Explore the official examination structure and syllabus scope for SBI Probationary Officer 2026. The subjects and examination details on this page are taken only from the official SBI Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026 notification. The notification specifies the examination sections and their structure, but does not provide a chapter-wise topic list.
The Preliminary Examination is an objective test of 100 marks consisting of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Each section has separate timing of 20 minutes.
40 Questions • 40 Marks • 20 Minutes • English
30 Questions • 30 Marks • 20 Minutes
30 Questions • 30 Marks • 20 Minutes
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies English Language as a Preliminary Examination test with 40 questions, 40 marks and 20 minutes. The notification does not provide a chapter-wise list of English topics. Therefore, no additional chapter names have been added here.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies Quantitative Aptitude as a Preliminary Examination test with 30 questions, 30 marks and 20 minutes. The notification does not provide a chapter-wise list of Quantitative Aptitude topics. Therefore, no additional chapter names have been added here.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies Reasoning Ability as a Preliminary Examination test with 30 questions, 30 marks and 20 minutes. The notification does not provide a chapter-wise list of Reasoning topics. Therefore, no additional chapter names have been added here.
The Main Examination consists of four separately timed objective tests: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge, and English Language. A Descriptive Test on communication skills follows the Objective Test.
40 Questions • 60 Marks • 50 Minutes
30 Questions • 60 Marks • 45 Minutes
60 Questions • 60 Marks • 45 Minutes
40 Questions • 20 Marks • 40 Minutes • English
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies Reasoning & Computer Aptitude as Test I of the Main Objective Examination with 40 questions, 60 marks and 50 minutes. The notification does not provide a further chapter-wise list of Reasoning or Computer Aptitude topics.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies Data Analysis & Interpretation as Test II of the Main Objective Examination with 30 questions, 60 marks and 45 minutes. No further chapter-wise sub-topics are published in the notification.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge as Test III of the Main Objective Examination with 60 questions, 60 marks and 45 minutes. The notification does not publish a chapter-wise list under this test. No outside topic list has been added.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification specifies English Language as Test IV of the Main Objective Examination with 40 questions, 20 marks and 40 minutes. The notification does not provide a chapter-wise list of English topics.
The official SBI Probationary Officer 2026 notification provides the following examination structure for the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Phase-III selection process.
| Stage | Test | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes | English |
| Preliminary | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | As prescribed by SBI |
| Preliminary | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | As prescribed by SBI |
| Preliminary Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | — | |
| Main Objective | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Minutes | As prescribed by SBI |
| Main Objective | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Minutes | As prescribed by SBI |
| Main Objective | General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes | As prescribed by SBI |
| Main Objective | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Minutes | English |
| Main Objective Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours | — | |
| Main Descriptive | Communication Skills | 3 Tasks | 30 | 30 Minutes | English |
| Main Grand Total | 230 | 230 | 3 Hours 30 Minutes | — | |
English Language: 40 questions, Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions and Reasoning Ability: 30 questions. Total 100 marks in 1 hour.
The Main Objective Examination contains 170 questions for 200 marks with four separately timed sections totaling 3 hours.
The Descriptive Test is conducted immediately after the Objective Test and candidates type their answers on the computer.
Each Objective Test in the Preliminary and Main Examination has separate timing.
The Descriptive Test is conducted immediately after the Main Objective Test. Candidates have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer.
One question is to be attempted out of two options.
One question is to be attempted out of two options.
Either Report Writing or Precis Writing. One question is to be attempted out of two options.
The official notification describes the SBI PO recruitment through three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview.
Candidates appear in the Online Preliminary Examination. Category-wise merit is prepared on the basis of aggregate Preliminary marks and approximately 10 times the vacancies are shortlisted for Main.
Shortlisted candidates appear for the Online Main Examination consisting of four objective tests followed immediately by the Descriptive Test.
SBI conducts a Psychometric Test for personality profiling of candidates shortlisted for Phase III. Findings are placed before the Interview panel.
Group Exercise carries a maximum of 20 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are decided by SBI.
Personal Interview carries a maximum of 30 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are decided by SBI.
Phase-II and Phase-III marks are normalized to 100 for final merit. Preliminary marks are not added to the final merit list.
The Phase III assessment consists of Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Personal Interview. The notification specifies marks for Group Exercise and Interview.
The Bank conducts the Psychometric Test for personality profiling. All questions in the Psychometric Test are mandatory.
Maximum Marks: 20. Minimum qualifying marks are as decided by the Bank.
Maximum Marks: 30. Minimum qualifying marks are as decided by the Bank.
Group Exercise + Interview = 50 marks.
The marks obtained in Phase-II and Phase-III are normalized to 100 marks for preparing the final merit list.
| Component | Maximum Marks | Normalized Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Examination — Objective + Descriptive | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise + Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 280 | 100 |
Online registration and payment of fees are scheduled from 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026.
The notification announces 1,500 vacancies, comprising 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies.
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2026, subject to applicable upper-age relaxation.
Upper-age relaxation: 3 years.
Upper-age relaxation: 5 years.
PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years.
