SBI PO Mock Test replicates the exact State Bank of India Probationary Officer examination interface for Prelims and Mains stages. SarkariExam offers 100+ free SBI PO mock tests with real CBT experience, sectional timing of 20 minutes per section, and instant performance analysis without requiring registration or payment. Practice tests include 100 questions for Prelims (35 Reasoning + 35 Quant + 30 English) and 155 questions for Mains objective section (35 Data Analysis + 45 Reasoning & Computer + 40 General Awareness + 35 English).
SBI PO aspirants who practice 50+ mock tests score 12-18 marks higher than candidates relying only on theory preparation. Each test follows the official SBI PO pattern with 0.25 negative marking, no sectional cut-off in Prelims, and sectional cut-offs in Mains exactly as per actual SBI examination rules.
About SBI PO Mock Test
SBI PO Mock Test simulates the complete Probationary Officer recruitment examination conducted by State Bank of India. The test series covers Preliminary examination (qualifying stage with 100 marks), Mains examination (200 marks objective + 50 marks descriptive), and includes psychometric test practice patterns introduced by SBI.
SBI PO Prelims Mock Test contains three sections with strict sectional timing where candidates cannot switch between sections. English Language section has 30 questions (Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles), Quantitative Aptitude section has 35 questions (Data Interpretation, Number Series, Simplification, Quadratic Equations), and Reasoning Ability section has 35 questions (Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Inequality).
SBI PO Mains Mock Test includes Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 questions, 60 marks with questions worth 2-4 marks each), Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 questions, 60 marks), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 questions, 40 marks covering last 6 months current affairs), and English Language (35 questions, 40 marks). The descriptive test requires writing one essay and one letter in 30 minutes.
SBI PO Prelims Mock Test Pattern
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Time Allotted | Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Data Interpretation (Bar/Line/Pie Charts), Number Series, Simplification, Quadratic Equations, Approximation |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | Puzzles (Box/Floor/Month), Seating Arrangement (Linear/Circular), Blood Relations, Direction, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding Decoding |
SBI PO Mains Mock Test Pattern
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Time Allotted | Question Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes | Caselet DI, Table DI, Missing DI, Variable DI with questions worth 2-4 marks |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes | High-level Puzzles, Input Output, Data Sufficiency, Computer Awareness, Internet, MS Office |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | Banking Terms, RBI Policies, Government Schemes, International Organizations, Awards, Sports |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes | Reading Comprehension (2 passages), Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Sentence Rearrangement |
| Descriptive Test | 2 (Essay + Letter) | 50 | 30 minutes | Essay Writing (250-300 words), Letter Writing (150-200 words) on banking/economy/social topics |
Why Take SarkariExam.Center SBI PO Mock Test Series?
SarkariExam provides unlimited SBI PO mock tests without requiring login credentials, email verification, or mobile number submission. Aspirants access 100+ Prelims tests, 50+ Mains objective tests, 25+ descriptive tests, and 10+ psychometric tests immediately upon visiting the platform.
SBI PO test series updates every 15 days with latest banking awareness questions covering RBI monetary policy changes, new government schemes (PM SVANidhi, PMJDY updates), bank mergers, interest rate revisions, and international banking developments from past 6 months. Questions match actual SBI PO difficulty where Data Interpretation includes variable DI patterns, Reasoning has high-level month-based puzzles, and English contains 500-600 word Reading Comprehension passages.
SBI PO Specific Question Bank
SBI PO Mock Test question bank contains SBI-specific patterns different from other bank exams. Data Interpretation section includes 2-mark, 3-mark, and 4-mark questions in single sets, requiring candidates to identify easy questions worth 2 marks versus difficult questions worth 4 marks for strategic attempt selection.
Reasoning section features SBI’s signature month-based puzzles where 6-8 persons visit different places in different months with multiple conditions. Computer Aptitude questions cover MS Office shortcuts (15-20% weightage), Internet protocols, Computer Memory, and Operating Systems matching SBI’s actual syllabus distribution.
