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SBI PO prelims and mains preparation

SBI PO syllabus and preparation guide

SBI PO needs two different rhythms: fast prelims accuracy and deeper mains problem-solving. The public syllabus below separates English, Quant, Reasoning, Data Analysis, Banking Awareness, and Computer Aptitude so aspirants can see where each topic belongs before starting the journey.

Stages covered
2

Separate stage maps keep prelims, mains, or phase-based preparation from becoming one mixed list.

Sections mapped
7

Each section keeps its own topic order so revision can stay focused.

Topics tracked
50

The same topic tree powers concept cards, quiz ladders, mocks, and analytics inside Kredly.

Preparation plan

A practical study loop for SBI PO

Do not use the syllabus as a checklist only. Use it as a sequence: learn a topic, solve a small set, review mistakes, then take a timed set after the method is stable. This keeps practice measurable and reduces random question-hopping.

  1. 1. Use prelims practice for speed topics such as simplification, number series, syllogism, and basic puzzles.
  2. 2. Reserve mains sessions for layered DI, caselets, banking awareness, computer aptitude, and reasoning sets.
  3. 3. After each quiz, mark whether the miss came from concept gap, calculation delay, or option-trap confusion.
  4. 4. Take a mock only when the current section has enough topic coverage to make the score meaningful.
Section-wise priority

How to decide what to study first

A useful bank exam plan should separate scoring basics from high-effort topics. Use the section map below to start with the topics that appear most often in the Kredly journey, then move into tougher mixed sets only after the method is stable.

SBI PO Prelims

English Language

Begin with Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Prelims

Quantitative Aptitude

Begin with Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Prelims

Reasoning Ability

Begin with Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Mains

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Begin with Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Bar Graph because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Mains

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

Begin with Circular and Linear Seating, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Mains

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Begin with Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Banking Terminology because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

SBI PO Mains

English Language

Begin with Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Sentence Completion because these topics give a practical base for the rest of this section. After accuracy improves, use timed quizzes to test whether the method still works under pressure.

Syllabus map

SBI PO stages, sections, and topics

The table below shows the topic tree used by Kredly. Weightage values are planning signals inside the app, not official cutoffs. Use them to prioritise practice time and to decide which topics deserve repeated quizzes.

SBI PO Prelims

English Language

7 topics in this section.

Key focus: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks
Reading Comprehension - 30% Cloze Test - 8% Para Jumbles - 10% Fill in the Blanks - 8% Error Spotting - 12% Paragraph Completion - 8% Vocabulary - 8%

Quantitative Aptitude

11 topics in this section.

Key focus: Data Interpretation, Simplification, Number Series, Profit and Loss, Percentage
Data Interpretation - 25% Simplification - 12% Number Series - 10% Profit and Loss - 6% Percentage - 5% Simple and Compound Interest - 5% Ratio and Proportion - 5% Time and Work - 5% Time and Distance - 5% Probability - 4% Mensuration - 4%

Reasoning Ability

8 topics in this section.

Key focus: Puzzles and Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement - 25% Syllogism - 10% Blood Relations - 8% Coding-Decoding - 8% Alphanumeric Series - 8% Ranking - 6% Data Sufficiency - 6% Input-Output - 6%

SBI PO Mains

Data Analysis and Interpretation

7 topics in this section.

Key focus: Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Caselet DI, Missing Case DI
Tabular Graph - 15% Line Graph - 12% Bar Graph - 12% Missing Case DI - 10% Radar Graph Caselet - 8% Probability - 8% Caselet DI - 12%

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

8 topics in this section.

Key focus: Circular and Linear Seating, Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Critical Reasoning, Input-Output
Verbal Reasoning - 10% Syllogism - 10% Circular and Linear Seating - 18% Input-Output - 8% Blood Relations - 8% Data Sufficiency - 8% Coding-Decoding - 8% Critical Reasoning - 10%

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

4 topics in this section.

Key focus: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Banking Terminology, Static GK
Current Affairs - 30% Banking Terminology - 20% Financial Awareness - 25% Static GK - 15%

English Language

5 topics in this section.

Key focus: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Sentence Completion, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles
Reading Comprehension - 30% Sentence Completion - 12% Vocabulary - 12% Grammar - 18% Para Jumbles - 12%
Original sample questions

Representative SBI PO practice examples

These examples are selected from Kredly's structured question bank to show how public syllabus topics turn into actual practice. The full app uses more questions, adaptive review, duplicate checks, and stage-specific mocks, but the samples below are useful as standalone revision prompts too.

