The SBI PO Preliminary examination 2025 was conducted on March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. As candidates prepare for upcoming banking exams, practicing with memory-based questions provides invaluable insights into the actual exam pattern and difficulty level. This comprehensive practice guide compiles questions directly from the recent SBI PO Prelims examination based on candidate feedback, offering an authentic preparation resource.
The SBI PO exam follows a structured pattern with sectional timing and varying difficulty levels. Understanding this pattern is crucial for effective preparation and time management during the actual examination.
The preliminary examination consists of three sections with a total duration of one hour:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
The exam has sectional timing, meaning candidates must complete each section within the allocated time before moving to the next section. According to candidate feedback, the overall difficulty level of the March 8, 2025 examination was moderate, with some sections presenting more challenging questions than others.
Based on the recent examination conducted on March 8, 2025, we have compiled a comprehensive topic-wise distribution of questions along with memory-based questions directly from the examination. This provides candidates with an excellent opportunity to familiarize themselves with the actual exam pattern and prepare accordingly.
The reasoning section in the SBI PO Prelims 2025 focused heavily on puzzles and arrangement-based questions. According to candidate feedback, these questions were moderately difficult but time-consuming.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Circular Seating Arrangement (With Variable) | 5 |
| Linear Seating Arrangement | 5 |
| Month-Based Puzzle (With Variable) | 5 |
| Floor-Based Puzzle (10 Floors) | 5 |
| Order and Sequence Puzzle | 3 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Coding-Decoding | 4 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation-Bonafied | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
Seven friends P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V are sitting in a circular arrangement facing the center. P sits third to the right of Q. R sits second to the left of P. S and T are immediate neighbors. Neither S nor T is an immediate neighbor of P. V sits second to the right of U. Who sits second to the left of S?
A) R
B) T
C) U
D) V
E) Cannot be determined: C) U
Five people A, B, C, D, and E live on different floors of a building with five floors, numbered 1 to 5 (ground floor is 1 and top floor is 5). A lives on an odd-numbered floor. B lives immediately above C. E lives on the floor numbered 4. A does not live on the topmost floor. On which floor does D live?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5
E) Cannot be determined: D) 5
If ‘blue’ is called ‘green’, ‘green’ is called ‘white’, ‘white’ is called ‘yellow’, ‘yellow’ is called ‘black’, ‘black’ is called ‘red’, and ‘red’ is called ‘brown’, then what is the color of milk?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Black
D) Red
E) Brown: B) Yellow
If P is the sister of Q, Q is the brother of R, and R is the father of S, then how is P related to S?
A) Mother
B) Aunt
C) Grandmother
D) Sister
E) Cannot be determined: B) Aunt
In a certain code language, ‘MARKET’ is written as ‘NZSLFU’. How is ‘PUZZLE’ written in that code?
A) QVAAFM
B) QVAYMF
C) QVAAYM
D) QVAAMF
E) QVAZFM: A) QVAAFM
In the following question, two statements are given followed by two conclusions. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.
Statements:
All pens are books.
No book is a pencil.Conclusions:
I. Some pens are pencils.
II. No pen is a pencil.A) Only conclusion I follows
B) Only conclusion II follows
C) Either I or II follows
D) Neither I nor II follows
E) Both I and II follow: B) Only conclusion II follows
The quantitative aptitude section in the SBI PO Prelims 2025 focused primarily on arithmetic, data interpretation, and number series. The questions were of moderate difficulty with some calculation-intensive problems.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | 15 |
| Number Series | 5 |
| Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, etc.) | 8 |
| Quadratic Equations | 3 |
| Data Sufficiency | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
There are total 6400 books in a college library which started issuing books in the last week of November, out of which, 2400 books were issued to the students in the last week of November and 40% of the remaining books are issued in the following week on Monday. If the number of books issued to 3rd year student on Monday is 50% more than the number of books issued to 3rd year student on Tuesday, find the number of books issued to 3rd year student on Monday.
A) 315
B) 325
C) 295
D) 335
E) None of these: A) 315
The number of books issued to 5th year students on Tuesday is what percentage of the number of books issued to 4th year students on the same day?
A) 52.4%
B) 56.5%
C) 61.3%
D) 65.9%
E) 49.1%: B) 56.5%
Find the total number of books issued till Tuesday starting from the last week of November.
A) 4200
B) 4400
C) 4600
D) 4800
E) None of these: C) 4600
20% of the books issued till Tuesday was deposited on Wednesday, and 720 books were issued on Wednesday. Find the number of books left in the library on Wednesday at the end of the day.
A) 2000
B) 1900
C) 1800
D) 2100
E) None of these: D) 2100
If x² – 9x + 20 = 0, then the value of x² + 1/x² is:
A) 79/16
B) 81/16
C) 83/16
D) 85/16
E) None of these: B) 81/16
The average age of a class of 30 students is 15 years. If the age of the teacher is included, the average increases by 0.5 years. What is the age of the teacher?
A) 30 years
B) 31 years
C) 45 years
D) 46 years
E) None of these: D) 46 years
A shopkeeper sells an article at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for Rs. 40 more, he would have gained 40%. What is the cost price of the article?
