SBI PO 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (60 minutes, 100 marks):
• English Language — 30 questions (20 min)
• Quantitative Aptitude — 35 questions (20 min)
• Reasoning Ability — 35 questions (20 min)

Main Examination (objective 200 marks + descriptive 50 marks):
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude — 40 questions, 50 marks
• Data Analysis & Interpretation — 30 questions, 50 marks
• General / Economy / Banking Awareness — 60 questions, 60 marks
• English Language — 35 questions, 40 marks
• Descriptive: Letter Writing & Essay — 50 marks (30 min)

Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks).
Final merit = Mains (normalised to 75) + GE & Interview (normalised to 25). Negative marking of one-fourth applies to objective papers.