SBI
Recruitment 2026
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
How to Apply
- Confirm age, qualification and category eligibility against the official PDF.
- Register on sbi.co.in/careers.
- Upload photograph and signature using our photo resizer for exact KB specs.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and save the confirmation page.
Previous Year Papers
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SBI PO 2026 — Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Vacancies 2026 | 1,500 Probationary Officers |
| Prelims | 100 Q · 100 marks · 60 min · 20 min/section |
| Mains Objective | 170 Q · 200 marks · 3 hours |
| Mains Descriptive | 30 marks · 30 min (email + letter/report) |
| Final Stage | Psychometric · Group Exercise (20) · Interview (30) |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam — English (40), Quant (30), Reasoning (30); qualifying only
- Main Examination — Reasoning & Computer (60), DI (60), GA/Banking (60), English (20) + Descriptive (30)
- Psychometric Test (qualifying; shared with interview panel)
- 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%
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language (Prelims) | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims) | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 30 | 30 |
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)
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.
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Pattern & syllabus compiled from Adda247, Adda247, Career Power and Career Power . Always verify dates and vacancies on the official conducting body website.
Exam Resources
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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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