Latest Banking jobs   »   SBI SO 2015: Exam Analysis –...

SBI SO 2015: Exam Analysis – 17th January 2016

Hello Readers,
Today, an online exam for the post of State Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) was conducted today all across the country. In all, the exam was quite similar to all the other exams, such as IBPS PO, SBI PO, etc., however a special section named as “Professional Knowledge” was included in the exam. 
In the exam, 170 questions were asked which were segregated under four sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English and Professional Knowledge. 


Overall the exam was Moderate. Out of all the sections, Reasoning and English sections were easy and scoring, while Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge was easy to moderate.
Overall Analysis:

Section-wise Review:



Section
Level
Good Attempts
Quantitative Aptitude
Moderate
20-24
English Language
Easy
24-28
Reasoning
Easy
32-36
Professional Knowledge
Moderate
35-40
Total
Moderate
111-128




Section-wise Review:


Reasoning


S. No
Topic
No. of Questions
Level
1.
Circular Arrangement
5
Easy
2.
Puzzle
5
Easy
3.
Syllogism
5
Moderate
4.
Coding/Decoding
5
Easy
5.
Inequality
3
Moderate
6.
Blood
Relation
2
Easy
7.
Arguments
5
Easy
8.
Statement
Assumption
5
Easy
to Moderate
9.
Seating Arrangement (North-South)
5
Moderate


Mathematics:



S. No
Topic
No. of Questions
Level
1.
Series
5
Moderate
2.
Quadratic
Equations
5
Easy
3.
Caselets
5
Moderate
4.
Partnership
1
Moderate
5.
Volume
1
Easy
6.
Boat
& Stream
1
Easy
7.
Data Interpretation
10
Moderate
8.
Miscellaneous
10
Moderate


English Language:


S. No
Topic
No. of
Questions
Level
1.
Reading Comprehension (Equity & Market)
10
Moderate
2.
Cloze
Test
10
Easy
3.
Error Detection
5
Moderate
4.
Fillers
10
Easy
Parajumbles were
not asked.

Disclaimer: All the information stated above are based on independent analysis and evaluation made by BankersAdda. We do not take responsibility for any decision that might be taken, based on this information.


All the Best!
Team BA




Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *