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[Studyplan] SBI
PO Reasoning
(High Level): Topicwise Approach, booklist,
strategy, Cutoffs
CSAT


1. The
structure of SBI PO Exam 2013
2. Reasoni ng: Topi cwi se breakup SBI
papers
3. Reasoni ng: SSC vs SBI
4. Reasoni ng approach: Hi gher Level
5. 3 Statement Syl l ogi sm
6. Reasoni ng Approach: Usual topi cs
1. El i gi bi l i ty Test
2. Math Operati ons+Inequal i ty
3. Si tti ng arrangement
4. Non verbal

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5. Data Suffi ci ency
6. Input Output
7. Reasoni ng: Peri pheral Topi cs
1. DBT: Di recti on Based Test
2. Codi ng Decodi ng
3. Di cti onary (Al phabet) tests
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9. So, How to avoi d your grave?
10. Cutoffs of SBI PO 2011 Exam
1. Phase 1: secti onal cutoffs (2010, 11)
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The structure of SBI PO Exam 2013
Phase 1
(28.04.2013)
MCQ
(2hrs)
GA+Marketing+Computer 50
Data Interpretation (DI) 50
Reasoning 50
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50
Descriptive
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Total 250
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marks secured in Phase 2 (50m) are
converted to out of 25.
Final Merit list of 75+25=100 marks.
Reasoni ng: Topi cwi se breakup SBI
papers
2011 2010 2010(Asso.Banks)
Reasoning
Usual
Coding-Decoding 6 3 5
Direction based
tests
0 2 1
Dictionary
(Alphabet) test
0 2 3
Maths operations,
inequalities
3 6 6
Sitting
arrangement
13 5 5
Eligibility Test 0 5 5
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Data Sufficiency 5 0 0
Input output 3 0 0
Misc. 0 2 0
Subtotal:
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(Usual)
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Reasoning
High Level
Fact-assumption-
inference-
conclusion
2 7 10
Course of Action 0 6 0
Cause effect 1 2 0
Strong/weak
argument
3 0 5
3 statement
Syllogism
6 5 5
Subtotal:
Reasoning
(Higher level)
12 20 20
Non
Verbal
non-verbal (image
based)
5 5 5
Total: Verbal
Reasoning
(usual+higher)+Non
verbal
50 50 50
2008s SBI PO paper doesnt follow this pattern
of High level reasoning (or tougher data
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papers). Hence 2008 is ignored from the
analysis.
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Non verbal reasoning involves usual
image-series+ paper-folding, mirror
reflection test, dice/cubes.
paper-folding,
mirror test,
dice/cubes= not
asked.
2 statement syllogism x at most 2
questions.
3 statement
syllogism,
minimum 5
questions.
Lot of Qs. From Analogy, series, and
odd pairs.
Hardly.
Barely any question on higher level
reasoning.(assumption, inference
etc.)
Lots of.
Anyways, lets start.For the purpose of efficient
preparation, I classify reasoning topics into two
categories.
Core topics
Majority of the reasoning is asked from
these topics. Often in a set of 5
Questions.
So Cost:Benefit ratio is quite good, if you
master these topics.
Chillar
(peripheral)
Barely 2-3 questions from each topic.
Observe this chart:
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Reasoni ng approach: Hi gher Level
Based on the previous papers of SBI, we can see
that higher level reasoning is made up of following
topics
1. Fact-assumption-inference-conclusion
2. Course of Action
3. Cause effect
4. Strong/weak argument
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While both R.S.Agarwal and BS Si j wal i s books
have covered these topics,
but problem with both of those books= they
merely give you a few solved exams and then
give a big list of practice questions.
But the basic concepts/ theory /underlying
principles are not covered in depth.
Then You often face the doubt why option A is
the answer and why not B option? OR why is
this an inference and not an assumption?
So, for SBI POs higher level reasoning questions
(assumption, inference, strong/weak argument
etc), refer to Anal yti cal Reasoni ng by MK
Pandey (BSC publ i cati on)
MK Pandey not only helps you for Higher level
reasoning, but also for provides some speed-
techniques for usual reasoning topics (such as
input output, arrangement, eligibility test, coded
inequalities etc.)
