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SBI PO Syllabus 2026

State Bank of India Probationary Officer

57 trackable topics

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 questions

Quantitative Aptitude

35 marks35 questions

Reasoning Ability

35 marks35 questions
Mains Examination+

Online + Descriptive | 250 + 50 marks | 180 + 30 minutes | 4 Objective Sections + 1 Descriptive

Data Analysis & Interpretation

60 marks35 questions

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

60 marks45 questions

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

40 marks40 questions

English Language (Advanced)

40 marks35 questions

Descriptive Paper

50 marks
Group Exercise & Interview+

30 marks | Group Discussion / Group Exercise + Personal Interview

Group Exercise & Personal Interview

Recommended reference books

SubjectBookAuthor / publisher
Quantitative AptitudeQuantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsR.S. Aggarwal
ReasoningA New Approach to ReasoningB.S. Sijwali
EnglishWord Power Made EasyNorman Lewis
Banking AwarenessBanking & Financial AwarenessArihant Experts
General AwarenessManorama Yearbook 2026Mammen Mathew