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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: Current Notice and Selection MapYou are here

Read CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 and its corrigendum; lock the three phases, section times, marks, qualification rules, and one-fourth assigned-mark penalty.

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Phase 2: Preliminary Sections

Build speed across English 40, Quant 30, and Reasoning 30 under separate 20-minute section timers.

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Phase 3: Main Objective Sections

Practice the exact 170-question, 200-mark Main structure, including DI, Reasoning/Computer, Awareness, and English.

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Phase 4: Descriptive and Phase III

Type email, situation-analysis, and report/precis tasks, then prepare for psychometric profiling, group exercise, and interview.

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Phase 5: Timed Mixed Practice

Use full stage-specific mocks and review misses without treating preliminary marks as part of final merit.

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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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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.. These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.

Prelims + Mains Coverage

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

Exam Topic Review

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)

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Category-wise cut-offs decided per cycle; Prelims qualifying, Mains + Interview build the final merit
Passing Score
Preliminary:
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Prelims
Hours
Rs 750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Exam Fee
Study time: Not published by SBI
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

English and CommunicationNot published

Preliminary English (40 questions), Main English (40 questions), and the 3-question descriptive communication test.

Quantitative Aptitude and DataNot published

Preliminary Quantitative Aptitude (30 questions) and Main Data Analysis & Interpretation (30 questions).

Reasoning and Computer AptitudeNot published

Preliminary Reasoning (30 questions) and the Main combined section (40 questions).

Banking, Economy and AwarenessNot published

Main General/Economy/Banking Awareness section (60 questions).

Exam and Selection StrategyNot published

Three-phase selection, sectional timing, negative marking, shortlisting, and final normalization.

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