SBI PO recruits Probationary Officers for State Bank of India — India’s largest public sector bank — via Prelims, Mains, Group Exercise and Interview. It is regarded as a notch harder than IBPS PO, especially in Data Interpretation and puzzle-based reasoning.
120
Questions
120
Total Marks
60 min
Duration
-0.25 / Q
Negative
Recruits For
Probationary Officer at State Bank of India (SBI)
Conducted by: State Bank of India (SBI) · Selection: Written → GD → HR PI
Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks | Weightage | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 25% | Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 29% | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 29% | Moderate |
| Banking & General Awareness | 20 | 17% | Easy |
Key Facts
- ▸120 questions, 120 marks, 60 minutes (Prelims CBT)
- ▸English Language 30Q, Quantitative Aptitude 35Q, Reasoning Ability 35Q, Banking & General Awareness 20Q
- ▸+1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong answer
- ▸Prelims → Mains → Group Exercise & Interview — notch harder than IBPS PO
- ▸SBI is India’s largest public sector bank by branch network and hiring volume
- ▸Group Exercise tests collaborative discussion, not aggressive debate
Section-wise Syllabus & Notes
Simplification, DI, quadratic comparison, arithmetic — shared across IBPS PO/Clerk and SBI PO/Clerk
Simplification & Approximation
Read Notes →Number Series
Read Notes →Quadratic Equations — Comparison
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Tables & Graphs
Read Notes →Data Interpretation — Caselet & Missing DI
Read Notes →Arithmetic Word Problems
Read Notes →Mixtures & Partnership
Read Notes →Simple & Compound Interest
Read Notes →Mensuration & Probability
Read Notes →Permutation, Combination & Probability
Read Notes →Data Sufficiency (Quant)
Read Notes →Exam Strategy
SBI PO is a notch harder than IBPS PO, especially DI and puzzles. Group Exercise + Interview follow Mains — practice articulating opinions clearly.
SBI PO Revision Notes
Section-wise notes — formulas, concepts, common mistakes
Frequently Asked
What is the SBI PO exam pattern?
SBI PO (State Bank of India — Probationary Officer) has 120 questions over 60 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Banking & General Awareness.
Which category does SBI PO fall under on Aspirant Arcade?
Banking Exams (IBPS/SBI). Questions are tuned to this exam's syllabus.
What is the SBI PO selection process?
Written exam followed by GD, HR PI. Probationary Officer at State Bank of India (SBI).
Is SBI PO preparation free?
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