SBI PO
Prelims Exam Pattern
S.No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
1 2 3 | English Language Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability | 40 30 30 | 40 30 30 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains Exam Pattern
The exam consists of two parts:
- Objective Test: 200 marks, 170 questions, duration of 180 minutes.
- Descriptive Test: 50 marks, duration of 30 minutes.
Objective Test covers four sections:
- English Language
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
Descriptive Test
- assesses Communication Skills through Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis, and Precis Writing.
Negative marking applies for the Objective Test:
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- No penalty for unanswered questions.
- The exam is conducted online.
SL. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
III | General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Test
The Descriptive Test in the SBI PO 2025 Mains exam emphasizes assessing candidates’ communication and analytical abilities. This section, carrying a total of 50 marks, must be completed within a strict time limit of 30 minutes. The tasks include writing Emails, Reports, conducting Situation Analysis, and crafting Precis
SBI PO Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus | Mains Syllabus |
|---|---|
Quantitative Aptitude:
Reasoning Ability:
English Language:
| Data Analysis & Interpretation:
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude:
General/Economy/Banking Awareness:
English Language:
Descriptive Test:
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