The preliminary examination of SBI PO exam will comprise of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. Here is the detailed syllabus:
Reasoning |
Quantitative Ability |
English Language |
Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures &Alligations |
Para jumbles |
Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
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Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
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Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
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Input Output |
Sequence & Series |
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Coding Decoding |
Permutation, Combination &Probability |
The Mains Examination of SBI PO exam will constitute of 4 sections: Reasoning + Computer Awareness, English Language, Data Analysis & General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The complete syllabus is discussed below:
Data Analysis |
Reasoning |
English Language |
General/Economy/ Banking Awareness |
Computer Awareness |
Tabular Graph |
Verbal Reasoning |
Reading Comprehension |
Financial Awareness |
Internet |
Line Graph |
Syllogism |
Grammar |
Current Affairs |
Memory |
Pie Chart |
Circular Seating Arrangement |
Vocabulary |
General Knowledge |
Keyboard Shortcuts |
Bar Graph |
Linear Seating Arrangement |
Verbal Ability |
Static Awareness |
Computer Abbreviation |
Radar Graph Caselet |
Double Lineup |
Word Association |
Banking and Financial Awareness |
Microsoft Office |
Missing Case DI |
Scheduling |
Sentence Improvement |
Computer Hardware |
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Let it Case DI |
Input Output |
Para Jumbles |
Computer Software |
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Data Sufficiency |
Blood Relations |
Cloze Test |
Operating System |
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Probability |
Directions and Distances |
Error Spotting |
Networking |
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Permutation and Combination |
Ordering and Ranking |
Fill in the blanks |
Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies |
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Data Sufficiency |
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Coding and Decoding |
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Code Inequalities |
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Course of Action |
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Critical Reasoning |
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Analytical and Decision Making |
Besides the preliminary exam and the mains exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify the first two phases of SBI PO exam.
The final merit list is made on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her mains exam and interview process.
Educational Qualification
Graduation Degree: The eligibility criteria for the SBI exam is graduation degree in any of the streams such as BA, B.Com, BSc, B.Tech, etc., from a University recognized by the Government of India. Candidate who possesses same qualification from the university recognized by the Central Government is also eligible to apply for this exam.
Candidates should have a valid Mark-sheet / Degree:
Certificate which supports that they are graduates on the day they were registered for the exam.
The percentage of marks obtained in Graduation should be mentioned at time of registration for the SBI-PO examination.
Computer Literacy: Knowledge of computer operation is a must as SBI PO exam is conducted online.
Language Proficiency: Candidates should have verbal and written proficiency in official language of the State/UT. The candidate should be able to read, write and speak the language.
Nationality / Citizenship of Applicants:
Candidates applying for SBI PO Examination should be one of the following:
1. Citizen of India
2. Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
3. Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
4. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India
Candidates belonging to the category 2, 3, 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favour.
Age Eligibility of candidates applying for SBI PO Examination:
Candidates applying for the SBI examination should be of 21 years old but not more than 30 years old at the time of registration. Besides this, there is age relaxation relevant to category wise candidates as per the government rules:
Category |
Age Relaxation |
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) |
5 years |
Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) |
10 years |
Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel) |
5 years |
Persons with Domicile of Jammu &Kashmir during the period of |
5 years |
Following are some of the best books to prepare for English:
General Awareness Books:Indian Year Book English/Hindi by Publication Division
Manorama Yearbook by Mathew & Mammen Manorama
Computer Awareness Books:
SBI PO Exam Pattern :
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern :
The Exam will be conducted online and will comprise of 3 sections namely Reasoning, Quantitaive Aptitude & English Language. The entire paper is to be completed in a time span of 1 hour.
The overall score of the examination will be considered for selecting candidates for Mains Exam.
S.No. |
Name of Tests(Objective |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
2 |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
Total |
100 |
100 |
1 hour |
Penalty for wrong answer: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate. No deduction will be there in marks if a question is left unattempted or blank by a candidate.
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern :
The Exam will be conducted online and will comprise of 4 sections namely Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation & General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language. The entire paper is to be completed in a time span of 3 hours. A descriptive paper will be conducted along with the above mentioned online test. It needs to be completed in a time span of 30 minutes and the maximum marks alloted to this test is 50
S.No. |
Name of Tests(Objective |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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1 |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
60 minutes |
2 |
Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
45 minutes |
3 |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
4 |
English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 minutes |
Total |
155 |
200 |
3 hours |
Penalty for wrong answer: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate in SBI PO Mains Exam. No deduction will be made in marks if a question is left unattempted or blank by a candidate in the exam.
Interview Process :
A candidate who clears both the Prelims & Mains Exam of SBI PO will be further called for a GD-PI session wherein they will face a panel of selectors discussing on their past experience and questions related to General Knowledge and of the Banking Sector. It is essential for a candidate to clear the Interview Process in order to ensure their final selection in the SBI PO Exam. The qualifying marks for this round will be decided by the Bank and the marks alloted to these rounds are: Group Discussion - 20 marks, Interview - 30 marks
Final Selection :
After a candidate has gone through Personal Interviews, a merit list will be prepared by State Bank of India wherein the candidate's score of Mains Exam and Interview Round will be taken into account. Based on the score obtained by candidates and the available vacancies, a final cut-off marks will be declared. All candidates who clear the cut-off range will be granted the Appointment Letter by State Bank of India for the post of Probationary Officer.
SBI PO Cut-Off :
Category |
GEN |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
OH |
VI |
HI |
Marks |
51.50 |
48.25 |
43.25 |
31.25 |
38.75 |
42.50 |
18.50 |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
GEN |
OH |
VI |
HI |
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Objective Test |
40 |
40 |
40 |
50 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
Descriptive Type Test (English Language)(Evaluated only for those candidates who have qualified in each level of the Objective Test) |
17.5 |
17.5 |
17.5 |
20 |
17.5 |
17.5 |
17.5 |
Minimum marks to be secured to be shortlisted for GE-cum Interview |
62.5 |
62.5 |
79.5 |
89.25 |
62.5 |
88.09 |
62.5 |
Total : GE + Interview |
18 |
18 |
18 |
20 |
18 |
18 |
18 |
Total marks secured candidate(Out to 100) |
38.95 |
28.88 |
40.83 |
46.59 |
37.24 |
46.11 |
32.95 |