SBI PO 2026-27 Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Forms, Notes & Papers
State Bank of India conducts separate national recruitments for SBI Probationary Officers (PO), SBI Junior Associates (Clerk), and SBI Specialist Cadre Officers (SO), offering the highest starting pay and career growth in public sector banking.
SBI PO forms, dates & results
- JobSBI Security Officer Online Form 2026: Last Date 25 Nov, 60 Posts60 posts · Graduate 20dApply now · last date 25 Nov 2026
- JobSBI SCO 2026 Online Form: Apply for Manager & Deputy Manager 20dApply now · last date 25 Nov 2026
- JobSBI SCO Assistant Manager Fire Online Form 2026 20dApply now · last date 25 Nov 2026
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SBI PO notes
What is SBI PO, Clerk & SO Recruitment?
State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank, conducts annual recruitment drives for Probationary Officers (SBI PO), Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales / SBI Clerk), and Specialist Cadre Officers (SBI SO) across IT, Finance, Risk, Security, and Wealth Management roles.
SBI PO & Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 minutes |
- No sectional cutoff in SBI PO/Clerk Prelims???only overall aggregate score counts!
- Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark deducted for each wrong MCQ.
- SBI PO Selection: Prelims -> Mains (Objective + Descriptive Essay/Letter) -> Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview.
SBI PO & Clerk Syllabus
Data Analysis & Quantitative Aptitude
- Tabular, Pie, Line, Bar & Caselet Data Interpretation
- Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Approximation
- Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Mixture & Alligation, SI/CI, Time & Work, Probability
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Multi-variable Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
- Syllogism, Coded Inequalities, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Critical Reasoning
English Language & General/Financial Awareness
- Reading Comprehension (Economy/Finance passages), Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Connectors, Descriptive Writing
- Current Affairs (last 6 months), RBI Circulars, SBI News, Static Banking & Economy
How to Crack SBI Exams
- Because SBI has no sectional cutoff, maximise marks in your two strongest sections while maintaining accuracy.
- Practise Caselet DI and multi-variable puzzles daily for Mains.
- Read financial news daily to excel in both the GA section and the Descriptive Paper / Group Discussion.
SBI PO FAQs
Is there a sectional cutoff in SBI PO or SBI Clerk?
No, SBI does not have sectional cutoffs in Prelims or Mains; only the overall cutoff applies.
Where are SBI recruitment notices released?
On the official SBI Careers portal at bank.sbi/careers or sbi.co.in/web/careers.
