SBI PO 2026
SBI PO Syllabus 2026
Complete topic-wise syllabus for Prelims and Mains — CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Registration closes 8 July 2026
SBI PO Prelims expected in August 2026 · 1,500 vacancies
Phase I — Prelims Syllabus
Objective online test · 100 questions · 100 marks · 1 hour · Negative marking: –0.25/wrong
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
English Language
- · Reading Comprehension
- · Cloze Test
- · Para Jumbles
- · Fill in the Blanks
- · Error Detection
- · Sentence Improvement
- · Word Usage / Vocabulary
Quantitative Aptitude
- · Data Interpretation (DI)
- · Number Series
- · Simplification / Approximation
- · Quadratic Equations
- · Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance
- · Data Sufficiency
Reasoning Ability
- · Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- · Syllogism
- · Inequality
- · Coding-Decoding
- · Blood Relations
- · Direction Sense
- · Input-Output
- · Alphanumeric Series
Phase II — Mains Syllabus
Objective + Descriptive online test · 3 hours 30 minutes total · Negative marking: –0.25/wrong (objective only)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 min |
| Total (Objective) | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test (Email + Situation Analysis + Report/Précis) | 3 tasks | 30 | 30 min |
| Grand Total (Phase II) | — | 230 | 3 hr 30 min |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- · Advanced Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- · Blood Relations
- · Logical Reasoning
- · Input-Output
- · Critical Reasoning
- · Computer Knowledge: Networks, MS Office, Internet, Hardware/Software
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- · Tabular DI
- · Bar/Line/Pie Charts
- · Missing DI
- · Caselet-based DI
- · Probability
- · Data Sufficiency
- · Permutation & Combination
General / Economy / Banking
- · Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- · Banking Awareness: RBI, Basel Norms, NPA, CRAR
- · Indian Economy & Financial Sector
- · Government Schemes
- · Capital Markets
- · International Organisations
English Language (Mains)
- · Reading Comprehension (Advanced)
- · Vocabulary in Context
- · Para Summary
- · Sentence Connectors
- · Paragraph Completion
- · Column-based Questions
Phase III — Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Psychometric Test — Mandatory
Conducted before GE & Interview. Mandatory personality profiling — all questions compulsory. Results placed before the Interview panel.Full guide →
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Psychometric Test | Qualifying / Profiling |
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Personal Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Phase III marks (50) normalized to 25 for the final merit list. Phase II marks (230) normalized to 75. Final = 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBI PO Prelims syllabus 2026?
SBI PO Prelims covers English Language (40Q/40M/20 min), Quantitative Aptitude (30Q/30M/20 min), and Reasoning Ability (30Q/30M/20 min). Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour. No sectional cut-off applies.
Is there negative marking in SBI PO 2026?
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains objective sections. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What is the SBI PO Mains Descriptive Test pattern?
The Descriptive Test is 30 minutes, 30 marks, conducted online (typed) immediately after the objective Mains paper. It has 3 tasks: Email Writing (1 of 2 options), Situation Analysis (1 of 2 options), and Report/Précis Writing (1 of 2 options).
Has the SBI PO syllabus changed for 2026?
The major change for 2026 is the addition of a mandatory Psychometric Test in Phase III (before Group Exercise and Interview). The Prelims weightage also shifted: English is now 40Q (was 30Q in recent cycles), while QA and Reasoning are 30Q each.
What is the weightage of General Awareness in SBI PO Mains?
General/Economy/Banking Knowledge carries 60 questions for 60 marks in a 45-minute section. It is the largest section by question count. Focus on current affairs (last 6 months), banking regulation, RBI policies, and economic data.
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