SBI PO syllabus is much similar to that of any other bank exam. There are three major sections that a candidate needs to prepare to ace the preliminary exam. These are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The sections have a wide range of topics on which questions are based. It is recommended that candidates must have a look at the previous year papers and know about the weightage of each topic.
Mains exam has a total marks of 300. The mains (Phase-II) examination is consist of 2 papers (Paper-I +Paper-II +Paper-III). Candidates are required to appear for all shifts. Separate Admission Letters will be issued for each shift. A total of 100 questions are asked in each section with 200 questions asked in the English Language Section. A time limit of 1 hour is provided to the candidate to complete each section of RBI Grade B Phase-II Exam. The total time to complete Phase-II exam is 3 hours.
| S.No | Name of Subjects | Paper Type | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper II: Economics and Social Issues | Objective | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 2 | Paper II: English (Writing Skills) | Descriptive (to be typed with the help of keyboard) | 100 | 90 minutes |
| 3 | Paper III: Finance & Management | Objective Type | 100 | 90 minutes |
The Mains Examination of RBI Grade B exam 2021 will constitute of 3 sections: Economic & Social Issues, Finance and Management. The complete syllabus is discussed below:
| S.No | Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economic & Social Issues | Growth and Development, Economic Reforms in India, Globalization, Social Structure in India |
| 2 | Finance | Financial System, Financial Markets, Risk Management, Basics of Derivatives, Development in Financial Sector, Union Budget, Inflation |
| 3 | Managemnet | Role of Manager, Human Resource Development, Motivation, Morale and Incentives, Communication, Corporate Governance |
The Interview will be of 50 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview, based on aggregate of marks obtained in Phase-II (Paper-I +Paper-II +Paper-III). The minimum aggregate cut off marks for being shortlisted for Interview will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Roll No. of the candidates shortlisted for interview will be published on RBI website at appropriate time and interview call letters will be sent on registered email ID. Candidate may opt for interview either in Hindi or English. Final Selection will be through merit list which will be prepared by adding marks secured by candidates in Phase-II examination and interview.
Besides the preliminary exam and the mains exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify the first two phases of RBI Grade B Officer exam.
The final merit list is made on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her mains exam and interview process.