General Awareness section prioritizes banking current affairs (40% weightage) over general current affairs (30% weightage) and static GK (30% weightage), reflecting SBI’s question distribution pattern. Questions include SBI’s own news like branch expansion, new services launched, partnerships, and executive appointments.
SBI PO Memory Based Tests
Memory-based SBI PO mock tests recreate actual questions from previous SBI PO examinations collected through candidate feedback. Tests from last 5 years of SBI PO Prelims and Mains are available, showing exact difficulty progression throughout the paper.
SBI PO Prelims memory tests reveal that first 10 questions in each section tend to be moderate to easy, next 15 questions mix moderate and difficult levels, and last 10 questions include 5-6 very difficult questions meant to separate top scorers. Practicing these patterns helps candidates develop section-wise attempt strategies.
Features of SBI PO Mock Test Series
Real SBI PO CBT Interface
SarkariExam replicates the exact Computer Based Test interface used by SBI including question palette, mark for review button, language toggle (English/Hindi), calculator (only for Quant section), timer display position, and navigation buttons matching actual SBI software.
Sectional timing locks automatically after 20 minutes in Prelims tests, preventing candidates from returning to previous sections, exactly replicating SBI’s actual exam restriction. This trains candidates for the time pressure and section change without practice opportunity during actual examination.
SBI PO Sectional Tests
Sectional tests isolate individual SBI PO subjects for focused practice. English sectional tests contain only 30 questions in 20 minutes matching Prelims pattern, while Mains English sectional tests have 35 questions in 40 minutes with higher difficulty passages.
Data Analysis sectional tests specifically practice SBI’s variable DI where missing values, multiple charts, and caselet-based questions dominate. Each sectional test provides 25-30 questions with instant solutions showing calculation shortcuts and approach methods for SBI PO specific question types.
SBI PO Topic-Wise Tests
Topic-wise tests drill individual SBI PO chapters. Puzzle tests contain only seating arrangement and box/floor puzzles with 20 questions matching SBI’s difficulty. Data Interpretation tests separate into Bar Graph DI, Pie Chart DI, Table DI, Caselet DI, and Missing DI categories.
Reading Comprehension topic tests provide 3-4 passages of 500-600 words each (matching SBI’s passage length) on topics like economy, technology, social issues, and environment. Each passage includes 5 questions testing inference, vocabulary, main idea, and tone recognition.
SBI PO Descriptive Test Practice
Descriptive test section provides 25+ essay topics and 25+ letter writing topics asked in previous SBI PO Mains examinations. Essay topics cover banking sector reforms, digital payment systems, financial inclusion, economic policies, and social issues affecting banking services.
Letter writing practice includes formal letters to bank managers, complaint letters about banking services, suggestion letters for branch improvements, and application letters matching SBI’s typical descriptive test themes. Each submitted response receives evaluation on grammar, coherence, argument quality, and professional tone.
SBI PO Psychometric Test Preparation
SBI PO Psychometric Test contains 150-200 questions with no right or wrong answers, assessing personality traits, behavioral patterns, and stress handling capabilities. SarkariExam provides 10+ psychometric mock tests matching SBI’s actual assessment patterns.
Questions include situational judgment tests (how you would handle specific workplace scenarios), personality trait assessment (agreeing or disagreeing with statements), and preference ranking (prioritizing tasks or values). Practice tests help candidates understand question types and maintain consistency in responses.
SBI PO Mock Test Performance Analysis
Detailed Score Breakdown
After completing each SBI PO mock test, candidates receive section-wise score breakdown showing marks obtained in English (out of 30), Quantitative Aptitude (out of 35), and Reasoning (out of 35) for Prelims tests. Mains test analysis shows all five section scores separately.
Accuracy percentage displays for each section, revealing if candidates maintain above 85% accuracy (required for safe qualification) or fall below 75% accuracy (indicating concept gaps). Time per question metrics show if candidates spend 30-35 seconds per question (optimal) or exceed 45-50 seconds (requiring speed improvement).
All India Ranking System
All India Ranking compares candidate performance against thousands of SBI PO aspirants taking the same test. Percentile scores show exact standing where 90 percentile means performing better than 90% of test takers.
