SBI PO — exam pattern
State Bank of India · Graduate · Yearly · Age 21–30 · checked 2026-10-19
Previous year questions (2017–2017) Topic-wise weightage Notification · admit card · result timeline Mock test
Prelims
CBT · 60 min (20 each) · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 40% |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30% |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 30% |
Mains
CBT · 3 h + 30 min descriptive · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 172 questions · 250 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 20% |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 20% |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 24% |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 16% |
| Descriptive (Letter & Essay) | 2 | 50 | 20% |
Psychometric + GD + Interview
Interview · — · Negative marking: — · 50 marks
Final: Mains 75 : Phase III 25.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase III | — | 50 | 100% |
Subjects in our question bank
Years available: 2017
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in SBI PO?
- Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 min (20 each). Mains: 172 questions, 250 marks, 3 h + 30 min descriptive. Psychometric + GD + Interview: descriptive questions, 50 marks, —.
- Is there negative marking in SBI PO?
- Prelims: 0.25 per wrong. Mains: 0.25 per wrong. Psychometric + GD + Interview: —.
- Who can apply for SBI PO?
- Graduate, age 21–30. Held yearly by State Bank of India.