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Key Facts: SBI PO Exam

100 Q

Prelims Objective Questions

SBI PO Notification

60 min

Prelims Duration

SBI PO Exam Pattern

170 Q

Mains Objective Questions

SBI PO Exam Pattern

0.25

Negative Marking per Wrong Answer

SBI PO Notification

Rs 750

Application Fee (Gen/OBC/EWS)

State Bank of India

21-30 yrs

Age Eligibility

SBI PO Notification

The SBI PO exam selects Probationary Officers through three phases. Prelims has 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes (English 40, Quant 30, Reasoning 30) with 20-minute sectional timing. Mains has 170 objective questions for 200 marks plus a 50-mark descriptive paper, then a Group Exercise and Interview. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The fee is Rs 750 (Nil for SC/ST/PwBD); eligibility is graduation, ages 21 to 30.

Sample SBI PO Practice Questions

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1What is the value of 45% of 880?
A.396
B.386
C.406
D.376
Explanation: To find 45% of 880, multiply 880 by 0.45: 880 x 0.45 = 396. A quick check is 10% of 880 = 88, so 40% = 352 and 5% = 44, giving 352 + 44 = 396.
2Simplify: 18 + 6 x 4 - 12 / 3.
A.38
B.44
C.30
D.34
Explanation: Apply BODMAS: first division and multiplication, then addition and subtraction. 6 x 4 = 24 and 12 / 3 = 4, so the expression becomes 18 + 24 - 4 = 38.
3A shopkeeper sells an article for Rs 575 after allowing a 25% discount on the marked price. What is the marked price?
A.Rs 766.67
B.Rs 718.75
C.Rs 750.00
D.Rs 700.00
Explanation: After a 25% discount, the selling price is 75% of the marked price. So marked price = 575 / 0.75 = 766.67 (approximately Rs 766.67). The discount amount is the difference, about Rs 191.67.
4Find the next number in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?
A.96
B.72
C.84
D.108
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2 to get the next term: 3 x 2 = 6, 6 x 2 = 12, and so on. Therefore 48 x 2 = 96. This is a geometric progression with common ratio 2.
5The simple interest on Rs 12,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years is:
A.Rs 2,880
B.Rs 2,400
C.Rs 3,120
D.Rs 960
Explanation: Simple interest = (Principal x Rate x Time) / 100 = (12000 x 8 x 3) / 100 = 288000 / 100 = 2,880. Simple interest accrues only on the original principal each year.
6What sum of money will amount to Rs 9,261 in 3 years at 5% per annum compound interest?
A.Rs 8,000
B.Rs 8,400
C.Rs 7,500
D.Rs 8,820
Explanation: Amount = P(1 + r/100)^n, so 9261 = P(1.05)^3 = P x 1.157625. Therefore P = 9261 / 1.157625 = 8,000. Note that 9261 = 21^3 and 1.05^3 corresponds to (21/20)^3, which simplifies the calculation.
7If the ratio of two numbers is 5:7 and their sum is 96, what is the larger number?
A.56
B.40
C.48
D.63
Explanation: The total ratio is 5 + 7 = 12 parts representing 96, so each part equals 96 / 12 = 8. The larger number corresponds to 7 parts: 7 x 8 = 56.
8A can complete a piece of work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Working together, how many days will they take to finish the work?
A.7.2 days
B.6 days
C.9 days
D.8 days
Explanation: A's rate is 1/12 and B's rate is 1/18 of the work per day. Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 3/36 + 2/36 = 5/36, so time = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
9A train 150 metres long is running at 72 km/h. How long will it take to cross a pole?
A.7.5 seconds
B.10 seconds
C.15 seconds
D.5 seconds
Explanation: Convert 72 km/h to m/s: 72 x 5/18 = 20 m/s. To cross a pole, the train covers its own length, so time = 150 / 20 = 7.5 seconds.
10The average of five consecutive even numbers is 36. What is the largest of these numbers?
A.40
B.38
C.42
D.44
Explanation: For consecutive even numbers, the average equals the middle term, so the middle number is 36. The five numbers are 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, and the largest is 40.

