SBI PO: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
State Bank of India Probationary Officer. Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI
- Category
- Banking
- Conducted by
- State Bank of India
- Level
- Recruitment
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English, Hindi (prelims)
Eligibility
- Education: Graduate
- Age: 21-30 (relaxations)
- Attempts: Bank rules
- Nationality: Indian
Exam pattern
Preliminary
60 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
Mains
180 min · 155 questions · 250 marks
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 marks
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 60 marks
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks
- English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks
- Descriptive: 2 questions, 50 marks
Syllabus
Reasoning
Puzzles & seating arrangement, Syllogism, inequality, Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, Input-output, data sufficiency
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis
Simplification & approximation, Number series, quadratic equations, Data interpretation (tables, graphs), Arithmetic (percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, speed)
English
Reading comprehension, Cloze test, error spotting, Para jumbles, fillers
General/Banking Awareness
Current affairs, Banking & financial awareness, Static GK
Important dates (2026)
- Prelims: 2026-08-01 and 2026-08-02
- Mains: 2026-09-12
- Phase III: 2026-10 to 2026-11
Selection process
Prelims (qualifying) -> Mains -> Phase III -> merit
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Frequently asked questions
What is SBI PO?
SBI PO stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer. Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI. It is conducted by State Bank of India. Level: Recruitment.
Who is eligible for SBI PO?
Education: Graduate. Age limit: 21-30 (relaxations). Attempts: Bank rules. Nationality: Indian.
What is the exam pattern of SBI PO?
Preliminary: 60 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks. Mains: 180 minutes, 155 questions, 250 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is SBI PO held?
Once a year.
When is SBI PO held?
2026 cycle: Prelims 2026-08-01 and 2026-08-02; Mains 2026-09-12; Phase III 2026-10 to 2026-11.
How are candidates selected through SBI PO?
Prelims (qualifying) -> Mains -> Phase III -> merit.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.