Anyways the study approach for Higher level
Reasoning (for SBI PO) should be like following:
Higher Reasoning Topic
Chapter Number
MK
Pandey
RS
Agarwal
1. Statement-Assumption
3 3
3. Inference, conclusion
5 5, 6
2. Strong/ Weak argument
4, 9 2
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4. Cause effect 10 8
5. Course of Action
6 4
For example, pickup the topic Assumptions.
1. First understand theory from MK Pandeys
Chapter #3, solve all sums given in MK Pandey.
2. Then move to RS Agarwals Chapter #3 for extra
practice. (or if youve BS Sijwali, go to Chapter
#23).
To solve the last three categories of questions
(Strengthen / Weaken arguments, cause-effect,
course of action), you must know whatre the facts,
assumptions, inferences and conclusions in the
given statements. Therefore, preparation sequence
should be: assumption topic>inference
>strengthen / weaken arguments and so on
3 Statement Syl l ogi sm
All cats are dogs..
To master 3 statement syllogism, first youve to
master the 2-statement.Understand the UPUN
method explain in these two articles articles:
1. Two Statement Syl l ogi sm Cl i ck ME
2. Three Statement Syl l ogi sm Cl i ck ME
Then do all sums given in Chapter 11 of MK Pandey
and finally Chapter 1 of RS Agarwal (under Logic
portion).
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Reasoni ng Approach: Usual topi cs
In Decreasing priority
order.
Chapter Number
MK
Pandey
RS Agarwal
1. Eligibility Tests
12 18
2. Math Operations
17,18,19 13
3. Sitting Arrangement
20
6 (Puzzle
Test)
4. Data Sufficiency
7 17
5. Input Output
13 to 16 7
El i gi bi l i ty Test
First youre given a passage with conditions like,
Applications are invited for xyz post. If candidate
has graduation with 50% marks and 3 years work
experience. then forward letter to Deputy
manager, else . forward letter to.
Then five questions are given, each has a unique
case like If Rahul Gandhi has **% in graduation
and ** years of work ex and.then what to do?
This is known as eligibility test- very commonly
asked in BankPO exams. Advantage=If you get
the question, its a set of 4-5 questions. (helps
you clear sectional cutoff).
few days b4 deadline.So
DONOT wait t ill last dat e.
DONOT forget /misplace
reg.id, Roll number.
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Problem=can be time consuming, if not
practiced @home.
First understand the techniques and tips given in
Chapter 12 of MK Pandey. Then practice all the
sums given in Chapter 18 of RS Agarwal.
Math Operati ons+Inequal i ty
Theyre usually of three types
Type Example
1. BODMAS
+ means x,
x means and..
2. Inequality
P@Q means P is not smaller than Q
P%Q means P is neither smaller not
equal to Q
3. Relationship
P#Q means P is brother of Q
P^Q means P is sister of Q
Again, math operation questions are pretty
common in BankPO exams
Problem= you may get wrong answer or waste
lot of time.=need maximum practice at home.
Approach: All theory and all sums of Chapter
17,18,19 of MK Pandey.
Then practice all the sums given in Chapter 18 of
RS Agarwal.
Si tti ng arrangement
Can be of following types
1. Circular table
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2. Rectangular table
3. Blood relations (A is mother of B who is sister of
C and)
4. Appointment (Arranging lectures from Mon. to
Sat., name of professors vs subjects)
5. Complex (Person, building floor, occupation etc.)
Advantage=Minimum 1 set (=5 questions) always
asked in BankPO exam. (=helps clearing the
sectional cutoffs).
Problem= can be sitters (=very time
consuming), If not practiced @home.
Approach: Understand the techniques explained
in Chapter 20 of MK Pandey.
Then practice all the sums given in Chapter 6
(Puzzle Test) of RS Agarwal.
Non verbal
Usually five questions.
Practice is must. Try to solve the question by
eliminating the unfit cases first.
Solve all the questions in RS Agarwal==> Non
Verbal portion ==>Series, Analogy and
Classification.
You may ignore mirrors and paper folding,
because usually theyre usually not asked in
BankPO exams. (However theyre important for
SSC-CGL exam).
Data Suffi ci ency ( DS)
It is very easy to make mistakes in these
question.
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Theoretical part must be absolutely clear in your
mind.
So first clear the theory from Chapter 7 of MK
Pandey. Practice all exercises.
Then practice all sums given in Chapter 17 of RS
Agarwal.
Input Output
Chapter 13 to 16 of MK Pandey then practice
Chapter 7 of RS Agarwal.
