SBI Syllabus 2026

Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)

Exams Covered:

• SBI Probationary Officer (PO)
• SBI Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales)
• SBI Specialist Officer (SO)

Exam Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer

SBI Selection Process

SBI PO

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Psychometric Test
• Interview & Group Exercise

SBI Clerk

• Preliminary Exam
• Main Exam
• Local Language Test

SBI SO

• Online Exam
• Interview

SBI PO Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

Objective Test

Descriptive Test

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Main Exam

SBI Syllabus Subject-Wise (Detailed)

1. Reasoning Ability Syllabus

Basic Topics

• Analogy
• Classification
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense
• Order & Ranking
• Syllogism
• Inequality

Puzzle & Seating Arrangement

• Linear Seating Arrangement
• Circular Seating Arrangement
• Floor Based Puzzle
• Box Puzzle
• Scheduling Puzzle

Logical Reasoning

• Statement & Assumption
• Statement & Conclusion
• Cause & Effect
• Course of Action

Input Output

• Machine Input Output

2. Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis Syllabus

Arithmetic

• Simplification
• Number System
• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Average
• Profit & Loss
• Simple Interest
• Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Pipes & Cistern
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Boats & Streams

Data Interpretation

• Bar Graph
• Line Graph
• Pie Chart
• Caselet DI
• Table Chart

Advanced Topics (Mains Level)

• Quadratic Equations
• Number Series
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Approximation

3. English Language Syllabus

Grammar

• Error Detection
• Sentence Improvement
• Tenses
• Articles
• Prepositions
• Active Passive Voice
• Direct Indirect Speech

Vocabulary

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• One Word Substitution

Reading Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks

4. General / Banking / Economy Awareness

Banking Awareness

• RBI Functions
• Monetary Policy
• Banking Terms
• Financial Institutions
• Basel Norms
• NPA
• Digital Banking
• Payment Systems (UPI, NEFT, RTGS)

Economy Awareness

• Budget
• Economic Survey
• Inflation
• GDP
• Fiscal Policy

Current Affairs

• Last 6 Months
• National & International News
• Appointments
• Awards
• Government Schemes
• Sports
• Defence News

5. Computer Aptitude Syllabus

• Computer Basics
• Hardware & Software
• Operating System
• MS Office
• Internet
• Email
• Cyber Security
• Networking

6. Descriptive Writing (PO)

Topics:

• Essay Writing
• Formal Letter Writing

Topics Based On:

• Banking
• Economy
• Social Issues
• Digital India
• Financial Literacy

7. Psychometric Test (PO)

• Personality Assessment
• Behavioural Analysis
• Leadership Skills
• Decision Making Ability

Interview & Group Exercise

• Banking Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Personality Test
• Current Affairs