~500–600 VacanciesPrelims: Aug 1–2, 2026
SBI PO 2026 — Free Practice
Probationary Officer · Prelims: 100Q, 60 min · Toughest banking prelims · Sectional cutoffs
Practice by Section — Prelims 2026
4-Week Prelims Strategy — SBI PO 2026
Optimized for August 1–2 Prelims · 3–4 hours daily
Week 1Quantitative Foundation
- 10 DI sets daily (Table, Bar, Line, Pie)
- Arithmetic: Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, TSD
- Quadratic equations — 20 practice daily
- Time goal: solve 35Q in 20 min
Week 2Reasoning Domination
- 3 complex puzzles daily (floor, box, linear seating)
- Syllogism — all 5 types + new pattern
- Coding-Decoding + Inequality (10 min daily)
- Time goal: 30Q in 17 min — leave hard puzzles for last
Week 3English Optimization
- 2 RC passages daily (5–6 questions each)
- Error spotting — 15 sentences daily
- Cloze test + Para jumbles (10 min daily)
- Time goal: 30Q in 20 min — RC first, then grammar
Week 4Full Mock + Analysis
- 1 full SBI PO prelims mock daily (100Q, 60 min)
- Deep analysis: identify weak sub-topics
- Sectional practice on weak areas (30 min)
- Target: consistent 68+ marks in mocks before exam day
SBI PO Prelims — Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong · Sectional time limits strict · Both sectional + overall cutoffs apply · Higher difficulty than IBPS PO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBI PO 2026 exam date?⌄
SBI PO 2026 Prelims are expected on August 1–2, 2026. Mains is expected around September 12, 2026. SBI typically releases its notification in April–May; the exact notification date will be confirmed on sbi.co.in.
What is the SBI PO 2026 exam pattern?⌄
SBI PO Prelims: 100Q in 60 minutes — English Language (30Q, 20 min), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 20 min), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q, 20 min). Each section has individual sectional time limits. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong. Mains: 200Q + Descriptive test (Letter + Essay).
How many SBI PO vacancies are there in 2026?⌄
SBI PO 2026 is expected to have approximately 500–600 vacancies (SBI recruits in smaller batches compared to IBPS PO). Despite fewer vacancies, SBI PO carries greater brand prestige — posting cities are better and career progression is faster.
Is SBI PO harder than IBPS PO?⌄
Yes. SBI PO is considered more difficult than IBPS PO. The Quantitative Aptitude section tends to be higher difficulty with more complex Data Interpretation sets. The competition ratio is also higher (fewer vacancies, similar applicant pool). Expected Prelims cutoff for UR: 58–65 vs IBPS PO 55–62.
What is the SBI PO salary in 2026?⌄
SBI PO (Junior Management Grade Scale I) basic pay is ₹36,000/month. With DA, HRA, special allowances, CCA, and other perks, gross salary is approximately ₹62,000–₹75,000/month in Tier 1 cities. SBI officers also get a contributory PF, staff loans, and medical benefits.
What should I focus on in SBI PO Prelims 4 weeks before exam?⌄
Week 1: Quant — 10 DI sets + 20 arithmetic questions daily. Week 2: Reasoning — puzzles (3 sets/day) + syllogism + inequality. Week 3: English — RC (2 passages/day) + error spotting + cloze test. Week 4: Daily full mocks (100Q, 60 min) + section analysis + revision of weak areas.
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