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SBI PO 2026 Guide

The Prestigious Officer
Career Roadmap 2026

SBI PO offers high salary, fast promotions, and extreme career growth. Master the most challenging banking exam in India.

Management Cadre
Fast Tenure
Legacy of SBI

Crucial Dates 2026

Notification
September 2026
Phase 1: Prelims
November 2026
Phase 2: Mains
December 2026
Final Result
April 2027

Selection Protocol

01
Prelims

Qualifying Only. 100 Marks (1 Hour).

02
Mains

Merit Component. 250 Marks. Objective + Descriptive.

03
Interview + GE

Final Check. Group Exercise (20M) + Interview (30M).

Exam Pattern

Phase 1: Prelims

SectionQsMarksTime
English Language303020 Min
Quantitative Aptitude353520 Min
Reasoning Ability353520 Min

Phase 2: Mains

SectionQsMarksTime
Reasoning & Comp354560 Min
Data Analysis353545 Min
Gen/Banking Awareness404035 Min
English Language303040 Min
Descriptive (Essay/Letter)25030 Min
Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th)

Detailed Syllabus

Reasoning Ability

Puzzles (Floor, Box, Month)Seating ArrangementSyllogismInequalityCoding-DecodingBlood RelationInput-OutputData SufficiencyLogical Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

SimplificationNumber SeriesQuadratic EquationsData InterpretationPercentageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossTime & WorkSpeed, Time & DistanceSI & CI

English Language

Reading ComprehensionCloze TestPara JumblesError DetectionSentence ImprovementFill in the BlanksVocabularyWord Usage

Banking Awareness

RBI FunctionsMonetary PolicyBanking TermsTypes of AccountsBasel NormsFinancial InstitutionsBudget & Economic SurveyCurrent Affairs

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Graduation Mandatory

Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Final year students can apply conditionally.

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years

Standard age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per bank guidelines.

Salary Structure

Estimated Monthly Gross
₹65,000 – ₹75,000
Best Lease PlanLTC/LTAPetrol AllowanceMedical BenefitsSmart Bonuses
Basic Pay₹41,960+
Promotion PathPO to Chairman Rank

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