This ends the core topics. Now, Moving to the
peripheral topics (i.e. Chillar topics).
Reasoni ng: Peri pheral Topi cs
Peripheral Topics
Chap.# in RS
Agarwal
1. Coding Decoding
4
2. Direction Based Tests
8
3. Dictionary (alphabet)
arrangement
10
DBT: Di recti on Based Test
E.g. A man walks 1 km towards East and then he
turns to South and walks for 5 kms. Then he
Now how far is he from the starting point?
This is a no-excuse topic. Practice all sums given in
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Chapter 8 of RS Agarwal.
Codi ng Decodi ng
Can be of two types
Words Numbers
Health is written as GSKZDG
then North will be written as
453945 means decide
then 8978 means
Sometimes youre given a matrix table and youve
to decode the words accordingly. Do all the sums
given in Chapter #4 of RS Agarwal.
Di cti onary ( Al phabet) tests
Chapter #10 of RS Agarwal.
Misc.
Once ^all of above is done, get an overview of
the misc. topics such as sequence, series, odd
pair, dice, cubes, clocks, calendars, Venn
Diagrams etc. from RS Agarwals/BS Sijwalis
book.
This concludes the preparation of reasoning
section for SBI PO.
How to approach GA+Marking+Computer,
explained in separate article: cl i ck me (with free
study material for computer, IT, economy etc.)
How peopl e di g thei r own graves i n
Bank PO/Cl erk exams?
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1. They underestimate the level of competition.
2. They buy the books, magazines, download PDF
files from internet and so on. But they only
gather material. They never process the
gathered material.
3. They just spend time in day dreaming and
facebook, TV, SMS, PC/mobile games, cricket,
loitering around etc.
4. They start serious preparation only AFTER
receiving the exam call letter.
5. During the exam, they think, ya ya ya the
marketing and English section is pappu so Im
going to solve all questions here. And after that,
Ill go to maths and reasoning section.
6. They get stuck in lengthy calculations of Data
interpretation (because theyve never practiced
multiplication and division @home). And often
make silly mistakes in calculation =negative
marking.
7. They waste lots of minutes in sitting
arrangement/eligibility test/non-verbal reasoning
type questions.
Ultimately they cannot even cross the sectional
cutoffs.( Getting in the final merit list is a far cry.)
So, How to avoi d your grave?
Maximum revision + Maximum practice @home.
Mind will always find excuses (my cousins
wedding, workload @office, Im not in the
mood.) but while youre making those excuses,
someone somewhere is busy reading books and
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doing sums.
The train of success doesnot show mercy on
anyone, no matter how good the excuse is, this
train will not wait for you.
So always remember Anil Kapoor from Tezaab:
ti me hotaa nahi hai , ti me ni kaal naa padtaa
hai . (There is no time as such, but youve to take
out time (to study)).
Donot HATE reasoning. In fact, Syllogism, sitting
arrangement, eligibility test etc. reasoning
questions can be solved with maximum accuracy
in short time (once youve mastered them). So
dont consider them your enemies, make them
your weapons. Theyll be immensely helpful in
scoring high marks.
When you get the question paper, you dont have
to solve all questions in a continuous sequence
i.e. Reasoning question from 1 to 50. Then
English 1 to 50 then DI from 1 to 50
Instead, first try to tick minimum 10-15 in each
section first, and then come back and solve
remaining questions.
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Cutoffs of SBI PO 2011 Exam
Phase 1: sectional cutof f s (2010, 11)
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MRUNAL S RECOMMENDED BOOKLI ST
2011 2010
Phase 1
Max
marks
SC/ST/PWD OBC GEN SC/ST/PWD
English
Language
50 10 10 13 5
General
Awareness
50 7 7 11 6
DI 50 10 10 13 4
Reasoning 50 10 10 13 8
Descriptive 50 18 18 20 18
Phase 1: Marks of last candidate
Now the marks scored by last candidate from Phase
1 to GDPI (Phase 2), in each category.
Phase 1(2011) 250
SC/ST/PH 88
OBC 99
GEN 110
Courtesy: Mr.csl 80 of pagalguy forum, for
providing the cut off data and other essential inputs
regarding this exam.
