Check the SBI PO latest exam pattern, subject-wise syllabus, marking scheme, descriptive test details, important topics, best books, and preparation tips for SBI PO Mains Exam 2026. (SBI PO Mains Syllabus)

Overview :

The State Bank of India (SBI) detailed syllabus for the SBI PO Mains Exam 2026 is here. Candidates preparing for the SBI Probationary Officer recruitment can download the syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important books for the SBI PO Mains exam.

Exam Name	SBI PO Mains Exam 2026
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies	Check Official Notification
Exam Mode	Online (CBT)
Exam Type	Objective + Descriptive
Total Marks	250 (Objective: 200 + Descriptive: 50)
Exam Duration	Objective: 3 Hours | Descriptive: 30 Minutes
Negative Marking	Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer)
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Group Exercise & Interview
Exam Language	English & Hindi (Bilingual)
Official Website	sbi.co.in

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Exam Pattern :

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	50	50 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	50	45 Minutes
General / Economy / Banking Awareness	50	60	45 Minutes
English Language	35	40	40 Minutes
Total (Objective)	155	200	3 Hours
Descriptive Test (Essay & Letter Writing)	2	50	30 Minutes

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark (except sections with different weightage)
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Descriptive Test is conducted immediately after the objective test
• Minimum qualifying marks required in each section and overall

Selection Process :

• Prelims + Mains + Group Exercise & Interview

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (High Level)
• Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism
• Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Inequality
• Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning
• Computer Fundamentals, Internet, MS Office, Networking, Cybersecurity

2. Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Data Interpretation (Tabular, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Caselet, Radar)
• Number Series, Quadratic Equations
• Approximation, Simplification
• Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Probability, Permutation & Combination)
• Data Sufficiency

3. General / Economy / Banking Awareness

• Current Affairs (Last 6-8 Months)
• Banking & Financial Awareness
• Static GK, Government Schemes, Economy
• Budget, Economic Survey, RBI Reports
• International Organizations & Headquarters

4. English Language

• Reading Comprehension (High Level)
• Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Sentence Improvement
• Error Detection, Fillers, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms)
• Word Association, Phrase Replacement

Descriptive Test (Essay & Letter Writing)

• Essay Writing (Current Topics, Banking & Economy related)
• Letter Writing (Formal & Informal)

Important Topics for Exam :

• High-Level Puzzles & DI
• Banking & Current Affairs
• Descriptive Writing Skills
• Computer Aptitude

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