Andhra Bank Examination Probationary Officer Andhra-Bank PO Exam Syllabus

Andhra Bank Examination

Probationary Officer

Andhra-Bank PO Exam Syllabus

1. Reasoning Ability : This section judges the candidates on their reasoning abilities and mental aptitude.
Verbal Ability :

• Number Series
• Alphabet Series
• Test of Direction Sense
• Coding-Decoding
• Number Ranking
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Problem on Age Calculation
• Blood Relations
• Analogy
• Decision Making etc.

Non Verbal Ability :

• Non Verbal Series
• Mirror Images
• Cubes and Dice
• Grouping Identical Figures
• Embedded Figures etc
• Computer Competency
• Basic questions on computer aptitude
• Operations of computer

2.Quantitative Aptitude : This section checks the quantitative and mathematical skills of the candidate

• Number System
• HCF, LCM
• Simplification
• Decimal Fractions
• Ratio and Proportions
• Unitary Method
• Percentage
• Time and Distance
• Time and Work
• Profit and Loss
• Average
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Mensuration (2D and 3D)
• Algebra
• Data Interpretation

3. English Language : The candidates are gauged on the language abilities & understanding of English grammar in this section.

• Verb
• Adverb
• Subject Verb Agreement
• Error Correction
• Tenses
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Fill in the Blanks with Modals, Articles etc
• Comprehension
• Answering questions based on Unseen Passages
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms
• Antonyms

4. General Awareness & Socio Economic Development : This section tests the candidate on their awareness of the world around them.

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Major Financial/Economic News
• Budget and Five Year Plans
• Who's Who
• Sports
• Books and Authors
• Awards and Honors
• Science - Inventions and Discoveries
• Abbreviations
• Important Days
• International and National Organizations

Descriptive Paper : 

• The descriptive paper judges the candidate on their knowledge of situations, current topics, topics of common interest, national issues etc. The candidates are required to write essay type answers on these questions. The questions are basic in nature and not much preparation is required for it. To prepare for this section, candidates need to remain updated about the various current topics and try to write short notes on them along with life situations