Practicing previous year question papers and memory-based questions is essential for understanding the SBI CBO exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Since SBI CBO is a relatively new recruitment (first major cycle in 2026), candidates should rely on official practice sets, mock tests, and memory-based questions from candidates who appeared in similar SBI exams [citation:6][citation:9].
Importance of Solving Previous Papers
- Understand Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with sectional timing, question distribution, and marking scheme [citation:1].
- Identify Important Topics: Recognize high-weightage areas in Banking Knowledge and GA sections.
- Time Management: Practice completing each section within the allotted time (30-40 minutes per section).
- Descriptive Practice: Get exposure to typical essay and letter topics.
- No Negative Marking: Understand how to attempt all questions strategically [citation:2].
Available SBI CBO Practice Resources
Section-Wise Practice Sets
Several platforms provide free practice sets for SBI CBO 2026 [citation:6][citation:9]:
| Section | Practice Resources Available |
|---|---|
| English Language | Practice sets for Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Sentence Correction, and Vocabulary |
| Banking Knowledge | Comprehensive practice covering banking regulations, RBI circulars, SARFAESI, IBC, IRAC norms, and priority sector lending |
| General Awareness/Economy | Current affairs-based questions, banking news, government schemes, economic indicators, and static GK |
| Computer Aptitude | Mixed sets covering computer fundamentals and reasoning topics (puzzles, input-output, coding-decoding) |
| Descriptive Test | Mock tests for Letter Writing and Essay on banking topics |
Sample Questions Based on SBI CBO Pattern
Banking Knowledge Sample Questions
- Under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, a secured creditor can take possession of secured assets without the intervention of the court after giving notice of _____ days?
Expected Topic: SARFAESI Act provisions [citation:1] - What is the priority sector lending target for domestic commercial banks under RBI guidelines?
Expected Topic: Priority Sector Lending norms [citation:1] - Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
Expected Topic: RBI functions and structure - The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in which year?
Expected Topic: IBC 2016 [citation:1]
General Awareness Sample Questions
- Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Expected Topic: Banking appointments - Which government scheme provides overdraft facility to PMJDY account holders?
Expected Topic: Government schemes [citation:1] - India's rank in the Global Innovation Index 2025 was?
Expected Topic: International indices
Computer Aptitude Sample Questions
- Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
Expected Topic: Internet basics - In MS Excel, which function is used to find the average of a range?
Expected Topic: MS Office [citation:3] - If in a certain code, 'BANK' is written as 'CBOL', how will 'LOAN' be written?
Expected Topic: Coding-Decoding
Descriptive Test Sample Topics [citation:3]
Letter Writing Topics:
- Write a letter to the branch manager complaining about unauthorized transactions in your account.
- Write a letter to the Regional Manager requesting additional staff for your branch.
- Write a letter to a customer explaining the revised KYC requirements.
Essay Writing Topics:
- Impact of Digital Banking and UPI on Traditional Banking.
- Role of Financial Inclusion in Rural Economy Development.
- Measures to Prevent Cybercrime and Enhance Customer Data Security in Banks.
- Causes and Preventive Measures for Rising NPAs in India.
How to Use Practice Sets Effectively
- Start with Sectional Practice: Master each section individually before attempting full tests.
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Take full-length tests with timer to practice time management [citation:6].
- Analyze Performance: Review mistakes and identify weak topics for improvement.
- Practice Descriptive Writing: Write essays and letters regularly and get them evaluated.
- Revise Current Affairs: Use practice sets to test your current affairs retention [citation:9].
Free Practice Resources
Candidates can download free SBI CBO practice sets for all sections from various educational websites. These include:
- English Language practice PDFs for all topics (Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Test, etc.) [citation:6]
- Banking Knowledge comprehensive practice sets [citation:6]
- General Awareness PDF covering current affairs and banking news [citation:9]
- Computer Aptitude mixed practice sets [citation:6]
- Descriptive Test mock tests for letter and essay writing [citation:6]