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SBI PO Syllabus 2026
State Bank of India Probationary Officer
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High difficulty
State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in the country. Becoming a Probationary Officer (PO) in SBI is highly respected and offers great career growth. The selection process has three main stages: Prelims, Mains, and a Group Exercise with an Interview. The Preliminary test is all about speed and accuracy in English, Math, and Reasoning. The Mains exam is much tougher and tests your deep analytical skills. It also includes a descriptive test for writing letters and essays. You must practice quantitative aptitude and data interpretation daily to clear the high cut-offs. General awareness about banking and economy is also key to scoring well. Most candidates spend around six to nine months preparing for this exam. We have listed all the topics below to help you structure your study schedule daily.
Conducted by
State Bank of India (SBI)
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University
Age limit
21-30 years (varies by category)
Pattern
Prelims (Online), Mains (Online + Descriptive), Group Exercise & Interview
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Detailed topic-wise syllabus
Preliminary Examination+
Online | 100 marks | 60 minutes | 100 MCQs | Sectional Time Limits (20 min each)
English Language
30 marks30 questionsQuantitative Aptitude
35 marks35 questionsReasoning Ability
35 marks35 questionsMains Examination+
Online + Descriptive | 250 + 50 marks | 180 + 30 minutes | 4 Objective Sections + 1 Descriptive
Data Analysis & Interpretation
60 marks35 questionsReasoning & Computer Aptitude
60 marks45 questionsGeneral/Economy/Banking Awareness
40 marks40 questionsEnglish Language (Advanced)
40 marks35 questionsDescriptive Paper
50 marksGroup Exercise & Interview+
30 marks | Group Discussion / Group Exercise + Personal Interview
Group Exercise & Personal Interview
Recommended reference books
| Subject | Book | Author / publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Reasoning | A New Approach to Reasoning | B.S. Sijwali |
| English | Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
| Banking Awareness | Banking & Financial Awareness | Arihant Experts |
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook 2026 | Mammen Mathew |
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