SBI PO Syllabus 2026

SBI PO Syllabus 2026 and the latest exam pattern are crucial for aspirants preparing to join the State Bank of India (SBI) as Probationary Officers. The syllabus covers Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language in the Prelims stage, while the Mains exam includes advanced sections like Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and a Descriptive Test.

Understanding the complete topic-wise syllabus, marking scheme, and selection process helps candidates focus on high-weightage areas, improve speed and accuracy, and create an effective study plan. This guide provides a detailed SBI PO 2026 syllabus for Prelims and Mains, along with the exam pattern to help you prepare confidently and boost your chances of selection.

SBI PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Exam Name	SBI PO 2026
Post Name	Probationary Officer
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based)
Stages	Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Selection Process	Prelims (qualifying) + Mains + Interview
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026

Here is the syllabus for SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026:

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature and consists of three sections with sectional timing.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
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 Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
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 Prelims Syllabus 2026

Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification / Approximation
Profit & Loss
Mixtures & Alligations
Permutation, Combination & Probability
Work & Time
Sequence & Series
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Surds & Indices
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
Time & Distance
Data Interpretation (Tabular, Bar, Line, Pie, Caselet, Missing DI)
Ratio & Proportion
Percentage

Reasoning Ability

Ranking / Direction / Alphabet Test
Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Floor-based)
Puzzle
Tabulation
Syllogism
Input-Output
Coding-Decoding

English Language

Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
Vocabulary

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2026

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Radar Graph, Caselet
Missing Case DI, Let it Case DI
Probability
Permutation and Combination

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Reasoning:

Syllogism
Circular & Linear Seating Arrangement
Double Lineup, Scheduling
Input-Output
Directions and Distances
Ordering and Ranking
Coding-Decoding, Coded Inequalities
Course of Action
Analytical and Decision Making

Computer Aptitude:

Internet, Memory
Computer Hardware & Software
Networking
Computer Fundamentals / Terminologies
Basics of Logic Gates

General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)
Principles of Insurance

English Language

Grammar
Vocabulary
Fill in the Blanks

SBI PO Syllabus 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. What is the SBI PO Syllabus 2026 for Prelims?

The SBI PO Prelims syllabus 2026 includes three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Major topics are Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, and Simplification. Focus on speed and accuracy as Prelims is qualifying.

Q2. How many sections are there in SBI PO Mains 2026?

SBI PO Mains has four objective sections Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language — plus a 50-mark Descriptive Test. Total objective marks are 200.

Q3. Is there negative marking in SBI PO 2026 exam?

Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in both Prelims and Mains objective tests. No penalty applies for unattempted questions or the Descriptive Test.

Q4. Which topics have high weightage in SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude?

High-weightage topics include Data Interpretation, Simplification/Approximation, Arithmetic problems (Profit & Loss, Time & Work, SI & CI), and Mensuration. Practice previous year patterns for better clarity.

Q5. Does SBI PO Mains include Computer Aptitude?

Yes, Computer Aptitude is combined with Reasoning in Mains. Important topics cover the Internet, Microsoft Office, Networking, Hardware, Software, and Computer Fundamentals.

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