The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official Acquaint Yourself Booklet for the SBI PO Mains Examination 2025. The exam will be held on 13th September 2025 under advertisement no. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. This guide contains details on exam date, structure, and important instructions for candidates.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Carry Mains & Prelims Call Letters along with a valid Photo ID Proof.
- Affix a recent passport-size photo on the Mains call letter.
- Bring your own stamp pad for thumb impression.
- No calculators, books, watches, mobile phones, or electronic devices are allowed inside the hall.
- Stationery to carry: pens, pencils, eraser, and blue ink stamp pad.
- Candidates using scribes must submit a Scribe Declaration Form with valid medical certification.
- Biometric verification & iris scan will be done at the venue.
- Any unfair practice or misconduct will lead to disqualification.
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
(i) Objective Test
Duration: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 200 | Total Questions: 170
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General Awareness (Economy & Banking) | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 mins |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
(ii) Descriptive Test
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Marks: 50
- Type: Essay, Letter/Report, and Precis Writing (to be typed on computer)
SBI PO Selection Process 2025
- Phase I – Preliminary Exam: Qualifying in nature (already conducted).
- Phase II – Mains Exam: Objective + Descriptive Test (sectional and overall cut-offs).
- Phase III – Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview:
- Psychometric Test for personality profiling.
- Group Exercise (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks).
- Final Merit = Phase II (75%) + Phase III (25%).
Related: SBI PO Recruitment
Key Highlights
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Preliminary Exam marks will not be considered for final selection.
- Final selection will be based on performance in Mains & Interview.
Important Links
| SBI PO Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – SBI PO Mains Exam 2025
When will SBI PO Mains 2025 be conducted?
The exam will be held on 13th September 2025.
What is the exam pattern of SBI PO Mains?
The Mains exam has an Objective Test (200 marks) and a Descriptive Test (50 marks), conducted online.