SBI PO Preparation Guide
SBI (State Bank of India)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for SBI PO 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT)
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
February 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree, age 21-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
4 for general category
Study Plan by Subject
English Language
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Quantitative Aptitude
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability (Prelims)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Data Interpretation
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
English (Mains)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Practice reading comprehension and grammar for English — SBI PO Mains has a descriptive writing component
Master DI sets (tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs) as Mains has 45 questions from DI+Reasoning
Study current affairs, banking news, and RBI policies regularly for the GA section in Mains
Take sectional mock tests initially, then switch to full-length timed mocks in the final 6 weeks
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| Reasoning Ability (Prelims) | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| Data Interpretation | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| English (Mains) | 17 | 17 | 10 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
December 2026
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Conducted By
SBI (State Bank of India)
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