SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern: Questions, Marks, Duration & Negative Marking
SBI PO 2026 exam pattern — number of questions, marks per question, duration, negative marking scheme, section-wise split, and tips to maximise your score within the time limit.
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SBI PO 2026 exam pattern
Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 1 hour): Reasoning (35 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions), English Language (30 questions). Main Examination (250 marks, 3 hours 20 min): Reasoning (45 questions), Data Analysis (35 questions), English Language (35 questions), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 questions), plus English Descriptive Test (Letter and Essay, 50 marks). Group Exercise (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks) follow for shortlisted candidates. Final merit list is prepared from Main (200) + GE (20) + Interview (30).
Subjects in this exam
- Reasoning: 10 topics
- Quantitative Aptitude: 15 topics
- English: 8 topics
- General Awareness: 10 topics