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Selection Process

How the exam flow is structured

Stage 1

Preliminary examination

100 questions | 100 marks | 60 mins

Prelims is a quick elimination round across English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

Stage 2

Main examination

Objective 200 marks + Descriptive 50 marks

Mains combines a long objective paper with a separate English descriptive slot where answer quality and typing speed matter.

Stage 3

Phase III

Psychometric, group exercise, and interview

The final phase tests communication, judgment, and suitability after you clear the written stages.

Exam Pattern

SBI PO 2025 pattern snapshot

SBI PO remains a three-stage recruitment process where speed matters in prelims, depth matters in mains, and writing quality matters in the descriptive English paper.

Prelims

100 questions | 100 marks | 60 mins

English Language 30, Quantitative Aptitude 35, and Reasoning Ability 35 with sectional timing.

Mains Objective

155 questions | 200 marks | 180 mins

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, General Awareness, and English Language.

Mains Descriptive

2 tasks | 50 marks | 30 mins

Essay and letter writing in English, evaluated only after the objective paper.

Descriptive Focus Areas

What deserves repeated preparation

SBI PO 2025 descriptive preparation works best when topic choice stays close to the institution and not just generic essay prompts.

Banking reforms, financial inclusion, and public policy

Economy and current affairs with institutional relevance

Leadership, governance, and customer-service angles

Formal writing that stays structured under a 30-minute window

Preferred Writing Formats

Essay writing on banking, economy, society, and current affairs topics.

Formal letter writing with clear tone, structure, and purpose.

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Common Questions

What is the SBI PO mains descriptive paper pattern?

The SBI PO mains descriptive paper is an English writing paper with 2 tasks for 50 marks in 30 minutes.

Does SBI PO descriptive English matter after objective preparation?

Yes. The descriptive paper sits inside mains and can affect conversion even for candidates who are strong in the objective sections.

What should candidates practise for SBI PO descriptive English?

Essay writing on current or banking themes and formal letter writing are the core areas to practise repeatedly.