SBI PO Prelims English Reading Comprehension easy
The newly appointed district collector was known for her judicious use of public resources. Rather than sanctioning extravagant projects that yielded little community benefit, she directed funds toward essential infrastructure — clean water supply, rural roads, and primary healthcare centres. Her prudent approach won widespread admiration from both officials and citizens, and the district's development indicators improved markedly within eighteen months of her tenure.

Q1. Which of the following is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'prudent' as used in the passage?

A. Careful
B. Reckless
C. Efficient
D. Deliberate
Answer: B. Reckless

Explanation: 'Prudent' means wise, careful, and showing good judgment in practical matters. Its antonym should convey the opposite — acting without care or forethought. 'Reckless' means acting without thinking about consequences, making it the direct antonym. 'Careful' and 'Deliberate' are synonyms of prudent. 'Efficient' relates to productivity and is unrelated to the quality of judgment implied by 'prudent'.

SBI PO Prelims English Error Spotting easy

Q2. Identify the part with a grammatical error: (A) Each of the candidates / (B) were given / (C) sufficient time / (D) to revise their answers.

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
Answer: B. (B)

Explanation: 'Each of the candidates' is singular, so 'were' must be 'was'. Error is in part (B).

SBI PO Prelims English Para Jumbles easy

Q3. In the sentence below, the highlighted words are incorrectly placed. Rearrange ONLY the highlighted words to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Sentence: "The [rapid] scientist made a [young] discovery that changed [groundbreaking] understanding of the disease." Which of the following gives the correct sequence of the highlighted words?

A. young, groundbreaking, rapid
B. groundbreaking, rapid, young
C. rapid, young, groundbreaking
D. young, rapid, groundbreaking
Answer: A. young, groundbreaking, rapid

Explanation: The correct sentence reads: 'The young scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed rapid understanding…' — but 'rapid' before 'understanding' is still awkward. The most natural reading is: 'The young scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed rapid understanding of the disease.' Highlighted words in order of appearance fill positions: [young] scientist, [groundbreaking] discovery, [rapid] understanding → sequence: young, groundbreaking, rapid → option A.

SBI PO Prelims English Vocabulary easy
The veteran diplomat's approach to the peace negotiations was remarkably **candid**, leaving no room for hidden agendas or diplomatic pretense. His frankness, though unusual in such high-stakes discussions, ultimately earned him the trust of both delegations.

Q4. Select the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the highlighted word 'candid' as used in the passage.

A. Transparent
B. Evasive
C. Forthright
D. Sincere
Answer: B. Evasive

Explanation: 'Candid' means open, honest, and straightforward. Its antonym is 'evasive', which means deliberately avoiding being direct or clear. 'Transparent', 'forthright', and 'sincere' are all synonyms or near-synonyms of 'candid', not antonyms. Hence, 'evasive' is the correct antonym.

SBI PO Prelims English Fill in the Blanks easy

Q5. The newly appointed director was known for her ________ approach to problem-solving, always ensuring that every stakeholder's concern was ________ before a final decision was made.

A. reckless / dismissed
B. methodical / addressed
C. impulsive / ignored
D. vague / amplified
Answer: B. methodical / addressed

Explanation: The sentence conveys a positive, careful leadership style. 'Methodical' means systematic and organised, which fits 'approach to problem-solving'. 'Addressed' means dealt with or considered, completing the idea that all stakeholder concerns were acknowledged before decisions. The other pairs either introduce negative connotations (reckless/dismissed, impulsive/ignored) or are contextually incoherent (vague/amplified), making option B the best fit grammatically and contextually.

SBI PO Prelims English Cloze Test easy
The newly inaugurated community library in the small town quickly became a ________ resource for students and working professionals alike, offering thousands of books, digital access, and quiet reading spaces throughout the week.

Q6. Choose the most appropriate word for the blank in the passage above.

A. redundant
B. invaluable
C. obsolete
D. contentious
Answer: B. invaluable

Explanation: 'Invaluable' means extremely useful and of great value, which perfectly fits the context of a library being a precious resource for students and professionals. 'Redundant' means unnecessary, 'obsolete' means outdated, and 'contentious' means causing disagreement — all of which are contextually incorrect and semantically opposite to the positive tone established in the sentence.

Mistakes to avoid

Common preparation traps

  • -Preparing mains only after prelims results; SBI PO mains needs earlier exposure to difficult sets.
  • -Spending too long on one puzzle in prelims instead of using skip-and-return discipline.
  • -Reading banking awareness passively without active recall and revision cycles.
Revision strategy

How to turn mistakes into progress

  • -Revise one English, one Quant, and one Reasoning weak topic in each short study block.
  • -For mains, rotate between DI sets, banking awareness, and reasoning-computer topics.
  • -Use mock review to identify repeat misses rather than chasing only the overall score.
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