SBI PO Syllabus 2023 - Subject Wise Topics Weightage

For aspiring Probationary Officers, the time to shine is here. The State Bank of India released the official SBI PO Notification 2023 on 6th September 2023. Therefore, in order to perform well in this examination, it is extremely important that you have an understanding of the SBI PO Syllabus 2023 along with the exam pattern for the same. 

Hence, we are here with this blog to guide you through this challenging journey. Moreover, all the necessary details provided to you by us would be purely authentic and solely based on the Official SBI PO Notification 2023. Now, let us move forward and dive into the details.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 PDF

First and foremost, why don't we take a look at all the subjects you need to prepare for at a single glance? This blog will provide an answer to the 'What subjects do you need to prepare for, if you strive to ace the SBI PO examination 2023?'. 

As we disclosed in the SBI PO Notification 2023 blog, the SBI PO examination is held in three phases:

• Phase 1: Preliminary Examination

• Phase 2: Main Examination

• Phase 3: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview

In this blog, we will entirely focus on the details of the SBI PO syllabus 2023. So, without any delay, let us thoroughly analyze the SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for each of these phases. Also, you can download this blog by clicking on the "download PDF" button at the top of this blog.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 Phase 1 - Preliminary Examination

Firstly, Phase 1 of the SBI PO Examination is the preliminary examination, which will be conducted online. This examination comprises three main subjects:

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Moreover, this online examination will consist of objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks. Now let us further discuss the topic-wise weightage (according to the 2021 question paper) of each of these subjects.

But before knowing the weightages of each of the topics, let us first know all the topics that are covered in the preliminary examination of the SBI PO 2023 under Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language sections.

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English Language

Topics	Weightage
Cloze Test	3-4
Error Detection	5
Phrase Replacement	2-3
Reading Comprehension	10
Sentence Rearrangement	5
Word Correction	4
Word Usage	4

Therefore, it can be said that "Reading Comprehension" is the most important topic under English Language (Prelims).

Quantitative Aptitude

Topics	Weightage
Arithmetic	10
Caselet Data Interpretation	5
Line Graph Data Interpretation	5
Quadratic equation	4-5
Wrong Number Series	5

Hence, "Arithmetic" is the most important segment under Quantitative Aptitude. Arithmetic is a mathematical topic that deals with the operations of numbers like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Moreover, arithmetic forms the basis of mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Topics	Weightage
Alphabet Based Series	5
Blood Relation	3
Coding-Decoding	1-2
Data Sufficiency	1-2
Direction Sense	3-4
Inequality	4
Misc	3
Puzzles	10
Seating Arrangement	5
Syllogism	4-5

Therefore, it can be determined that "puzzles" is the most important topic under Reasoning Ability.

Now that we have thoroughly analyzed the SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for the Preliminary Examination. Let us further discuss the SBI PO syllabus 2023 for the Phase 2 Examination 2023.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 Phase 2 - Main Examination

Phase 2 of the SBI PO Examination is referred to as the Mains Examination, which will also be conducted online. The Main Examination is conducted in two parts:

• Objective Test
• Descriptive Paper

Now why don't we analyze both of these tests?

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Objective Test

The objective test comprises four subjects:

• Reasoning and Computer Aptitude
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
• English Language

We have provided you with a list of all the topics under each of the above mentioned subjects.

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However, this online test has a duration of 3 hours and carries a total of 200 marks. Let us further analyze the weightage of each of these topics (according to the 2021 question paper).

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Topics	Weightage
Data Sufficiency	3-5
Logical Reasoning	5-6
Machine Input Output	6-8
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement	18-20
Syllogism	3-5

Hence, "Puzzles and Seating Arrangements" is the most important topic.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Topics	Weightage
Arithmetic	6-8
Data Sufficiency	3-4
DI + Caselet	18-20
Number Series	3-4

Therefore, it is clear that "DI + Caselet" is the most important topic under Data Analysis and Interpretation. Also, remember that topics like algebra, mensuration, profit and loss, percentage, time and work, time speed distance, pipes and cisterns, ratios and proportions, permutations & combinations, probability etc., fall under arithmetic segment.

English Language

Topics	Weightage
Cloze Test	5
Error Spotting + Sentence Rearrangement	5
Fillers	2-7
Match the Colum	5
Phrase Replacement	5
Reading Comprehension	10-12
Word Swap	3

Therefore, the most important topic under English Language (Main Examination) is "Reading Comprehension".

General/ Econonym/ Banking Awareness

Topics	Weightage
Current & Static Banking and Finance	20-25
Current Affairs	10-15
Static GK	10-15

Clearly, questions related to banking and finance play the most important role in this segment of the main exam.

