The SBI SO 2024 notification has been released for the recruitment of 1,571 Specialist Officers on the official SBI website www.sbi.co.in on September 14, 2024. This opportunity is open to professionals with experience in the relevant field. Candidates interested in Specialist Officer positions at the State Bank of India (SBI) must be familiar with the SBI SO syllabus and exam pattern.
Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. The exam will test candidates on Professional Knowledge and General Aptitude. Here, we provide a detailed breakdown of the SBI SO exam pattern and syllabus.
SBI SO Exam Pattern 2024
Candidates participating in the SBI SO 2024 exam should review the exam pattern before preparation.
SBI SO Exam Structure:
- Paper 1: General Aptitude
- Paper 2: Professional Knowledge
General Details:
- Total Questions: 195
- Total Marks: 270
- Negative Marking: Yes
- Total Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
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Paper 1: General Aptitude
Duration: 90 minutes
Sections:
- Test of Reasoning: 50 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- English Language: 35 questions, 35 marks
Paper 2: Professional Knowledge
Duration: 70 minutes
Sections:
- General IT Knowledge: 25 questions, 50 marks
- Role-Based Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks
Note: Except for the Professional Knowledge paper, other papers are of qualifying nature.
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SBI SO Syllabus 2024
The detailed subject-wise syllabus is outlined below to help candidates develop a solid preparation strategy and enhance their chances of selection in the SBI SO 2024 exam. The syllabus covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General IT Knowledge, and Role-Based Knowledge.
SBI SO Syllabus for General Aptitude
English Language Syllabus:
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Improvement
- Error Spotting
- Fillers
- Word Swap
- Parajumble
- Idioms and Phrases
- Prepositions
- Tenses
- Conjunctions
- Active and Passive Voice
- One Word Substitution
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Spotting the Error
- Cloze Test
- Grammar
- Fill in the Blanks
- Conclusion
- Passage Correction
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Vocabulary
Reasoning Syllabus:
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Alphabet Test
- Sitting Arrangements
- Direction Sense Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Inequalities
- Inserting the Missing Character
- Syllogism
- Puzzle Input-Output
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series
- Number, Ranking, and Time Sequence Test
- Eligibility Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Theme Detection
- Statement – Conclusions
- Clocks & Calendars
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus:
- Roots
- Bar Graphs
- Logarithms
- Probability
- Problems on Ages
- Time and Distance
- Line Graphs
- Problems on Trains
- Decimal & Fractions
- Mensuration
- Averages
- HCF & LCM
- Percentages
- Pie Charts
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Clocks
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Volume & Surface Area
- Permutation & Combination
- Time and Work
- Number System
- Boats & Streams
- Pipes & Cisterns
- Ratio and Proportions
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Heights & Distances
- Partnership
SBI SO Syllabus for General IT Knowledge
Software Development:
- Data Structures and Algorithms:
- Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Binary Search Trees, Heaps, Hashing, Recursion
- Searching and Sorting Algorithms with Space-Time Complexities
- Object-Oriented Programming Concepts:
- Abstraction, Association, Encapsulation, Composition, Polymorphism, Aggregation, Inheritance, Message Passing
- Web/Application Development:
- HTML5/CSS, JavaScript
- HTTP/HTTPS, AJAX, REST APIs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Cookies
- Version Control Systems (e.g., Git)
- Software Engineering:
- Software Development Life Cycle Phases (Requirement Analysis, Planning, Product Design, Coding, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance)
