A 2022 – PFRDA has already announced the notification for the post of Assistant Manager. PFRDA Grade A 2022 is an excellent career opportunity for all government job aspirants because.

PFRDA stands for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority of India. PFRDA has been entrusted with the job of regulating the National Pension System, subscribed by the employees of the Government of India, State governments and the employees of private institutions/organizations and unorganized sectors.

The online registration for PFRDA Grade A 2022 has started and interested candidates can register for Phase 1

• NABARD Development Assistant – Another great opportunity is NABARD Development Assistant. NABARD stands for National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. NABARD is a major regulatory body that has been entrusted with the responsibility of formulating policies, planning and operations in agriculture and financial development.

NABARD has announced 177 vacancies for the post of Development Assistant

• SEBI Grade A 2023 – SEBI Grade A 2023 is an excellent opportunity for all government job aspirants because SEBI is an extremely important regulatory body because it regulates the stock market and the stock market is the pulse of the economy. SEBI also regulates all the listed companies in our country.

SEBI Grade A 2023 notification is expected in the month of December 2022

Tentative dates of Phase 1, Phase 2 and Interview

              SEBI Grade A 2023 is an opportunity that is worth a try because it is an excellent opportunity with a high pay

List of Government Jobs in Major Sectors

1.  IT Sector – Vacancies for various posts in multiple departments of government-owned organizations are notified every year. Some of the posts announced are –
2. Trainee Engineer, Project Engineer
3. Junior Associate
4. Senior Technical Assistant (Computer Science)
5. Assistant Manager (IT)
6. Engineer ‘A’, Engineer ‘B’
7. IT and Network Manager
8. IT Junior Officers

• Banking Sector – Most of you are well aware of the various government jobs in the banking sector. A significant number of vacancies are announced every year for various posts in the field of banking. Here is a list of some of the major posts for which vacancies are announced every year-
• SBI Probationary Officer
• SBI Clerk
• SBI Specialist Officer
• IBPS Probationary Officer
• IBPS Specialist Officer
• IBPS Clerk
• RBI Assistant
• RBI Grade B Officer
• Bank Auditor
• SBI Grade B
• Financial Advisor
• NABARD Development Assistant

•  Defense Sector
• Indian Army Defense Jobs:
• Joining as a Sepoy
• Joining the Indian Army as a Lieutenant

• Indian Navy Defense Jobs
• Officers’ job in the Indian Navy
• Sailors Job in the Indian Navy
• Joining the Indian Navy as a Civilian

• Indian Air Force Defense Jobs
• Joining the flying branch of the Indian Air Force
• Joining as Officer in Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
• Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branch

•  Joining the Indian Air Force as Airman
•  Airmen Group X
• Airmen Group Y

Other Kinds of Jobs in the Defense Sector

• Defense jobs in Directorate General Armed Force Medical Services (DGAFMS)
• Defense jobs in Indian Coast Guard: If you are looking for a job in the Indian Coast Guard then you can apply for various posts like Navik, Store Keeper, Foreman, MTS, Lascar, Engine Driver, Yantrik, etc.
• Defense jobs in paramilitary forces: There are two paramilitary forces – the first is The Assam Rifles, which is the oldest paramilitary force in India and The Special Frontier Force, which has been entrusted with the task of conducting secret operations behind Chinese lines in the event of Sino-Indian war
• Defense jobs in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)

The five Central Armed Police Forces are:

1. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
2. Border Security Force (BSF): You can apply for posts like Assistant Commandant, SI, HC, Captain/Pilot, Constable, Inspector, JE, etc.
3. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP):  Recruitment in ITBP is conducted for posts like Constable, SI, HC, Assistant Commandant (Engineer), Medical Officer, Veterinary Officers, Motor Mechanic and many more
4. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF): You can apply for jobs in CISF for posts like Head Constable, Assistant Sub Inspector, Inspector, Fireman, Tradesman etc.
5. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): You can join SSB as constable, SI, Commandant

Other Defense/ Investigative Agencies controlled by the Ministry of Home Affairs

1. Intelligence Bureau
2. National Security Guards
3. National Investigation Agency

State Police Jobs – You can also apply for jobs in the various police departments under respective state governments. Every state has its own police force, which is controlled by that particular state government. If you meet all the eligibility requirements, then you can apply for the various state police jobs for which recruitment is conducted either by the state police departments through competitive exams or by the subordinate selection commission

Government Jobs in Other Disciplines

In short, there are numerous government jobs to apply for. You need to choose, which jobs you want to apply for based on the eligibility requirements.

