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SBI SO exam pattern 2024 includes the mode of exam, exam duration, number of questions, type of questions, and many more details regarding SBI SO 2024 exam. Candidates must be aware of these details, and understanding the exam pattern will help the candidates to prepare well for the exam.
The SBI SO exam pattern 2024 is different for both categories of regular posts and law and special management. The details of the exam pattern for both categories are mentioned below.
SBI SO Exam Pattern 2024: Highlights
The exam pattern for both categories is mentioned below in detail.
Exam Mode: SBI SO 2024 will be conducted online as a computer-based test.
Types of Questions: The SBI SO 2024 question paper will have Multiple Choice Questions.
Number of Questions: The total number of questions is 195.
The SBI SO Exam Pattern 2024 highlights are given below.
| Exam Mode | Online - Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 160 Minutes |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Sections | 5 |
| Question Type | Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 195 |
| Total Marks | 270 |
SBI SO Exam Pattern for Law and Special Management
The SSBI SO Exam Pattern 2024 for the Law and other Special Management papers are given below.
Marking Scheme: Every correct answer will be awarded 1 mark except for professional knowledge which is worth 2 marks.
Duration: Total duration of the examination is 135 minutes i.e. 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 70 | 90 Minutes | 70 |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 45 Minutes | 100 |
SBI SO Exam Pattern 2024 for Regular Posts
SBI SO 2024 written exam pattern for regular posts is divided into four sections.
Reasoning: A total of 50 questions carrying 1 mark each.
Quantitative Aptitude: A total of 35 questions carrying 1 mark each.
English Language: A total of 35 questions carrying 1 mark each.
Professional Knowledge: A total of 50 questions carrying 2 marks each.
Duration: The total time allotted for Reasoning, English language and Quantitative Aptitude is 90 mins and the time allotted for Professional Knowledge is 45 mins.
| Tests | Number of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 Minutes |
Note: The subjects above are of only qualifying nature i.e., candidates are required to obtain minimum qualifying marks (to be decided by SBI) and these subjects are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language.
