SBI PO Syllabus 2024, Detailed Prelims & Mains Syllabus

SBI PO Syllabus 2024: The SBI PO syllabus is very similar to that of any other bank exam. There are three major sections that a candidate needs to prepare to ace the preliminary exam. These are Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The sections have a wide range of topics on which questions are based. It is recommended that candidates have a look at the previous year’s papers and know about the weightage of each topic.
SBI PO Syllabus 2024
SBI PO Notification 2024 will be released for huge number of PO Vacancies announcing tentative exam dates for prelims and mains exam. The preliminary examination of the SBI PO 2024 will comprise Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The mains examination of SBI PO 2024 comprises of Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and English Language. Here is the overview for the syllabus of the SBI PO Prelims & Mains exam:
SBI PO Syllabus 2024- Overview | |
Recruitment Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
Exam Name | SBI PO 2024 |
Posts | Probationary Officer |
Category | Syllabus |
Mode of Exam | Online |
No. of Questions | Prelims- 100 |
Negative Marking | 0.25 |
Selection Process | Prelims |
Official website | www.sbi.co.in |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2024
State Bank of India (SBI) conducts 2 stages of online examination i.e. Preliminary and Mains. Only the candidates qualifying in both stages will be eligible to appear for the interview round. For each incorrect answer in the objective test, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks. SBI PO Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern 2024 has been discussed here.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
S.No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2024 | ||||
S.No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 minutes |
2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 minutes |
3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | |
Descriptive Test | 02 | 50 | 30 minutes |
SBI PO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims Exam
The section-wise topics from which the SBI will ask questions in the SBI PO Prelims Exam have been tabulated below.
SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2024 | ||
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | Reasoning Syllabus | English Syllabus |
Simplification/ Approximation | Alphanumeric Series | Reading Comprehension |
Profit & Loss | Directions | Fill in the blanks |
Mixtures & Alligations | 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 | Â |
Data Interpretation | Blood Relations | |
Ratio & Proportion | Coding-Decoding | |
Number Systems | Input-Output | |
Percentage | Tabulation |
SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2024
The Mains Examination of the SBI PO exam 2024 will constitute 4 sections: Reasoning + Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. The complete SBI PO Mains syllabus is discussed below:
SBI PO Syllabus 2024 for Main Exam
The subject-wise topics that need to be covered for preparing for the SBI PO 2024 Mains Exam have been listed below.
SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2024 | ||||
Data Analysis & 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 | Â | 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 | Â | Operating System | |
 | Coding and Decoding | Basic of Logic Gates | ||
Code Inequalities | Â | |||
Course of Action | ||||
Critical Reasoning | ||||
Analytical and Decision Making |
SBI PO Descriptive Test
The Descriptive Paper of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
Besides the preliminary exam and the main exam, an interview process is also conducted for candidates who qualify the first two phases of SBI PO exam.
The final merit list is made based on marks obtained by a candidate in his/ her main exam and interview process.
SBI PO Syllabus 2024: FAQs
What are the subjects in the SBI PO 2024 exam?
There are three subjects in SBI PO 2024 Prelims Exam which are Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language and 5 subjects in mains exam which are Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation & Analysis and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
What is the negative marking scheme in the SBI PO exam?
The negative marking scheme is applicable for SBI PO Preliminary and Mains exam. The 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both rounds of the SBI PO examination.
What is the structure of SBI PO Descriptive Test?
The description test is based on English Language, in which a candidate have to write a Letter and an Essay for 50 Marks.
What will be the total number of questions in SBI PO Preliminary & Mains exams?
The Prelims exam will have a total of 100 questions while there will be 155 questions in the SBI PO Mains exam excluding Descriptive Paper.