If you are preparing for SBI PO 2026, first understand this:
The descriptive paper is NOT an essay paper anymore.
SBI is checking whether you can communicate like a bank officer in real situations.
Below is the actual descriptive paper content asked in SBI PO 2025 Mains (simplified exactly as aspirants saw on screen).
Descriptive Paper Structure
Total Time: 30 Minutes
Total Marks: 50 Marks
Candidates had to write 3 answers within the time limit.
1️⃣ Email Writing (2 Options — Attempt Any One)
Option 1:
Write an email to the CEO requesting implementation of a digital complaint/suggestion box with anonymous feedback
Option 2:
Write an official email to a bank manager regarding a home loan / office related communication
👉 Focus: Professional communication & email etiquette
2️⃣ Situation Analysis (2 Options — Attempt Any One)
Option 1:
Unhygienic neighbour creating problems for residents
Option 2:
A bank employee approving loans under financial pressure
👉 Focus: Judgement, problem-solving ability, officer mindset
3️⃣ Report Writing OR Precis (Attempt Any One)
Candidates could choose either report writing or precis writing.
Precis Option
Passage related to road construction
(Write summary in approx 130 words)
Report Writing Option
Write a report suggesting improvement in CSR activities in a steel company visited by an intern
👉 Focus: Structured writing & clarity of thought
Word Limit (Important)
| Section | Word Limit |
|---|---|
| 110 – 120 words | |
| Situation Analysis | 110 – 120 words |
| Precis | ~130 words |
| Report | 140 – 180 words |
What SBI Actually Tested
The paper checked practical officer skills:
- Writing official email
- Handling a real-life problem
- Preparing a professional report
- Summarising information clearly
This means SBI is evaluating communication ability, not vocabulary level.
Key Learning for SBI PO 2026 Aspirants
Old preparation ❌
Essay memorisation
Heavy vocabulary
Long writing practice
Required preparation ✔
Professional tone
Clear structure
Logical solutions
Concise drafting
Final Understanding
SBI PO descriptive paper has become a real-life banking communication test
If your answer sounds like a student → marks reduce
If your answer sounds like an officer → marks increase
Prepare accordingly.
Practice structured writing. Improve thinking. Score better.
— Team Bank Whizz