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Banking Conducting Body: State Bank of India (SBI)
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State Bank of India Probationary Officer (PO) Intelligence Hub 2026

SBI PO is the most sought-after banking officer recruitment in India for appointments to managerial cadre in State Bank of India.

Educational Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

21 to 30 years with statutory relaxations.

Selection Stages & Phases

Phase I (Prelims CBT) -> Phase II (Mains & Descriptive) -> Phase III (Psychometric, GE & Interview).

Candidates can access verified syllabus weightages and mock blueprints on the State Bank of India Probationary Officer (PO) Portal.

Official Examination Scheme & Test Structure

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Subject / Test Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration Negative Marking
English Language 30 Questions 30 Marks 20 Mins 0.25 marks
Quantitative Aptitude 35 Questions 35 Marks 20 Mins 0.25 marks
Reasoning Ability 35 Questions 35 Marks 20 Mins 0.25 marks

Section-Wise Syllabus Breakdown & Topic Weightage

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Subject Area Topic Name Weightage Difficulty Tier
Quantitative Aptitude Advanced Data Interpretation 50.0% Moderate
Reasoning Ability High-Level Puzzles 50.0% Moderate

Previous Year Cutoff Benchmarks & Trends

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Year Category Cutoff Marks Total Marks Qualifying Benchmark
2025 UR 59.25 100.00 Verified Official
2025 OBC 58.00 100.00 Verified Official
2025 EWS 58.00 100.00 Verified Official
2025 SC 53.50 100.00 Verified Official
2025 ST 47.75 100.00 Verified Official

Recommended Preparation Roadmap & High-Yield Strategy

Practice advanced level Data Interpretation, logical reasoning puzzles, and English comprehension with strict sectional timing.
🎯 National Test Benchmarking & Cutoffs: To compare category-wise qualifying thresholds and multi-year cutoff trends, candidates can refer to the Government Job Recruitment analytical database.