Also, you must note that, the Banking and Finance Current Affairs topics include the following sub-topics: National Current Affairs, International Current Affairs, State Current Affairs, Sports News, Central Government Schemes, Agreements/MoU, Summits & Conferences, Defense News, Science & Technology News, Banking & Insurance News, Ranks/Reports/Indexes, Business & Economy Related News, Union Budget 2023-24, Committees/Councils, RBI In News, International Loans, etc.

Descriptive Paper

Subsequently, the descriptive paper only consists of one subject: English Language (Letter Writing and Essay). This online examination carries 50 marks, and the duration of the exam is 30 minutes.

Therefore, the maximum mark for the main examination is 250. Furthermore, let us discuss phase 3 of the SBI PO Examination.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023 Phase 3 

Lastly, Phase 3 of the SBI PO Examination comprises a Psychometric Test, a Group exercise, and an interview.

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First and foremost, SBI will conduct a psychometric test for your personality profiling if you are shortlisted for Phase 3. Further, the result of this test may be provided to the interview panel for a thorough perspective. Thereafter, the psychometric test will be followed by a group exercise of 20 marks and an interview of 30 marks.

Now that you are familiar with the SBI PO Syllabus 2023, let us now move forward to the exam pattern.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023

Consequently, it is crucial that you are aware of the exam pattern. Moreover, the exam pattern helps you manage your study schedule and time wisely. It acts as a guiding light through this challenging path you are about to take. First and foremost, the SBI PO Examination consists of three phases, two of which are conducted online. Hence, Phase 1 is the preliminary examination, Phase 2 is the main examination, and Phase 3 is the psychometric test, followed by group exercise and an interview.

Moreover, we have attached some images below for your reference, which show the exam pattern that will be followed in the examination.

Preliminary Examination

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Main Examination

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Psychometric Test

The bank will conduct a psychometric test for personality profiling on those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase 3. The findings of the test may be placed before the interview panel for a thorough perspective on the candidates.

Test Structure	Maximum Marks
Group Exercise	20
Interview	30
Total	50

Further, if you want to know more about the SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023, you can read our blog on the same by clicking on the embedded link.

SBI PO Marking Scheme 2023

As we are already aware, the SBI PO examination consists of three phases. Further, let us discuss the marking scheme for each of these phases:

Phase 1

First, the preliminary examination consists of 100 objective-type questions of one mark each (a total of 100 marks). Moreover, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Phase 2

Secondly, the main examination comprises two tests: the objective test and the descriptive paper. Let us now understand the Phase 2 marking scheme in detail.

• The objective test consists of four sections with a total of 200 marks.
• This objective test carries a negative marking of 25% for every incorrect answer.
• In addition to this, the descriptive paper comprises two questions for a total of 50 marks.
• Therefore, the main examination carries a total of 250 marks.

Phase 3

Lastly, Phase 3 comprises a psychometric test followed by group activities and an interview.

• The psychometric test is just an evaluation of your personality, which the interview panel can use to form a perspective when you are interviewed.
• Further, the group exercise carries 20 marks, whereas the interview carries 30 marks.
• Therefore, phase 3 carries a total of 50 marks.

SBI PO 2023 Marks Normalization

Before we take a look at the normalization of marks, why don't we begin by learning what normalization is? Normalization is the statistical method used to bring the marks to an equal level, keeping in mind the difference in the difficulty level of various shifts of the exam. Further, the marks obtained in Phase 2 and Phase 3 will be normalized to 100 marks, as shown in the table below.

Test	Maximum Marks	Normalized Marks
Main Exam	250	75
Group Exercise and Interview	50	25
Total	300	100

Thereafter, the final merit and cutoff list will be prepared from these normalized marks from Phase 2 and Phase 3.

SBI PO 2023 Exam Dates

Additionally, it is critical that you are aware of the exam dates. The official SBI PO Notification provides all the important dates you need to keep in mind. Moreover, we have attached a snippet of the same below for your reference.

Events	Dates
SBI PO 2023 Notification Release Date	6th September 2023
SBI PO 2023 Apply Online Start Date	7th September 2023
SBI PO 2023 Apply Online Last Date	27th September 2023
SBI PO Prelims Admit Card Release	23rd October 2023
SBI PO Phase-I (Preliminary Examination) Exam Date 2023	1st, 4th, and 6th November 2023
SBI PO Prelims Result Date	21st November 2023
SBI PO Mains Admit Card Release	22nd November 2023
SBI PO Phase-II (Main Examination) Exam Date 2023	5th December 2023

Further, if you want a detailed analysis of the SBI PO Exam Dates 2023, you can read our blog on the same by clicking on the embedded link.

Lastly, we hope that our blog provided you with a lot of clarity regarding the SBI PO Syllabus 2023. Moreover, remember to practice each of the subjects properly, since they are important. Further, if you wish to know more about the SBI PO 2023, you can check out our other blogs like SBI PO Notification 2023 at KD Campus. Wishing you all the very best for your upcoming exams!