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SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern: Prelims and Mains Pattern Here

The SBI PO 2023 notification is out. Check out the detailed SBI PO Exam Pattern for the prelims and mains exams here.

Last updated: 2023/09/08 at 9:47 AM
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SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern
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SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern: The State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam in three stages prelims, mains and interviews. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the exam but only those who keep themselves up to date with the SBI PO Exam Pattern, Syllabus and latest trends are able to ace the exam.

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SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern SBO PO 2023 Mains Exam PatternSBI PO Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

Candidates of all categories will get limited attempts to clear the examination except SC/ST candidates, so it is very important to understand the exam pattern before starting the preparation.

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The exam pattern of each stage is distinct; therefore, aspirants should examine the pattern of each stage. This article will provide complete information about the exam pattern for SBI PO 2023.

Read More:  SBI PO Syllabus 2023: Prelims & Mains Detailed Syllabus

SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Exam Pattern is divided into two parts: prelims and mains. The SBI PO Prelims are qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in prelims are not considered for the merit list. The final section is based on the SBI PO Mains Exam and interview.

StageTotal Marks
Prelims100 marks
Mains250 marks
Interview50 marks
SBI PO Selection Process

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the selection procedure of SBI PO and it is conducted online to shortlist the candidates for the main examination. Candidates must secure the cut-off marks set by the State Bank of India in order to appear in the main examination.

  • The preliminary exam consists of 100 questions, each worth one mark.
  • Candidates get 60 minutes to finish the entire paper.
  • There are three sections in the prelims exam: English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability.
  • The format of the exam is objective in nature with multiple-choice questions.
  • Every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks.
SBI PO Prelims Exam SectionTotal QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
English Language 303020 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 353520 minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total1001001 hour
SBI PO 2023 Preliminary Exam Pattern

SBO PO 2023 Mains Exam Pattern

Only shortlisted candidates from the SBI PO prelims exam will appear for the mains exam. The examination will be conducted online via Computer-Based Test (CBT). The pattern of the main exam is slightly different from the preliminary exam. 

  • The main exam has 157 questions for 250 marks.
  • Candidates have to finish the exam within 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • The main exam will include both objective and descriptive questions.
  • The objective part is divided into 4 sections: English language, reasoning and computer aptitude, data analysis and interpretation, general/economics, and banking awareness.
  • The descriptive part has only one section of the English language, which includes letter and essay writing.
  • A negative mark for every incorrect answer is 0.25 marks.
  • The descriptive part of the exam will be checked only if the candidates clear the objective part of the exam.
  • Candidates who meet the sectional and overall cutoffs will appear for the interview round.
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SBI PO Mains Exam FormatSBI PO Mains Exam Section Total QuestionsTotal MarksDuration
Objective PartReasoning and Computer Aptitude456060 minutes
Data Analysis and Interpretation356035 minutes
General, Economic and banking awareness404545 minutes
English Language354040 minutes
Descriptive partEnglish Language
letter and essay writing
025030 minutes
TOTAL1572503 hours and 30 minutes
SBO PO Mains Exam Pattern

Those who pass the main exam will appear for the GD and interview rounds. The weightage of the main examination is 75%, while the interview will add 25% weightage to the merit list.

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To obtain high scores, candidates should review the SBI PO 2023 Syllabus, and previous exam papers to understand the important topics, and to improve speed, aspirants should regularly take part in mock tests.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs

Q- What is the exam pattern for the SBI PO prelims exam?

Ans- The prelims consist of three major sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.

Q- Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exam?

Ans- Yes, for every incorrect answer 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Q- What are the selection criteria for the SBI PO exam?

Ans- SBI PO will be selected on the basis of the main exam and GD/interview.

Q- What is the mode of the SBI PO exam?

Ans- The first two phases will be conducted online, while interviews will be conducted offline.

Q- What is the SBI PO Mains Pattern?

Ans- The SBI PO Mains Pattern consists of 157 questions for 250 marks. There will be a negative mark for every incorrect answer is 0.25 marks and the duration of the exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Q- What is the SBI PO prelims syllabus?

Ans- The SBI PO Prelims syllabus consists of three sections which are English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability.

Q- What is the SBI PO exam pattern for prelims?

Ans- The SBI PO exam pattern for prelims consists of 3 sections with a total of 100 questions, each worth one mark. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.

Q- What are the SBI PO Exam dates?

Ans- As per the tentative schedule, the SBI PO prelims exam will be conducted in November 2023, while the SBI PO mains exam will be conducted in December 2023 or January 2024.

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  • Arun Patil says:
    January 14, 2023 at 12:46 PM

    Are there any restrictions on the number of SBI PO Exam attempts?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 9:54 AM

      The maximum number of attempts allowed for the SBI PO test is four for general candidates, seven for OBC candidates, seven for people with disabilities (General, OBC, and EWS), and no attempts are allowed for SC, ST, or PwD (SC/ST) candidates. They may make as many attempts as they like.

      Reply
  • Arun Patil says:
    January 14, 2023 at 12:47 PM

    Are there any restrictions on the number of SBI PO Exam attempts?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 9:54 AM

      The maximum number of attempts allowed for the SBI PO test is four for general candidates, seven for OBC candidates, seven for people with disabilities (General, OBC, and EWS), and no attempts are allowed for SC, ST, or PwD (SC/ST) candidates. They may make as many attempts as they like.

      Reply
  • Jyoti Arya says:
    January 14, 2023 at 12:54 PM

    SBI PO Exam 2023 When Will It Be Held?

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    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 9:55 AM

      There has been no announcement regarding the SBI PO 2023 Prelims date. You can read the latest notification here : https://en.janbharattimes.com/jobs/sbi-po-2023-recruitment

      Reply
  • Abhishek Sharma says:
    January 14, 2023 at 12:58 PM

    What is the SBI PO’s responsibility?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 9:56 AM

      The responsibilities of an SBI PO include overseeing administrative tasks, providing customer care, processing loans, creating bank accounts, etc. Additionally, they will take part in other banking activities including retail banking, rural banking, etc.

      Reply
  • Sangeeta Pal says:
    January 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM

    How many questions are asked in the SBI PO exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 9:59 AM

      100 questions are on the preliminary exam, and 157 questions are on the final exam.

      Reply
  • Gopal Agrawal says:
    January 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM

    Is there any other round after clearing the sbi po exam?

    Reply
    • Shagun says:
      January 16, 2023 at 11:36 AM

      The final round will be the Interview Round that also has a group discussion.

      Reply

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