If you are focusing on the SBI PO 2025, the Quantitative Aptitude section is one of the most important to crack both Prelims and Mains. The section tests your calculation speed, data interpretation skills, and overall problem-solving ability. If you are aware of the topic-wise weightage of Quant questions from the last 6 years. It can help you to decide what to study first and where to focus your practice.
To help you plan better, we have shared the SBI PO topic-wise weightage for Quant from both Prelims and Mains based on recent year patterns (2024–2019).
To ace the SBI PO 2025 exam, candidates can uplift their preparation with our study resources, such as mock tests, topic-wise tests, and mini mocks, to improve their accuracy and speed.
Here’s the Topic-wise weightage of the Quant section in SBI PO Prelims across different years:
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Data Interpretation | 10–12 | 10–17 | 10–11 | 5–10 | 10–15 | 10–15 |
| Caselets | 3–5 | 0–5 | 3–5 | 3–5 | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| Missing Number Series | 0–3 | 5–6 | 0–6 | 0–5 | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| Wrong Number Series | 2–4 | 0–5 | 0–5 | 0–6 | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| Arithmetic | 10–14 | 09–15 | 8–11 | 9–15 | 8–11 | 10 |
| Data Sufficiency | 0–2 | 0–3 | – | – | – | 0–5 |
| Q1 & Q2 (Quantity Comp.) | – | 0–2 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 0–3 |
| Simplification/Approx. | 0–3 | 5 | 4–6 | 0–5 | 0–6 | 0–5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 0–3 | 4–6 | 5–6 | 5–6 | 5–6 | 0–5 |
Here’s the pattern observed in the Quant section of SBI PO Mains over recent years:
| Topics | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| DI + Caselet | 20 | 18–24 | 14 | 18–20 | 19–21 |
| Number Series | 2 | 3–5 | 2–3 | 3–4 | – |
| Data Sufficiency | – | 3–4 | 3 | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 2 | 4–5 | 4–5 | – | – |
| Q1 & Q2 (Quantity Comp.) | 2 | 3–4 | – | 5 | 3 |
| Arithmetic | 5 | 3–6 | 8 | 6–8 | – |
| Miscellaneous | 1 | 3–6 | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1–3 |
Based on analysis from 2019 to 2024, here are the topics that come frequently in SBI PO Quant (both Prelims and Mains):
If you want to crack the SBI PO 2025 in one go, then follow these tips to master the quants section and score well.
Don’t start directly with the mock tests or difficult problems. First, learn the basics of each topic. Use short tricks only after you are confident with the concepts, then start giving mock tests.
Instead of solving random topics, make a weekly study plan like:
Whether Prelims or Mains, DI is very important. Practice DI sets daily, start with bar graphs and pie charts, then move to mixed and caselets. For Mains, you can add ratio-based and arithmetic-based DI.
Master:
Attempt 2–3 full-length sectional mocks per week, then analyze:
Many students skip arithmetic, thinking it’s time-consuming. But in SBI PO, especially Mains, arithmetic forms the base of even DI sets. Make sure you’ve practiced every type from this category.
In Prelims, try to solve:
Candidates who are interested in applying for Probationary Officer posts can start preparation from now. Before starting preparation, candidates should understand the exam pattern, solve previous year papers from many years, and know the type of questions asked in them. Know about the level of each section, and most importantly, frequently ask questions in the SBI PO exam. Here we are providing the SBI PO Previous year question paper link with a detailed solution for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
| SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper Links | Links | |
| 2024 Reasoning Question Paper | Download Free PDF with Detailed Solution | |
| 2024 Quant Question Paper | Download Free PDF with Detailed Solution | |
| 2024 English Question Paper | Download Free PDF with Detailed Solution | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper (2023) | Click To Download | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper (2022) | Click To Download | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper (2021) | Click To Download | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper (2020) | Click To Download | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper (2019) | Click To Download | |
| SBI PO 2018 Question Paper | ||
| SBI PO Prelims Quant Question Paper | Download Question Paper | Click & Download Detailed Solution |
| SBI PO Prelims Reasoning Question Paper | Download Question Paper | Click & Download Detailed Solution |
| SBI PO Prelims English Question Paper | Download Question Paper | Click & Download Detailed Solution |
| SBI PO 2018 Mains Question Paper | Download the Paper with Detailed Solution | |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper 2017 (Prelims) | Download Paper with Detailed Solution |
| SBI PO Previous Year Paper 2017 (Mains) | Download Paper with Detailed Solution |
| SBI PO 2016 Mains Question Paper | Download Paper With Detailed Solution |
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It can be, especially in Mains. But with strong basics and regular practice, it becomes manageable and easy.
No. It carries heavy weightage in both DI and standalone questions.
At least 2 sectional + 1 full-length mock every week is ideal
DI is high-scoring, but you still need to cover basics like Approximation, Series, and Arithmetic.
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