We would like to end with the quote –

“Success is nothing but more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day”

-Jim Rohn

All the best!!

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Also read

Top 15 Government Jobs in India: Top Exams for Government Jobs in India

Highest Paying Government Jobs in India: Jobs That Pay ₹2 Lakh /month

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SBI PO Notification 2022

The SBI PO 2022 notification was released on September 21, 2022. The SBI PO application window is now open and will remain open till October 12, 2022. A total of 1673 SBI PO vacancies have been announced this time which is an excellent opportunity for you if you are looking to join the public banking sector, you should fill out your application immediately.

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In this article, we will learn about the SBI PO notification 2022 changes that have been introduced, what is the latest SBI PO exam pattern, what is the SBI PO Psychometric Test and more.

SBI PO Notification Changes Highlights

• There is no change in the SBI PO Prelims exam pattern.
• Sectional timing has been introduced in the SBI PO Mains exam pattern. The total marks allotted to each section have also been changed.
• More weightage has been allotted to General/Economy/Banking Awareness in the Mains exam. It will now be assessed for 60 marks (earlier 40).
• Similarly, more weightage has been allotted to the Reasoning & Computer Aptitude and Data Analysis & Interpretation sections as well in the Mains exam. They will now be assessed for 60 marks (earlier 50).
• However, the subjects to be assessed in the SBI PO Mains exam are the same as earlier.
• A Psychometric Test has been introduced.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2022

In order to avoid any confusion, the latest SBI PO exam pattern has been outlined for you below. Please note, the SBI PO selection procedure 2022 will be carried out over 3 phases. They are:

• Phase 1 – Prelims Exam.
• Phase 2 – Mains Exam.
• Phase 3 – Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview.

Also see: SBI PO Syllabus 2022

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Prelims 2022 will be an online test consisting of three sections. A total of 100 questions will be asked with each question carrying 1 mark. Therefore, the SBI PO Prelims exam will be for 100 marks. Please study the details below.

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern

Those who clear the Prelims exam will be able to take the SBI PO Mains 2022 exam. The SBI PO Mains exam will consist of an Objective and a Descriptive. As you will see in the table below, sectional timing has been introduced in the SBI PO Mains exam this year onwards.

SBI PO Phase 3 Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Phase 3 exam will comprise 3 parts, they are:

1. Psychometric Test
2. Group Exercise
3. Interview

The Group Exercise will be assessed for 20 marks and the Interview for 30 marks.

SBI PO Psychometric Test

What Is the Psychometric Test in SBI PO Exam?

How To Prepare for the Psychometric Test in SBI PO Exam?

In educational and professional settings, psychometric tests play an important role. Candidate assessment tests usually evaluate a wide range of parameters, such as logical/verbal reasoning, job-specific aptitude, position-specific qualifications, personality type, and handling stressful situations. Psychometric tests that measure a candidate’s information processing abilities, problem-solving abilities, decision-making abilities, as well as his characteristics, provide recruiters, in this case, the SBI, with important information about the candidate that helps them make decisions regarding candidates’ suitability for the position.

If you are able to clear the SBI PO Prelims and Mains exam, you will be invited for a Psychometric Test. This test will essentially test a candidate’s mental ability and ability to perform under stressful situations. Essentially, the test will assess a candidate’s;

• Personal skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Cognitive ability
• Leadership skills
• Performance under pressure
• Suitability for this job
• Communication skills

SBI PO Exam Preparation

If you are preparing for the SBI PO 2022 exam, ixamBee’s Ultimate BeeBanker Course is what you need. This course is your one-stop comprehensive solution for your SBI PO exam preparation. Moreover, this course will help you prepare for ALL bank exams simultaneously.

All the best!!

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