The admit cards are out for Probationary Officer (Preliminary Exam). State Bank of India has released the admit card for the Probationary Officer. This year, SBI is looking to fill 541 posts. The exam is tough, but with good preparation, you can do well. In this post, we will share everything you need to know about this post like you will learn about the exam dates, how to download the admit card, and the syllabus. Download the admit card early.
Overview
The exam is conducted in three steps:
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Preliminary Exam
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Mains Exam
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Interview and Group Discussion
The preliminary exam is the first step. It is an online test with three parts. If you pass the prelims, you can move on to the mains exam. The final selection will depend on your marks in the mains exam and interview.
Table: SBI PO 2025 Exam Pattern
| Exam | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
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| Prelims | English, Aptitude, Reasoning | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Mains | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, General Awareness, English | 155 (MCQ) + 2 (Descriptive) | 250 | 3 hours + 30 minutes |
| Interview | Group Discussion and Personal Interview | – | 50 | – |
Important Dates
Candidates should remember all the important dates:
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Prelims Admit Card Release: Already released (as of July 2025)
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Prelims Exam Date: 4th and 5th August 2025
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Mains Exam Date: Expected in September 2025
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Interview Date: Likely in October or November 2025
Candidates should regularly check the official SBI website for updates. 24
How to Download Admit Card
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Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in
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Click on the ‘Careers’ section on the top right corner.
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Select ‘Current Openings’ and then ‘Probationary Officers Recruitment’.
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Click on ‘Prelims Admit Card 2025’.
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Enter the registration number and password.
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Submit the details and download the admit card.
Important Details on Admit Card:
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Candidate’s name and photo
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Roll number and registration number
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Exam date, time, and venue
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Instructions for exam day
If you find any mistakes in the admit card, contact SBI officials immediately.
Documents Required for Exam Day
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Aadhaar card
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PAN card
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Driving license
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Voter ID
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Passport
Also, carry a recent passport-sized photograph.
Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus:
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Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, profit and loss, data interpretation, time and work, number series.
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Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangement, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogism.
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English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, para jumbles, error spotting, and vocabulary.
Mains Syllabus:
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Data Analysis and Interpretation: Bar graphs, pie charts, caselets, probability, data sufficiency.
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Verbal reasoning, input-output, coding, and computer fundamentals.
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General/Economy/Banking Awareness: Current affairs, banking terms, financial news, static GK.
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English Language: Grammar, comprehension, sentence improvement, word association.
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Descriptive Test: Essay writing and letter writing. 135
Preparation Tips
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Know the Exam Pattern: Understand the marking scheme and time limits for each section.
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Practice Mock Tests: Try to practice last year’s papers and take online tests. This improves speed and accuracy.
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Focus on Weak Areas: Identify your weak topics and spend extra time on them.
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Read Daily: For banking awareness, read newspapers and financial news regularly.
Table: Subject-wise Weightage in Prelims
| Subject | Important Topics | Number of Questions |
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| Reasoning Ability | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement | 10-15 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Arithmetic | 10-15 |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles | 7-10 |
Important Instructions for Exam Day
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Reach the exam center at least 15 minutes early.
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Carry a printed admit card and ID proof.
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Do not carry electronic devices like phones or calculators.
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Follow all instructions given by the invigilator.
FAQs
1. When is the SBI PO prelims exam 2025?
The exam will held on 4th and 5th August 2025.
2. How to download the SBI PO admit card?
Visit the official SBI website, go to the careers section, and log in with your registration details to download the admit card.
Conclusion
The SBI PO admit card is now out. For more updates, visit the official SBI website.
| Download Mains Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Prelims Result | Click Here |
| Download Prelims Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Prelims Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |