The SBI PO Exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) for recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI branches across India.
SBI PO is considered one of the most prestigious banking exams because:
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High salary package
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Officer-level banking job
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Fast promotion opportunities
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Excellent career growth
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High social reputation
🟦 SBI PO 2026 Important Dates (Expected)
| 📅 Event | 📝 Expected Date |
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| Official Notification Release | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | September / October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | November 2026 |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam | November / December 2026 |
| Prelims Result | December 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | December 2026 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam | January 2027 |
| Interview / GD | February / March 2027 |
| Final Result | April 2027 |
🟩 SBI PO 2026 Selection Process
| 🔹 Stage | 📖 Details |
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| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination |
| Stage 2 | Main Examination |
| Stage 3 | Group Exercise & Interview |
✅ Final merit is prepared using:
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Mains Marks
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Interview & Group Exercise Marks
🟨 SBI PO 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
| 📚 Subject | ❓ Questions | 🎯 Marks | ⏰ Time |
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| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
🟪 SBI PO 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
Objective Test
| 📚 Subject | ❓ Questions | 🎯 Marks | ⏰ Time |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
Descriptive Test
| Section | Marks | Time |
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| Essay & Letter Writing | 50 | 30 Minutes |
🟦 SBI PO 2026 English Language Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test |
| Error Detection |
| Fillers |
| Para Jumbles |
| Vocabulary |
| Word Swap |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Phrase Replacement |
| Essay Writing |
| Letter Writing |
🟩 SBI PO 2026 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Simplification |
| Approximation |
| Number Series |
| Quadratic Equation |
| Percentage |
| Profit & Loss |
| Ratio & Proportion |
| Average |
| Partnership |
| Time & Work |
| Pipes & Cistern |
| Probability |
| Permutation & Combination |
| Mensuration |
| Data Interpretation |
| Caselet DI |
| Missing DI |
| Data Sufficiency |
🟧 SBI PO 2026 Reasoning Ability Syllabus
| 📖 Topics |
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| Puzzle |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Syllogism |
| Coding-Decoding |
| Blood Relation |
| Direction Sense |
| Input-Output |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Logical Reasoning |
| Critical Reasoning |
| Statement & Conclusion |
🟥 SBI PO 2026 Banking Awareness Syllabus
| 🏦 Topics |
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| Current Affairs |
| Banking Awareness |
| RBI |
| Monetary Policy |
| Repo Rate |
| Banking Terms |
| UPI |
| NEFT / RTGS |
| Budget |
| Economic Survey |
| Government Schemes |
| Static GK |
🟦 SBI PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| 📌 Criteria | ✅ Details |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21–30 Years |
| Nationality | Indian |
🟨 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD | 10 Years |
🟩 SBI PO 2026 Salary
| 💰 Component | 💵 Amount |
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| Basic Pay | ₹48,000+ |
| Gross Salary | ₹80,000 – ₹95,000 |
| In-Hand Salary | ₹65,000 – ₹80,000 |
🟪 SBI PO Interview & Group Exercise
| 📌 Details |
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| Group Exercise + Interview carries 50 marks |
| Questions asked from banking, current affairs, graduation, and personal background |
| Communication skills and confidence are important |
🟧 Best Preparation Strategy for SBI PO 2026
| Subject | Strategy |
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| Quant | High-Level Arithmetic + DI |
| Reasoning | Advanced Puzzle Practice |
| English | Editorial Reading + Grammar |
| GA | Daily Banking Current Affairs |
| Interview | Banking Awareness + Communication Skills |
🟥 Important Quant Formulas
📊 Percentage
| Topic | Formula |
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| Percentage | (Value / Total) × 100 |
| Increase % | (Increase / Original Value) × 100 |
💰 Profit & Loss
| Topic | Formula |
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| Profit | SP − CP |
| Profit % | (Profit / CP) × 100 |
⏱️ Time Speed Distance
| Topic | Formula |
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| Speed | Distance / Time |
| Distance | Speed × Time |
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