🏦 SBI PO 2026 — What is it & Key Details
SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) is one of India's most coveted bank jobs, conducted by SBI annually. Selected candidates are appointed as Probationary Officers — a prestigious government bank job with excellent salary, benefits, and career growth. The selection process has 3 stages: Prelims → Mains → Interview.
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) — Junior Management Grade Scale I |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Group Exercise + Interview |
| Starting Salary | ₹41,960/month + DA, HRA & allowances |
| Eligibility | Any Graduate — Age 21 to 30 years |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
📋 SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026 — Prelims & Mains
| Section | Q | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
⚠️ -0.25 marks for every wrong answer in Prelims
| Section | Q | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer | 45 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking | 40 | 40 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 |
| Total (MCQ) | 155 | 200 |
+ Descriptive Paper: Letter & Essay Writing — 50 marks (30 min)
SBI PO Prelims Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
Download all SBI PO Prelims previous year papers from the official SBI website. Papers include English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning sections:
SBI PO Mains Previous Papers — Year-Wise PDF
Download SBI PO Mains previous papers with Data Interpretation, Reasoning, GA/Banking Awareness, English, and Descriptive Writing sections:
📊 SBI PO Cut-Off Marks — Previous Years (General Category)
| Year | Prelims Cut-Off | Mains Cut-Off | Final Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60–65 | 88–92 | 52–56 |
| 2023 | 58–63 | 86–91 | 50–55 |
| 2022 | 55–60 | 82–88 | 48–53 |
| 2021 | 57–62 | 84–90 | 49–54 |
💡 Target Score: Prelims లో 65+ score చేయండి — safe గా Mains qualify అవుతారు. Mains లో 90+ target పెట్టుకోండి interview call రావడానికి. Previous papers practice చేయడం వల్ల speed & accuracy రెండూ improve అవుతాయి!
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with SBI. Cut-off marks are approximate based on previous years and vary each year. For official SBI PO notifications and papers visit sbi.co.in/careers. Always verify with official SBI announcements.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — SBI PO Previous Papers
SBI PO previous papers ఎక్కడ download చేయాలి?
Official source is sbi.co.in/careers. Additionally Oliveboard, Testbook, and Adda247 provide SBI PO previous year papers with detailed solutions and video explanations for both Prelims and Mains stages.
SBI PO salary ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
SBI PO starting basic pay is ₹41,960 per month in JMGS-I scale. With DA, HRA, city compensatory allowance, and other perks, the total in-hand salary is typically ₹52,000 to ₹60,000 per month depending on posting location. After probation and with increments, the salary grows significantly with promotions to Assistant Manager and Manager grades.
SBI PO Prelims లో negative marking ఎంత ఉంటుంది?
SBI PO Prelims has -0.25 marks (1/4th of mark) for every wrong answer. With 1 mark per correct answer, 4 wrong answers = -1 mark. This means you should only attempt questions you are at least 80% confident about. Never attempt all questions randomly — calculated attempts are critical in SBI PO Prelims.
SBI PO కోసం ఎంత months preparation కావాలి?
With dedicated preparation of 6 to 8 hours daily, 4 to 6 months is sufficient to crack SBI PO Prelims. For Mains, an additional 2 to 3 months of focused preparation for Data Interpretation, General/Banking Awareness, and Descriptive Writing is needed. Solving minimum 10 years of previous papers is essential for both stages.
SBI PO vs IBPS PO — ఏది better?
SBI PO is generally considered more prestigious than IBPS PO due to SBI's status as India's largest public sector bank. SBI PO salary and career growth are slightly better. However, IBPS PO covers 11 public sector banks, providing more seat availability. Both are excellent banking careers — aspirants typically prepare for both exams simultaneously as the syllabus is nearly identical.
Disclaimer: For official SBI PO notifications visit sbi.co.in/careers. BeInCareer is not affiliated with SBI.