UPSC Ci vi l Servi ce
SSC CGL: Staf f sel ecti on
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devesh
09/04/2014 at 23:32
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sir mujhe graduation mai exact percentage nhi pta hai pr
mai ye janta hoon ki 62 ya 63 % hai to sir mai eligible hoon
ya nhi ya fir age jake problem honge plz raply sir???
neelam tamta
14/04/2014 at 19:25
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mark sheet nhi hai kya usme dekh lo
simpleeeeeeeeee.
jagabandhu jena
10/04/2014 at 00:27
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pls send me the useful information abt books for
reasoning and quantitative aptitude..besides r.s. agrawal.
thanks
Gurdeep singh
20/05/2014 at 12:54
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Good info
ARCHITA
10/04/2014 at 10:48
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sir plz give some guidance on preparation for data analysis
and interpretation part. thanks in advance.
megha
11/04/2014 at 12:52
sir plz tell about the study plan of Data
Analysis&Interpretation and English Language (Grammar,
Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.)
sir i really need your helpsir plz plz plz help
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Piyush Tripathi
12/06/2014 at 09:42
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you can refer Data interpretation by Arun Sharma.
Further on if you want to get more exposure on DI,
kindly go for Career launcher Study material on
data analysis.
The worked out examples and level of question of
both book will assist you to sharpen your skill of
time bound question solving.
Satish
12/04/2014 at 02:05
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Very helpful for SBI PO exam..
NileshShirsath
12/04/2014 at 16:26
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This is very good information I have ever got about SBI PO..
Doing nice job.. Best luck Mrunal
Sahil
12/04/2014 at 23:06
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Sir i am seeking my graduation from distance education.
Am i eligible for sbi po exam? I somewhere came to know
that candidates seeking graduation need not to apply.
prachi
13/04/2014 at 23:39
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Sir plz provide me arithmetic/maths problems tricks to
solve quickly
RAHUL
14/04/2014 at 20:48
Hi Mrunal
I am attempting the SBI PO 2014 exam for the 2nd time
this year I think I lost out earlier due to time management
also i feel i took lot of time in reasoning I also need to work
on my general awareness. I am quite comfortable with
concepts just need to brush up few areas of reasoning. I
am planning to join test series of career power and focus
more on giving tests rather than again going through all
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concepts. Kindly recommend me what kind of strategy i
should follow considering just 2 months are left and I am
working also so I can devote time early in the morning
about 2 hrs. Kindly suggest what should be done to crack
the exam
Smita
15/04/2014 at 16:17
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Sir,Please suggest me best book for SBI Po-Specially for
Reasoning & Maths.
dipak
18/05/2014 at 08:20
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also tell me
Priya
21/04/2014 at 17:58
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sir,plz tell me about the study plan of data
analysis&interpretation and.. English Language .In DI I Take
a lot of time to solve it. so ,plz guide me. .
rini
22/04/2014 at 17:21
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sir plz name send for po books
anmee
24/04/2014 at 02:02
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Hi sir
while filling my sbi po form i have filled my date of birth
incorrect and submitted the form and payed the fees
online ie the form submission is completed ( with wrong
date of birth..month and year are correct only date is
mistyped) .I want to know sir what are options left for me ,
to fill form again ie 500 rs ka chuna or would it b possible
that at time of document verification(only if i clear Phase 1)
this issue can b sorted.Kindly rply sir.
BODY OF LIES
24/04/2014 at 09:34
send mail to registration_helpdesk@ibpsorg.org
stating your dob mistake ..and see what they
reply .
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Amit yadav
24/04/2014 at 16:00
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Reasoning syllabus for sbi po
Pankaj
24/04/2014 at 16:30
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sir,
i am an b.tech in information technology.
in the form you are given four choices to be choose in
graduation status.
my question to you is what option do i choose their ie
science or other,
please reply as soon as possible.
thank you.
jay Ganiger
25/04/2014 at 19:04
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I find the info very helpful, but youve not mentioned
anything about the descriptive english exam. Pls do
shahid
28/04/2014 at 02:31
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i wrongly filled my date of birth ..whatcan i do to correct
it. in sbi po form..
POOJA BHAT
28/04/2014 at 13:02
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Sir,
To get the call letter for the Interview, one should score
atleast 30 marks in each section for the general category.
Is that True??
MAHESH BHAT
13/06/2014 at 17:27
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yes it is
Mohsin
07/05/2014 at 00:56
I am working in a nationalized bank and just completed 2
years. Will it be prudent to start as scale I again?
