In this post, we shall discuss the complete SBI PO syllabus for prelims as well mains examination.
The SBI PO exam is one of the most Trending exams in the country and hundreds of thousands of candidates sit for exams every year.
The State Bank of India annually reviews the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) to recruit new candidates for managerial positions. The SBI PO exam is considered to be a coveted job opportunity by aspiring bankers across India.
The Syllabus of SBI PO exam is categorized into 3 Tiers:
- Prelims (online written test)
- Mains (online written test)
- Group Discussion & Interview
SBI PO Exam Pattern
| Preliminary Exam | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Mains Examination | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 35 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes | |
| General & Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | |
| English (Descriptive Test) | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Group Discussion | — | — | 20 | — |
| Interview | — | — | 30 | — |
SBI PO Prelims Syllabus
The SBI PO Preliminary Exam syllabus has three sections:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
| SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | SBI PO Reasoning Syllabus | SBI PO English Syllabus |
| Simplification, Profit & Loss | Alphanumeric Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Mixtures & Alligations | Logical Reasoning | Fill in the blanks |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency | Cloze Test |
| Work & Time, Sequence & Series | Ranking/Directions/Alphabet Test | Para jumbles |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Seating Arrangement | Vocabulary |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Coded Inequalities | Paragraph Completion |
| Time & Distance, Number Systems | Puzzle, Coding-Decoding, Tabulation | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
| Data Interpretation | Syllogism | Sentence Completion |
| Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | Blood Relations, Input-Output | Miscellaneous |
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SBI PO Mains Syllabus
The syllabus of SBI PO for the Mains Exam has major four sections. All sections are based on Objective-type questions
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
The SBI PO Mains exam also includes a descriptive test. The descriptive test consists of two questions, a letter and an essay. Applicants must also obtain a passing score on the descriptive test to qualify for the main SBI PO exam.
SBI PO syllabus topic-wise as per the Mains exam pattern:
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Reasoning | Computer Aptitude | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | English Language |
| Tabular Graph | Syllogism | Internet | Current Affairs | Reading Comprehension |
| Line Graph | Verbal Reasoning | Memory | Financial Awareness | Grammar |
| Bar Graph | Circular Seating Arrangement | Computer Abbreviation | General Knowledge | Verbal Ability |
| Charts & Tables | Linear Seating Arrangement | Keyboard Shortcuts | Static Awareness | Vocabulary |
| Missing Case DI | Double Lineup | Computer Hardware | Banking Terminologies Knowledge | Sentence Improvement |
| Radar Graph Caselet | Scheduling | Microsoft Office | Banking Awareness | Word Association |
| Probability | Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning | Computer Software | Para Jumbles | |
| Data Sufficiency | Input-Output, Analytical and Decision Making | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | Error Spotting | |
| Let it Case DI | Directions and Distances | Networking | Cloze Test | |
| Permutation and Combination | Ordering and Ranking, Code Inequalities | Number System | Fill in the blanks | |
| Pie Charts | Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding, Course of Action | Operating System, Basic of Logic Gates |
SBI PO Syllabus – Group Discussion & Interview
This is the Last step in the selection of successful applicants who qualify the first two phases of the SBI PO exam. Applicants who pass all phases of the exam receive the SBI nomination letter stating membership formalities, date of membership, location of membership, etc.
SBI PO Exam Booklist
| English for Bank Exams (Prelims and Mains) by S. Chand Publishers | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal |
| Comprehensive Guide to SBI PO Exam (Prelims and Mains) by Disha Experts | How to prepare for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma |
| Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition) | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by Arun Sharma |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Banking Awareness by B.K. Publications |
FAQs (Frequently asked questions) Exam Pattern
Q 1. Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exam ?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking for wrong answers in SBI PO prelims and mains exam. A penalty of 1/4 th marks for every wrongly answered question in both MCQ Papers.
Q 2. There is any sectional cut off for each section in SBI PO exam?
Ans. No, There is only an overall cut off will be considered for the selection of candidates.
Q 3. Is the marks scored in the SBI PO Prelims is considered for the final selection of Probationary Officers?
Ans. No, SBI PO preliminary exam is only qualifying exam and marks obtained in prelims will not be considered for the final selection. The final selection is based on the aggregate marks secured in the mains examination and the group discussion & interview.
Q 4. What is the salary for a Probationary Officer in SBI?
Ans. The initial basic salary for SBI PO is Rs. 27,620 in the scale of 23700 – 980/7- 30560 – 1145/2 – 32850 – 1310/7 – 42020. The total compensation is approximately is Rs. 8.20 lakhs to Rs. 13.08 lakhs.
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