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🔍 Recruitment Overview

The SBI Probationary Officer (PO) is one of India's premier competitive examinations. Below is the officially structured selection procedure detailing the stages of examinations, marks outlays, and testing durations. Complement your strategy using our official booklets and practice console.

Difficulty Rating
8.8/ 10
Target Success Rate
0.4% - 0.6%
Based on applicant ratio
Prep Duration
6-9 Months
Recommended duration
Competition Level
🔥 Very High

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📊 Stages of Selection & Marks Outlay

Tier/PhaseSubjects CoveredTotal MarksExam Duration
Prelims (CBT)English (30m), Quantitative Aptitude (35m), Reasoning Ability (35m)100 Marks60 Minutes (20m Sectional Timer)
Mains (Objective)Reasoning & Computer (60m), Data Analysis (60m), General/Economy Awareness (40m), English (40m)200 Marks3 Hours
Mains (Descriptive)Letter Writing & Essay (English)50 Marks30 Minutes
Phase IIIPsychometric Test, Group Exercise (20m) & Interview (30m)50 Marks45 Mins

📉 Subject-wise Weightage & PYQ Trends

Statistical analysis of questions asked in previous years (PYQ weightage) and recommended official checksheets.

Core SubjectEstimated Weightage / QsImportance LevelRecommended Resource
Quantitative Aptitude / DI35 Qs (Pre) / 30 Qs (Mains)HighLaunch Quantitative Mocks
Reasoning & Computer35 Qs (Pre) / 40 Qs (Mains)HighHigh-Level Puzzle Tests
English Language30 Qs (Pre) / 35 Qs (Mains)HighReading Comprehension Quizzes
General/Banking Awareness40 Qs (Mains)HighUnion Budget & Economy PDF

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