SBI Circle Based Officer Syllabus

Post NameSBI Circle Based Officer ( SBI CBO)
SBI CBO Selection Phase:SBI CBO Selection is of Three Phases
1. Online Test 
2. Screening and 
3. Interview.

Phase 01 (Online Test)

Online Test : Online test will be consisting of 120 Marks which will be multiple Choice Question’s and Descriptive Paper/ Subjective Paper will be consisting of 50 Marks, Online test will be consisting of two paper :

  • Objective Paper
  • Subjective / Descriptive Paper

Objective Paper – 120 Marks and 120 Minutes,

  • English Language
  • Banking Knowledge
  • General Awareness/ Economy
  • Computer Aptitude

There will be no penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests.

SBI CBO Exam Pattern
Objective TestName of the testNo. of QuesMarksDuration
1English Language303030 minutes
2Banking Knowledge404040 minutes
3General Awareness/Economy303030 minutes
4Computer Aptitude202020 minutes
Total1201202 hours
Descriptive TestEnglish Language (Letter and Essay Writing)25030 minutes

Here is the detailed syllabus of the above-mentioned subjects of the SBI CBO Examination: 

SBI CBO Syllabus
SubjectTopics
English LanguageReading Comprehension,
Synonym and Antonym,
Fill in the blanks,
Error Spotting,
Cloze Test,
Para Jumbles,
Sentence Improvement,
Para/Sentence Completion,
Grammar,
Verbal Ability
General Awareness/Economy/Banking KnowledgeStatic GK,
Current Affairs,
Country and Capitals,
Airport and Ports in India,
Tallest and biggest in India and the world,.
Indian Constitution Culture of India,
Currency of countries,
General Science,
History,
Geography,
Government Schemes,
National and International Holidays,
Sports,
Awards and Honors,
Economics,
Indian Banking System,
Indian Economy,
Indian Financial System,
Bank Headquarters,
Bank Terminologies,
Slogans of Banks,
Regulatory Bodies in India Functions of RBI
Computer Aptitude​Computer Abbreviations,
Keyboard Shortcuts,
Microsoft Office,
Hardware and Software,
Operating System,
Networking,
Internet,
Computer Terminologies 

Phase 02 (Screening)

The Phase 01 Qualifying Candidates will be called for SBI CBO (Circle Based Officer) Phase 02 Round that will be Screening Round, Here the committee will decide if the Qualified candidate is eligible for this position or not if found qualified then the candidates will be sent to next phase or final round of Interview other wise if not eligible for the position then their application will be rejected.

Phase 03 (Interview)

After the Second round the qualified candidates are eligible for Interview, the qualified candidates will be sent for final phase or phase 03 ( interview) the interview consist of 50 Marks, Candidates have to score good marks in over all phase after the interview a final merit list is prepared according to their merit scored by them in all three phases with marks weightage of 75:25. the final list is prepared according to their state and categories, the qualified candidates are then sent to bank.

Eligibility for SBI CBO

Age LimitCandidates age must Not below 21 years and not above 30 years
Age Relaxation:SC/ ST – Years
Other Backward Classes (OBC) – 3 Years
PwBD (Gen/ EWS) – 10 Years
PwBD (SC/ ST) – 15 Years
PwBD (OBC) – 13  Years
Ex Serviceman – 5 Years
Educational Qualification:Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

Best books for the SBI CBO Exam

SubjectsBooks and Authors
Banking AwarenessBanking Awareness by Arihant Publications
English LanguageWren and Martin by PC Wren
General AwarenessLucent’s General Knowledge 

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