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SBI PO Books & Resources (2026)

Everything you need to know about the books & resources for the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination organized by State Bank of India (SBI). Tackle the high competition (~0.2 - 0.5% (Considered the most competitive banking exam in India) success rate) and very hard difficulty with these detailed insights.


Recommended Resources

Curated study materials for preparation

Quantitative Aptitude & DI

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal

Book

Best for foundational arithmetic concepts.

Data Interpretation Decoded — Oliveboard

Book

Crucial for SBI PO Mains level DI.

Reasoning Ability

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal

Book

Puzzle Mania — Oliveboard

Book

Excellent resource for complex, multi-variable puzzles.

English & Descriptive

Objective General English — S.P. Bakshi

Book

Great for grammar rules and error spotting.

Word Power Made Easy — Norman Lewis

Book

For building high-level vocabulary.

General / Financial Awareness & Interview

Banking Awareness — Arihant Experts

Book

Covers all static banking operations and RBI guidelines.

AffairsCloud / GKToday Daily Current Affairs

Website

Mandatory for staying updated with the last 6 months of financial news.