About the SBI PO Exam

The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) Recruitment Exam is conducted by the State Bank of India to select graduates for entry-level officer roles across the bank's branches nationwide. The selection process has three phases: a Preliminary objective test (100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability), a Main exam (170 objective questions for 200 marks plus a 50-mark descriptive English paper), and a final Phase comprising a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview. Prelims is qualifying in nature, while Mains and the Interview determine the final merit list. The objective papers carry a 0.25 negative marking penalty for each wrong answer.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Prelims 1 hour; Mains 3 hours objective plus 30 minutes descriptive

Passing Score

Category-wise cut-offs decided per cycle; Prelims is qualifying and Mains plus Interview build the final merit

Exam Fee

Rs 750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD (State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), via online CBT at designated centres)

SBI PO Exam Content Outline

~30%

Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis

Simplification, number series, arithmetic word problems, quadratic equations, and Data Interpretation across Prelims and Mains

~25%

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relations, data sufficiency, and computer aptitude

~22%

English Language

Reading comprehension, cloze test, para jumbles, error spotting, grammar, vocabulary, and the descriptive writing paper

~18%

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Banking and financial awareness, RBI and monetary policy, current affairs, static GK, and economy terms in the Mains exam

~5%

Computer Aptitude

Computer fundamentals, hardware and software, operating systems, MS Office, networking, and keyboard shortcuts

How to Pass the SBI PO Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Category-wise cut-offs decided per cycle; Prelims is qualifying and Mains plus Interview build the final merit
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: Prelims 1 hour; Mains 3 hours objective plus 30 minutes descriptive
  • Exam fee: Rs 750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

SBI PO Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice Data Interpretation daily — it is the single highest-weight topic in the Quantitative section across both Prelims and Mains.
2Drill puzzles and seating arrangement until you can set them up fast; they dominate the Reasoning section and reward speed.
3Respect the 20-minute sectional timing in Prelims by practising each section against the clock, not just full mocks.
4Account for the 0.25 negative marking by attempting only questions you are confident about; reckless guessing lowers your net score.
5Read a daily current-affairs and banking-news digest and keep monthly compilations for the Mains General/Banking Awareness section.
6Practise the descriptive paper by writing timed letters, emails, and essays, since it is qualifying and tests communication skills.
7Take full-length timed mocks for both Prelims and Mains, then analyse mistakes section by section to fix weak areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SBI PO exam?

The SBI PO exam is the recruitment test conducted by the State Bank of India to select Probationary Officers. It has three phases: a Preliminary objective test, a Main exam (objective plus descriptive), and a Phase 3 comprising a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview.

What is the SBI PO Prelims exam pattern?

The Prelims has 100 objective questions for 100 marks to be completed in 60 minutes, with a 20-minute sectional time limit each for English Language (40 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions), and Reasoning Ability (30 questions). Prelims is qualifying in nature.

What is the SBI PO Mains exam pattern?

The Mains has four objective sections — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (40 questions), Data Analysis & Interpretation (30), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (60), and English Language (40) — for 170 questions and 200 marks in 3 hours, plus a 50-mark descriptive English paper (letter/email and essay) in 30 minutes.

Is there negative marking in the SBI PO exam?

Yes. In both the Prelims and Mains objective papers, 0.25 marks (one-fourth of the marks for that question) are deducted for each wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.

What is the application fee for the SBI PO exam?

The application fee is Rs 750 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates (including intimation charges), and there is no fee for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Registration is complete only after the fee is paid online.

Who is eligible to apply for SBI PO?

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and be aged 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date, with age relaxation for reserved categories. Final-year students may apply provisionally.

How is the final SBI PO merit list prepared?

The Prelims is only qualifying and its marks do not count toward the final merit. The final merit list is based on the marks scored in the Mains exam and the Phase 3 Interview and Group Exercise, with sectional cut-offs applied in the Mains.

How many times can I attempt the SBI PO exam?

There is no retake within a single cycle. Candidates re-apply for each new SBI PO notification, subject to the age limit and the category-wise cap on the number of permitted attempts as specified in the notification.