SBI PO Syllabus 2026
State Bank of India — Probationary Officer
SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking exams, conducted by State Bank of India for the recruitment of Probationary Officers. The selection process includes three stages with a Group Exercise and Interview in the final phase.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Age Limit
- 21–30 years
Selection Process
- 1Preliminary Exam
- 2Mains Exam
- 3Group Exercise & Interview
Exam Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | 100 | 100 | 60 min | Objective MCQ |
| Mains | 200 | 250 | 3 hr + 30 min descriptive | Objective + Descriptive |
| GE & Interview | — | 50 | — | Group Exercise + Personal Interview |
Detailed Syllabus
1
Preliminary — English Language
30 Marks
Reading ComprehensionError SpottingCloze TestPara JumblesFill in the Blanks
2
Preliminary — Quantitative Aptitude
35 Marks
DINumber SeriesSimplificationPercentageAverageProfit-LossS.I./C.I.Time-WorkMensurationProbability
3
Preliminary — Reasoning
35 Marks
Puzzles & Seating ArrangementSyllogismInequalityBlood RelationsCoding-DecodingDirection SenseInput-Output
4
Mains — Data Analysis & Interpretation
60 Marks
Complex DI SetsCaseletMissing Data DIArithmetic word problemsProbability
5
Mains — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
60 Marks
High-level PuzzlesCoding-DecodingComputer FundamentalsNetworkingCyber Security basics
6
Mains — General/Economy/Banking Awareness
40 Marks
RBI policiesBanking sector current affairsFinancial marketsStatic banking GKEconomy & Budget
7
Mains — English Language (with grammar)
40 Marks
Reading ComprehensionGrammar questionsVocabularyPara Completion
8
Mains — Descriptive (Essay + Letter Writing)
50 Marks
Essay writing (250 words) on topics like banking, economy, governance, social issuesLetter writing (150 words) — formal/informal letters
🎯 Must-Prepare Topics for SBI PO
Complex Puzzles
DI Caselets
Essay Writing
Banking Current Affairs
English Language
Group Discussion preparation
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