Internal employees of the Central Bank of India (CBI) aiming for promotion will need a clear understanding of the promotion exam syllabus for 2025-26. The syllabus outlines the major subject areas and the exam pattern that candidates must prepare for.
Exam Pattern for CBI Promotion Exam Syllabus
Here is an overview of the exam pattern for the promotion test. This pattern reflects common structures across bank promotion exams, based on recent recruitments.
Sources indicate objective + descriptive formats for similar exams. Candidates should verify the exact pattern once the official advertisement for the promotion exam is released.
Core Topics in CBI Promotion Exam Syllabus
The syllabus covers five broad areas. Below is a breakdown of key topics in each section to guide your preparation.
English Language
- Reading comprehension, cloze tests, para-jumbles
- Error spotting and sentence correction
- Synonyms, antonyms, word usage
- Letter writing and essay writing (descriptive part)
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system, simplification, approximation
- Profit & loss, time & work, averages, ratio & proportion
- Data interpretation, Mensuration, time-speed-distance
- Permutation & combination, probability
Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- Verbal reasoning: coding-decoding, syllogisms, sequencing
- Non-verbal reasoning: series, puzzles, seating arrangements
- Data sufficiency, logical conclusions, input-output
Banking & Financial Awareness
- Indian banking system, RBI functions, monetary policy
- Credit and deposit products, priority sector lending
- Government schemes, regulation, financial markets
Descriptive Writing
- Candidates may need to write a business letter or essay on a banking topic
- Clarity of thought, structure, language accuracy are key
