How to Prepare for SBI PO 2018

The SBI PO Mains exam 2018 is scheduled to be conducted on August 4 for candidates aspiring to be selected as probationary officers in the state-run bank. With just a few days in hand, candidates need to focus more on increasing their test-taking speed and learn time management skills to crack the exam.

To help candidates understand how to attempt SBI PO Mains exam, here are some last minute tips and tricks:

Smart Way to Answer Questions

As you get the paper, first attempt the questions that are less time-consuming in each section. Don't spend too much time on a question, for which you do not have an answer. Move on and solve the ones that you're able to answer within a minute.

Manage Time Well

Learning time management skills is one of the best ways to achieve success in competitive exams. One must know how much time should be spent on every section and question. Solving the easier ones first and keeping the tough questions for the end can be very helpful while taking the exam.

Best Books to Prepare for SBI PO 2018

For exam preparation of SBI PO 2018, candidates must refer to the right study material. Below is the list of recommended books that candidates can refer to study for SBI PO 2018.

SBI PO Solved Papers by Kiran Prakashan

A Modern Approach To Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning Revised Edition by R. S. Aggarwal

The Hand on Guide to Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning by Peeyush Bhardwaj

Magical Book On Quicker Maths 3 Edition by M Tyra

Objective English 4 Edition by Edgar Thorpe

Banking Awareness for SBI/IBPS Bank by Disha Publications

Quantitative Aptitude Test by N. K. Singh

Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations 17th Edition by R. S. Aggarwal

Objective General English 22nd Edition by R. S. Aggarwal, Vikas Aggarwal

Important Instructions for SBI PO 2018

1. At the time of examination/interview, a candidate will be liable for disqualification or will be debarred either permanently or for a specified period, from any examination or recruitment conducted by Bank if found guilty of the following:

• Using unfair means during the examination or
• Impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
• Misbehaving in the examination hall or
• Resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/her candidature for selection or
• Obtaining support for his/her candidature by any unfair means, such a candidate may, in addition to rendering himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution.

2. Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones/ pagers to the venue of the examination/interview, as an arrangement for safekeeping cannot be assured.

3. Candidates are not permitted to use or have calculators in examination premises.

Note: Any infringement of these instructions shall lead to cancellation of candidature and disciplinary action including ban from future examinations.