The SBI SO syllabus is primarily divided into two parts: the General Aptitude section (common across most streams) and the Professional Knowledge section (specific to the post applied for). Understanding the detailed syllabus is the first step towards a targeted preparation strategy for the 2026 exam.
General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for Most Posts)
This section is often qualifying in nature, requiring candidates to meet a minimum cut-off. It tests foundational skills.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Averages, Mensuration.
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms), Sentence Improvement.
Professional Knowledge Syllabus (Stream-Wise)
IT Officer (Scale I & II)
- Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Python basics.
- Database Management: SQL, RDBMS concepts, Normalization, Transactions.
- Operating Systems: Concepts, Memory Management, Process Management.
- Networking: OSI Model, TCP/IP, Protocols, Network Security.
- Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML.
- Software Engineering: SDLC, Testing Methodologies.
Law Officer
- Banking Regulations (Banking Regulation Act, 1949).
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
- Contract Act, 1872.
- Company Law.
- SARFAESI Act, 2002.
- RDB Act, 1993.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) relevant to banking.
HR Officer
- HR Development.
- Performance Management.
- Training & Development.
- Industrial Relations.
- Labour Laws (Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, PF & Gratuity).
- Organizational Behavior.
Marketing Officer
- Marketing Management.
- Brand Management.
- Sales & Distribution.
- Market Research & Consumer Behavior.
- Digital Marketing.
- Product Life Cycle.
- Services Marketing (specifically for banking).
Finance/CA
- Accounting Principles & Standards.
- Financial Management.
- Taxation (Direct & Indirect).
- Auditing.
- Indian Financial System.
- Risk Management.
- Treasury Management.