Recruitment Examinations

SBI Probationary Officer

State Bank of India; Entry: Graduation in any discipline or accepted equivalent; final-year provisional route where…; Subjects: Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityState Bank of India
FrequencyBank recruitment cycle; not a fixed annual date
Reference scheme2026-27
Syllabus and subjectsReasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Prelims; Mains objective / descriptive; Psychometric test; Group exercise and interview; Final selection and appointment checks.
Important notesEntry qualification: Graduation in any discipline or accepted equivalent; final-year provisional route where notified. Recorded subjects/scope: Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness. Selection sequence: Prelims; Mains objective / descriptive; Psychometric test; Group exercise and interview; Final selection and appointment checks.
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Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationGraduation in any discipline or accepted equivalent; final-year provisional route where notified.
Marks or subjectsPass by prescribed qualification-proof date.
Reference minimum age21
Reference maximum age30
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian citizen as prescribed by SBI.
Age conditions21–30 reference band.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsSBI category-specific attempt limits apply. Actual attempts counted under notice definitions; a prelim appearance is not always counted the same way as Main.
Current-notice verificationReference summary; complete current-cycle conditions not certified

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01PrelimsWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Recorded paper values: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes. Content: English, quantitative/numerical aptitude, reasoning.

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02Mains objective / descriptiveWritten examinationDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Written examination. Content: Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness.

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03Psychometric testInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness.

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04Group exercise and interviewInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness.

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05Final selection and appointment checksOutcome / verificationDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

Common paperQ 100Marks 100Min 60Details
Subjects / sectionsEnglish, quantitative/numerical aptitude, reasoning
Questions100
Maximum marks100
Duration (minutes)60
Negative markingOne fourth of assigned question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Mains objective / descriptiveDetails
Subjects / sectionsReasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness
Paper formatWritten examination

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Examination documents and reference resources

Previous-paper answer keys appear only when a matching official question-paper reference is available. Match the exact paper, date, language and set before using an answer key.

SBI Probationary Officer scheme reference
Document or resource typeNotification / scheme PDF

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Official sources and current-notice checks

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Catalogue verification notes (2)
  • Fixed school-standard range is provisional; not an official syllabus
  • School-foundation question bank disabled: Catalogue entry qualification includes a degree-level or professional degree route: Graduation in any discipline or accepted equivalent; final-year provisional route where notified.

Source review: automated catalogue checks on 4 November 2026, plus selected publisher-page checks. This is not confirmation that every listed URL or examination detail is current.

Official examination / application dates

Dates can change between recruitment or admission cycles. Results are unverified until checked against the official notice.

Frequently Asked Questions about SBI Probationary Officer

Who conducts SBI Probationary Officer?

State Bank of India. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for SBI Probationary Officer?

Graduation in any discipline or accepted equivalent; final-year provisional route where notified. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, data analysis and banking awareness The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Prelims. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download SBI Probationary Officer materials?

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Where are the latest SBI Probationary Officer dates?

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Disclaimer — SBI Probationary Officer

This SBI Probationary Officer recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from State Bank of India controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

Latest and updated information should always be obtained from the concerned official website. GSETOOLS is not the recruiting authority, examination board, admission office or scholarship provider.