State Bank of India is one of the major recruiters of the country which rolls out vacancies for fresh applicants every year to its official requirements to the posts of the Probationary Officers (PO) and the Clerical Jobs.

Exam pattern:

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
Phase 2: Main Examination
Phase 3: Descriptive Test and Personal Interview

Below I am providing you the details about Short Precis For SBI PO:

SBI PO exam precis writing

Note that your precis should be one third of the given passage.
Try to cover all the important points given in the original passage.
Do not be smart by removing unnecessary points from the original passage and re writing it exactly.
The passage will be given in direct speech so convert it and write in your own language in reported speech.
Try to shorten the passage in your own style.

SBI PO precis writing

Reading, writing and revision play crucial role in precis writing.
Reading:

Read the passage thoroughly.
If you don’t understand the passage read it again until you gain idea about it.
At the time of reading it you have make a note on all the important points which you wish to cover.

Writing:

Write in passage, idea, opinion and conclusion pattern
Do not mention any unimportant points.
Try to cover all the important points that make sense.
Each and every point which you write should impress reader.

Revision:

If any time left then revise the paragraph and look for any mistakes.
Final changes which you wish to make should be done here in this section.

Books Recommended for SBI PO Preparation

A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning By R.S.Agarwal & Chand
An Advanced Approach To Data Interpretation By R.S.Agarwal
Objective Computer Awareness By Arihant
Encyclopedia Of General Knowledge & General Awareness (Paperback) By Verma
State Bank Of India And Associates Probationary Officer Exam Practice Work Book In Hindi By Kiran Prakashan
Objective English For Competitive Examinations 4th Edition By Hari Mohan Prasad
State Bank Of India And Associates Probationary Officer Exam Practice Work Book In English By Kiran Prakashan