SBI PO
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Introduction
SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) is one of India’s most prestigious banking examinations conducted by the State Bank of India. The exam recruits candidates for the post of Probationary Officer, who are trained to handle banking operations, customer service, loan processing, and branch management responsibilities.
Exam Pattern
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 1 Hour
Mode: Online
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Phase II: Main Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40–45 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30–35 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40–60 | 40–60 |
| English Language | 35–40 | 20–40 |
| Objective Total | 155–170 | 200 |
Descriptive Test
Essay Writing
Letter Writing / Communication Skills
Marks: 50
Duration: 30 Minutes
Phase III
Psychometric Test
Group Exercise
Personal Interview
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
- Final Merit List
Note: Preliminary marks are not counted in the final merit list. Final selection is based mainly on Mains and Interview/Group Exercise performance.
Syllabus
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Coding-Decoding
Blood Relations
Inequalities
Input-Output
Quantitative Aptitude
Simplification
Number Series
Percentage
Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Data Interpretation
English Language
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Detection
Vocabulary
Para Jumbles
Sentence Improvement
General / Banking Awareness
Current Affairs
Banking & Financial Awareness
RBI Policies
Indian Economy
Government Schemes
Computer Aptitude
Computer Fundamentals
Internet
Networking Basics
Cyber Security Basics
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers website:
SBI Careers Portal - Register online.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form and save/print the confirmation page.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final-year students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the required conditions before joining.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.
Nationality
Must be an Indian citizen or fulfill the nationality conditions specified in the official notification.
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