The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced important changes in the Descriptive Paper Pattern for the SBI PO Mains Examination 2025. The Descriptive Test is a crucial part of the selection process as it evaluates a candidate’s communication skills, clarity of thought, and ability to present ideas effectively. With the revised pattern, aspirants must align their preparation strategies to match the updated structure. The SBI PO Mains Exam 2025 is scheduled for 13th August 2025, and the admit card for the exam has already been released on the official website.
SBI PO Descriptive Paper Pattern Revised
With the SBI PO Mains Exam 2025 scheduled on 13th August 2025, candidates must immediately adapt to the new descriptive paper format. The SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2025 has already been released, and aspirants should download it at the earliest to check their exam city, venue, and reporting details.
This change makes Situation Analysis a mandatory part of the descriptive exam, replacing the earlier flexibility where candidates could choose between it and Precis Writing.
Also Read, SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2025
SBI PO Descriptive Paper- Revised Pattern
As per the updated notification, the new format of the Descriptive Paper is as follows:
- Emails: Compulsory (one out of two options)
- Situation Analysis: Compulsory (one out of two options)
- Reports Writing or Precis Writing: Attempt any one of the two
Section | Existing | Revised |
Emails | Compulsory (one out of two options) | Compulsory (one out of two options) |
Reports | Compulsory (one out of two options) | Optional (one out of two, along with Precis Writing) |
Situation Analysis | Optional (choice between Situation Analysis or Precis Writing) | Compulsory (one out of two options) |
Precis Writing | Optional (choice between Situation Analysis or Precis Writing) | Optional (choice between Reports Writing or Precis Writing) |
Total Marks | 50 | 50 |
Duration | 30 Minutes | 30 Minutes |
Preparation Strategy for SBI PO Descriptive Test 2025
To excel in the revised descriptive test, candidates should:
- Practice writing formal emails with clarity and proper structure.
- Improve their report-writing skills by focusing on concise and factual presentation.
- Work on situation analysis exercises by analysing case studies, problem scenarios, and drafting solutions logically.
- Strengthen their precis writing ability to condense lengthy passages into short, meaningful summaries.
- Manage time effectively as the descriptive section needs to be completed within 30 minutes.
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