SBI PO Prelims qualification typically requires 75-80 percentile for general category and 60-65 percentile for reserved categories based on vacancy numbers. Ranking system helps candidates gauge if current preparation level meets qualification standards or requires more intensive practice.
Question-Level Analysis
Each question displays difficulty tag (Easy/Moderate/Difficult) showing if mistakes occurred in easy questions (indicating carelessness), moderate questions (needing better concept understanding), or difficult questions (acceptable to skip).
SBI PO strategy requires attempting all easy and moderate questions with high accuracy while strategically skipping difficult questions to save time. Analysis reveals if candidates waste time on difficult questions or successfully implement smart question selection approach.
Comparison with Toppers
Topper comparison shows how many questions top 100 rankers attempted in each section, their accuracy levels, and time distribution. This reveals benchmarks like toppers typically attempt 28-29 out of 30 English questions, 30-32 out of 35 Quant questions, and 32-33 out of 35 Reasoning questions with 90%+ accuracy.
Why SarkariExam.Center’s SBI PO Mock Test Is Best?
100% Free SBI PO Practice
Most platforms offer 2-3 free SBI PO mock tests followed by mandatory paid subscriptions ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1500. SarkariExam provides unlimited free access to complete SBI PO test series including Prelims, Mains, sectional, topic-wise, and descriptive tests without any payment requirement.
This removes financial barriers for aspirants from rural areas, students, and unemployed candidates preparing for SBI PO examination. Equal access to quality practice material levels the playing field regardless of economic background.
No Registration Barriers
Traditional platforms require email ID, mobile number, educational qualification, graduation year, and creating passwords before accessing single free test. SarkariExam eliminates all registration steps, allowing immediate test access saving 10-15 minutes per session.
Candidates preparing 2-3 weeks before SBI PO exam dates benefit significantly by starting practice immediately instead of completing lengthy signup processes, email verification waits, and profile completions.
Latest SBI PO Pattern Updates
SBI frequently modifies examination patterns like introducing variable DI in Mains, changing Reasoning question distribution, or updating Computer Aptitude weightage. SarkariExam incorporates all pattern changes within 7 days of SBI’s official announcements.
Question bank refreshes every 15 days with 50-100 new questions per section, ensuring candidates never practice outdated patterns. Banking Awareness section updates weekly with latest RBI circulars, new government schemes, bank mergers, and policy changes.
Mobile Optimized SBI PO Tests
65% of SBI PO aspirants from Tier 2/Tier 3 cities primarily use smartphones for practice. SarkariExam tests function smoothly on all mobile devices without requiring app installations, consuming only 2-3 MB data per full-length test.
Touch-optimized interface allows easy question navigation, answer selection, and mark for review functionality on small screens. Tests auto-save progress every 2 minutes, preventing data loss from network interruptions or phone calls during practice.
Bilingual SBI PO Tests
All SBI PO mock tests available in both English and Hindi languages with instant toggle button matching actual SBI examination feature. Hindi translations maintain proper banking terminology ensuring candidates practicing in Hindi face no language disadvantage.
General Awareness questions in Hindi include proper translations of government scheme names, banking terms, and international organization names exactly as they appear in official Hindi question papers.
Benefits of Taking SBI PO Mock Test
Understanding SBI’s Unique Difficulty Pattern
SBI PO examination difficulty differs significantly from IBPS PO or other bank exams. SBI’s Reasoning section includes more month-based puzzles and data sufficiency questions. Data Interpretation uses variable marking (2-4 marks per question) requiring strategic question selection unlike uniform 1-mark questions in other exams.
Practicing SBI-specific mock tests trains candidates for these unique patterns. Aspirants preparing simultaneously for multiple bank exams must take separate SBI PO mock tests rather than assuming IBPS PO preparation alone suffices.
Mastering 20-Minute Sectional Timing
SBI PO Prelims’ strict 20-minute per section timing creates extreme time pressure. Candidates cannot skip difficult Quant questions to first complete easier Reasoning questions, unlike exams allowing free movement between sections.
