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Updated By Priyanka on 12 Dec, 2025 13:32
The SBI PO selection process will begin after the SBI PO Mains result is released in October 2025. Qualified candidates will have to participate in Psychometric tests, Personal Interview, Group Discussions, etc., in the next round.
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SBI PO Selection Process 2026: The State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam to recruit candidates for the positions of Probationary Officers (PO) /Management Trainees. The recruitment process starts with the release of the SBI PO notification, after which interested candidates can apply online. Graduates aged 21 to 30 years are eligible to fill out the SBI PO application form. The selection of the candidates for the post of Probationary Officers in SBI branches across the country will be done based on the results of:
Preliminary exam
Mains exam
Group Exercises and Interview
For the SBI PO 2026 selection process, the SBI PO 2026 merit list will be prepared basis the overall performance of the candidates, and depending on the vacancies and merit list prepared, candidates will be selected. The stage-wise selection process of SBI PO 2026 is mentioned below on this page in detail.
The first stage of the SBI PO selection process is based on the results of the SBI PO Preliminary Exam.
The date of the SBI PO preliminary 2026 exam will be announced soon.
It is an online objective test of 1-hour duration.
It consists of 3 sections- English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude.
Candidates qualifying in SBI PO Preliminary exam will be selected for SBI PO Main exam.
The following table elaborates on the three sections of SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language | 30 Questions | 30 marks | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative aptitude | 35 Questions | 35 marks | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning ability | 35 Questions | 35 marks | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 marks | 60 minutes |
SBI PO Mains examination is divided into 2 sections- objective test and descriptive test. Both sections are conducted online. The objective test has a duration of 3 hours duration and the descriptive test has to be completed in 30 minutes. Candidates qualifying in the SBI PO Main exam 2026 will be selected for the Group Discussion and Interview.
The table below explains the structure that will be followed in the SBI PO Mains Examination- Objective Test.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum marks | Time duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and computer aptitude | 45 Questions | 60 marks | 60 minutes |
| Data analysis and Interpretation | 35 Questions | 60 marks | 45 minutes |
| General/economy/banking awareness | 40 Questions | 40 marks | 35 minutes |
| English language | 35 Questions | 40 marks | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 Questions | 200 marks | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
SBI PO Mains- Descriptive Test
Candidates may note that the descriptive test would begin immediately after the conclusion of SBI PO Objective Test. The descriptiveTest will consist of the questions based on English Language (Letter Writing and Essay Writing).
Candidates will be called for Group Discussion after they qualify through the cut off set by the bank with regards to the SBI PO Mains examination 2026.
The final selection of the candidates will be based on the score obtained in the SBI PO Main Examination and Group Discussion/ Interview session. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks secured in SBI Main and GD & PI. The weightage to written tests and GD/PI is 75% and 25% respectively.
Candidates will be selected only if they successfully pierce through the last 2 stages of the SBI PO selection procedure i.e. SBI PO Main Examination and Group Discussion & Interview Session. Marks secured by the candidates in the Written Test (out of 250 marks) will be converted to that out of 75 marks and marks secured in Group Discussion and Interview (out of 50 marks) will be converted to that out of 25 marks.
The final merit list will be prepared after aggregating converted marks of Written Test and Group Discussion & Interview out of 100 marks for each category. Candidates from the top merit rank in each category will be selected.
A list of candidates who will qualify in Group Discussion and Interview session will be uploaded on the official website by the Bank.
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