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SBI PO 2026 — 1,500 Vacancies, Syllabus & Apply Online

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SBI PO 2026 has 1,500 vacancies. Prelims: English (40), Quant (30), Reasoning (30) in 60 min — no sectional cut-off. Mains: 200 objective + 30 descriptive (reduced from 50 in 2026) with sectional cut-offs. Final: Mains 75% + GE/Interview 25%.

Total Vacancies

1,500

Conducting Body

State Bank of India (SBI)

Age Limit

Graduate from a recognised university

Qualification

Graduate from a recognised university

Eligibility

Graduate from a recognised university

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How to Apply

  1. Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
  2. Register on sbi.co.in/careers.
  3. Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
  4. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and save the confirmation page.

Previous Year Papers

Download and practice SBI PO past papers — understand question trends, difficulty and time management.

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SBI PO 2026 — Key Facts

FeatureDetails
Conducting BodyState Bank of India (SBI)
Vacancies 20261,500 Probationary Officers
Prelims100 Q · 100 marks · 60 min · 20 min/section
Mains Objective170 Q · 200 marks · 3 hours
Mains Descriptive30 marks · 30 min (email + letter/report)
Final StagePsychometric · Group Exercise (20) · Interview (30)

Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Exam — English (40), Quant (30), Reasoning (30); qualifying only
  2. Main Examination — Reasoning & Computer (60), DI (60), GA/Banking (60), English (20) + Descriptive (30)
  3. Psychometric Test (qualifying; shared with interview panel)
  4. Group Exercise (20 marks) & Personal Interview (30 marks)

Exam Pattern

  • • Prelims: no sectional cut-off · overall cut-off · 0.25 negative marking
  • • Mains: sectional cut-offs in each objective section
  • • Descriptive 2026: 30 marks (email 15 + letter/report 15)
  • • Final merit: Mains 75% + GE/Interview 25%
SubjectQuestionsMarks
English Language (Prelims)4040
Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims)3030
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)3030

Syllabus Overview

Prelims Reasoning (30 marks)

  • Puzzles & seating (15–20 Q)
  • Inequality, syllogism
  • Coding, blood relations, direction

Prelims Quant (30 marks)

  • DI (10–15 Q)
  • Simplification, number series
  • Quadratic equations, arithmetic

Prelims English (40 marks)

  • RC (8–10 Q)
  • Cloze, error spotting
  • Para jumbles, vocabulary

Mains Reasoning & Computer (60 marks)

  • Advanced puzzles
  • Input-output, scheduling
  • Computer fundamentals, MS Office

Mains DI & GA (120 marks)

  • Caselet & missing DI
  • Banking & RBI awareness
  • Current affairs (20–25 Q)

Mains Descriptive (30 marks)

  • Email writing (15 marks)
  • Letter / report / precis (15 marks)

Full syllabus & paper pattern →

Preparation Tips

  • 80/20 rule: focus on puzzles, DI and RC — highest Prelims weightage.
  • Mains GA: last 6 months banking/economy news daily.
  • Practice typed descriptive — email and formal banking letters.
  • Group Exercise: leadership and communication in group discussions.

Related Exams

Pattern & syllabus compiled from Adda247, Adda247, Career Power and Career Power . Always verify dates and vacancies on the official conducting body website.

Exam Resources

📷 Photo ResizerResize photo & signature to exact form specs🎂 Age CalculatorCheck age eligibility for 2026📚 SyllabusSubject-wise syllabus & exam pattern📄 Previous Year PapersPast papers & practice sets (external sources)🔔 Latest NotificationApply online, admit card & result🌐 Official Websitesbi.co.in/careers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What changed in SBI PO 2026?
Descriptive paper reduced to 30 marks (from 50). Mains total 230. UR attempts increased to 6.
What is SBI PO salary?
Basic ₹36,000 (JMGS-I); in-hand ₹65,000–₹1,00,000 with allowances.
How is SBI PO different from IBPS PO?
SBI has Group Exercise + Interview and generally higher competition. Descriptive pattern differs.
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