SBI PO also has a Psychometric Test (personality assessment, no scoring) and Group Exercise + Personal Interview (50 marks). Final merit = Mains + Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
SBI PO 2026 notification is expected in April–May 2026 at sbi.co.in/careers. Prelims typically follows in June–July, Mains in August–September.
The SBI PO Psychometric Test is a personality assessment (no right/wrong answers) conducted after Mains shortlisting. It tests banking aptitude traits — customer orientation, stress handling, teamwork, decision-making. It is not scored but influences final selection.
SBI PO basic pay starts at ₹41,960/month (JMGS-I). Gross monthly salary with DA, HRA, Special Allowance is ₹75,000–₹95,000 depending on posting city. Annual CTC approximately ₹12–₹15 lakh.
SBI PO is slightly more competitive — fewer vacancies, tougher Mains questions, additional Psychometric + Group Exercise + Interview stages. However, SBI PO offers higher salary, faster promotions, and greater brand prestige than IBPS PO.
