SBI PO 2026 Syllabus – Prelims, Mains (Objective + Descriptive)

SBI PO 2026

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The SBI PO 2026 syllabus covers three examination stages. Prelims tests core aptitude; Mains expands to include Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and a Descriptive Test.

Prelims Syllabus

SectionKey Topics
English LanguageReading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary
Quantitative AptitudeNumber Series, Simplification/Approximation, Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Table), Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, SI/CI, Profit-Loss, Time-Work, Speed-Distance), Data Sufficiency
Reasoning AbilityPuzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Alphanumeric Series, Order & Ranking

Mains Objective Syllabus

SectionKey Topics
Reasoning & Computer AptitudeAdvanced Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Critical/Logical Reasoning, Computer Basics (MS Office, Networking, DB, OS)
Data Analysis & InterpretationCaselet DI, Missing DI, Mixed Charts, Probability, Permutation-Combination, Advanced Arithmetic
General/Economy/Banking AwarenessBanking Current Affairs (RBI policies, new schemes), Financial Awareness (Budget, Economic Survey), Static Banking (HQ, taglines, heads), Government Schemes, Capital Markets
English LanguageAdvanced RC (Inference, Theme), Para Summary, Sentence Rearrangement, Word Usage, Odd One Out

Mains Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay Writing)

  • Letter Writing (25 marks): Formal/informal letters, complaint letters, application letters – approximately 150–200 words
  • Essay Writing (25 marks): Topics from current affairs, banking, economy, social issues – approximately 250–300 words
  • Both components test language proficiency, coherence, and banking/economic awareness

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is there a Computer section in SBI PO Mains?

Yes. SBI PO Mains has a combined Reasoning & Computer Aptitude section (45 marks, 60 minutes). Computer questions cover MS Office, OS basics, Networking, and Cybersecurity fundamentals mixed with Reasoning questions.

Q.How important is the Descriptive Test in SBI PO?

Very important. The Descriptive Test (50 marks) is evaluated after the Mains objective exam and its marks are included in the final Mains merit. A strong essay can differentiate closely ranked candidates significantly.

Q.What banking topics are most important for SBI PO GA section?

Focus on: RBI monetary policy (rates, recent decisions), recent banking mergers, government financial schemes (PMJDY, PM SVANidhi, etc.), Basel III, SARFAESI, priority sector lending targets, and NPA data. SBI PO tests current affairs from the last 6 months heavily.

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