SarkariResultHome.comSBI CBO Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Paresh on 31 Oct 2026 · Organisation: State Bank of India · State: All India
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for CBO on its official website. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more SBI updates on the SBI Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
SBI CBO Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
| Important Dates | Key Details |
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CBO: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of CBO with the exam pattern and the syllabus, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
CBO: Important Points
Keep these points in mind for CBO.
- Notification
- Exam Pattern
- Exam Dates
- Salary
- Eligibility Criteria
CBO: SBI Pattern of the Online Written Test
SBI Pattern of the Online Written Test of CBO:
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Alloted |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
CBO: SBI Pattern of the Online Written Test
Keep these points in mind for CBO.
- SBI CBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
- Download the study material for free
- SBI CBO Pattern of the Online Written Test
- SBI CBO Syllabus 2026
- SBI CBO Screening
- SBI CBO Interview
- SBI CBO Final Selection
- SBI CBO Marking Scheme
- Local Language
- SBI CBO 2026 Preparation Tips and Strategies
- Subject-Specific Study Techniques & Resources for SBI CBO 2026 Exam
- General Tips for SBI CBO Exam 2026 Preparation
- Time Management Strategies For Covering the SBI CBO Syllabus Effectively
- SBI CBO 2026 Recommended Study Resources
- SBI CBO Important Books
- SBI CBO Free Mock Test
- SBI CBO Online Course
CBO: SBI Pattern of the Online Written Test
Check the sbi pattern of the online written test for CBO in the table below.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Alloted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter Writing & Essay | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
CBO: 2026 Syllabus
The table below gives the 2026 syllabus of CBO, as it is given in the source.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Passage Making, Error Spotting, Jumble Words, Sentence Framing, Fill in the blanks |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | Banking terms, Abbreviations and Economic terminologies, Overview of Indian Financial System, History of Indian Banking System, Recent Credit and Monetary Policies, Important Government Schemes on capital and money market, Introduction to national financial institutions like RBI, SEBI, IRDA, FSDC etc, Introduction to International organisations like IMF, World Bank, ADB, UN etc, Current affairs related to national and international issues of last 6 months |
| Computer Aptitude | Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies, Networking, Number System, Operating System, Basic of Logic Gates |
CBO: Exam Overview
Exam Overview of CBO:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam name | Maximum Marks |
| Interview | 50 |
CBO: Important Books
The table below gives the important books of CBO, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 30 minutes.
| Subjects | Books | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
| English Language | Descriptive General English | SP Bakshi and Richa Sharma |
| English Language | High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| English Language | Word Power Made Easy | Normal Lewis |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Banking Awareness Handbook of Banking Information | N.S.Toor |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Banking Awareness | Arihant Publication |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Static GK General Knowledge | Arihant |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Lucent General Knowledge | - |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Pratiyogita Darpan | SQ Sachdeva Mahendra Jain |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Current Affairs | BeePedia |
| Computer Awareness | Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams | Arihant Publishers |
CBO: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
In the pattern table (SBI CBO Pattern of the Online Written Test), the most marks are carried by Banking Knowledge (40).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
CBO: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
CBO: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
CBO: How Normalization of Marks Works
Because CBO can be held over several shifts, the organisation uses normalization. It adjusts the raw scores so that a candidate is not at a loss only because of a tougher shift.
Your final score for the merit list is the normalized score, not the raw number of correct answers, so do not compare your raw marks with a friend from another shift. Read the exact formula in the official notice.
How SBI selects candidates
Officers usually clear an online first exam, a main exam and then a psychometric test, group exercise and interview. Clerks take a first and main exam and a local language test. Every stage carries negative marking in objective papers, so accuracy is as important as speed.
Read more on the SBI company page or visit the official website at sbi.co.in.
Earlier SBI Notifications
Earlier SBI notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all SBI updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI PO Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Apprentice Detailed Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Circle-Based Officer (CBO) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Check Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | 590 | 09 Oct 2026 |
SBI CBO Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
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| Official website | sbi.bank.in |
| All SBI updates | Open SBI Recruitment |
| SBI latest jobs | View jobs |
| SBI admit cards | View admit cards |
| SBI results | View results |
SBI CBO Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official CBO syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of SBI. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the CBO syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that State Bank of India released on its official website sbi.bank.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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