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SBI PO General Awareness Mock Test Free 2026
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SBI PO Mains General/Economy/Banking Awareness is 40 questions in 35 minutes — the only section with no sectional cutoff in Mains. Banking Awareness (RBI policies, banking terms, schemes) accounts for 40–50% of questions. Candidates who understand the banking ecosystem score 30+ consistently, while those who only study static GK struggle to reach 22.
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SBI PO General/Economy/Banking Awareness — Topic Weightage 2026
TopicAvg QsWeight
Banking & Financial Awareness
RBI monetary policy (repo/reverse repo/CRR/SLR), banking acts, payment systems (UPI/NEFT/RTGS/IMPS), types of accounts. These 15 questions are entirely learnable from a structured banking awareness book.
15–18
High
Current Affairs (last 6 months)
Focus on: banking/financial news (mergers, new banks, RBI circulars), government economic schemes, international trade/finance news. General political/sports CA has much lower weight in SBI PO vs SSC exams.
10–12
High
Indian Economy & Budget
Union Budget highlights, GDP figures, economic indicators (WPI/CPI/IIP), FDI policy. Economic Survey key findings are directly asked in SBI PO Mains GK.
6–8
Medium
Static GK (History/Geo/Polity)
Lighter than SSC exams. Focus on: India's international organisations membership, financial institutions (IMF/World Bank/ADB), banking headquarters, recent RBI governors.
4–6
Medium
Computer & Technology Awareness
Basic computer terms (RAM/ROM, types of software, internet protocols) + recent fintech developments (CBDC, UPI 2.0). Appears less frequently since 2023.
2–3
Low
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ScoreRank Est.What it means
35–40Top 5%Exceptional — Banking GK specialist, major Mains advantage
28–34Top 20%Strong — above competitive SBI PO Mains GK level
20–27Top 50%Average — Banking Awareness gaps or CA currency issues
12–19Bottom 35%Below average — Banking Awareness foundation needed
Below 12Bottom 20%Critical — GK may drop Mains total below cutoff
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GK & GA Preparation Strategy — SBI PO
Week 1
Banking Awareness Core
- →RBI structure: functions, monetary policy tools (repo 6.5%, CRR 4%, SLR 18%), open market operations
- →Payment systems: UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, NACH — limits, timings, operators for each
- →Bank types: commercial, cooperative, RRB, payment banks, small finance banks — features and examples
- →Banking Acts: RBI Act 1934, Banking Regulation Act 1949 — key provisions only (2 pages)
Week 2
Economy + Current Affairs
- →Budget 2025: key allocations, new schemes, tax changes — read official summary (1 hour)
- →Economic indicators: GDP growth rate, WPI/CPI, IIP, forex reserves, current account deficit
- →Last 6 months banking CA: mergers, new RBI circulars, major bank NPAs, credit ratings
- →40 GA Qs in 35-min daily — SBI PO pattern: more banking, less general GK
Week 3
Mock + Target 28+
- →1 GA sectional daily — 40 Qs in 35 min under exam conditions
- →Target 28+ consistently before exam week
- →Wrong answer review: is it Banking Awareness gap, CA gap, or Static GK gap? Fix the right category
- →2 full SBI PO Mains mocks — GK is the fastest section, don't let it cost marks
Frequently Asked Questions — SBI PO GK & GA Mock Test
Is this SBI PO General Awareness mock test free?
Yes — 4 SBI PO General/Economy/Banking Awareness sectional tests are completely free on ZestExam. Free account required (30 seconds, no credit card). 40 questions, 35-minute timer, topic-wise performance breakdown.
What is the SBI PO General Awareness syllabus?
SBI PO Mains GK section: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes. Topics: Banking & Financial Awareness (RBI, policies, banking terms), Current Affairs (last 6 months with banking/economy focus), Indian Economy & Union Budget, Static GK (financial institutions, international bodies), Computer Awareness. No sectional cutoff in SBI PO Mains.
What Banking Awareness topics are most important for SBI PO?
Top priority: RBI monetary policy tools (repo rate, CRR, SLR, reverse repo), payment systems (UPI/NEFT/RTGS/IMPS — limits and timings), types of banks and their regulators, recent RBI circulars and guidelines, banking mergers (last 3 years). These 6 areas cover 60–70% of Banking Awareness questions.
How is SBI PO GK different from IBPS PO GK?
SBI PO Mains GK is significantly more banking-focused than IBPS PO. While IBPS PO GK is general (sports, current affairs, basic banking), SBI PO tests deep Banking Awareness — RBI policies, NPA norms, Basel III compliance, SARFAESI Act, credit rating agencies. Candidates must specifically prepare banking GK, not just general current affairs.
Which current affairs source is best for SBI PO GK?
Banking-focused sources: RBI website (monthly policy announcements), Banking Awareness monthly PDF from coaching institutes, The Hindu Business Line for economy news. Avoid general news-heavy sources for SBI PO GK — 70% of questions are banking/economy-specific, not general current affairs.
What is the SBI PO 2025 Mains exam date?
SBI PO 2025 Prelims results are expected in September–October 2025. Mains exam is expected in December 2025 – January 2026. Group Exercise and Interview follow for shortlisted candidates. Final merit list typically released March–April 2026. SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking exams — approximately 25 lakh apply for ~600 vacancies.
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