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
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Correction, Vocabulary |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number 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 Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Alphanumeric Series, Order & Ranking |
Mains Objective Syllabus
| Section | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | Advanced Puzzles, Machine Input-Output, Critical/Logical Reasoning, Computer Basics (MS Office, Networking, DB, OS) |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Caselet DI, Missing DI, Mixed Charts, Probability, Permutation-Combination, Advanced Arithmetic |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Banking Current Affairs (RBI policies, new schemes), Financial Awareness (Budget, Economic Survey), Static Banking (HQ, taglines, heads), Government Schemes, Capital Markets |
| English Language | Advanced 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