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SBI PO
SBI Probationary Officer (Prelims)
SBI PO Prelims — 60-minute test with 100 questions (English, Quant, Reasoning) for officer posts in State Bank of India.
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Cloze TestPassage: The Reserve Bank of India has been making (1) to promote financial inclusion in rural areas. Digital payment systems have (2) significantly in the past five years, making it easier for farmers to receive government subsidies directly. However, many villages still (3) adequate internet connectivity, which remains a major (4) to the widespread adoption of cashless transactions. The government is now working to (5) this gap by installing more mobile towers in remote regions. Question: Which of the following words best fits blank (2)?
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డయగ్నోస్టిక్తో ప్రారంభించండి
మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి syllabus అంతటా 10 ప్రశ్నలు.
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SBI PO eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 30 years (General)Reference date is 1 April of the exam year. Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Final-year students CAN appear, but must submit proof of graduation before the date specified in the call letter.
- Integrated dual-degree (5-year) candidates are eligible as long as they meet the cut-off date.
- Attempts
- General: 4 attempts. OBC: 7 attempts. SC/ST/PwBD: no limit (within upper age).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (or specified categories — Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees pre-1962, PIOs with eligibility certificate).
SBI PO cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff — overall (qualifying for Mains)
out of 100 marksSBI doesn't publish sectional cutoffs the way IBPS does — only an overall cutoff. Range shown is regional variation.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | 55.0 – 58.5 |
| 2024 | OBC | 52.5 – 55.75 |
| 2024 | EWS | 54.75 – 57.5 |
| 2024 | SC | 46.0 – 50.25 |
| 2024 | ST | 39.5 – 47.0 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SBI PO paper analysis — what actually got asked
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
English Language
30/100 marks avg
Reading Comprehension (2 passages)
~12 marks(12%)Cloze Test + Error Spotting + Para Jumble
~11 marks(11%)Vocabulary + Sentence Improvement
~7 marks(7%)
Quantitative Aptitude
35/100 marks avg
Data Interpretation (2-3 sets)
~14 marks(14%)Arithmetic word problems
~10 marks(10%)Simplification + Approximation + Number Series
~11 marks(11%)
Reasoning Ability
31/100 marks avg
Puzzles + Seating Arrangements
~15 marks(15%)Inequality + Syllogism + Coding-Decoding
~10 marks(10%)Blood Relations + Direction + Order
~6 marks(6%)
Takeaways for prep planning
- SBI Prelims is typically harder than IBPS — expect 1-2 difficulty levels above IBPS PO in the same year.
- Puzzles + DI together carry ~30% of the paper. Most rank improvement happens here.
- Speed reading is non-negotiable for the English RC passages — practise 2-3 RCs daily.
SBI PO salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Probationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale 1)
- Basic pay
- ₹48,480
- Gross monthly
- ₹65,000 – ₹73,000 (metro, after probation, including DA + HRA + special allowance)
- Perks
- DA (revised quarterly)
- HRA / leased accommodation in metro
- Medical reimbursement for self + family
- Pension under NPS
- Concessional rate housing loan + car loan + personal loan
- Newspaper, mobile, briefcase allowances
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
101 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుకొన్ని సంవత్సరాలకు పూర్తి పేపర్ కాదు, ఆ పేపర్లోని కొన్ని ప్రశ్నలు మాత్రమే ఉన్నాయి — ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
100లో 24 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2024
100లో 21 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2023
100లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2022
100లో 17 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2021
100లో 19 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →
Mock tests
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SBI PO — Full Mock 1
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 2
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 3
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 4
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 5
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 6
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 7
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 8
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 9
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full Mock 10
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL24 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →SBI PO — Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern: 100Q · 60 min)
FULL100 ప్రశ్నలు · 60 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →
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English Language
104 QsQuantitative Aptitude
85 QsReasoning Ability
115 Qs
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ఈ పరీక్ష తీసుకున్న అందరితో పోల్చితేలీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
Students
5
Mocks taken
15
Average score
12%
Top score
50%
What can I get from SBI PO?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Outstanding — Top 1%
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Probationary Officer — virtually guaranteed selection
- •Elite performer among ~15-20 lakh Prelims candidates
- •Choice metro posting highly probable
- •Profile suitable for RBI Grade B, SEBI Grade A Officer prep
- •Consider SBI SO (IT/Law/Chartered Accountant) for specialist scales
- •Potential for accelerated promotion to Middle Management Grade
Exceptional — Top 2-3%
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — High selection probability
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Probationary Officer — very high probability of final selection
- •Preferred Circle choice likely (Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore zones)
- •Among top performers in Prelims cohort
- •Strong foundation for banking career progression to Management Grade
- •Consider preparing for SBI SO (Specialist Officer) roles simultaneously
Strong Mains contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Mains qualification
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — Category dependent
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
SBI released the Mains admit card on September 2, 2026 for candidates who cleared the Prelims exam. The Mains examination is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
The Preliminary examination was held across India in multiple shifts. Over 12 lakh candidates applied for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
SBI made the Prelims call letter available for download, with exam scheduled for August 1 and 2 in eight shifts across two days.