- Basic Software Testing Concepts (Black Box, White Box, Unit/Integration/Regression Testing, UAT)
- Design Patterns, SOLID Principles
- Databases:
- Relational DBMS, ER Diagrams, Transactions (ACID Properties), Keys (Primary, Foreign, Candidate, Alternate), Indexes, Normalization, Joins
- Web Application Attacks (e.g., XSS, CSRF, Injection Attacks, DDoS, Brute Force Attacks)
- Tree Traversal Strategies (Breadth First Search, Depth First Search)
- Digital Signatures (Use Case and Importance)
- Public-Private Key Encryption (Symmetric and Asymmetric Keys)
- Monolith vs. Microservice Architecture
- OWASP Top 10 Web Security Risks
- SQL (DDL, DML, TCL Commands, Basic SQL Functions, Views, Triggers, Cursors)
Infra Support:
- Basics of Operating Systems:
- System Calls, Processes, Threads, Inter-Process Communication, Concurrency, Synchronization, Deadlock
- Memory Management and Virtual Memory
- CPU Scheduling Algorithms (FCFS, SJF, SRTF, Round Robin)
- Types of Memory (Cache, Main Memory, Secondary Storage)
- Paging and Page Replacement Algorithms (FIFO, Optimal, LRU)
- I/O Scheduling Algorithms (FCFS, SSTF, SCAN, LOOK, CSCAN, CLOOK)
- Basics of Virtual Machines, Storage Solutions, and Networking Components:
- Processors, Clock Cycle, Cache Memory, HDD, SSD
- Backup and Recovery Practices
- Security and Compliance Controls
- Windows and Unix/Linux Environments
Networking:
- Types of Networks (LAN, WAN, MAN)
- Network Topologies (Ring, Mesh, Bus, Star)
- Network Devices (Hub, Bridge, Routers, Gateway)
- OSI and TCP/IP Models
- UDP, TCP, Sockets, Ports
- IPv4 vs. IPv6
- Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)
- IP Support Protocols (ARP, DHCP, ICMP)
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Application Layer Protocols (DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP)
- Internet Application Protocols (FTP, Telnet, SMTP, SNMP, POP3)
- Network Security Protections (Firewall, Access Control, Remote Access VPN)
Cloud Computing:
- Characteristics of Cloud Computing
- Types of Cloud Services (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS)
- Public vs. Private Cloud
- Virtualization
- Virtual Machines vs. Containers
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Distributed Parallel vs. Cloud Computing
- Containerization
- Types of Virtualization (Server-based, Hypervisor-based, Type 1 vs. Type 2, Full vs. Paravirtualization)
SBI SO Syllabus for Role-Based Knowledge
Chartered Accountant Syllabus:
- Accounting Standards, Guidance Notes, Financial Reporting Standards
- Inflation Accounting
- Accounting and Reporting of Financial Instruments
- Indian Accounting Standards, Corporate Financial Reporting
- Share-based Payment, Liability Valuation, Share Valuation, Business Valuation
- Indian Capital Market, Mutual Funds, Foreign Exchanges, Auditing
System/IT Officer Syllabus:
- Computer Networks, Basic Programming Languages (C, C++, Java)
- Computer Organization, Network Programming, Algorithms, Digital Electronics
- Web Technologies
- Database Management Systems (DBMS)
- Basic Concepts of Software and Hardware, Data Structures
- Operating Systems, System Programming
- Software Engineering, Compiler Design
- Information Systems
Statistician Syllabus:
- Statistical Methods and Inference
- Uni-Variate and Bi-Variate Data
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Market Analysis
- Simple and Multiple Regression
- Time-Series Forecasting
- Sampling Concepts
- Banking and Insurance
- Foreign Exchanges, Portfolio Forecasting
- Sampling Distribution, Estimation Theory
Finance Officer Syllabus:
- Direct and Indirect Taxes
- Management Accounting Concepts
- Accounting Standards
- Auditing Standards
- Cost Accounting Concepts
- Basic Accounting Principles
- Indian Capital Market, Mutual Funds, Foreign Exchanges, Auditing
Law Officer Syllabus:
- Banking Regulated Laws
- Negotiable Instruments
- Financial Analysis
- Banker-Customer Relations
- Compliance and Legal Aspects
- Security Types
- Banking Security Laws
- Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banking
- Banking Operational Laws
- Electronic Banking, Loans and Advances
- Regulatory Frameworks
