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The SBI PO Main Exam Descriptive Test is also an online exam. SBI PO Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). Candidates will be required to answer the Descriptive test by typing on the computer. The SBI PO Descriptive Test will be conducted, immediately after completion of Objective Test.

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S.No. Name of Test Number of Questions Mark Duration
1 English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) 2 50 30 minutes

The SBI PO Descriptive Test consisting of two writing tasks (Essay & Letter), which had to be completed in 30 minutes. Choice of topics was given for both the writing tasks.
Details of the Descriptive Test are given below: 1. Letter writing (150 words): 1 letter with a choice of 3 topics (Memory based) 2. Essay writing (150 words): 1 essay with a choice of 2 topics (Memory based)

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Sample for Letter Writing:
Write an Informal Letter to your mother in about 300 words telling her of your achievements in college.
A-607, Hillcrest, Andheri, Mumbai-400008. 22nd July 2015.
Dear mother,

I hope this letter finds you in the best of your health and spirits. I am writing this letter to you to tell you about my achievements at the college this year.


This year has been one of the most eventful years of my life. In the first month of college itself, I was elected as the class representative for the year. My classmates and teachers believed that my responsible and humble demeanour made me the perfect choice for this position. This was just the beginning. Once college began full swing, I became as busy as a bee.
My next successful endeavour was being a part of the organising committee of Mumbai’s largest college festival – Unnati. I participated in the organisation of this event in the capacity of the President of the entire organising team. Managing a multitude of people and ensuring that all that was planned was executed effectively almost took a toll on my physical and mental health. However, the satisfaction of its fruition was unparalleled. Besides this, I took part in a variety of conferences to realise my public speaking potential. Being awarded the ‘Best Speaker’ at several of these symposiums instilled a huge load of confidence in me. Academically, too, I have been working hard and I managed to achieve a position among the top three ranks in each semester. I do not think that this would be possible without the constant support of my teachers and friends who helped me cover up the classes I missed so often.
After such a tiring but fulfilling college year, I will be coming home over the summer break. I have been missing Papa, you and Vedika a lot and hope to see you soon!
Yours lovingly, Sanaya.
Write a Formal Letter to your Municipal Corporation in about 300 words complaining about the state of roads in your area and the lack of street lights there.
B-515, Royal Ensign,                     Sector-64, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi – 110052. 23rd July 2015
To, Mr K. K. Dahiya Director (Personnel) – South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) Palika Bazar, Connaught Place New Delhi, Delhi -110056
SUBJECT: POOR CONDITION OF ROADS AND LACK OF STREET LIGHTS IN ASHOK VIHAR
Sir,

I, Ankita Vasudha, am a resident of Ashok Vihar. This letter is to draw the attention of the SDMC to the pathetic condition of roads in Ashok Vihar. The stretch between sector 64 and sector 125 has been in a very poor state since the last 6 months. This stretch, which is one of the busiest roads in New Delhi, also lacks street lighting.


The onset of the monsoon has only worsened the situation. There are huge potholes on this road which along with zero maintenance of this stretch leads to huge traffic jams during the peak hours. Needless to say, the damage it causes to the vehicles plying on this road is costing the citizens heavily. Almost every other day, a vehicle is punctured or dented or it gets stuck. Lack of proper lighting only adds to the misery of the people. The number of accidents occurring here has also gone up significantly.
Further, it has become very difficult for the pedestrians to walk along this road due to the fact that the vehicles including company buses, cabs and cars tend to avoid the potholes and drive along the sides of the roads, where pedestrians tend to walk because of the lack of proper footpaths.
These conditions have caused a lot of inconvenience to the residents of this area as well as commuters.
Keeping the above in view, I hope that the SDMC will initiate expeditious steps to ensure the repairing of this road with proper lighting.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully, Ankita Vasudha.
Sample for Essay Writing:
The word ‘entrepreneur’ has mostly been synonymous with men. In the 21st century though, things are changing and many successful female entrepreneurs have emerged. These women are becoming role models and are flourishing in their respective fields. Their confidence and refusal to be dominated by men has inspired many more women across the country. These women have been acknowledged in their respective fields and have even received accolades for their work.
In layman’s terms, entrepreneurship is basically running your own business. The person who has an idea, and who executes this idea and makes sure that it functions smoothly is called an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs can also helm a business and make sure it runs smoothly. Some of the most famous women entrepreneurs in India are Chanda Kocchar, (MD and CEO, ICICI Bank), Simone Tata (Chairperson, Trent Limited), Neelam Dhawan (MD, HP-India), Naina Lal Kidwai (Country Head- HSBC Bank), and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw (Chairman and MD, Biocon).
The rapid strides that these women have taken over the past few decades have shown us the calibre that all women inherently possess. Indian women are coming out from the daily routine of their lives inside the doors of their houses. Multitasking women all over the country balance their work, home and family perfectly. Family members too are helping out and supporting women to achieve successful careers.
If all women decide to explore themselves and not limit their lives to certain jobs, then each one of them can become a successful entrepreneur, working by their own rules and contently living their own life. Indian women can achieve this dream and in the coming decades women will do brilliantly in so called ‘male-domains’ as well.

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