Upper-age relaxation: 5 years, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
| Category | Maximum Permissible Chances |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / SC (PwBD) / ST / ST (PwBD) | No Restriction |
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Refund | Non-Refundable |
The application fee once paid will not be refunded on any account and cannot be held in reserve for another examination or selection.
SBI will arrange Pre-Examination Training in online mode for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in accordance with Government of India guidelines.
SC / ST / OBC / PwBD candidates who are eligible and wish to avail PET may opt for it in the online application.
Pre-Examination Training is conducted in online mode.
Training schedule information is shared through registered email and SMS. No hard copy is sent.
The notification requires candidates to scan and upload their photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration, and also capture a live photograph during registration.
Recent passport-style colour photograph. Preferred dimensions 200 × 230 pixels; file size 20–50 KB.
Black ink on white paper. Preferred dimensions 140 × 60 pixels; file size 10–20 KB. CAPITAL LETTER signature is not accepted.
JPG/JPEG; preferred 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI; file size 20–50 KB. Right thumb may be used if the candidate does not have a left-hand thumb.
English, clearly written with black ink. JPG/JPEG; preferred 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI; file size 50–100 KB. CAPITAL LETTERS are not accepted.
A live photograph must also be captured and uploaded through a webcam or mobile phone during registration.
The declaration specified in the notification is:
“I________(Name of the candidate), _______(Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine”.
Candidates must bring an original photo identity proof and a self-attested photocopy as prescribed in the notification.
SBI may capture photograph, thumb impression and/or IRIS Scan at various stages for biometric verification.
Mobile phones, pagers, smart watches, cameras, Bluetooth devices, storage media and related electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination, interview or group exercise premises.
Unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour or other improper means may result in disqualification, debarment and other action.
Important service-related provisions stated in the official notification.
Selected candidates are provided basic banking knowledge through an online course which they must complete before joining.
At joining, selected candidates execute a bond of ₹2.00 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years.
Selected candidates are designated as Probationary Officers and may remain on probation for two years, subject to continuous assessment.
Candidates qualifying the prescribed assessment standards may be confirmed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. SBI provides opportunities for career growth, including overseas postings.
| Post | Scale of Pay | Starting Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | ₹48,480-₹85,920 | ₹48,480 + 4 Advance Increments |
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 plus four advance increments. The officer is eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund under NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease Rental Facility and other allowances and perquisites as per rules. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of pay at Mumbai Centre is ₹21.97 Lacs.
The official notification specifies three Preliminary tests: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. It does not provide a chapter-wise topic list for these tests.
The Preliminary Examination has 100 questions for 100 marks: 40 English Language, 30 Quantitative Aptitude and 30 Reasoning Ability questions.
The Main Objective Examination consists of Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge and English Language. A 30-mark Descriptive Test follows the Objective Test.
The Main Objective Examination contains 170 questions for 200 marks and lasts three hours. The Descriptive Test carries 30 marks and lasts 30 minutes.
No chapter-wise detailed list is provided in the notification. The notification specifies the names of the examination tests and their structure, so no outside chapter list has been added to this page.
English Language has 40 questions for 40 marks and 20 minutes. Quantitative Aptitude has 30 questions for 30 marks and 20 minutes. Reasoning Ability has 30 questions for 30 marks and 20 minutes.
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 40 questions, 60 marks, 50 minutes; Data Analysis & Interpretation: 30 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes; General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge: 60 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes; English Language: 40 questions, 20 marks, 40 minutes.
It is a 30-mark, 30-minute Communication Skills test conducted immediately after the Main Objective Test. It includes Emails, Situation Analysis and either Report Writing or Precis Writing.
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question is deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Tests. There is no penalty when a question is left blank.
No. Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit list. Phase-II and Phase-III marks are used for final merit.
Phase III comprises Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Personal Interview.
Phase-II Main Examination marks and Phase-III marks are normalized to 100 marks. Main Examination contributes 75 normalized marks and Group Exercise & Interview contribute 25 normalized marks.
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 plus four advance increments. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of pay at Mumbai Centre is ₹21.97 Lacs.
Yes. Selected candidates execute a bond of ₹2.00 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years.
Selected candidates may be on probation for two years and are subjected to continuous assessment during the probation period.
UR/EWS candidates have 6 chances; UR(PwBD)/EWS(PwBD)/OBC/OBC(PwBD) have 9 chances; SC/SC(PwBD)/ST/ST(PwBD) have no restriction. Appearing in Mains counts as a chance, while appearing in Prelims does not.
The application fee is ₹750 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The fee is non-refundable.
The tentative schedule in the notification states August 2026 for Phase-I Online Preliminary Examination.
The tentative schedule states September 2026 for Phase-II Online Main Examination.
The tentative schedule places the Psychometric Test, Interview and Group Exercises in October / November 2026.
The information provided on this page has been prepared for educational purposes based only on the official SBI Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). The examination structure, selection process, eligibility, schedule, salary and other details follow the uploaded SBI notification. The notification does not provide a chapter-wise detailed syllabus for the objective subjects; therefore, no outside chapter list has been added. Candidates should verify subsequent updates, changes and corrigenda through the latest official SBI career portal.