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SBI PO 2026

State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination

Highest paying bank PO — join India's largest bank. Free mock tests, an adaptive daily study plan, and exam-pattern practice that targets your weak topics to help you crack SBI PO.

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Conducting Body
State Bank of India
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree from
Age Limit
21-30 years
Frequency
Annual
Salary
₹41,960 - ₹63,840 per month
Vacancies
1,500 - 3,000+ annually

Why Prepare for SBI PO?

  • 1Highest paying bank PO exam — starting gross salary ₹52,000+ per month
  • 2Join State Bank of India — India's largest and most prestigious bank
  • 3Fast promotions — PO to Manager in 2-3 years, to Chief Manager in 7-8 years
  • 4Same syllabus as IBPS PO — prepare once, attempt both
  • 5Excellent perks: leased accommodation, medical insurance, LFC, and more

SBI PO Syllabus 2026

Quantitative Aptitude

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Data InterpretationNumber SeriesQuadratic EquationsSimplificationPercentageRatioProbabilityPermutation & Combination
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Reasoning Ability

20%
Puzzles & Seating ArrangementSyllogismCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsMachine Input-OutputInequalityLogical Reasoning
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English Language

20%
Reading ComprehensionCloze TestPara JumblesError DetectionSentence CorrectionVocabulary
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General / Financial Awareness

20%
Banking AwarenessFinancial MarketsCurrent AffairsEconomyBudget & RBI Policies
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Computer Knowledge

20%
MS OfficeInternet & NetworkingDBMSComputer FundamentalsCyber Security
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SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026

Prelims

100 questions100 marks60 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
English Language4040
Quantitative Aptitude3030
Reasoning Ability3030
Total100100

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Mains

155 questions200 marks180 min
SectionQuestionsMarks
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude4560
Data Analysis & Interpretation3560
General/Economy/Banking Awareness4040
English Language3540
Total155200

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer

Preparing for the first stage? Read the full SBI PO Prelims 2026 guide — pattern, section-wise strategy, and how to use mocks.

Selection Process

Prelims (Online)→
Mains (Online)→
Interview (Group Exercise + Interview)→
Final Merit List

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBI PO?
SBI PO is the Probationary Officer exam conducted by State Bank of India for recruitment into the bank as a Junior Management Grade Scale-I officer.
What is the SBI PO salary in 2026?
SBI PO starting basic pay is ₹41,960/month. With DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances, the in-hand salary is approximately ₹52,000-₹55,000 per month in metro cities.
Is SBI PO harder than IBPS PO?
SBI PO is generally considered slightly harder than IBPS PO due to higher competition and a more challenging Mains paper. However, the syllabus is nearly identical.
What is the SBI PO exam pattern?
SBI PO has three phases. Prelims (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Mains (objective 200 marks plus a descriptive test) covers Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Banking/Economy Awareness, and English. Phase 3 is a psychometric test, group exercise, and interview.
Is there negative marking in SBI PO?
Yes. SBI PO deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the objective sections. There is no sectional cut-off in Prelims, but Mains has sectional considerations, so balance speed with accuracy.
Which topics carry the most weight in SBI PO?
Data Interpretation and arithmetic hold maximum weight in the Quant/DA section, while circular, linear, floor, and box-based puzzles dominate Reasoning. Prioritising DI and puzzles gives the highest return on your preparation time.

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