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SBI PO (Probationary Officer) Recruitment Exam

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SBI India Banking & Financial Sector Exams License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Exam Map & PatternYou are here

Confirm the latest notification, eligibility, vacancies, Prelims and Mains pattern, sectional timing, and the 0.25 negative-marking rule.

5
hours
2

Phase 2: Quantitative Aptitude

Master simplification, arithmetic word problems, number series, quadratic equations, and Data Interpretation sets with shortcuts.

60
hours
3

Phase 3: Reasoning Ability

Practice puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relations, and data sufficiency.

55
hours
4

Phase 4: English Language

Drill reading comprehension, cloze tests, para jumbles, error spotting, grammar, vocabulary, and the descriptive writing paper.

45
hours
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Phase 5: Banking & General Awareness

Study RBI and monetary policy, banking terms, financial schemes, static GK, current affairs, and computer aptitude for the Mains.

50
hours
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Phase 6: Full Mock Tests

Take timed full-length Prelims and Mains mocks, analyse sectional cut-offs, and revise weak areas before the exam.

60
hours
Estimated total study time
275 hours
That's about 28 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SBI PO Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
21 to 30 years as on the notified cut-off date, with age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD, and other specified categories.
Education
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year students may apply provisionally.
Experience
No prior work experience is required; the post is an entry-level officer role with a probation period.
Background Check
Candidates undergo document verification, and selection is subject to medical fitness and standard verification at the joining stage.
Additional Requirements
  • Indian citizenship (or other nationality categories specified in the notification).
  • Successful registration is complete only after the online application fee is paid.
  • A valid email ID and mobile number are required for the full recruitment cycle.
  • Number of attempts is limited and varies by category as per the notification.

SBI PO Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 months for most working and fresher candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

State Bank of India (CRPD), online CBT at designated test centres

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Retake Policy

There is no retake within a single cycle; candidates re-apply when SBI releases the next PO notification, subject to the age limit and the category-wise cap on the number of attempts.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeRs 750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates (including intimation charges); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
Total Estimated CostApplication fee plus optional coaching, test series, and study materials
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Free SBI PO Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: SBI does not publish a single first-attempt pass-rate; selection is highly competitive with category-wise cut-offs that change each cycle.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

Prelims + Mains Coverage

Practice across Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Data Interpretation, Banking Awareness, and Computer Aptitude.

Aligned to 2026 Pattern

Reflects the revised Prelims split (English 40, Quant 30, Reasoning 30) and the Mains objective-plus-descriptive structure.

Timed Speed Practice

Build the speed and accuracy needed for the 20-minute sectional Prelims timing and the negative-marking scheme.

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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

SBI PO Exam Details

SBI PO (Probationary Officer) Recruitment Exam

Administered by State Bank of India (SBI)

Official Source
Category-wise cut-offs decided per cycle; Prelims qualifying, Mains + Interview build the final merit
Passing Score
Prelims
Questions
Prelims
Hours
Rs 750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Exam Fee
Study time: 300-600 hours over several months
Prerequisites: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent) by the eligibility date; candidates in the final year may apply provisionally. Age 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Valid for: Each recruitment cycle is separate; the merit list is published per cycle and candidates re-apply for the next notification.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official State Bank of India (SBI) content outline

Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis≈30%

Simplification, number series, arithmetic word problems, quadratic equations, and Data Interpretation (tables, bar, line, pie, caselet) across Prelims and Mains.

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude≈25%

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

English Language≈22%

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

General/Economy/Banking Awareness≈18%

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

Computer Aptitude≈5%

Computer fundamentals, hardware and software, operating systems, MS Office, networking, the internet, and keyboard shortcuts within the Mains reasoning section.

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