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 SBI PO Syllabus 2025 – Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern, Selection Process, Exam Scheme

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) Exam 2025 in three phases – Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Aspirants aiming for a prestigious career in banking must be familiar with the updated SBI PO Syllabus 2025, exam pattern, and selection process. Here is am bringing the complete guide for SBI PO 2025 for SBI Bank job  aspirants. Get the complete SBI PO Syllabus 2025 PDF. Check updated Prelims & Mains exam pattern, section-wise topics, marking scheme, and final selection process.

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SBI PO 2025 – Important Points

• Prelims is qualifying in nature
• Mains + Interview marks are considered for final selection
• Regular practice and time management are key to success

SBI PO Selection Process 2025

The SBI PO recruitment is carried out in three major stages

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Mains Examination (Objective + Descriptive)

3. Psychometric Test & Interview / Group Exercises

SBI POs Prelims Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 mins

SBI POs Mains Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	50	50 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	50	45 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	50	60	45 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Total	155	200	3 hours

Descriptive Test

1. Essay & Letter Writing
2. Total Marks: 50
3. Duration: 30 minutes

Note: The Descriptive Test is evaluated only if you clear the Objective test cut-off.

SBI PO Psychometric Test & Interview

1. Candidates shortlisted from the Mains exam undergo:
2. Psychometric Test
3. Group Discussion (GD)
4. Personal Interview (PI)

State Bank of India POs Interview and Group Discussion Weightage of Marks

1. Group Discussion - 20
2. Interview - 30
3. Total Marks - 50

Final selection is based on merit score (Mains + Interview).

SBI PO Syllabus 2025 – Topic-Wise Breakdown

English Language

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Cloze Test
3. Para Jumbles
4. Error Spotting
5. Fill in the Blanks

Quantitative Aptitude

1. Simplification & Approximation
2. Number Series
3. Data Interpretation
4. Profit & Loss
5. Time & Work
6. SI & CI
7. Mensuration

Reasoning Ability

1. Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
2. Syllogism
3. Coding-Decoding
4. Blood Relations
5. Direction Sense

General Awareness

1. Current Affairs
2. Banking & Financial Awareness
3. Static GK
4. Economic News

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the negative marking in SBI PO 2025?

There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains Objective tests.

2. Is there any sectional cut-off in SBI PO?

No, SBI has removed sectional cut-offs. Only overall marks are considered.

3. Is descriptive paper compulsory in SBI PO Mains?

Yes, it is a mandatory part of the Mains exam.

4. What is the selection ratio for SBI PO?

From lakhs of applicants, only a few thousand are shortlisted for interviews based on performance.

5. Can I apply for SBI PO 2025 without experience?

Yes, fresh graduates meeting the eligibility can apply.