SBI PO-2017 Prelims Preparation strategy and List of Important Books!

Hi Folks,

We are here to discuss about subject wise tips and books needed to crack SBI PO 2017 prelims.

So, let’s get started

1. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE :-

        Major Topics to Focus

1. Time and Work
2. Speed, Time, Distance and Problems on Train Crossing
3. Ratio and Proportion
4. Percentage
5. Profit and Loss
6. Boats and Streams

• Note: - Guys believe us these six topics covers 90% of word problems asked in exam.

• Another Topics to Focus:-

1. Quadratic Equations
2. Number Series
3. Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Tabular)

Important Books :-

1. Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
2. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma
3. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant Publications
4. Daily Quiz from android apps of Bankers adda, Grade up, Affairs Cloud

Quant Hacks :-

Practice above mentioned topics regularly and try to solve 3 to 4 DI sets,10 number series problems as it will help you in cracking prelims as well as mains

2. REASONING :-

Major Topics to Focus

1. Coding and Decoding (old + New pattern)
2. Syllogism
3. Inequalities
4. Blood Relations
5. Input Output
6. Directions and Distances
7. Seating Arrangement (Circular, Floor, Row, Square)
8. Puzzles

Important Books :-

1. Daily Quiz from android apps of Bankers adda, Grade up, Affairs Cloud
2. Magical Puzzles by K Kundan


3.     ENGLISH SECTION:-

Major Topics to Focus

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Para Jumbles
3. Close Test
4. Fill in the Blanks
5. Error Spotting

Important Books :-

1. Arihant Publications
2. Vocab24 Andriod app
3. Daily Quiz on Bankers adda, Gradeup, AffairsCloud

Most Important things to keep in mind

• Try to solve 2 RCs, 20 sentences of errors spotting,2 sets of Par jumble on daily basis 

Useful Android apps & Websites

Apps:-

1. Grade up
2. Bankers Adda
3. AffairsCloud
4. Daily GK

Websites for Mocks:-

1. Olive Board
2. Test Book
3. Top Rankers
4. Career Power
5. Govt job adda

Useful YouTube Channels :-

1. Adda 24*7
2. Feel free to learn
3. Study smart
4. Learning Space for Banking Awareness
5. English Advantage for English
6. Talent Sprit



Some other important tips:-

• Buy Arihant previous year SBI PO question paper set and try to solve one paper a day
• Analyze your weak section and focus more on that section
• Try to give 2-3 mocks per week and analyze your performance
• Don’t bother about your mock test score
• Try to compare yourself with your previous performance
• Make a habit of reading newspapers like The Hindu, Economics Times on daily basis
• Mainly try to study online 
• Study daily at list 5-6 hours
• Use your time wisely 
• Be patient during your preparation

                                           All THE BEST!!!