It was expected that SBI would make some changes in the PO examination pattern. Accordingly, the classroom and online sites, which offer guidance to crack competitive exams, had made changes in their curriculum. But that did not happen in 2017. Finally, with the official announcement of SBI PO exam, it has become clear that the much-anticipated changes will be seen in 2018. The authorized notification states that all interested candidates must be prepared to sit for the preliminary examination on 1st, 7th or 8th of July, 2018. This year, the organization has hiked the number of vacancies as well. It will appoint 2000 candidates to fill the PO vacancies. Like last year, the examination will take place online. After preliminary, all successful candidates will take their shot at clearing the main online exam on the 4th of August.
Changes in the question format
SBI tries to keep a surprise element for the applicants. It takes place after every few years. As it did not happen in 2017, interested candidates must prepare themselves for some changes in the question pattern. But there is no need to panic. With the assistance of classroom or online coaching centers, you will be well-armed to tackle the googly. It is difficult to predict what the changes will be like, but it is best to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Putting more stress on mathematics, general intelligence, reasoning, and English will be able to give you a better score. If you are thinking of solving last 15 years question papers, it is time to pull up your socks and solve SBI PO exam question papers of last 20 years. 25 years to be safe!
Trick questions to escalate confusion
If you have taken some time out to analyze the SBI PO exam question papers, then you will realize that the problems are not very difficult. They are just tricky. That is how this organization desires to test the future POs. In 2018, the candidates can expect to see too many tricky questions in the preliminary as well as the main examination. The best way to get over this issue is to solve more problems and stay calm. If you panic, you will not be able to identify the trick. Once you succeed in this, you will be able to work out the problem with ease. Thus, work on your patience level as well as techniques, which will keep you calm in the face of adversity.
Computer aptitude and puzzle solving
If you were thinking of taking it easy on computer knowledge and problem-solving, then it is the right time to change your mind. You will have to answer at least three puzzles in the main examination. In case you are weak in this, you will lose several marks immediately. Circular, linear and combination puzzles are highly anticipated in 2018 exam. Another aspect that will fetch good marks is the computer aptitude part. Rumors are high that this year, candidates will get anything between 5 to 7 questions, which are directly related to computer language, flowcharts, and number system.
Coding and decoding
The SBI OP question paper setters seem to be in love with coding and decoding. Each year you will find new styles and patterns of this. In 2018, candidates can expect to see anything between 3 to 8 coding and decoding related questions. So, it is time to bring out the books, which contain similar problems. The more you work on them, the better your coding and decoding skills will become.