Mock test practice develops ability to quickly identify skippable questions within each section. Aspirants learn to spend maximum 25-30 seconds deciding whether to attempt or skip questions, preventing time wastage on unsolvable problems.
Building Speed for 100 Questions in 60 Minutes
SBI PO Prelims requires answering 75-80 questions correctly in 60 minutes for safe qualification. This demands average solving time of 35-40 seconds per question while maintaining 85%+ accuracy.
Regular mock test practice reduces question-solving time from 50-60 seconds (untrained candidates) to 30-35 seconds (trained candidates). This 20-second per question improvement enables attempting 10-15 additional questions per exam.
Learning SBI’s Descriptive Test Requirements
SBI PO Mains descriptive test requires professional writing style different from academic essay writing. Bank-related essay topics demand knowledge of banking terminology, financial concepts, and policy awareness.
Mock test practice exposes candidates to typical essay topics like Digital Banking Revolution, Financial Inclusion Challenges, Banking Sector NPAs, GST Impact on Banking, and Cryptocurrency Regulation. Letter writing practice covers formal business correspondence matching banking workplace scenarios.
Preparing for SBI’s Psychometric Assessment
SBI introduced psychometric testing making it the only bank exam with personality assessment component. Candidates unfamiliar with psychometric questions often provide inconsistent responses leading to rejection despite clearing Mains and Interview.
Mock psychometric tests train candidates to maintain consistency across 150-200 questions, avoid extreme responses, and understand which personality traits (teamwork, stress management, ethical behavior) SBI evaluates through questions.
Reducing Negative Marking Impact
SBI PO’s 0.25 negative marking means 4 wrong answers cancel 1 correct answer. Candidates attempting 85 questions with 70% accuracy score lower than candidates attempting 75 questions with 85% accuracy.
Mock tests teach accuracy-focused attempt strategy where candidates first complete all questions they’re 90%+ confident about, then carefully attempt 70-80% confidence questions, and completely skip below 70% confidence questions preventing negative score accumulation.
How to Use SBI PO Mock Test Effectively
SBI PO Preparation Phase-Wise Strategy
Initial Preparation Phase (Month 1-2): Take one sectional test per subject every 3 days focusing on accuracy over speed. Score at least 80% in sectional tests before attempting full-length tests.
Mid Preparation Phase (Month 3-4): Attempt 2-3 full-length SBI PO Prelims mock tests weekly in exact exam timing. Analyze each test for 60 minutes identifying mistakes, learning solutions, and noting weak topics requiring revision.
Advanced Preparation Phase (Month 5-6): Take 4-5 full-length tests weekly including both Prelims and Mains patterns. Practice at actual SBI PO exam time (morning 9-10 AM for Prelims) conditioning body and mind for exam day performance.
Final Revision Phase (Last 2 weeks): Daily full-length test followed by 2-hour analysis and weak topic revision. Take memory-based tests from previous years understanding exact difficulty candidates faced in actual examinations.
Post-Test Analysis Method
Immediately after completing SBI PO mock test, review all incorrect answers understanding why chosen option was wrong and why correct option is right. Spend 3-5 minutes per wrong answer rather than quickly glancing solutions.
Categorize mistakes into Silly Mistakes (knew correct answer but marked wrong due to carelessness), Concept Gaps (didn’t know solving method), and Time Pressure Mistakes (knew method but couldn’t complete within time). Different mistake types require different correction approaches.
Maintain error log noting recurring mistake patterns like consistently getting Para Jumble questions wrong, making errors in Boat & Stream problems, or struggling with Month-based puzzles. Dedicate focused revision time to these specific weak areas.
Comparison with Previous Attempts
Track scores across last 10-15 SBI PO mock tests identifying improvement trends. Consistent upward trend (scores increasing by 2-3 marks every 3-4 tests) indicates effective preparation. Stagnant scores signal need to change study approach or increase practice intensity.
