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The SBI PO Exam or State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam is a national-level examination held once a year. The SBI conducted an SBI PO Exam to select eligible candidates for the positions of Probationary Officer. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the SBI PO exam onli...(Read More)

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The SBI PO Exam or State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam is a national-level examination held once a year. The SBI conducted an SBI PO Exam to select eligible candidates for the positions of Probationary Officer. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the SBI PO exam online using the official website. For the SBI PO 2025 exam, candidate’s applicants should be from 21 years to 30 years. The exam of SBI PO is divided into the three phases -  preliminary exam, mains exam, and Interview or Interview . Applicants who pass these exams will be posted as PO or Probationary Officers in various branches of the SBI bank. SBI PO exam syllabus for preliminary examination contains the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, while the mains examination divided into two sections, first is Objective Type and the second one is descriptive type. For mains objective syllabus includes English, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and Data Analysis & Interpretation and for mains descriptive type syllabus includes Letter writing and essay. Applicants must pay Rs. 750 for General/OBC/ EWS candidates and exempted for SC/ST/PWD candidates to fill out the application form for the SBI PO 2025 exam. On the below page you will find more data on the SBI PO exam pattern, vacancies, eligibility criteria, syllabus, important dates, the application process, how to apply, and other details.

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  • Exam Pattern

    Total Marks : 100
    Total Time : 60 Min
    -ve marking : 0.25 (For each wrong answer)
    Subject Qns. Marks
    English Language 40 40
    Quantitative Aptitude 30 30
    Reasoning Ability 30 30
    Total 100 100

    Eligibility Criteria

    Essential Academic Qualifications (as on 30.09.2025):

    Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. 

    Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2025.

    Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2025. 

    Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible.

    Age Limit: (As on 01.04.2025):

    Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2025 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2004 and not earlier than 02.04.1995 (both days inclusive).

    The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations and category-codes for claiming age relaxation:

    Code No Category Age-relaxation permissible beyond the upper age limit
    01 SC/ ST 5 years
    02 OBC (NCL) 3 years
    03 PWD (GEN/ EWS) 10 years
    04 PWD (OBC) 13 years
    05 PWD (SC/ ST) 15 years
    06 Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 6 months from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalided. 5 years

     

    Number of Chances:

    Category Max. Permissible Number of Chances
    General/ EWS 4
    General/ EWS (PWD) 7
    OBC 7
    OBC (PWD) 7
    SC/ SC (PWD)/ ST/ ST (PWD) No Restriction

    Exam Pattern

    Scheme of SBI PO Selection Procedure:

    The procedure of recruitment will be divided into three phases:

    • Phase-I: Preliminary Exam

    • Phase-II: Mains Exam

    • Phase-III: Group Exercise & Interview.

     

    SBI PO Phase-I: Preliminary Examinations

    Part Name of Tests Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
    I English Language 40 100 20 minutes
    II Quantitative Aptitude 30 20 minutes
    III Reasoning Ability 30 20 minutes
    Total 100 100 60 minutes/ 1 hour

    Important Note:

    I. The questions on the papers will be of the objective type.

    II. The questions will be written in both Hindi and English.

    III. There will be a 1/4 marks deduction for each incorrect answer.

    IV. The examination will be divided into three sections (with separate timings for each section).

    V. There shall be no sectional cut-off marks.

     

    SBI PO Phase-II: Mains Examinations

    The main examination will be held online and will consist of 200 marks Objective Tests and a 50 marks Descriptive Test.

    (A) OBJECTIVE TESTS

    Part Name of Tests Number of Questions Maximum Marks Time allotted for each test (Separately timed)
    I Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude  40 60 50 minutes
    II Data Analysis & Interpretation  30 60 45 minutes
    III General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 60 60 45 minutes
    IV English Language 40 20 40 minutes
    Total 170 200 3 hours

    Important Note:

    I. The questions on the papers will be of the objective type.

    II. The questions will be written in both Hindi and English.

    III. There will be a 1/4 marks deduction for each incorrect answer.

    IV. There shall be no sectional cut-off marks.

     

    (B) DESCRIPTIVE TYPE

    The English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) Test will consist of a 30-minute descriptive test with two questions for 50 marks.

    **Candidates will be required to type their answers to the Descriptive Test on a computer. The Descriptive Test will be given immediately following the completion of the Objective Test**.

     

    SBI PO Phase-III: Interview or Group Excercise

    Phase-III may consist of 

    (i) Interview will be 50 marks OR

    (ii) Interview & Group Exercises will be 30 marks & 20 marks respectively.

    Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying marks in Phase-III to be considered for final selection. The minimum qualifying marks will be determined by the Bank.

