SBI PO Books 2023 - Check important booklist here!
SBI PO exam is conducted at different stages for the recruitment of Probationary officers. There are separate reference books and practice papers for the Prelims and Mains exam. Arihant books are the most recommended books for the SBI PO exam. However, a list of other books is given here to cover the topics mentioned in the SBI PO exam syllabus for candidates. Here in this video, the candidates can check Best Books for Preparation of SBI PO & Other Related Information in detail.
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Best Books for SBI PO
Below are the listed books, which candidates can refer to for preparation for the SBI PO Exam 2023.
| Best Book For SBI PO Exam Preparation; | Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| SmartBook by Testbook | Testbook/S.Chand |
| Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank PO Preliminary & Mains Exam (8th Edition) | Disha Experts |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Objective Question Bank of Computer Awareness for General Competitions | Arihant |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Banking Awareness | RPH Editorial Board |
| Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey |
Book List for SBI PO Prelims 2023
For the preliminary stage of the SBI PO exam, candidates should know the subject list first and then look out for desired subject-wise books. In Prelims, questions are asked from the following topics:
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| lQuantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
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Section Wise best books for the SBI PO Preparation have been highlighted in the following section:
SBI PO Books for Reasoning
The books are given in the table below:
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
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| Bank PO Reasoning: Chapterwise Solved Papers 1999 to till Date 7330+Objective Questions | Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan, Pratiyogita Kiran, KICX |
| Bank PO Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers | Arihant Experts |
| Chapterwise Solved Papers 2000-2015 Bank PO REASONING | Arihant Experts |
| Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams (Objective with Subjective) | Soumya Ranjan Behera |
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SBI PO Books for English
The books are given in the table below:
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Bank PO English Language Chapterwise Solved Papers | Arihant Experts |
| Objective English for Competitive Examination | Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Sinha |
| Objective General English (Old Edition) | R S Aggarwal |
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SBI PO Books for Quantitative Aptitude
The books are given in the table below:
| Book Name | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R S Aggarwal |
| Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude with 4 eBooks for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
| Bank PO Quantitative Aptitude Chapterwise Solved Papers | Arihant Experts |
| Chapterwise Solved Papers 2000-2015 Bank PO Quantitative Aptitude | Arihant Experts |
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Book List for SBI PO 2023 Mains
The Mains exam for SBI PO is conducted both as an objective type and descriptive test -
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks of Each Section | Duration of Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 marks | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 marks | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness (Economy & Banking) | 40 | 40 marks | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 marks | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 Questions | 200 Marks | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test | 2 | 50 Marks | 30 minutes |
| Total | - | 250 marks | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Topics from which questions are asked in the Mains stage are mentioned below:
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis & Interpretation (Objective type) |
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| English Language | Same as Prelims |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude (objective type) |
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| General/Economy/Banking Awareness (objective type) |
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SBI PO Books for Reasoning
The books are given in the table below:
| Best Books for Reasoning Ability; | Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal | B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali |
| Analytical Reasoning | MK Pandey |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| How to Crack Test Of Reasoning | Jaikishan and Premkishan |
| Shortcuts in Reasoning for Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
SBI PO Best Books for Computer Awareness
The books are given in the table below:
| Best books for Computer Awareness | Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams | Arihant Publications |
| Computer General Awareness | Dr. Alok Kumar |
| Computer Knowledge (SBI/IBPS Clerk/PO/RRB/RBI/SSC Railways Insurance Exams) | Shikha Agarwal |
| Kiran Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy 2300+ Objective English Questions | Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan |
| Computer | Lucent |
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SBI PO Books for English
The books are given in the table below:
| Best Books for English | Author/Publication |
|---|---|
| Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
| Descriptive General English | SP Bakshi and Richa Sharma |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| The Hindu or The Economic Times | Newspaper |
SBI PO Best Books for General Awareness and Banking Awareness
The books are given in the table below:
| Best Books for General Awareness and Banking Awareness | Author/Publication; |
|---|---|
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Publications |
| Economic Survey | Government of India Ministry of Finance |
| Static General Knowledge | Arihant Publications |
| Banking Awareness | Disha Experts |
| Banking & Financial Awareness | Kiran’s Publication |
Note: Current Affairs can be prepared from monthly magazines like Banking Services Chronicle (BSC Publications), Newspapers, etc.
SBI PO Practice Books
The books are given in the table below:
| Name of Book | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Practice Book By Disha Experts | Disha Experts 3rd Edition |
| Target SBI Bank PO Preliminary & Main Exam | Disha Experts 9th Edition |
| Previous Year Papers & Practice Papers | |
| SBI Probationary Officers’ Exam | V.V.K. Subburaj (Author) |
| Bank PO Previous Year Solved Paper | Dhankar Experts Group |
| New Pattern English Language for SBI PO Exam | By Disha Experts |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S Aggarwal/ S.Chand Publisher |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Varma/ Arihant Publishers |
SBI PO Descriptive Test
English: Letter Writing and Essay
Candidates need to maintain a proper balance between both online as well as offline sources. It is advisable not to run for so many books. Instead, focus on 1-2 books per subject and revise it diligently. Moreover, solving PYQs will further help to understand the types of questions asked in the exam. The above-mentioned books will help to clear the basic concepts of the subject. But if needed, candidates can anytime shift to advance level books after a thorough grip of basic concepts.
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SBI PO Books 2023 FAQs
Ques. I am a beginner, how should I start my English preparation for SBI PO?
Ans. You are highly recommended to go through the basic concepts of Grammar first. After that, you can switch to Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. This book will help to widen your English language. It doesn’t merely need to be read, but you will also have to do various exercises mentioned in the book. Thus, it will help you to put into practice theoretical knowledge in a practical way.
Ques. Reading newspapers consumes a lot of my time. What will be an alternate approach to prepare for the General Awareness part?
Ans. Nothing can replace newspaper reading. But you must be cautious and shouldn’t spend precious time reading the local news. So, candidates should read banking-related articles and news of national importance only. Apart from that, you can prepare for monthly magazines. These magazines will also help you to save your time during revision.
Ques. What are the best books for Quantitative aptitude?
Ans. Candidates should go through the following basic books first.
- a) Data interpretation by Arun Sharma
- b) Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma
After clearing the basic concepts from any of the above-mentioned books, candidates can now shift to the book named ‘Advanced Maths for General Competitions’. It will help to impart advanced-level knowledge of the subject
Ques. Due to so many online resources, is it still necessary to prepare from offline books?
Ans. There is no denial of the fact that there are so many online resources available on the internet. But it is advised to always start your preparation from the most recommended offline books. After a proper understanding of the topics, candidates can shift to any online resources later on. A balance of resources needs to be maintained while preparing for SBI PO. Otherwise, candidates may feel stuck between the never-ending subject-wise resources.
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