Compare percentile ranks across tests rather than raw scores since test difficulty varies. Maintaining 75+ percentile across 5 consecutive tests indicates readiness for actual SBI PO Prelims examination.
Common Mistakes in SBI PO Mock Test Practice
Taking Tests Without Timing
Many aspirants pause SBI PO mock tests mid-section to calculate answers carefully or refer notes. This completely defeats the purpose since actual exam has strict non-pausable timing.
Always complete tests in single sitting with timer running continuously. If interrupted by phone call or emergency, discard that test attempt and take fresh test later rather than continuing paused test.
Not Practicing Descriptive Tests
Aspirants focus heavily on SBI PO objective sections while ignoring descriptive test practice. Scoring below 33% (16.5 marks out of 50) in descriptive test leads to disqualification regardless of objective test performance.
Take at least 15-20 descriptive mock tests writing complete essays and letters within 30-minute time limit. Practice improves writing speed from 200 words in 30 minutes (slow) to 450-500 words in 30 minutes (required speed).
Skipping Sectional Test Practice
Candidates jump directly to full-length tests without building sectional strength first. This results in knowing all subjects partially rather than mastering any section completely.
Take 20-25 sectional tests per subject before attempting full-length tests. Master English section first (easiest to score), then Reasoning (moderate difficulty), finally Quantitative Aptitude (most difficult for majority).
Ignoring Psychometric Test Preparation
Since psychometric test is qualifying-only (not counted in merit), candidates skip preparation assuming no preparation needed. However, inconsistent responses in psychometric assessment lead to rejection at final stage despite clearing all previous rounds.
Take 8-10 psychometric mock tests understanding question patterns and maintaining consistent personality portrayal across all 150-200 questions.
Not Simulating Exam Day Conditions
Practicing tests at midnight in comfortable home environment differs drastically from taking actual SBI PO exam at 9 AM in unfamiliar test center with 200 other candidates.
Final month preparation should include taking tests at exact exam timing, in quiet environment, without phone/music/breaks, and on laptop/desktop (not mobile) simulating actual examination conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take minimum 40-50 full-length SBI PO Prelims mock tests over 2-3 months preparation. This equals 3-4 full tests weekly plus daily sectional practice. Candidates taking fewer than 30 full tests score 8-12 marks lower than those completing 50+ tests according to selection analysis data.
Scoring 70-75 marks out of 100 in SBI PO Prelims mock tests with 80-85% accuracy indicates strong preparation. However, actual cut-offs depend on exam difficulty and vacancy numbers, typically ranging from 60-65 marks (easy paper) to 75-80 marks (difficult paper) for general category.
Take SBI PO mock tests in the same language you plan to use in actual examination. Switching languages between practice and actual exam slows reading speed by 15-20% and causes comprehension errors. If comfortable in both, choose English since Hindi translations occasionally have terminology confusion in technical banking questions.
SarkariExam provides same quality question bank, performance analytics, and exam simulation as paid platforms but without cost barriers. Main difference is paid platforms offer live doubt clearing sessions and personal mentoring which self-motivated learners can compensate through YouTube tutorials and Telegram study groups.
SarkariExam updates SBI PO mock tests within 7 days of any official pattern change announced by SBI. Question bank refreshes every 15 days ensuring latest Data Interpretation patterns (variable DI, caselet DI), updated Computer Aptitude topics, and current Banking Awareness from past 6 months.
Yes, SarkariExam provides 25+ SBI PO descriptive test topics with online text editor matching actual exam interface. After writing essay and letter, candidates receive evaluation on grammar, coherence, word count, and professional tone helping improve descriptive writing scores.
Consistently scoring 75-80 percentile across 5-7 consecutive SBI PO mock tests indicates readiness for actual Prelims examination. For Mains preparation, maintain 70-75 percentile in Mains mock tests. Percentile ranks matter more than raw scores since they show relative performance against competition.
Initial phase take 2-3 full-length tests weekly focusing on learning from analysis. Final month increase to 4-5 tests weekly. Last 10 days take one full-length test daily at actual exam timing building mental stamina and maintaining peak performance level for exam day.
