SBI PO
State Bank of India - Probationary Officers (Preliminary Examination)
100 Qs • 100 Marks • 60 Mins
Official SBI Central Recruitment & Promotion Dept. Instructions
SBI PO Prelims - Structure, Sectional Timing & No Sectional Cut-off Rule
Each section has a strict 20-minute sectional timer. There is NO sectional cut-off; selection is based on Overall Aggregate Marks.
| # | Name of Test (Section) | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Sectional Cut-off | Duration (Sectional Lock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | NO Sectional Cut-off (Only Overall Cut-off Applies) |
20 Minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| Total Aggregate | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | Overall Cutoff: ~59.25 | 60 Minutes | |
- Marking Scheme: +1.00 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 mark (1/4th) penalty for each wrong answer.
- Simultaneous Bilingual Mode: Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability questions are displayed in both English and Hindi simultaneously.
- 5 Options per Question: Every question in SBI PO has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E).
- Split-Screen View: For Reading Comprehension, Variable Puzzles, and Data Interpretation (DI) sets, the Set Data appears on the left panel and the question with 5 options appears on the right panel.