SBI PO

SBI PO Syllabus for Prelims Exam

Below are the section-wise topics on which the SBI will ask questions in the SBI PO Prelims Exam.

SBI PO Mains Syllabus

The Mains Examination of the SBI PO exam 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: The subject-wise topics that need to be covered for preparing for the SBI PO Mains Exam have been listed below.

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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria

The highlights of the SBI PO Eligibility Criteria has been mentioned in the table given below for the candidates. The candidates need to fulfil nationality, age, and educational criteria to apply for the offered posts.

SBI PO Nationality

A candidate willing to apply for SBI PO must be from one of the below-listed categories:

1. The candidates must hold Indian Citizenship
2. A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
3. A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
4. A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India

SBI PO Educational Qualification

1. As per the SBI PO Educational Qualification, the candidates  must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government.
2. Final-year/semester students may apply on a provisional basis, provided they can present proof of their graduation passing if selected for an interview.
3. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that their date of passing the IDD is on. Those holding qualifications like Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, etc., are also eligible to apply.

SBI PO Age Limit

The candidate must be  21 to 30 Years i.e. candidates must be or above 21 years and should be or below 30 Years. This is in case of General category candidates. Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004, inclusive of both dates. The candidates belonging to reserved category have been provided age relaxation as mentioned in the table below.

SBI PO Eligibility: Number of Attempts

The SBI has established certain guidelines regarding the number of attempts allowed for the SBI PO examination. These guidelines are designed to ensure fairness in the selection process and to give candidates a reasonable number of opportunities to compete for the prestigious role of a Probationary Officer. Here’s an overview of the SBI PO number of attempts:

Validity of Attempts:

• The number of attempts is generally counted from the year when the candidate first appears for the SBI PO exam. If a candidate exceeds the allowed number of attempts, they may not be eligible to apply for the examination in subsequent years.

SBI PO Eligibility: Reservation for Persons with Disability

The candidates with disabilities can also apply for the offered posts as there is a special reservation of 4%. The disabilities included are:

SBI PO Percentage Criteria

When filling out the application form for the SBI PO exam, applicants can comply to the SBI PO Percentage Criteria, as marks are evaluated based on this. Candidates with a CGPA or OGPA must convert their grades into percentages for consideration.

While candidates with a graduation percentage below 60% are still eligible to apply, it is important to note that the calculated percentage will be rounded down; for instance, 59.99% will be considered less than 60%, and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.

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SBI PO Salary

The increased SBI PO salary is one of the major reasons for candidates to get into the banking domain, apart from security, lucrative perks, and allowances. The initial basic salary offered to an SBI Probationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) is Rs. 56,480 (Rs. 48,480 + advanced increments). As per the revised Bipartite Settlement with four advance increments, the compensation size of a Probationary Officer is 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The maximum basic salary for a probationary officer in the SBI bank can be Rs. 85920.

SBI PO Salary Structure

The  initial in-hand salary of an SBI Probationary Officer (PO) recruited through  SBI PO is approximately Rs. 80000 to 82000.

The salary structure below has been prepared as per the revised SBI PO Salary. Candidates who are dreaming of the job opportunity of SBI Probationary Officer must be aware of the increased Salary of SBI PO.  The approximate CTC of a metro city like Mumbai is Rs. 20.43 lacs. 

SBI PO Salary Deductions

From the Gross Salary of SBI PO i.e. Rs. 93,342.61 the following monthly deductions will be done after which the officers get the in-hand SBI PO Bank salary of Rs. 80000 (approximately). Check the SBI PO Salary Deduction as detailed below.

SBI PO In-Hand Salary

The initial in-hand salary of SBI PO ranges between Rs. 80000 to 82000 per month with the basic pay of Rs. 48,480/- (+4 increments). The Gross compensation received at Mumbai Centre is 20.43 lacs. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay. The amount varies with the location of the job posting.

SBI PO Salary Increment

The SBI POs will be awarded a yearly increment which is fixed for a particular period. Check the table below to learn about the SBI PO Increment cycle.

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Quantitative Aptitude

Reasoning Ability

English Language

Data Interpretation (Mains)

Banking & General Awareness

Computer Aptitude

Descriptive Paper

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1. What is SBI PO?

SBI PO (Probationary Officer) is a prestigious banking job in State Bank of India, where selected candidates are trained to become bank managers and officers. It is one of the most competitive banking exams in India.

2. What is the eligibility for SBI PO?

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Age Limit

• 21 to 30 years
• Age relaxation:
  • OBC: 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • PwD: 10+ years depending on category.

3. How many attempts are allowed?

4. What is the SBI PO exam pattern?

Preliminary Exam (Objective)

Main Exam

Objective Test

Total: 200 marks

Descriptive Test:

• Essay & Letter Writing
• 50 marks

Final Stage

• Psychometric Test
• Group Exercise
• Interview

Final selection = Mains + Interview + Group Exercise

5. What is the salary of SBI PO?

Approx salary:

• Basic Pay: ₹41,960
• Gross Salary: ₹65,000 – ₹80,000 per month (depending on city)

Additional benefits:

• HRA
• Medical
• Travel allowance
• Pension
• Loan benefits.

6. What is the job role of an SBI PO?

Main responsibilities:

• Customer service
• Loan processing
• Account management
• Supervision of clerical work
• Branch operations
• Business development

After training, a PO may become Branch Manager in future.

7. Is SBI PO difficult?

Yes, because:

• Huge competition (lakhs of candidates)
• Limited vacancies
• Tough reasoning and data interpretation questions

But with 6–12 months of focused preparation, it is achievable.

8. How many students apply for SBI PO?

Usually:

• 8–10 lakh applicants
• 2000–3000 vacancies

9. What subjects should students prepare?

Main subjects:

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability
• English Language
• Banking Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Data Interpretation

10. Can final year students apply?

Yes.
Final-year students can apply but must show the graduation certificate at the time of interview.

11. How many times is SBI PO conducted in a year?

Usually once per year by State Bank of India.

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