Why is SBI PO so tough?

SBI PO is always a step ahead of other banks. The SBI PO exam is a mix of tricky and lengthy questions. The time duration of SBI PO makes it extremely difficult to crack. The allotted time to complete the online examination is very small, and that puts additional pressure on the candidate. You only get an hour in the SBI PO prelims, with a sectional time division. However, if you have practiced a number of past years' papers and applied a clear strategy from the very beginning, then the SBI Bank PO exam isn't really difficult to crack. The SBI Bank PO exam is attempted by a large number of candidates every year, which makes it difficult to crack and not at a paper-difficulty level. But if you have potential, then no exam is tough.

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There are multiple reasons why clearing the SBI PO exam becomes tough compared to other banking exams. Some of these reasons are: 1. Limited number of attempts: This makes aspirants feel pressured to qualify within the allotted number of attempts. 2. Time constraints: Candidates have one hour to complete 100 questions in the preliminary exam and three hours to complete 155 questions in the main exam. 3. Negative marking: There is one-fourth negative marking of 0.25 marks, which increases the challenge. 4. Tricky questions, such as from the reasoning and data interpretation sections, consume a lot of time. 5. High competition: Candidates appearing for the SBI PO exam are not only huge in numbers but also diverse. A B.Tech graduate may have to compete with an MBA graduate. 6. Sectional cut offs: The candidates need to clear section-wise cutoffs separately, and therefore, aspirants need to score well in all sections. 7. The GD and PI rounds: The group discussion and interview rounds are the final and most challenging.

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