The SBI CBO syllabus 2026 is divided into four main sections for the objective test, followed by a descriptive test. Understanding the detailed syllabus is crucial for targeted preparation. Below is the comprehensive topic-wise syllabus as per the official notification [citation:1][citation:3][citation:4].
SBI CBO Syllabus for English Language (30 Marks)
The English section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills through various question types.
- Reading Comprehension: Passages with questions testing understanding and inference
- Cloze Test: Fill in the blanks in a passage with appropriate words
- Error Spotting: Identify grammatical errors in sentences
- Sentence Correction & Improvement: Correct sentences with errors
- Para Jumbles: Rearrange jumbled sentences to form coherent paragraphs
- Fill in the Blanks: Single and double fillers
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, one-word substitution
- Misspelled Words: Identify correctly and incorrectly spelled words
- Sentence Rearrangement: Arrange words or phrases in correct order [citation:1][citation:3][citation:4]
SBI CBO Syllabus for Banking Knowledge (40 Marks - Highest Weightage)
Module A: Banking System & Structure
- Commercial Banks, RRBs, Cooperative Banks - structure and functions
- Role of RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA in financial regulation
- Basel III / Basel IV norms - basic understanding
- Financial Markets - money market, capital market
- Monetary Policy - tools, objectives, recent updates [citation:1]
Module B: Recent Banking Awareness
- Last 6 months banking news and current affairs
- Latest banking apps and digital initiatives
- Government schemes related to banking and finance
- Bank mergers and key appointments in financial institutions [citation:1]
Module C: Credit and Banking Operations
- Export Finance - types, processes
- Priority Sector Lending - categories, targets
- Non-fund Based Credit Facilities - LC, BG
- Government Sponsored Schemes - PMJDY, PMMY, etc.
- Retail Loans - housing, education, auto [citation:1]
Module D: Impaired Assets Management
- Documentation in banking
- IRAC Norms (Income Recognition and Asset Classification)
- Types of Charges - hypothecation, mortgage, pledge
- Management of Impaired Assets (NPA management)
- IBC 2016 (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code)
- SARFAESI Act, 2002 - provisions and application [citation:1][citation:3]
Module E: RBI Circulars and Banking Laws
- RBI Circulars from last 1 year
- Companies Act, 2013 (relevant provisions)
- Contract Act, 1872
- Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- RBI Act, 1934
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 [citation:1]
SBI CBO Syllabus for General Awareness / Economy (30 Marks)
- Current Affairs: National and international events (last 6 months)
- Banking & Financial News: RBI updates, bank mergers, financial policies
- Indian Economy: GDP, inflation, fiscal deficit, economic surveys
- Government Schemes: PM Modi's flagship schemes, renamed schemes
- International Reports and Indices: World Bank, IMF, UNDP reports, India's rankings
- Important Committees: Banking and finance related committees
- Appointments: Heads of financial institutions, cabinet ministers
- Awards and Honors: Nobel Prize, Padma awards, sports awards
- Summits and Conferences: G20, BRICS, ASEAN
- MOUs and Agreements signed by India
- Important Days and Themes
- Static GK: Capitals, currencies, headquarters [citation:1][citation:3][citation:9]
SBI CBO Syllabus for Computer Aptitude (20 Marks)
The Computer Aptitude section combines basic computer knowledge with reasoning ability [citation:1][citation:3].
Computer Awareness Topics
- History and Generations of Computers
- Computer Organization - hardware, software, memory
- Input and Output Devices
- Operating Systems - types, functions
- MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet Basics - protocols, services, browsers
- Computer Networks - types, topologies, OSI model
- Computer Security - viruses, malware, firewalls
Reasoning Topics under Computer Aptitude
- Machine Input-Output
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Order and Ranking
- Inequalities
- Statement and Assumptions / Conclusion / Argument
- Coding-Decoding
- Cause and Effect
- Syllogism / Venn Diagram
- Blood Relations
- Direction and Distance [citation:1][citation:3]
SBI CBO Descriptive Test Syllabus (50 Marks)
The descriptive test is conducted immediately after the objective test and must be typed on the computer [citation:2][citation:4].
- Letter Writing (25 marks): Formal banking-related letters such as complaint letters, KYC update requests, loan documentation explanations, and branch improvement proposals [citation:3].
- Essay Writing (25 marks): 250-word essays on banking topics including digital banking, financial inclusion, cybercrime prevention, NPAs, and ethical banking [citation:3][citation:4].