SBI PO Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

SNo. Subject No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
  Total 100 100 1 hour

Main Examination

SNo. Subject No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes
2 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
3 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
4 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
  Total (Objective) 155 200 3 hours
5 Descriptive Test – English Language
(Letter Writing & Essay)
2 50 30 minutes
  Grand Total 157 250 3 hours 30 minutes

Note: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the objective test. The descriptive test (50 marks) is evaluated only for candidates who clear the objective cut-offs. Always confirm the latest structure with the official SBI notification before applying.