SBI PO GE Sample Topics & Practice Exercises 2026

SBI PO Group Exercise topics can cover banking, economy, current affairs, policy, social issues, technology, and developments related to the BFSI sector. Candidates should practise expressing both sides of an issue and learn to support their views with relevant examples and facts.

SBI PO GE Sample Topics to Practice 2026

The following topics can be used for SBI PO GE practice based on the areas covered in the SBI PO interview preparation material.

Category	Sample GE Topics
Banking & Economy	Privatization of Public Sector Banks
Banking & Economy	Digital Banking vs Traditional Banking
Banking & Economy	Cryptocurrency
Banking & Economy	RBI’s Role in Controlling Inflation
Banking & Economy	Financial Inclusion
Current Affairs & Policy	India as a $5 Trillion Economy
Current Affairs & Policy	UPI and FinTech
Current Affairs & Policy	One Nation One Election
Current Affairs & Policy	Bank Mergers
Social Issues	Cashless Economy
Social Issues	Reservation
Social Issues	Role of Women in Economic Growth
Social Issues	Social Media and Society
AI & BFSI	AI Replacing Jobs
AI & BFSI	AI and Automation in Customer Service
AI & BFSI	Readiness of Indian Banks for an AI-Driven Future

Practice Exercise 1: Digital Banking vs Traditional Banking

For this topic, practise discussing how digital banking has changed customer access to financial services while also considering the continued relevance of traditional banking channels. Think about convenience, accessibility, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and customer preferences before forming your arguments.

• What are the major advantages of digital banking?
• What limitations can digital banking have?
• Why do some customers still prefer traditional banking?
• How can banks balance digital and physical services?

Practice Exercise 2: Financial Inclusion

Financial inclusion can be discussed from the perspective of access to banking services, digital payments, financial literacy, and the role of banks and technology. Candidates should prepare examples of how access to financial services can support individuals and businesses.

• What does financial inclusion mean?
• What are the major barriers to financial inclusion?
• How can digital banking improve financial access?
• What role can banks play in improving financial literacy?

Practice Exercise 3: AI in Banking

AI-related topics require candidates to discuss both opportunities and concerns. Prepare points around automation, customer service, fraud detection, efficiency, employment, data security, and the changing role of banking professionals.

• How can AI improve banking services?
• Can AI replace jobs in the banking sector?
• What are the risks of using AI in banking?
• How should banks address data and cybersecurity concerns?

Practice Exercise 4: UPI and FinTech

UPI and FinTech have changed the way customers make payments and access financial services. For this topic, prepare points on convenience, innovation, financial inclusion, cybersecurity, competition, and the changing banking ecosystem.

• How has UPI changed digital payments?
• What role does FinTech play in banking?
• What challenges can arise with increased digital payments?
• How can cybersecurity be strengthened?

Practice Exercise 5: Privatization of Public Sector Banks

This topic can be approached by examining the possible impact of privatization on efficiency, competition, accountability, financial inclusion, and public-sector banking objectives. Practise presenting different perspectives rather than limiting the discussion to one side.

• What are the arguments in favour of bank privatization?
• What concerns can arise from privatization?
• What role do Public Sector Banks play in the economy?
• How can efficiency be improved without affecting financial inclusion?

How to Practise SBI PO GE Topics?

Choose one topic each day and spend a few minutes identifying its background, key issues, arguments on different sides, examples, and possible solutions. Then speak on the topic for a limited period without reading from prepared notes. Practising with friends or a study group can also help candidates improve listening and group participation skills.

SBI PO GE Practice Framework

Use the following framework while preparing any Group Exercise topic:

Topic → Background → Key Issues → Different Perspectives → Examples → Possible Solutions → Conclusion

This structure helps candidates organise their thoughts before speaking. The aim should be to present relevant points clearly and respond constructively to the views expressed by other participants.

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