SBI PO Syllabus 2026 – Detailed Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern

By KD | Syllabus | Nov 25, 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Exam annually to select talented and future-ready professionals for managerial roles across its branches nationwide. As one of the most prestigious and highly competitive banking exams, it attracts lakhs of aspirants every year. To crack this exam, understanding the SBI PO Syllabus 2025 and exam pattern is crucial for strategic and result-oriented preparation. This guide covers the complete syllabus, section-wise topics, exam structure, and preparation approach for both Prelims and Mains, helping candidates plan effectively and boost their chances of success in the SBI PO recruitment journey.

Exam Overview Table

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2025
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Exam Level	National
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT)
Selection Process	Prelims → Mains → Interview/Psychometric Test
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer (Prelims & Objective Mains)
Languages	English & Hindi
Official Website	www.sbi.co.in/careers

Exam Pattern / Structure:

1. SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes (1 hour)

Note: Prelims is qualifying in nature. Candidates are shortlisted for Mains based on their performance.

2. SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Total (Objective Test)	155	200	3 hours
Descriptive Test (Essay & Letter Writing)	2 Questions	50 Marks	30 minutes

Note: The Mains paper includes both Objective and Descriptive sections conducted in online mode.

3. Psychometric Test / Interview

Shortlisted candidates from Mains are called for the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview.

Group Exercise: 20 Marks
Interview: 30 Marks
Final Merit: Based on Mains (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview scores.

Subject-wise / Section-wise Syllabus:

1. English Language

Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement
Error Detection
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
Fill in the Blanks

2. Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis

Simplification & Approximation
Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Line Graph, Table)
Quadratic Equations
Number Series
Time & Work, Time & Distance
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
Mensuration, Probability

3. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Inequality
Coding-Decoding
Input-Output
Logical Reasoning
Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Basics of Computers, Networking, MS Office

4. General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
Indian Banking System
Monetary & Fiscal Policy
RBI Functions, Financial Awareness
Government Schemes & Policies
Static GK (Capitals, Currency, Headquarters)
Budget & Economic Survey Highlights

Important Topics & Weightage:

Section	High-Weight Topics	Approx. Weightage
English	Reading Comprehension, Error Detection	35–40%
Quantitative Aptitude	DI, Simplification, Arithmetic	45–50%
Reasoning	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequality	40–50%
GA / Banking Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking & Economy	60%
Descriptive	Essay & Letter Writing	100%

Conclusion:

The SBI PO Syllabus 2025 covers reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness, and computer aptitude, followed by a descriptive paper and interview. A well-structured preparation plan, consistent practice, and smart time management can help you ace all stages of the SBI PO exam.
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I’m Kiran, a content creator at Education Masters. I write and share informative articles on jobs, education updates, and career opportunities to help students and aspirants stay informed and succeed in their goals.