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SBI Probationary Officer (Prelims)
SBI PO Prelims — 60-minute test with 100 questions (English, Quant, Reasoning) for officer posts in State Bank of India.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
SBI doesn't publish sectional cutoffs the way IBPS does — only an overall cutoff. Range shown is regional variation.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
2025
24 questions
Take paper →2024
21 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
17 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
Take paper →Take any mock in your preferred language — use the language picker inside the mock to switch (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, and 15 more).
SBI PO — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →| 2024 |
| General |
| 55.0 – 58.5 |
| 2024 | OBC | 52.5 – 55.75 |
| 2024 | EWS | 54.75 – 57.5 |
| 2024 | SC | 46.0 – 50.25 |
| 2024 | ST | 39.5 – 47.0 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
30/100 marks avg
Reading Comprehension (2 passages)
Cloze Test + Error Spotting + Para Jumble
Vocabulary + Sentence Improvement
35/100 marks avg
Data Interpretation (2-3 sets)
Arithmetic word problems
Simplification + Approximation + Number Series
31/100 marks avg
Puzzles + Seating Arrangements
Inequality + Syllogism + Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations + Direction + Order
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SBI PO — Full Mock 2
FULL100 questions · 60 min
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What can I get from SBI PO?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 0.5% — Elite performance
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 1-2% — Near-certain selection
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — High selection probability
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Mains contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Prelims qualified — Mains borderline
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — May clear Prelims
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below sectional cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
State Bank of India is anticipated to release the official recruitment notification for Probationary Officer posts in the next few weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SBI careers portal for updates on vacancy details and application timelines.
Source →In recent communications, SBI has highlighted the importance of digital banking proficiency and fintech knowledge for aspiring Probationary Officers. The bank continues to prioritize candidates with strong analytical and technological aptitude alongside traditional banking knowledge.
Source →The last recruitment cycle witnessed heightened competition with lakhs of applications received across the country. Experts recommend thorough preparation in quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English language sections for success in the preliminary examination.
Source →The official SBI careers website has been updated with detailed information about the three-tier selection process including Prelims, Mains, and Group Exercise & Interview. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the revised pattern and marking scheme.
Source →Expected notification release
passedTue, 26 May, 2026
Official recruitment notification with vacancy details typically published
Application portal opening (tentative)
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Online registration window begins on SBI careers portal
Last date for online application
29 days awayThu, 25 Jun, 2026
Final deadline for completing application form and fee payment
Prelims admit card release
52 days awaySat, 18 Jul, 2026
Download hall tickets from official website approximately 10-15 days before exam
📌SBI PO Preliminary Examination
64 days awayThu, 30 Jul, 2026
Online objective test conducted across multiple sessions over 2-3 days
Prelims result announcement
89 days awayMon, 24 Aug, 2026
Preliminary exam results and Mains shortlist declared
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Reading Comprehension
Long passages on banking, economy, social issues — high-difficulty inference and tone questions typical of SBI PO.
Cloze Test
Multi-blank cloze, including new-pattern variants where each blank has its own option set.
Error Spotting / Error Detection
Identify the grammatically incorrect part — multi-error new-pattern format common in SBI PO.
Sentence Rearrangement / Para Jumbles
Re-order jumbled sentences; SBI uses both classic and new-pattern jumble variants.
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Choose the best replacement for an underlined phrase.
Fill in the Blanks
Single, double, and triple-blank vocabulary-based completion.
Word Swap
Identify which two words in a sentence must be swapped for it to be grammatically correct.
Word Usage
Identify the sentence(s) in which a given word is used correctly.
Match the Columns / Connectors
Connect sentence halves or phrases using the right linker.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of idioms tested both directly and within passages.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word-meaning questions — usually nested within RC passages.
Theme / Inference Detection
Identify the underlying theme or correct inference of a short paragraph.
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS, fractions, decimals — quick-scoring topic in SBI PO Prelims.
Number Series
Missing-term and wrong-term series with multi-step patterns.
Quadratic Equations
Compare two quadratic equations and decide x-y relation.
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
Permutation and Combination
Counting, arrangements, selections — basic level for Prelims.
📌SBI PO Main Examination
129 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Descriptive and objective test for shortlisted candidates
Final result and interview call
164 days awaySat, 7 Nov, 2026
Mains results with interview schedule for qualified candidates
📌SBI PO Prelims
165 days awaySun, 8 Nov, 2026