Detailed Syllabus Deep Dive

SBI PO Paper-wise Syllabus

Use this as your planning backbone. Cover prelims and mains topics in cycles, and tag weak topics after every mock.

Prelims papers

Prelims - English Language

  • Reading comprehension (fact, inference, vocabulary)
  • Cloze test, para-jumbles, sentence rearrangement
  • Error spotting, phrase / sentence correction
  • Fillers, vocabulary and usage in context

Prelims - Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification, approximation and number series
  • Arithmetic word problems (percentage, ratio, partnership, SI-CI, time & work, time & distance, mensuration)
  • Data interpretation (table, bar, pie, line, caselets)
  • Quadratic equations and data sufficiency (prelims level)

Prelims - Reasoning Ability

  • Puzzles and seating arrangements (linear, circular, floor, box, mixed)
  • Syllogism, inequalities, coding-decoding
  • Direction sense, blood relations, ranking and ordering
  • Input-output, logical reasoning and miscellaneous sets

Mains papers

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

  • High-level puzzles and complex seating arrangements
  • Logical reasoning (cause-effect, course of action, assumptions, conclusions)
  • Input-output, data sufficiency and logical grouping / arrangement
  • Computer fundamentals, internet, security and digital banking basics

Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • Data interpretation (table, pie, bar, line, radar, funnel and mixed graphs)
  • Caselet DI and data comparison sets
  • Probability, permutation & combination, data sufficiency
  • Quantitative comparison and arithmetic-intensive DI sets

General / Economy / Banking Awareness

  • Banking and financial awareness (terms, products, institutions)
  • RBI, monetary / fiscal policy, and regulatory updates
  • National and international current affairs relevant for exams
  • Government schemes, reports and important economic indices

English Language (Objective)

  • Advanced RC with inference, tone and vocabulary
  • Para-jumbles, para-completion and sentence connectors
  • Error detection, phrase replacement, sentence improvement
  • Cloze tests and vocabulary in context (idioms, phrases, etc.)

English Language (Descriptive)

  • Essay writing on banking, economy, social and current issues
  • Letter writing (formal / informal, complaint, enquiry, response)
  • Structure, coherence, and tone suitable for bank communication
  • Practice on word limit, clarity and balanced viewpoints

Interview / language focus areas

  • Group exercise and interview evaluate communication, leadership, and decision-making.
  • Current banking and economic issues, government schemes, and RBI-related topics
  • HR-style questions on profile, strengths, weaknesses and situational judgement
  • Communication clarity, confidence and professional body language

This syllabus is a curated summary based on recent exam patterns. Always read the latest official notification and information handout on ibps.in / sbi.co.in for exact and updated syllabus, sections, and marking scheme.

Next step

Convert this syllabus into a 12-week plan with weekly test and revision slots.