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SBI PO Free Mock Test 2026

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English · Quantitative Aptitude · Reasoning. Sectional time limits (20 min each). Negative marking −¼. Hardest banking prelims — instant score.

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SBI PO has sectional time limits — 20 min per section. Once time is up you cannot go back. Train with this constraint daily.

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100
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60m
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SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303020 min
Quantitative Aptitude353520 min
Reasoning Ability353520 min
Total10010060 min

Sectional time limits — 20 min/section, cannot revisit. Negative marking −¼ per wrong answer. Both overall + sectional cutoffs required.

Section-wise Strategy

English Language

20 min

30Q · 30M

Reading Comprehension (2–3 passages), Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fillers (single + double), Sentence Connector.

Strategy: SBI PO English is harder than IBPS. RC passages are longer. Attempt Cloze + Fillers first — 12+ marks in 8 min.

Quantitative Aptitude

20 min

35Q · 35M

Data Interpretation (3–4 sets: Table, Bar, Pie, Line), Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification, Miscellaneous (SI/CI, Partnership, Work, Speed).

Strategy: DI dominates SBI PO quant — expect 20+ questions from DI alone. Speed + accuracy in DI = selection.

Reasoning Ability

20 min

35Q · 35M

Puzzles & Seating Arrangements (4–5 sets, ~24Q), Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Test, Coding-Decoding, Alpha-Numeric Series.

Strategy: SBI PO Reasoning is puzzle-heavy. 24/35 marks from puzzles. Solve easy ones in 15 min, leave tough for last 5 min.

SBI PO Salary & Benefits 2026

₹41,960
Basic Pay
₹60–72K
Gross (Metro)
~₹11–13 LPA
Annual CTC
JMGS-I
Grade

Plus DA, city compensatory allowance, HRA, medical, LFC, NPS pension. Promoted to Assistant Manager within 2 years. Highest career growth among banking exams.

60-Day SBI PO Prelims Preparation Plan

Week 1–2

Quant: DI foundations (Table, Bar, Pie, Line — 2 sets/day). Simplification (Vedic Maths shortcuts). Number Series pattern bank. English: RC passage daily (15 min) + Cloze.

Week 3–4

Reasoning: Puzzle types — Linear, Circular, Floor, Box, Month/Day Scheduling. 3 puzzle sets daily timed at 15 min. Inequality + Syllogism for quick marks.

Week 5–6

Sectional mock tests — 20 min per section isolated. Measure attempts vs accuracy. SBI PO cutoffs are accuracy-driven, not attempt-driven.

Week 7–8

Full Prelims mocks daily. Banking awareness reading starts now for Mains prep. Target 80+ to be safe. Review every error with root cause.

Frequently Asked Questions — SBI PO Free Mock Test

Is the SBI PO mock test on ZestExam free?
Yes — 2 full-length SBI PO Prelims mock tests are free on ZestExam. A free account is required (takes 30 seconds, no credit card ever). You get 2 full mocks with 100 questions each, 60-minute timer with sectional limits, negative marking simulation, and instant section-wise score.
What is the SBI PO Prelims exam pattern?
SBI PO Prelims has 100 questions with sectional time limits: English Language (30Q, 30M, 20 min), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q, 35M, 20 min), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 min). Total: 100 marks, 60 minutes. Negative marking: −¼ (0.25) per wrong answer. You cannot switch between sections during the allocated time.
What is the SBI PO 2026 exam date?
SBI PO Prelims 2026 is scheduled on August 1–2, 2026. The Mains exam will follow in October 2026. Group Exercise + Interview (GD/PI) rounds in November–December 2026. Final selection based on Mains + GD/PI (80:20 weightage).
What is the SBI PO salary in 2026?
SBI PO starting basic pay: Rs.41,960/month (revised after bipartite wage revision). Gross salary (with DA, city compensatory allowance, HRA, medical): Rs.60,000–Rs.72,000/month in metro cities. Annual CTC approximately Rs.11–13 LPA. After confirmation, promoted to Assistant Manager within 2 years.
How many vacancies in SBI PO 2026?
SBI typically announces 2,000–2,500 PO vacancies annually. For 2026, the official notification is expected shortly before the exam. SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking jobs in India — competition is highest among banking exams.
What is the SBI PO Mains pattern?
SBI PO Mains: Objective (200Q, 200M, 180 min) — Reasoning & Computer (45Q, 60M, 60 min), English Language (35Q, 40M, 40 min), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35Q, 60M, 45 min), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40Q, 40M, 35 min). Plus Descriptive (English — Letter + Essay, 50M, 30 min). Objective + Descriptive total = 250 marks.
What is the difference between SBI PO and IBPS PO?
SBI PO: Conducted by SBI for its own branches only. Higher salary (Rs.11–13 LPA CTC). Harder paper — especially Mains. ~2,000–2,500 vacancies. Direct joining. IBPS PO: Covers 11 PSU banks. Lower salary (Rs.8–10 LPA CTC). Similar pattern but easier cutoffs. ~4,000+ vacancies. Both are prestigious — give both exams.

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