Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 conducted by State Bank of India (SBI). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by State Bank of India (SBI)
English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes): Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Fillers, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Phrase Replacement.
Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes): Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Tabular, Radar, Caselet DI, Missing DI), Number Series (Missing & Wrong), Quadratic Equations, Approximation & Simplification, Arithmetic Word Problems (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Speed Time Distance, Boats & Streams, Mixtures & Alligations, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation & Combination).
Reasoning Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes): Puzzles (Floor, Box, Flat-Floor, Day/Month/Year, Scheduling, Matrix), Seating Arrangements (Circular, Linear, Parallel, Square, Triangular, Unknown number of persons), Syllogism (Only a few), Inequalities, Coding-Decoding (New pattern), Direction Sense, Blood Relations, Order & Ranking, Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series.
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (40 Questions, 50 Marks, 50 Minutes): High-level Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Critical & Logical Reasoning (Statement-Assumption, Statement-Course of Action, Cause & Effect, Strong & Weak Arguments, Inference), Coded Syllogism, Coded Inequality, Coded Direction & Blood Relations, Machine Input-Output, Data Sufficiency (2 and 3 statements), Binary Logic, Computer Architecture, Memory, Networking concepts.
Data Analysis & Interpretation (30 Questions, 50 Marks, 45 Minutes): Advanced Data Interpretation (Caselet, Arithmetic DI, Probability DI, Time & Work DI, Funnel chart, Scatter plot, Mixed graphs), Data Sufficiency, Quantity Comparisons (Quantity I, II, III).
General / Economy / Banking Awareness (50 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes): Current Affairs (last 6-8 months national and international news), Banking Awareness, RBI Notifications, Monetary Policy, Financial Inclusion, Union Budget, Economic Survey, Government Schemes, Capital Markets, FinTech developments.
English Language (35 Questions, 40 Marks, 40 Minutes): Complex Reading Comprehension (Financial & Editorial themes), Column-based matching, Sentence rearrangement, Word usage & swap, Para completion, Summary completion, Advanced Error Detection.
Letter Writing (Formal and Informal letter on contemporary, administrative, or banking topics - 25 Marks).
Essay Writing (Essay on socio-economic, financial, technological, or environmental issues - 25 Marks).
Psychometric evaluation profiling personality traits.
Group Exercise / Group Discussion (20 Marks) on practical case studies and contemporary economic scenarios.
Personal Interview (30 Marks) evaluating banking acumen, leadership, composure, and academic background.
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
