State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications from experienced professionals for the post of Circle Based Officers (CBO). Below is the detailed exam pattern and syllabus.
Online Examination – Exam Pattern
| Test | Name of Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| II | Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| IV | Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours | |
English Language (Descriptive Test)
| Name of Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language (Descriptive) | 2 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Para Jumbles
- Para Completion
- Vocabulary
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
Banking Knowledge
Module A: Banking System
- Commercial Banks, RRBs, Cooperative Banks
- Role of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA
- Basel III / Basel IV (Basic Understanding)
- Financial Markets
- Monetary Policy Updates
Module B: Most Important
- Last 6 months banking awareness
- Latest banking apps
- Government schemes
- Mergers and appointments
Module C: Other Credits
- Export Finance
- Priority Sector Lending
- Non-fund Based Credit Facilities
- Government Sponsored Schemes
- Retail Loans
Module D: Management of Impaired Assets
- Documentation
- IRAC Norms
- Types of Charges
- Management of Impaired Assets
- IBC 2016
- SARFAESI Act
Module E: RBI Circulars and Laws
- RBI Circulars (Last 1 Year)
- Companies Act
- Contract Act, 1872
- Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- RBI Act, 1934
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Payment and Settlement Act, 2007
General Awareness / Economy
- Obituaries
- Brand Ambassadors
- Monthly GK Digests
- Cabinet Ministers
- Renamed Government Schemes, Cities, Airports, Railway Stations
- Indian Financial System
- Financial Market Instruments
- International Reports and Indices
- Important Committees
- Foreign Investment and Trade
- Economic Growth Numbers
- Union Budget
- Bank Mergers and MOUs
- Heads of Financial Institutions
- Mutual Funds
- Basel Norms
- Regulatory Bodies: RBI, SEBI, NABARD
- Joint Military Exercises
- Summits and Conferences
- India’s Rankings in Global Indices
- Appointments
- Important Days and Themes
- MOUs Signed by India
- Sports Events and Winners
- Awards and Honors
Computer Aptitude
- Machine Input Output
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Order and Ranking
- Inequalities
- Statement and Assumptions
- Statement and Conclusion
- Coding-Decoding
- Cause and Effect
- Statement and Argument
- Syllogism / Venn Diagram
- Blood Relation
- Direction and Distance
English (Descriptive Test)
- Letter Writing
- Essay Writing
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Course Features
- Daily Video Classes
- Study Material
- Live Sessions
- Unit Tests
- Focused Banking Preparation from Day 1
- 5 Full-Length Mock Tests
- Interview Preparation Guide
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SBI Circle Based Officer Course 2025