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SBI PO — Syllabus & Practice
State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination. SBI PO tests quantitative aptitude in a qualifying-only prelims round, then a heavier data-analysis section in mains that decides most of your final score. Data interpretation and arithmetic carry the most weight of any topics — work through both below.
- 27 syllabus topics
- Official exam pattern
- Exam FAQs
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| English Language (Prelims) | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude (Prelims) | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation (Mains) | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
Quantitative Aptitude topics for SBI PO
Data Interpretation topics for SBI PO
Logical Reasoning topics for SBI PO
SBI PO FAQs
Does SBI PO prelims quantitative aptitude score count towards the final merit?
No — SBI PO prelims is qualifying only; the score is not added to the final merit list. Mains score, including Data Analysis & Interpretation, carries the bulk of the weightage.
What is the negative marking in SBI PO?
A quarter (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both prelims and mains. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
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