SBI released the official notification on June 18, 2026 with online applications accepted from June 18 to July 8, 2026. The recruitment includes 1,446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
🏦Prelims Exam (Day 2)
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 2 Aug, 2026
Conducted in 4 shifts; no key published for this stage
Prelims Result (expected)
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 25 Aug, 2026
Expected in 4th week of August 2026; 15,802 candidates qualified
Prelims Result
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 28 Aug, 2026
15,802 candidates qualified for Mains
Prelims Scorecard
గడిచిపోయిందిTue, 1 Sept, 2026
Marks and sectional scores released
Mains Admit Card released
గడిచిపోయిందిWed, 2 Sept, 2026
For 15,802 Prelims-qualified candidates
Mains Admit Card
గడిచిపోయిందిThu, 3 Sept, 2026
Phase 2 call letter released for qualified candidates
🏦Mains Exam
రేపుSat, 12 Sept, 2026
Objective and Descriptive test in single shift; no key published for this stage
Mains Result (expected)
34 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 15 Oct, 2026
Typically declared 3-4 weeks after Mains exam
Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview (expected)
51 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 1 Nov, 2026
Phase III for Mains-qualified candidates; usually conducted in October-November
Final Result (expected)
81 రోజులు మిగిలాయిTue, 1 Dec, 2026
Final merit list typically in November-December
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Long passages on banking, economy, social issues — high-difficulty inference and tone questions typical of SBI PO.
Cloze Test
Multi-blank cloze, including new-pattern variants where each blank has its own option set.
Error Spotting / Error Detection
Identify the grammatically incorrect part — multi-error new-pattern format common in SBI PO.
Sentence Rearrangement / Para Jumbles
Re-order jumbled sentences; SBI uses both classic and new-pattern jumble variants.
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Choose the best replacement for an underlined phrase.
Fill in the Blanks
Single, double, and triple-blank vocabulary-based completion.
Word Swap
Identify which two words in a sentence must be swapped for it to be grammatically correct.
Word Usage
Identify the sentence(s) in which a given word is used correctly.
Match the Columns / Connectors
Connect sentence halves or phrases using the right linker.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of idioms tested both directly and within passages.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word-meaning questions — usually nested within RC passages.
Theme / Inference Detection
Identify the underlying theme or correct inference of a short paragraph.
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS, fractions, decimals — quick-scoring topic in SBI PO Prelims.
Number Series
Missing-term and wrong-term series with multi-step patterns.
Quadratic Equations
Compare two quadratic equations and decide x-y relation.
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
Permutation and Combination
Counting, arrangements, selections — basic level for Prelims.
Probability
Single-event probability — coins, dice, cards, balls.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area, volume of 2D and 3D shapes.
Number System
HCF/LCM, divisibility, factors, surds.
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Three-statement and reverse syllogism using all/some/no/only quantifiers.
Inequalities
Direct, coded, and implicit inequalities.
Coding-Decoding
New-pattern coding using sentence and symbolic logic.
Blood Relations
Family tree and coded blood-relation problems.
Direction and Distance
Compass-direction movement and shortest-path problems.
Order and Ranking
Top/bottom and position-based ranking with conditions.
Alphanumeric / Symbol Series
Letter, number, and symbol series with operations.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether statements suffice to answer the question.
Machine Input-Output
Step-by-step rearrangement following a hidden rule.
Statement-Assumption / Conclusion
Critical-reasoning style inference questions.
Alphabet / Word Formation
Letter-pair counting and word-formation from a given word.