SBI PO
State Bank of India. Probationary Officer recruitment at the State Bank of India.
Overview
SBI conducts its own Probationary Officer recruitment with Prelims, Mains and a Psychometric Test followed by Group Exercise and Interview.
Preliminary → Main (objective plus descriptive) → Psychometric test, Group Exercise and Interview.
How to apply
Apply on the SBI careers portal. Fee is waived for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Vacancies: Vacancies are announced per cycle.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline (final-year candidates may apply if the notification allows). Age limit usually 21 to 30 years with relaxation.
Check my eligibilityStages and exam pattern
1. Prelims
100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
2. Mains
157 questions · 250 marks · 180 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
Objective test of 3 hours plus a descriptive test of 30 minutes.
3. Interview
Psychometric test, Group Exercise and Interview.
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.
Syllabus
English Language
About 25% of the paper
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Active and Passive Voice
- Spelling
Quantitative Aptitude
About 25% of the paper
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Number System
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
Reasoning Ability
About 25% of the paper
- Number Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Ranking and Order
- Calendar and Clock
Data Interpretation
About 10% of the paper
- Table-based DI
Banking Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Banking Basics
- Payment Systems
- RBI and Monetary Policy
Computer Awareness
About 5% of the paper
- Computer Fundamentals
- Internet and Security
Topic list reflects what PrepYantra currently covers with practice. The official syllabus may include more.
Latest notification
Previous-year cut-offs
Verified cut-off tables will appear here after they are added from official result notices.
Salary and career growth
Starting basic pay is around ₹48,480 with increments, plus allowances. Verify in the notification.
Preparation strategy
- SBI Mains is lengthy with a high difficulty. Train with full-length 3-hour practice.
- Descriptive writing: practise a letter and an essay each week from month three.
- Keep a mistake notebook. SBI cut-offs reward consistent accuracy.
Practice and test series
All 2 tests →FAQ
Is there a psychometric test?
Yes, the SBI process has included a psychometric test before the Group Exercise and Interview.
Related exams
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.