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SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2020 : SBI has released a notification for inviting application for 8500 vacancies for the post apprentice across India. Before heading toward the exam, one should make sure that he/ she has excel their preparation with the detailed syllabus.
Must read our blog for complete knowledge about SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020 – “SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020 Application Open till 10th December 2020”.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020 – Exam Detail
| Exam Date | January 2021 (Tentative) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Written TestTest of Local LanguageMedical & Document Verification |
| Official Website | https://www.sbi.co.in/ |
| Apply Online | https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbiappamay20/basic_details.php |
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020 – Exam Pattern
Stage 1 – Online Written Test
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 15 Minutes |
| General English | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 15 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 15 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 1 hour (60 Minutes) |
| Marking | 1 marks for each correct answer. 1/4th marks deduction for each wrong answer. |
For detailed information of exam pattern, Click below to download PDF Notification.
SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2020 – CBT Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topic | Chapters |
| Simplification | BODMAS Approx Value Square Root Percentage Fractions Reciprocal of Number Decimals Surds & Indice |
| Tables & Graphs | Tabular Graph Pie Chart Line Graph Bar Graph |
| Percentages | Calculation-oriented basic percentage |
| Number System | LCM & HCF Divisibility & Remainder Integers Rational & Irrational Numbers |
| Averages | Average Weight / Height / Age / Marks Average Money Expenditure Average Temperature etc |
| Ratio & Proportion | Simple Ratios Compound Ratios Direct or Indirect Proportion Componendo & Dividendo Fourth Proportional Third Proportional Mean Proportional |
| Mixture Problems | Problems on making a mixture of two or more entities. |
| Mensuration | Area & Volume of Square, Rectangle, Circle or Semicircle, Triangle, Rhombus, Trapezium, Parallelogram, Cone, Cylinder, Cube, Cuboid, Sphere, Right Prism, Tetrahedron, Pyramid. |
| Time & Work | Work Efficiency Work & Wages Pipes Cistern |
| Speed, Time & Distance | Partial Speed Relative Speed Average Speed Boat & River Problem on trains |
| Interest | Simple Interest |
| Profit & Loss | Dishonest Dealing Successive Selling Partnership Discount Marked Price & Mixture Problems |
| Number Series | Problems on Completing the Series Finding the Missing Term Finding the Wrong Term |
| Trigonometry | Identities Functions Heights & Distances Maximum & Minimum values Circular measure of Angles |
| Geometry | Basic problems on Triangles Congruence & Similarity Theorems on Segments, Tangents & Chords Basic Qs on Quadrilaterals & Co-ordinate Geometry |
SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2020 – Reasoning Ability
| Topics | Chapters |
| Analogies | Letter Based Analog Letter & Number Based Analog Meaning Based Analog |
| Series | Alphabetic Series Number Series Mixed Series |
| Coding & Decoding | Coding & Decoding by letter shifting Coding & Decoding in fictitious language Coding letter of a word Operation based on place value Coding by analog |
| Relationships | General blood relation problems Family tree problems Coded blood relation problems |
| Jumbling or Puzzles | Quant based Puzzle Logical Puzzle (Equation insert, BODMAS rule, Inequality, coded logic)Seating Arrangement (Circular Arrangement, Linear Arrangement) Scheduling Double Line up Clock Calendar |
| Missing Number | Matrix & diagram related problems |
| Classification | Letter Based Letter & Number Based Meaning Based General Knowledge Based |
| Statement – Arguments &Assumptions (Verbal Reasoning) | Statements & Conclusions Statements & Arguments |
| Alphabetic & Word Test | Sequence (Logical order, Dictionary order, Reverse Dictionary Order)New word by adding the Prefix New word by adding Suffix Jumble Word Matrix Word Formation |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | Assemble Image Mirror Image Hidden Image Completion of Incomplete Pattern Cubes & Dices Paper Folding & Cutting Missing Term Counting Figures |
| Venn Diagram | Logical Venn Diagram Venn Diagram Problem |
Computer Aptitude
- Computer Abbreviations
- History of Computers
- Modern Day Technology
- Networking & Communication
- Database Basics
- Basics of Hacking, Security Tools & Viruses
- Basics of Hardware & Software
- Windows Operating System Basics
- Internet Terms & Services
- Basic Functionalities of MS-Office
- Fundamentals of Computer
- Internet & its Usage
General English
| Topics | Chapters |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, Homonyms & Antonyms Cloze Test Fill in the Blanks Phrase & Idioms One Word Substitution Improvement of Sentences Spellings or Mis-Spelt Words |
| Grammar | Active / Passive voices of verbs Direct & Indirect Speech Error Spotting / Error Correction Multiple Meaning Prepositions |
| Rearrangement of Sentences | Para Jumbles Paragraph Completion Joining Sentences Sentence Completion Theme Detection |
| Comprehension | Reading Comprehension |
General / Financial Awareness
| Topics | Chapters |
| History | Indian Freedom Struggle Ancient History Medieval History Post Independence History |
| Indian Politics | Constitution of India Government Portfolios etc |
| Geography | Indian Geography (National Park & Centuries, Wildlife Centuries etc.) |
| Current Affairs | Art & Culture Awards & Honors Business & Economy Books & Authors Committees & Recommendations National Affairs People & Places in News Defense News Government Policies & Scheme Days & Events Capitals & Currencies Appointments & Resignations Sports |
| Economics | Indian Economy Economic Organizations World Economy Business Economic Theory Economic Reforms |
| Any other subject of importance | Banking Awareness History of the Indian Banking System Overview of the Indian Financial System Recent Credit & Monetary Policies Science & Technology Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies etc. |
Test of Local Language
Qualified candidates have to qualify Test of Local language for the specified language in that particular state.
- Expert in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of the state.
- No need to give the test of local language if 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate indicating proof of study in the local language.
- The test will be conducted by the bank at the specified centres.
Read the following tabular description of local languages in the states.
| State/Union Territory | Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Delhi | Hindi |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Pondicherry | Tamil |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali |
The finalised candidates will have their medical and document verification before appointing for their positions.
We wish you all the best for the exam and expect this blog helps you stepping a step toward your goal. For details, click on the official website – https://www.sbi.co.in/
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