What are the best ways to clear SBI PO mains in a month?

SBI PO Preliminary examinations are over and the mains are lined up. The scheduled date of SBI PO Mains exam  Date is 4th August 2018. This article deals with the preparation for PO Mains in one month time. The candidates roughly have about a month’s time for preparation. Therefore, here we lay out the study plan for you, exam pattern and syllabus. 

The candidates must know the syllabus and the pattern thoroughly. Firstly, take a look at the SBI PO Mains Exam pattern.

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern:

The SBI PO Main exam will be conducted in 2 levels – Objective exam and Descriptive Exam. There is a negative marking for the incorrect answers in the objective paper.

Sections	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
Data Analysis and Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
Total	155	200 marks	3 hours

The Mains phase 2 is descriptive exam. The duration is of 30 minutes and the paper carries 50 marks. The test is basically a test of English to assess the candidates’ knowledge in letter writing, essay, and basic writing skills.

SBI PO Mains Syllabus:

Below is the SBI PO Mains syllabus:

Data Analysis	Reasoning	English Language	General/Economy/ Banking Awareness	Computer Awareness
Tabular Graph	Verbal Reasoning	Reading Comprehension	Financial Awareness	Internet
Line Graph	Syllogism	Grammar	Current Affairs	Memory
Pie Chart	Circular Seating Arrangement	Vocabulary	General Knowledge	Keyboard Shortcuts
Bar Graph	Linear Seating Arrangement	Verbal Ability	Static Awareness	Computer Abbreviation
Radar Graph Caselet	Double Lineup	Word Association	Banking and Financial Awareness	Microsoft Office
Missing Case DI	Scheduling	Sentence Improvement		Computer Hardware
Let it Case DI	Input Output	Para Jumbles		Computer Software
Data Sufficiency	Blood Relations	Cloze Test		Operating System
Probability	Directions and Distances	Error Spotting		Networking
Permutation and Combination	Ordering and Ranking	Fill in the blanks		Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies
	Data Sufficiency
	Coding and Decoding
	Code Inequalities
	Course of Action
	Critical Reasoning
	Analytical and Decision Making

SBI PO Mains One month Study Plan:

Below is study plan you can squeeze for the next 26 days starting from 9th July 2018 onwards. Dedicate the week 4 for practice sessions i.e., SBI PO Mains mock test 2018, online tests and solving previous year question papers.

Subjects	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4
English	Sentence, Connectors, Para-completion, Fill in the blanks	Reading Comprehension, Synonym/Antonyms, Theme based Questions (Odd one Out)	Revise questions from Grammar , Reading Comprehension questions, Fill in the blanks	Mock Test Practice (Sectional and Full length)
General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness	Banking and Financial Awareness, Static GK, Current Affairs	Banking and Financial Awareness, Static GK, Current Affairs	Revise banking awareness, current affairs and Static GK
Data Analysis and Interpretation	Pie Chart, Missing DI, Table Chart, Bar Graph, Caselet (Paragraph DI), Mathematical Inequality	Line Graph, Mixed Graph, Probability, Data Sufficiency	Practice DI questions and Revise concepts of Probability
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude	Puzzles (with Multiple Variables), Input Output, Logical Reasoning	Data Sufficiency, Miscellaneous (Alphanumeric Series Double Row), Computer Aptitude Questions	Revise concepts of Puzzles, Logical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency,

SBI PO Mains One month preparation tips:

• Follow the study plan thoroughly and prepare without wasting time as the time is limited, you must make use of it effectively.
• Self-assessments are essential to improve your speed and accuracy.
• Practice as many mock tests as possible. Practice the tricks and short cuts, they will be helpful for solving the papers within the stipulated time. By doing so, you the saved time can be for some difficult topics.
• While practicing the test papers, keep a track of the time, use a stop-clock if required.
• After each attempt of mock tests, analyze which is your strong area and focus areas. Make sure to practice the difficult problems and questions and resolve in time. By the end of few practice sessions, your speed and accuracy must improve.
• Prepare short notes that may come in handy for reference.

The sbi po prelims results are cumming out on 15th  July 2018. Who are selected for mains exam need to prepare for the Mains exam. The mains exam will be conducting on 4th August 2018. The SBI PO admit card 2018 will release before 10 days. Make 

sure downloading your admit card clearly.

Follow these tips and the study plan, these are tried and tested by the candidates who have already attempted the exam. So, don’t ignore the time management tips and the steps that you find on our blogs. All the best.