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The CBI SO Exam is a recruitment examination conducted annually. Being one of the reputed banking organizations in the country, banking aspirants attempt this examination to get placed for the post of Specialist Officer – Information Technology, Senior Manager which has officially announced vacancies of 19 posts. The selection process for the post of Bank Clerk includes an online written exam and personal interview. The exam will be conducted on 17 March 2022. Banking Awareness and Computer Knowledge are the main sections in the online written recruitment examination for CBI SO. Visit the official website of CBI SO (centralbankofindia.co.in) to get the official updates and announcements.
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CBI SO Exam 2022: Model Question
As part of the preparation for the CBI SO Exam, candidates will have to go through the model question papers designed to get an understanding of the question type in each section and the pattern of questions asked. It will also guide the candidates to make an in-depth understanding of the pattern of questions based on the exam syllabus.
Candidates can now download the previous year question papers of the CBI SO Exam from below:
| Subject | Download Link |
| Computer Knowledge | Download |
| Banking Awareness | Download |
Also, refer to preparation tips for the CBI SO Examination 2022 here
CBI SO Exam 2022: Mock Test
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Mock tests and quizzes help aspirants in giving a trial attempt of the examination that clarifies their doubts on the exam pattern, difficulty level, marking distribution, and time management. Given below is the model question paper for the Central Bank of India CBI) Specialist Officer (SO) Exam 2022:
| CBI SO Mock Test 2022 | Download Link |
| General Knowledge Mock Test | Download |
| Computer Knowledge Mock Test | Download |
| Banking Awareness Mock Test | Download |
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The pattern for the Central Bank of India (CBI) Specialist Officer (SO) 2022 recruitment examination is given below for each section:
| Subject | Duration | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness |
60 minutes |
20 | 20 |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | |
| Stream/Category Specific Question | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- The CBI SO exam will be an objective type.
- The name of the subjects and duration has been tabulated above.
- One mark will be assigned for every correct answer.
- 25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
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CBI SO Exam 2022: Syllabus
The syllabus for the CBI SO Exam 2022 is given below:
| Subject | Topics |
|
Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness |
Indian banking industry
Indian banking history Types of banks Role of banking Functions of banks BASEL Committees Credit Rating Agencies Anti-Money Laundering Devaluation International financial institutions Money market in India Money market concepts RBI and monetary policy RBI main functions Instruments RTGS MSF Types of money Public finance Concept of budget Financial and Railway budgets Bills Schemes and policies implemented by the Govt. Revenue of Central Govt. Taxes on income and expenditure Revenue deficit FERA and FEMA FDI and FII Types of negotiable instruments Types of cheques Capital market in India Primary market Secondary market Derivatives market Over the counter market Finance commissions National income Sources of income Types of goods Some macroeconomic indicators |
|
Computer Knowledge |
Computer abbreviation
Basics questions about computer History of various computers Knowledge about computer controls and hardware parts. Basic internet knowledge and protocols Basic knowledge about computer networks (LAN & WAN) Computer shortcuts Basic computer terminology Software names and their usages (Microsoft Office) Number System Virus, Hacking, and Security Tools |
|
Security |
Network Security Management
IT Security Metrics Information Security– Lab Secure Electronic Payment Systems Information Security and Risk Management Digital Crimes and Forensics Science |
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