SBI PO 2023 mains exam was conducted on January 30, 2023. The overall paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level. The Maths section was difficult whereas the rest of the sections were moderate. Read here SBI PO mains exam analysis.
- SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2023
- SBI PO Mains Exam Analysis 2023 & Student Reaction
- SBI PO 2023 Mains Exam Analysis 2023 Video
- Questions Asked in the GA Paper
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2023
SBI PO mains exam pattern comprises objective-type and descriptive-type papers. The objective section carries questions from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness and English Language. The descriptive/subjective-type paper carries questions from English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The test paper carried a total of 157 questions. Total marks allotted to the paper are 250. The duration of the test is 3.5 hours. The structure of the paper is given below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Test | |||
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
45 |
60 |
60 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
35 |
60 |
45 Minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
35 Minutes |
| English Language |
35 |
40 |
40 Minutes |
| Subjective/ Descriptive Test |
|||
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) |
2 |
50 |
30 Minutes |
| Total |
157 |
250 |
3.5 Hours |
SBI PO Mains Exam Analysis 2023 & Student Reaction
Shiksha visited one of the SBI PO mains exam centres in Ranchi to gather the feedback of candidates regarding the overall difficulty level of the exam. Check below the feedback shared by students.
Rahul said, “The level of the mains exam was moderate. The Maths section was difficult whereas English was easy. The Reasoning section was moderate to difficult. The General Awareness section was easy to moderate. Mostly, questions in Maths were asked from Data Interpretation.”
Saswati said, “The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. I found the GA and Quant sections were difficult.”
Aman Kumar Jaiswal said, “The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. The descriptive paper was easy. In the Descriptive paper, we were asked to write one letter to the branch manager to convert minor accounts to major accounts.”
Kunal said, "The paper was moderate in terms of difficulty level. GA and English sections were moderate.The Reasoning and Maths sections were tough. The Descriptive paper was tough."
Aditya Singh said, "The level of the paper is moderate like previous years'. The Maths section was tough and rest of the sections were moderate. In Maths, questions were asked from DI, Data Sufficiency, Number System, Quadratic Equation."
SBI PO 2023 Mains Exam Analysis 2023 Video
Candidates can check below SBI PO mains exam analysis 2023 student reaction video.
Questions Asked in the GA Paper
Some of the questions asked in the GA paper are given below:
- Chairman of G20?
- No of small finance bank and payments bank of India?
- Which country presdient visit in republic day?
- Dept Gover tensure increase by how much time?
- Garuda Exercise related question?
- Vadnagar- Unesco sites?
- National Voters day theme?
- António Guterres meeting?
- EAG Award won by which bank?
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Student Forum
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes. There is negative marking in the SBI PO exam in both Prelims and Mains for the objective-type questions. For every wrong answer 0.25 marks or 1/4th marks are deducted but for un attempted or skipped questions none of the marks are deducted.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The application fee for the SBI PO exam varies or differs as per the categories. For General and OBC category it is INR 750 and for SC/ST/PwBD there is no fee it is exempted.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The selection process of SBI PO exam consists of three rounds. The selection process is" Prelims, Mains and Interview. Several changes were also done in the exam pattern for the SBI PO exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The SBI PO 2026 application form is expected to be released in June. Along with the announcement of the notification, the application link will be active.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SBI PO admit card 2026 will be released on the SBI careers portal officially at sbi.co.in. It will be released online and is a mandatory to carry at the examination centre by the candidate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SBI PO application form 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.co.in. Candidates need to apply online and pay the required fees.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The SBI PO notification 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.bank.in. The exam is conducted once in a year for the posts of Probationary Officers. It has the details about the examination including the important dates, syllabus, pattern, application process, and more.
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Contributor-Level 7