A) Rs. 500
B) Rs. 600
C) Rs. 800
D) Rs. 1000
E) None of these: A) Rs. 500
The next number in the series 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ? is:
A) 127
B) 128
C) 129
D) 130
E) None of these: A) 127
The English language section in the SBI PO Prelims 2025 featured a variety of question types testing candidates’ grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. The overall difficulty was moderate.
| Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 10 |
| Error Detection/Sentence Correction | 5 |
| Fillers/Cloze Test | 5 |
| Para Jumbles | 5 |
| Word Replacement/Substitution | 3 |
| Miscellaneous (Idioms, Phrases, etc.) | 2 |
In the given question, two words are omitted, which are replaced by blanks. Choose the best combination of the words that can fit into the given blanks in the same order to make a grammatically and logically correct statement.
The company’s sudden announcement of layoffs was seen as _______ by many employees, who did not feel the decision had been _______ from the beginning.
A) abrupt, predetermined
B) strategic, unexpected
C) necessary, communicated
D) inevitable, transparent
E) unfortunate, documented: A) abrupt, predetermined
Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Choose the part with the grammatical error as your answer. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’ as your answer.
The rising cost of healthcare (A) / has made it difficult (B) / for many people for afford (C) / essential medical treatments. (D) / No error (E)
: C) for many people for afford
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.
ENIGMATIC
A) Mysterious
B) Perplexing
C) Transparent
D) Obscure
E) Ambiguous: C) Transparent
Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the given questions.
A) However, the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining has become a significant concern.
B) Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial landscape since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009.
C) This process requires enormous computational power, resulting in high energy consumption.
D) Mining cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, involves solving complex mathematical problems.
E) Researchers are now exploring more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional mining methods.Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E: A) A
Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The scientist’s _______ to detail ensured that the experiment yielded accurate results.
A) attention
B) focus
C) concentration
D) devotion
E) dedication: A) attention
The SBI PO Mains examination requires a deeper understanding of concepts and application skills. The following advanced questions will help candidates prepare for the mains examination, which includes more challenging questions across all sections.
In a certain code language, ‘economy market shares’ is written as ‘zo pi va’, ‘market down stocks’ is written as ‘pi ke ta’, and ‘shares stocks economy’ is written as ‘va ta zo’. What is the code for ‘market’?
A) zo
B) pi
C) va
D) ke
E) ta: B) pi
Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting in a row facing north. C sits third to the right of F. A and B are immediate neighbors. Neither A nor B sits at an extreme end. D is not an immediate neighbor of C. E sits at one of the extreme ends. Who sits at the extreme ends of the row?
A) E and C
B) E and D
C) F and D
E) F and E
D) Cannot be determined: B) E and D
The following table shows the percentage of students who passed in five different subjects in six different schools:
School Mathematics Science English Social Studies Computer Science A 75% 82% 90% 65% 88% B 80% 78% 85% 70% 92% C 88% 90% 82% 75% 85% D 65% 72% 80% 85% 90% E 70% 75% 95% 80% 78% F 85% 88% 75% 90% 82% Which school has the highest overall pass percentage across all subjects?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) F: C) C
If the total number of students in each school is 500, how many students passed in both Mathematics and Science in School C?
A) 395
B) 400
C) 410
D) 420
E) Cannot be determined: E) Cannot be determined
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?
A) Issuer of currency
B) Banker to the government
C) Approving the merger of private companies
D) Regulator of banking system
E) Formulation of monetary policy: C) Approving the merger of private companies
The full form of RTGS in banking terminology is:
A) Real Time Gross Settlement
B) Rapid Transfer Gateway System
C) Real Time Gateway Service
D) Rapid Time Gross Service
E) None of these: A) Real Time Gross Settlement
To excel in the SBI PO examination, candidates should adopt a structured preparation approach that encompasses all sections of the exam. The memory-based questions provided in this guide offer valuable insights into the actual exam pattern and difficulty level, enabling candidates to prepare effectively.
Time management is crucial in the SBI PO examination due to the sectional timing. Candidates should practice solving questions within the allocated time for each section. For the preliminary examination, allocate 20 minutes for each section and aim to maintain a balance between accuracy and speed. Regular practice with timed mock tests can significantly improve time management skills.
For the Reasoning Ability section, focus on puzzles and arrangements as they constitute a significant portion of the questions. Practice various types of puzzles, including seating arrangements, floor-based puzzles, and blood relations. Develop quick strategies to solve these puzzles efficiently within the time constraints.
In the Quantitative Aptitude section, prioritize data interpretation and arithmetic questions. Regular practice of calculation techniques and shortcuts can save valuable time during the examination. Pay special attention to number series and quadratic equations, which frequently appear in the exam.
For the English Language section, improve reading comprehension skills by regularly reading diverse materials such as newspapers, magazines, and books. Enhance vocabulary and grammar skills through consistent practice. Pay special attention to error detection and sentence correction questions, which test fundamental grammar concepts.
Take regular mock tests that simulate the actual exam environment. Analyze performance after each mock test to identify strengths and weaknesses. Focus on improving weaker areas while maintaining proficiency in stronger sections. Mock tests also help in developing exam temperament and reducing anxiety on the actual exam day.
