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Please let me know the exam pattern of Specialist Officer recruitment of SBI. I want to know the syllabus also. Please let me know immediately.

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Please let me know the exam pattern of Specialist Officer recruitment of SBI. I want to know the syllabus also. Please let me know immediately.

Those candidates who have completed graduation degree from a recognized University are eligible for SBI Specialist Officer exam.

Your age should be in between 21 to 30 years.

For syllabus and Pattern for SBI Specialist Officer exam Click Here.

Here, I have attached the syllabus and examination paper providing the details of the pattern of the above mentioned examination, kindly download the attachments and use it in your preparation.

Syllabus for SBI Specialist Officer exam :-

1. Quantitative Aptitude:
· Number system and simplification
· Number series
· Unitary Method
· Problem based on numbers
· Decimal fraction
· Simplification
· Ration and Proportion
· Percentage
· Partnership
· Simple Interest
· Compound Interest
· Time and work
· Time, Speed and Distance
· Mensuration (2 dimensions)
· Speed and distance
· Profit and Loss
· Permutation and Combination
· Probability
· Data Interpretation and sufficiency will include Pie charts, Data table, Bar Graphs, Line graphs, Mixed graphs, case study etc.

2. Reasoning:
· Alphabet numbers
· Mathematical operations
· Series Test
· Syllogism
· Analogies/Decision making
· Coding/Decoding
· Classification
· Blood Relations
· Odd one out
· Number, Ranking, Time sequence test
· Analytical reasoning
· Cause and effect
· Directions/ distance sens test
· Input and output arrangements
· Seating arrangements
· Coded inequalities
· Decision making
· Statement and conclusion
· Statement and assumptions
· Cause and effect
· Course of action
· Passage and conclusion test
· Assertion and reason
· Statement and course of action
· Non- verbal reasoning will include sense test, odd figures, analogy etc.

3. English Language:
· Reading Comprehension
· Vocabulary
· Grammar
· Identification of errors
· Para substitution
· Para Jumble
· Close test/ passages
· Synonyms/Antonyms
· Sentence completion
· Choosing the appropriate word
· Spelling check

4. General Awareness
· Functions of bank
· RBI and its functions
· SEBI and functions
· Accounting terms
· Banking terms
· Financial terms
· Macro economic concepts
· Monetary and fiscal policy
· Foreign trade policy
· Five year plans
· Annual budget
· KYC norms
· Mutual funds – Working and regulations
· Government welfare policies

5. Professional Knowledge (Common for all IT Posts):
· Basic Terms
· Data Base Management System (DBMS)
· Data Communication & Networking
· Operating system & amp; system programming
· Compiler design
· Software engineering
· Mobile Technologies
· Digital electronics
· Computer organization & Microprocessor
· Data structure
· Integrated circuits
· Programming language C, C++ and OOPS
· Cyber Security and Threats

6. Professional Knowledge (Common for all Finance Posts):
· Basic Accounting concepts and principles
· Accounting Standards
· Auditing Standards
· Direct and Indirect Taxes
· Cost Accounting Concepts
· Management Accounting Concepts

Exam Pattern for SBI Specialist Officer recruitment :

The exam is Objective Type and conducted for two papers.

Paper 1 is conducted for 120 marks for the subjects Test of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.

Paper 2 is conducted in 100 marks for the subject Professional Knowledge (PK).

Duration of the Paper 1 is 95 mins.

Duration of the Paper 2 is 45 mins.

There will be a negative marking for wrong attempts in the Exam.