Is SBI PO better than IBPS PO?

SBI PO offers higher salary (₹62K vs ₹52K), better growth, leased accommodation, and brand value. However, IBPS gives access to 11 banks vs only SBI.

How to prepare for SBI PO Descriptive Paper?

Practice Letter Writing (Formal/Informal) and Essay Writing on banking/economy topics. Keep essays 250-300 words. Read editorials from The Hindu for vocabulary.

State Bank of India

SBI PO Recruitment 2026

Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India.

Apply Online Resize Photo Prep Strategy

Total Vacancies

2,000

Application Deadline

00h : 00m : 00s

Official Links

Notification PDF Official Website

Vacancies 2,000

Deadline

00h : 00m : 00s

Notification Website

Important Dates

exam date 15 November 2026

notification 1 September 2026

application end 27 September 2026

application start 7 September 2026

Eligibility

Age Limit 21 - 30 Years

• OBC: +3 years relaxation

• SC/ST: +5 years relaxation

• PwD: +10 years relaxation

Qualification

Graduate

Nationality Indian Citizen

Application Checklist

0/6

Read official notification

Understand eligibility, dates, pattern

Verify eligibility

Graduate

Prepare photo & signature

Use DocSet Resize Tool

Gather documents

ID, certificates, marksheets

Pay application fee

₹₹750

Submit application

Before deadline

Age Calculator

Age Eligibility Calculator

Check if you meet the age criteria

Your Date of Birth

Syllabus Changes 2025 vs 2026

No historical data available for comparison.

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation (Caselet, Table, Bar, Pie, Line)
Number Series (Missing, Wrong Number)
Simplification & Approximation

Reasoning Ability

Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Square)
Puzzles (Floor, Box, Scheduling)
Syllogism (Possibility Cases)

English Language

Reading Comprehension (3-4 Passages)
Cloze Test (New Pattern)
Error Spotting / Phrase Replacement

General/Banking Awareness (Mains)

Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
Banking Awareness (RBI, SEBI, NABARD)
Financial Awareness (Budget, Monetary Policy)

Recommended Books

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

RS Aggarwal

For: Gold standard for Reasoning. Covers all puzzles and seating arrangements with shortcuts.

₹550

Buy

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

RS Aggarwal

For: Must-have for Arithmetic and DI. Covers all banking-level questions with solutions.

₹599

Buy

+1 more books

YouTube Channels

Adda247

"Best for banking exam preparation with daily mock discussions and current affairs."

4.5M Subs

Oliveboard

"Excellent English medium banking prep with mock analysis and strategies."

1.5M Subs

+1 more channels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SBI PO?

SBI PO is the probationary officer recruitment exam conducted by State Bank of India, the largest public sector bank in India with 22,000+ branches.

What is SBI PO salary in 2026?

SBI PO starting salary is approximately ₹62,000-67,000 in-hand including all allowances. It is higher than IBPS PO due to additional SBI perks like leased accommodation.

What is SBI PO exam pattern?

SBI PO has 3 phases: Prelims (100 marks, 1 hour), Mains (200 marks + Descriptive 50 marks, 3.5 hours), and Interview (50 marks). Final merit: Mains + Interview.

Daily Streak

Start Your Journey! 🚀

0 days

Best Streak

This Week

🚀 Login to save your progress

Sync across devices & compete with friends

Efforts ROI

Reality Check Calculator

Are you studying enough?

Hours / Day 4h

Days / Week 6d

Total Hours

960

Est. Prep Level

1.2x

Need Push! Consider increasing daily hours to 6+.

🚀 Track Your Progress

Track syllabus completion
Log mock test scores
Practice with PYQs
Compete with friends

0 online