SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper with Answers PDF: 2025 Memory-Based, Shift-wise
Shift-wise SBI PO Prelims memory-based papers in the real format: English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning, each with its own 20-minute timer.
SBI does not release PO question papers, so these are memory-based papers rebuilt from each shift's reported topics and difficulty.
SBI PO Prelims 2025 Question Papers (Shift-wise)
2 papers. Attempt any shift online in a timed test, or open it with answers and save it as PDF.
| Exam date | Shift | Source | Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2025 · 100 Qs · 60 min | Shift 1 | Memory-Based PaperSource: Candidate recall, not an official paper | |
| 4 August 2025 · 100 Qs · 60 min | Shift 2 | Memory-Based PaperSource: Candidate recall, not an official paper |
SBI does not publish question papers or answer keys. These papers are rebuilt from candidates' recall of the shift, written fresh and fully re-checked.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Each section is separately timed: you cannot move to the next section before its 20 minutes end.
- One-fourth of the marks of a question are deducted for each wrong answer.
- Many coaching sites still show the old 30/35/35 split; SBI's 2026 advertisement uses 40/30/30.
SBI PO Previous Year Papers: FAQs
Can I download the SBI PO previous year question paper with answers as a PDF?
Yes. Open any paper's "With answers" page from the table above: it shows every question with the correct option and a worked solution, and the Save as PDF button prints it to a PDF on your phone or computer. To practise first, use "Attempt online" for the same paper in a timed test.
Where do these SBI PO papers come from?
SBI does not release PO question papers, so these are memory-based papers rebuilt from each shift's reported topics and difficulty. The "Source" column marks every paper as memory-based so you always know what you are practising.
Does SBI release official SBI PO Prelims question papers?
No. SBI does not publish the question paper or answer key for SBI PO Prelims. Every SBI PO Prelims paper you see online is memory-based, rebuilt from candidates' recollection of a shift.
How are these SBI PO Prelims memory-based papers prepared?
Each paper follows the topic mix, question types and difficulty reported for that shift. Questions are written fresh in the same style, every puzzle is checked to have exactly one solution and every answer is re-calculated, so the paper is reliable practice even though it is not a copy of the original.
Can I attempt the SBI PO Prelims memory-based papers online for free?
Yes. Each paper opens in our timed test player with sectional timing, negative marking and detailed solutions after you submit.
What is the SBI PO Prelims exam pattern in 2026?
English Language 40 questions, Quantitative Aptitude 30 and Reasoning Ability 30, for 100 marks in 1 hour. Each section has its own 20-minute timer, and a quarter mark is deducted for every wrong answer.