    Final Selections:

    The candidates will have to qualify both in Phase-II and Phase-III separately. The marks obtained in Main Examination(Phase-II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added to the marks obtained in Phase-III for preparing the final merit list.The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection.

     

    Syllabus

    Syllabus for SBI PO Phase-I: Preliminary Examinations

    (A) English

    Reading Comprehension

    Cloze Test

    Fill in the Blanks

    Para Jumbles

    Spotting Errors

    Antonyms/Synonyms

    Miscellaneous

    Paragraph Completion

    Vocabulary

    Sentence Improvement

    Tenses Rules

     

    (B) Quantitative Aptitude

    Number System

    Number Series

    Simplification

    Geometry

    Profit & Loss

    LCM and HCF

    Ratio and Proportion

    Partnership

    Problem Based on Ages

    Mixed Proportion and Unitary Method

    Problem Based on Distribution

    Simple and Compound Interest

    Work and Time

    Speed Time and Distance

    Permutation and Combination

    Probability

    Mensuration

    Data Interpretation

     

    (C) Reasoning Ability

    Logical Reasoning

    Alphanumeric Series

    Alphabet Test

    Data Sufficiency

    Coded Inequalities

    Seating Arrangement

    Puzzle

    Tabulation

    Syllogism

    Blood Relations

    Input Output

    Ranking & Order

    Directions

     

    Syllabus for SBI PO Phase-II: Mains Examination

    (A) Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

    (A-I) Reasoning

    Analogy

    Classification

    Word formation

    Statement and conclusions

    Statement and assumptions

    Syllogism

    Passage and conclusions

    Coding Decoding

    Blood Relations

    Input/output, Assertion and reasoning

    Series Test

    Alphabet test

    Number, Ranking and time sequence

    Direction sense Test

    Decision making test

    Figure series

    Sitting Arrangement

    Series test

    Analogy

    Odd figure out

    Miscellaneous

    (A-II) Computer Knowledge

    Windows operating system basics

    Basics of Hardware and software

    Internet terms and services

    Basic Functionalities of MS-Office

    Networking and communication

    Database basics

    Basics of Hacking, Security Tools and Viruses

    History of computers

     

    (B) General/Economic/Banking Awareness

    Current Affairs

    Important Places

    Books and Authors

    Awards

    National & International Events

    Financial Awareness

    Banking Awareness

    Headquarters

    Important Days

    Static Awareness

    Prime Minister Schemes

    Banking Terminologies Knowledge

    Principles of Insurance

     

    (C) General English

    Reading Comprehension

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

    Spelling

    Jumbled Sentences

    Spotting Errors

    Phrases and idioms

    Direct and Indirect speech

    Active/ Passive voice

    Close Passages

    Passage completion

     

    (D) Data Analysis & Interpretation

    Tabular Graph

     Simplification/Approximation

    Pie Chart

     Line Graph

    Bar Graph

    Radar Graph Case-let

    Missing Case Data Interpretation

    Data Sufficiency

    Probability

     Let it Case Data Interpretation

    Permutation and Combination

    Data Interpretation

    Number Series

    Percentages, etc

    Application Fee

    Fee Payable by Candidates for SBI PO Exam:

    GEN/ EWS/ OBC candidates: Rs. 750/-

    SC/ST/PWBD/ candidates: Nil

    **Once the application fee is paid, the fee cannot be refunded or retained in reserve for any future examination or selection.**

    Mode of Payment:

    After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking/UPI etc.

     

    How to Apply

    For further information on how to fill out the online application form, see the instructions below.

    i. Scan the following documents as per guidelines in Annexure-II:

    – Photograph

    – Signature

    – Left-hand thumb impression

    – Hand-written declaration

    ii. Hand-written declaration text:

    “I ________ (Name of the candidate), ________ (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine.”

    iii. If left-hand thumb impression is not possible, use right-hand thumb impression.

    iv. Visit Bank's website: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings

    Open the Online Application Form under 'Current Openings'.

    v. Fill the application form carefully.

    Submit the data once the form is complete.

    If unable to complete in one go, save the entered data.

    A provisional registration number and password will be generated.

    Note down the registration number and password safely.

    Use them to reopen and edit the saved form if required.

    Before final submission, review the application carefully.

    No changes will be allowed after final submission.

    Registration at this stage is provisional.

    vi. After checking all details, proceed to pay the fee through the payment gateway.

    Follow on-screen instructions to complete payment.

    vii. Use Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI for payment.

    Provide the required details as asked.

    Any transaction charges will be borne by the candidate.

    viii. After successful payment, e-receipt and application form will be generated.

    Print and keep them for your record.

    ix. If the transaction fails, register again and make the payment online.

    x. Reprint of e-receipt and application form with fee details is available later.

    xi. Do not send the printed application form to the Bank.

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