The SBI PO syllabus is very similar to that of any other bank exam. There are three major sections that a candidate needs to prepare to ace the preliminary exam. These are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The sections have a wide range of topics on which questions are based. It is recommended that candidates have a look at the previous year's papers and know about the weightage of each topic.

SBI PO Syllabus 2025

The preliminary examination of the SBI PO 2025 comprises of 100 questions from Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The main examination of SBI PO 2025 comprises of Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language and a descriptive test. Here is the overview of the syllabus of the SBI PO Prelims & Mains exam:

SBI PO Syllabus 2025- Overview
Recruitment BodyState Bank of India (SBI)
Exam NameSBI PO 2025
PostsProbationary Officer
Exam DatesPrelims- July / August 2025
Mains- September 2025
CategorySyllabus
Mode of ExamOnline
No. of QuestionsPrelims- 100
Mains- 155 (MCQs) + 2 (descriptive)
Negative Marking0.25
Selection ProcessPrelims
Mains
Interview
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SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025

State Bank of India (SBI) conducts 2 stages of online examination i.e. Preliminary and Mains. Only the candidates qualifying in both stages will be eligible to appear for the interview round. For each incorrect answer in the objective test, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks. SBI PO Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern 2025 has been discussed here. 

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectsEnglish LanguageQuantitative AptitudeReasoning Ability
No. of Questions403030
Marks403030
Duration20 minutes20 minutes20 minutes
  • Total Time- 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Negative Marking- 0.25 marks
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
SubjectsReasoning & Computer AptitudeData Analysis & InterpretationGeneral/ Economy/ Banking AwarenessEnglish LanguageDescriptive Test
No. of Questions40306040--
Marks6060602050
Duration50 minutes45 minutes45 minutes40 minutes30 minutes
  • Total Time- 180 minutes (3 hours)
  • Negative Marking- 0.25 marks (except description)

SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims Exam

Below are the section-wise topics on which the SBI will ask questions in the SBI PO Prelims Exam.

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2025
SubjectsTopics
Quantitative Aptitude
  • Simplification/ Approximation
  • Profit & Loss
  • Mixtures & Alligations
  • Permutation, Combination & Probability
  • Work & Time
  • Sequence & Series
  • Simple Interest & Compound Interest
  • Surds & Indices
  • Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
  • Time & Distance
  • Data Interpretation
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Number Systems
  • Percentage
  • Quadratic Equation
Reasoning
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Directions
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Ranking & Order
  • Alphabet Test
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Coded Inequalities
  • Puzzle
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Input-Output
  • Tabulation
English
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Cloze Test
  • Para jumbles
  • Vocabulary
  • Puzzles & Sentence Rearrangemnet
  • Paragraph Completion
  • Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
  • Word Association
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Sentence Completion
  • Tenses Rules
  • Double Fillers
  • Word Usage
  • Inequalities
  • Pair Formation

SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2025

The Mains Examination of the SBI PO exam 2025 will constitute 4 sections: Reasoning + Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The complete SBI PO Mains syllabus is discussed below:

SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Main Exam

The subject-wise topics that need to be covered for preparing for the SBI PO 2025 Mains Exam have been listed below.

SubjectsTopics
Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • Tabular Graph
  • Line Graph
  • Bar Graph
  • Charts & Tables
  • Missing Case DI
  • Radar Graph Caselet
  • Probability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Double Line Up
  • Caselet DI
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Pie Charts
Reasoning
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Syllogism
  • Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
  • Double Lineup
  • Scheduling
  • Input Output
  • Blood Relations
  • Directions and Distances
  • Ordering and Ranking
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Code Inequalities
  • Course of Action
  • Critical Reasoning
  • Analytical and Decision Making
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • Financial Awareness
  • General Knowledge
  • Static Awareness
  • Banking Terminologies Knowledge
  • Banking Awareness
  • Principles of Insurance
English Language
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Verbal Ability
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Word Association
  • Para Jumbles
  • Error Spotting
  • Cloze Test
  • Fill in the blanks
Computer
  • Internet
  • Memory
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Computer Abbreviation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Software
  • Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies
  • Networking
  • Number System
  • Operating System
  • Basic of Logic Gates

SBI PO Descriptive Test

The Descriptive Paper of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Besides the preliminary exam and the main exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify for the first two phases of the SBI PO exam.

The final merit list is made based on marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her main exam and interview process.

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SBI PO Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Ans. There are three subjects in SBI PO 2025 Prelims Exam which are Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language and 5 subjects in mains exam which are Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation & Analysis and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.

Ans. The negative marking scheme is applicable for SBI PO Preliminary and Mains exam. The 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both rounds of the SBI PO examination.

Ans. The description test is based on English Language, in which a candidate have to write a Letter and an Essay for 50 Marks.

Ans. The Prelims exam will have a total of 100 questions while there will be 155 questions in the SBI PO Mains exam excluding Descriptive Paper.