SBI PO Syllabus 2025

The SBI PO 2025 recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Exam – Objective Test (Qualifying)
2. Main Exam – Objective + Descriptive Test
3. Interview / Group Exercises

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1. SBI PO 2025 – Preliminary Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Note: Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit list.

Prelims – Detailed Syllabus

Reasoning Ability

• Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Floor-based)
• Puzzle
• Alphanumeric Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Inequalities
• Input-Output
• Blood Relations
• Ranking & Order
• Direction Sense
• Data Sufficiency
• Series Completion

Quantitative Aptitude

• Data Interpretation (Pie, Table, Line, Bar)
• Number System, HCF, LCM
• Approximation
• Problems on Ages
• Number Series
• Quadratic Equations
• Percentages
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Mixture & Allegations
• Time & Work
• Pipe & Cistern
• Speed, Distance & Time
• Partnership
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Permutation & Combination
• Profit, Loss & Discount
• Mensuration
• Data Sufficiency

English Language

• Reading Comprehension (with Synonyms/Antonyms Qs)
• Cloze Test
• Sentence Improvement
• Para Jumbles
• Error Spotting
• Double Fillers
• Phrase Replacement
• Main Idea & Inference-based Qs

2. SBI PO 2025 – Main Exam Pattern

Objective Test – 200 Marks (3 Hours)

Descriptive Test – 50 Marks (30 mins)

• Letter Writing (1 Question)
• Essay Writing (1 Question)

Mains – Detailed Syllabus

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

• Alphabet & Alphanumeric Series
• Analogy
• Blood Relations
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Seating Arrangements (Circular, Floor, Square)
• Syllogism
• Statements (Assumptions, Arguments, Conclusions)
• Cause & Effect, Course of Action
• Analytical Reasoning
• Data Sufficiency
• Input-Output
• Direction Sense
• Ranking & Arrangement

Computer Aptitude:

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Computer Abbreviations
• Hardware & Software Basics
• Operating Systems
• Internet & Networking
• Memory & Storage Types

Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Tabular, Line, Bar, Pie, Mixed Graphs
• Caselet DI
• Missing DI
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Number System, HCF, LCM
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentages
• Averages
• Mixture & Allegations
• Time & Work
• Speed, Distance & Time
• Partnership
• Interest (Simple & Compound)
• Profit, Loss & Discount
• Mensuration

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Sentence Improvement
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Association)
• Grammar Usage

General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Current Affairs – Last 6 months (National & International)
Banking Awareness:

• RBI, SEBI, IRDA, NABARD functions
• Monetary & Fiscal Policies
• NPA, CASA, CRAR, Financial Terms
• Indian & International Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, BIS, SWIFT)

Static GK:

• Countries & Capitals
• Important Airports, Ports
• Indian Constitution
• Awards & Honors
• National & International Days

SBI PO 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2025?

The recruitment process has three stages:

1. Prelims – Objective Test (Qualifying)
2. Mains – Objective + Descriptive Test
3. Interview / Group Exercises

2. Is there negative marking in SBI PO?

Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains Objective Tests.

3. Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit?

No. Prelims is qualifying only. Only Mains (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview marks are counted in the final merit list.

4. What is the total duration of the SBI PO Prelims exam?

The Prelims exam is 1 hour in total —

• 20 minutes per section (English, Quant, Reasoning).

5. What is the total duration of the SBI PO Mains exam?

• Objective Test: 3 hours
• Descriptive Test: 30 minutes
  Total: 3 hours 30 minutes

6. What is the descriptive paper in SBI PO?

It’s a 50-mark test with:

• Letter Writing – 1 question
• Essay Writing – 1 question

7. What topics should I prepare for Reasoning Ability in Prelims?

Main topics: Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities, Blood Relations, Series, Direction Sense, Data Sufficiency.

8. What is the syllabus for Data Analysis & Interpretation in Mains?

• Pie, Bar, Line, Table & Mixed Graphs
• Caselet DI
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Time, Work, Distance
• Profit, Loss, Interest
• Mensuration

9. How many questions are there in SBI PO Mains Objective Test?

A total of 155 questions worth 200 marks.

10. What is the cut-off system in SBI PO?

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