The SBI PO Syllabus 2025 was released along with the official notification and includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims exam tests candidates on English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The Mains exam includes sections on Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General Awareness, and English Language, plus a Descriptive Test. The final selection is based on marks scored in the Mains and Interview. The exam mainly checks candidates’ analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of banking. So, it’s important for candidates to prepare with a clear and effective strategy.
SBI PO Syllabus 2025
Major part of the SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims is almost the same as that of Mains syllabus. A clear understanding of the syllabus is essential to enhance efficiency and improve overall score. This article discusses the detailed syllabus for both Prelims and Mains for the SBI PO Exam 2025. The final selection is based on the performance in the Mains and Interview stage, whereas the Prelims stage is qualifying in nature. The article mentions details regarding exam patterns and syllabus for the upcoming exam.
SBI PO Syllabus 2025 Overview
The SBI PO Syllabus 2025 Overview has been shared below in the table, which discusses the three stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature whereas for final selection both mains and interview marks are considered.
| SBI PO Syllabus 2025 Overview | ||
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) | |
| Exam Name | SBI PO 2025 | |
| Mode of Exam | Online | |
| SBI PO Exam Stages | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview, and Group Discussion | |
| SBI PO Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer (Objective type) | |
| SBI PO Language of Paper | English | |
| SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern | Total Marks 100 | |
| Total Questions 100 | ||
| Duration 60 minutes | ||
| SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern | Total Marks 200 (Objective) + 50 (Descriptive) | |
| Total Questions 170 (Objective) + Descriptive | ||
| Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes | ||
| SBI PO Interview and Group Exercises | Interview Marks 30 | |
| Group Discussion Marks 20 | ||
| SBI PO Official Website | sbi.co.in | |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Prelims
The SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Prelims is given below. It contains three sections of each 20 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks on each wrong answer.
| SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Prelims | ||||
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour | |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Mains
The SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Mains has been discussed below. It is also objective in nature containing four main sections of three hours and contains 170 questions of 200 marks. There is also a descriptive paper of 50 marks with a duration of 30 minutes.
| SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025 for Mains | ||||
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours | |
| Descriptive Test | — | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Grand Total | 250 | |||
SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims
The SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims has been discussed in detail. Prelims contains three subjects- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The detailed topic-wise syllabus is given below.
| SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Prelims | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | Reasoning Syllabus | English Syllabus |
| Simplification/ Approximation | Alphanumeric Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Profit & Loss | Directions | Fill in the blanks |
| Mixtures & Allegations | Logical Reasoning | Cloze Test |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency | Para jumbles |
| Work & Time | Ranking & Order | Vocabulary |
| Sequence & Series | Alphabet Test | Paragraph Completion |
| Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Seating Arrangement | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
| Surds & Indices | Coded Inequalities | Sentence Completion |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Puzzle | Tenses Rules |
| Time & Distance | Syllogism | |
| Data Interpretation | Blood Relations | |
| Ratio & Proportion | Coding-Decoding | |
| Number Systems | Input-Output | |
| Percentage | Tabulation | |
SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Mains
The SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Mains is given below. The Mains Syllabus contains four main sections- Data Analysis and Interpretation, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language.
| SBI PO Syllabus 2025 for Mains | ||||
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | Reasoning | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | English Language | Computer |
| Tabular Graph | Verbal Reasoning | Current Affairs | Reading Comprehension | Internet |
| Line Graph | Syllogism | Financial Awareness | Grammar | Memory |
| Bar Graph | Circular Seating Arrangement | General Knowledge | Verbal Ability | Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Charts & Tables | Linear Seating Arrangement | Static Awareness | Vocabulary | Computer Abbreviation |
| Missing Case DI | Double Lineup | Banking Terminologies Knowledge | Sentence Improvement | Microsoft Office |
| Radar Graph Caselet | Scheduling | Banking Awareness | Word Association | Computer Hardware |
| Probability | Input Output | Principles of Insurance | Para Jumbles | Computer Software |
| Data Sufficiency | Blood Relations | Error Spotting | Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies | |
| Let it Case DI | Directions and Distances | Cloze Test | Networking | |
| Permutation and Combination | Ordering and Ranking | Fill in the blanks | Number System | |
| Pie Charts | Data Sufficiency | Operating System | ||
| Coding and Decoding | Basic of Logic Gates | |||
| Code Inequalities | ||||
| Course of Action | ||||
| Critical Reasoning | ||||
| Analytical and Decision Making | ||||
| Other Related Posts of SBI PO 2025 | |
| SBI PO Notification | SBI PO Eligibility |
| SBI PO Syllabus | SBI PO Salary |
| SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper | SBI PO Admit Card |
SBI PO Syllabus 2025 FAQs
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