BANKING

SBI PO

State Bank of India Probationary Officer

SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking exams in India. Selected candidates join as Probationary Officers with excellent growth prospects and perks.

Conducted By State Bank of India (SBI)
Frequency annual
Mode ONLINE
Official Website โ†— Latest Notification โ†—

Quick Facts

๐Ÿ“ Total Marks 250
โฑ๏ธ Duration 3 hours (Prelims: 1 hour, Mains: 3 hours)
โž– Negative Marking Yes
๐ŸŽ“ Education Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21 - 30 years

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD: 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

Educational Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University

Exam Pattern

1

Preliminary Examination

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
English Language 30 30 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 min
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 60 min
2

Main Examination

objective
Section Questions Marks Time
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 min
General/Economy/Banking Awareness 40 40 35 min
English Language 35 40 40 min
Total 155 200 180 min
3

Descriptive Paper

descriptive
Section Questions Marks Time
Letter Writing + Essay 2 50 30 min
Total 2 50 30 min
4

Group Exercise & Interview

interview
Section Questions Marks
Group Exercise - 20
Personal Interview - 30
Total - 50
โš ๏ธ Negative Marking: 1/4 of marks allotted

Career Prospects

Posts Available

  • Probationary Officer (PO)
  • Assistant Manager
  • Deputy Manager
  • Manager
  • Chief Manager

Pay Scale

Pay Scale โ‚น36,000 - โ‚น63,840 (starting CTC: โ‚น8.5 Lakhs)

Career Progression

PO โ†’ Assistant Manager โ†’ Deputy Manager โ†’ Manager โ†’ Chief Manager โ†’ AGM โ†’ DGM โ†’ GM โ†’ CGM โ†’ DMD โ†’ MD

Departments

State Bank of IndiaSBI Branches Pan-IndiaSBI Corporate OfficeSBI International Branches

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