Southeast Bank PO Question Solution
Previous Recruitment Test • 15 February 2020
A Two-Part PO Question Set for Focused Practice
Review the original MCQ and written question pages, understand the confirmed test structure, and build a practical preparation plan.
This resource preserves the two-page recruitment test for the Southeast Bank Probationary Officer (PO) post, held on 15 February 2020. Part I contains 60 multiple-choice questions, while Part II covers mathematics, translation, essay writing, comprehension, gap filling, and sentence correction.
The question paper uses the historical name Southeast Bank Limited. The bank currently identifies itself as Southeast Bank PLC. on its official website. This is a previous-question resource from 2020, so it is not a current recruitment notice or a guaranteed pattern for a future PO examination.
Post: Probationary Officer (PO)
Exam date: 15 February 2020
Test sections: Multiple Choice Questions and Written Ability Test
Exam management: Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), University of Dhaka, as recorded in the original post
| Section | Questions | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I: MCQ | 1–60 | 45 minutes | 30 |
| Part II: Written | 61–68 | 75 minutes | 70 |
| Total | Two sections | 120 minutes | 100 |
Southeast Bank PO recruitment test overview
The printed instructions show that candidates used an OMR sheet for Part I and a written answer script for Part II. The MCQ section allowed 45 minutes, and the written section allowed 75 minutes. These details describe this specific 2020 test only.
Southeast Bank PO MCQ question—Part I
The first page begins the 60-question MCQ section. It covers English vocabulary and grammar, sentence correction, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, analytical reasoning, general knowledge, banking awareness, and basic ICT. Select the image to open the original full-size question page.
Southeast Bank PO written question—Part II
The second scan completes MCQs 48–60 and presents written questions 61–68. The written tasks include two mathematical problems, translation from English into Bangla, translation from Bangla into English, a 150-word essay, passage-based comprehension, appropriate-word gap filling, and sentence correction.
Subjects and question types in the test
| Area | Question types |
|---|---|
| English | Vocabulary, spelling, synonym-antonym, fill in the blanks, and sentence correction |
| Mathematics | Age, ratio, profit, work rate, algebra, geometry, series, and analytical problems |
| General knowledge | Bangladesh affairs, international affairs, sports, and contemporary facts |
| Banking and ICT | Cash Reserve Ratio, currency, computer storage, and keyboard shortcuts |
| Written ability | Mathematics, translation, essay, comprehension, gap filling, and correction |
Notable tasks in the written section
- Solve two multi-step mathematical problems.
- Translate a passage about the banking sector of Bangladesh into Bangla.
- Translate several Bangla sentences about quality education into English.
- Agent Banking and Financial Inclusion in approximately 150 words.
- Read a passage on government finance and treasury bills or bonds, then answer questions.
- Complete five gaps with appropriate words and correct five sentences.
How to practise with this previous question
Begin with a 45-minute timer and attempt the MCQ section without looking at the handwritten marks. Record your selected options separately. Group your mistakes under English, mathematics, banking, general knowledge, and ICT. Recheck historical general-knowledge facts and policy-related answers before using them for a current examination.
For written practice, try to complete questions 61–68 within 75 minutes. Show each mathematical step, preserve meaning in both translations, and organise the essay with a brief introduction, three or four relevant points, and a practical conclusion. For broader bank-exam practice, use the Arts Faculty Written Questions and MCQ Question Bank and the 1000 Bangla Previous MCQ Question Solution.
Official Southeast Bank information
Use the latest official announcement for a current recruitment circular, application instruction, test notice, admit card, or result. The question paper on this page records a test held in 2020 and does not replace a current official notice.
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Southeast Bank PLC. | Official website |
| Recruitment information | Official career page |
| Bank profile | Official profile |
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks were in the Southeast Bank PO 2020 test?
The preserved question paper shows 30 marks for the MCQ section and 70 marks for the written section, making 100 marks in total.
How much time was allowed for the MCQ and written sections?
Candidates had 45 minutes for the MCQ section and 75 minutes for the written ability test, making 120 minutes in total.
Are the handwritten ticks an official answer key?
No. The handwritten marks visible in the scans could not be verified as an official answer key. Check each answer independently before using it for revision.
Will the same question pattern apply to a future PO test?
It is not guaranteed. This structure belongs to the test held on 15 February 2020. The latest official circular or examination notice controls the syllabus, marks, timing, and selection process of a future test.