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Dumb&Dumber
06/06/2014 at 10:48
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Just listen to what your heart saysGood Luck!
Mohsin
07/05/2014 at 00:56
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I am working in a nationalized bank and just completed 2
years. Will it be prudent to start as scale I again in SBI?
rupa
07/05/2014 at 22:38
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sir,,,,,im a biology student,,,,,so im afraid of
arithmatic.so pls tell me how to solve maths problems
quickly..im so timid for that..pls help me
sir..
Piyush Tripathi
30/05/2014 at 16:55
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Rupa!
In modern competitive world you will have to be
brave.
make a planned approach to learn Quantitative
Aptitude.
no doubt, techno guy enjoy the advantages but I
have seen worst in them too
on the other hand I have taught student from
Home Science background in my class and their
performance have been considerable.
you should start with the articles here in this
website(Thanks to Mrunal SIr) even I was benefited
by his articles.
charandas
11/05/2014 at 21:17
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sir pleze tell me wich book is better for DI as per your
knowledge
udit
22/05/2014 at 22:17
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best book for DI is Arun Sharma.
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Piyush Tripathi
30/05/2014 at 16:51
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Udit !
Undoubtedly it is best :)
nibha
13/05/2014 at 10:05
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nice
information
Ank
16/05/2014 at 12:43
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plz give a link to data interpretation study plan and enlish
for sbi po or plz post on these topics no details can be
found here about these topics
glory
16/05/2014 at 14:50
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ive applied for sbi po 2014..this time they are conducting
online test so do we have choice of selecting which
section to solve first. plz tel me hoe this online test
process appears
Nikhil
21/05/2014 at 19:34
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please refer a book for solved papers of sbi po 2014
Piyush Tripathi
30/05/2014 at 16:50
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Nikhil,
you can have Arihant SBI PO practice sets
Piyush Tripathi
30/05/2014 at 16:49
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SBI PO 2014 admit cards are available for download
http://ibpsreg.sifyitest.com/sbipoofmay14/login.php?
appid=c134alqasaeiqsdindwe
rajani bandaru
01/06/2014 at 11:37
very nice support to us.and your articles are much usefull
to us.thank you.
one suggestion its better to provide these kind of articles
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for exams of govt companies like HAL,HSL,ONGC,STEEL
PLANT
DINESH KASHYAP KANPUR
04/06/2014 at 16:24
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Good morning sir, this is dinesh kashyap who wants to ask
question about SBI PO 2014 related , sir suggest me what
numbers of question should attempt in each part with
how many timings.
what strategy should apply to passed the descriptive
exams
Dumb&Dumber
06/06/2014 at 11:00
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For a start, you should stop referring yourself in
the third person.
Kaizer
12/06/2014 at 04:36
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Hi Guys,
Please can anyone tell me whether the following is the
correct and accepted format for formal letter writing for
SBI descriptive.
From:
Co. Name
Co. Address.
To,
Branch Manager
SBI
DATE: XXXX
SUBJECT: XXXXX
Respected Sir/Madam,
***************** BODY OF THE
LETTER***************
Yours Truly
Mr. Xyz
Quantitative aptitude section..?
14/06/2014 at 06:30
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Hi,
Kindly clear my doubt.
There doesnt seem to be a separate section for
quantitative aptitude in SBI PO exams syllabus.(we have
this section in bank SO exam). Does this mean that there
wont be any quants questions in the PO exam..?
Kaizer
16/06/2014 at 20:33
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No there is no seperate section for this, however
they can ask you questions related to profit & loss,
%, ratio & proportion etc in the Data interpretation
(DI) i.e. in the graph.. so be prepared, the questions
in yesterdays (15/06) set were a bit difficult
especially DI& Reasoning sections.
Piyush Tripathi
18/06/2014 at 10:29
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Please note that Data interpretation involves
variables to be plotted in bar,line pie etc.
it is obvious they do not need to ask such question
separatly which involves calculation.BY asking
question on DI they will judge your quantitative
aptitude skill.
rajesh
26/06/2014 at 15:28
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sir, kindly requested you please mention the success
stories of bank po , their strategy, how they study,which
book they prefer for each section and how they manage
their time. so that aspirant get the ideas to crack po exams
suni
01/07/2014 at 10:45
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Sir please post study plan of SBI bank cerk exam, and RRB
po and clerk study plan.with satudy strategythank u
sir for all ur guidence and current affair articles.
!
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