SBI PO 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Prelims, Mains & Interview
Complete SBI PO 2026 syllabus and exam pattern. Prelims covers English, Quant and Reasoning; Mains has four objective sections plus a descriptive paper; the final phase includes a group exercise and interview.
Overview
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The SBI PO 2026 selection has three phases — Prelims, Mains and Phase-III (Psychometric test, Group Exercise & Interview).
Prelims Exam Pattern
100 marks across English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability, with sectional timing. Prelims is qualifying.
Mains Exam Pattern
Four objective sections — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness and English Language — plus a descriptive paper (essay and letter writing). SBI is known for a higher difficulty level and an emphasis on reasoning and data interpretation.
Key Topics
Data Analysis & Interpretation: caselet DI, tabular and graphical DI, data sufficiency and arithmetic word problems.
Reasoning: high-level puzzles, seating arrangement, input-output, syllogism and logical reasoning.
English: reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, sentence rearrangement and error detection.
Awareness: current affairs (last 4–6 months), banking and economic awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the SBI PO Mains different from IBPS PO?
SBI PO is generally considered tougher, with a strong focus on high-level data interpretation and reasoning, plus a descriptive paper.
What is in Phase-III of SBI PO?
A psychometric test, a group exercise and a personal interview, which contribute to the final merit along with the Mains.
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