The SBI PO 2024 notification will soon be released by the State Bank of India (SBI) to fill vacancies for the position of Probationary Officer (PO). The notification will be published in PDF format on the official SBI website, sbi.co.in. Along with the notification, the application form will also be made available.
Eligibility for the exam includes candidates who are graduates in any discipline.
Stay tuned for further details once the official notification is out! Let me know if you’d like to explore exam preparation or application tips.
The SBI PO 2024 notification will soon be released by the State Bank of India (SBI) to fill the Probationary Officer/Management Trainee posts. The notification will provide crucial details about the exam, including:
- Application process
- Eligibility criteria
- Vacancies
- Selection process
- Exam dates
Application Fee:
- INR 750 (for General and OBC candidates)
- Exempted for SC/ST/PWD candidates
The age limit for candidates is between 21 and 30 years, and graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply.
The application form will be available after the official notification is out. You can pay the application fee online only.
Once the notification is available, more detailed information on important dates, the application form, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, and preparation tips will be released.
SBI PO 2024 Important Highlights
The SBI PO exam is one of the most competitive banking exams in India, conducted by the State Bank of India for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees. Here are some important highlights:
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | SBI PO |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-based) |
| Total Registrations | Approximately 10 lakh |
| Stages of Exam | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Exam Fees | INR 750 (General/EWS/OBC); Exempted for SC/ST/PWD |
| Exam Duration | Prelims: 1 hour; Mains: 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Number of Papers & Marks | Prelims: 3 papers (100 marks); Mains: 4 papers (250 marks) |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100 questions; Mains: 156 questions |
| Marking Scheme | -0.25 for wrong answers |
| Language/Medium | English and Hindi |
| Purpose | Selection of Probationary Officers for various SBI branches |
| No. of Test Cities | Prelims: 200 cities (approx.); Mains: 70 cities (approx.) |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
SBI PO 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| SBI PO 2024 Notification | Available Soon |
| SBI PO 2024 Application Form | Available Soon |
| SBI PO 2024 Prelims Exam | To be notified |
| SBI PO 2024 Mains Exam | To be notified |
| SBI PO 2024 Interview | To be notified |
SBI PO 2024 Application Form
The SBI PO 2024 application form will be available after the release of the official notification. The application fee is INR 750 for General/OBC categories, with exemptions for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
The application form will be available for filling through the official SBI website. The process will consist of multiple stages, and candidates need to complete all steps successfully. Would you like detailed instructions on how to fill out the application
- Visit the official website of SBI
- Click the ‘SBI PO Apply Online’ link
- First register for the exam by entering the basic details
- After registration, candidates need to upload the scanned photograph and signature
- Fill the detailed application form
- Preview the application form as no changes will be allowed after final submission of the online form
- Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- SBI PO application form 2024 appears on the screen
- Download the application form and save it
SBI PO 2024 Eligibility
SBI PO eligibility in terms of age, educational qualification and number of attempts is given below:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| SBI PO age limit | The age limit prescribed for SBI PO exam is 21 and 30 years. Relaxation in age limit is given to unreserved categories |
| SBI PO Educational Qualification | Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam. Those who are in the final year/semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination |
| Number of Attempts | General-4General (PwD), OBC, OBC (PwD): 7SC/ST(PwD): No Restriction |
SBI PO 2024 Admit Card
SBI PO 2024 admit card will be separately for the prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises. SBI PO admit card is released on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of SBI PO admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
SBI PO 2024 Vacancies
SBI PO vacancies 2024 will be released along with the notification. Usually, around 2000 vacancies are released for SBI PO exam. SBI PO vacancy break-up of last year is given below:
| Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | Total | VI# | HI# | LD# | d & e# @ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Backlog Vacancy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 16 |
| Total Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 36 | 20 | 36 |
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2024
SBI PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into three phases. Phase 1 is the prelims exam, phase 2 is the mains exam and phase 3 comprises psychometric test, group exercises and interview. The details regarding the SBI PO exam pattern are provided below:
Prelims Exam: The prelims exam of SBI PO comprises 100 objective-type questions from three subjects-English, Reasoning and Quant. The exam pattern for the prelims exam is given below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 100 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 1 Hour |
Mains Exam: The mains exam of SBI PO comprises both objective and descriptive-type questions. The total marks allotted the test are 250 marks. The mains exam pattern is given below.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Test | |||
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Subjective/ Descriptive Test | |||
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 157 | 250 | 3.5 Hours |
Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview
Psychometric test is conducted before Group Exercises and Interview. No marks are allotted for the psychometric test and it is qualifying in nature. The bank may conduct a psychometric test for personality profiling, of those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase 3 exam. Finding of the test may be placed before the Interview panel for having a thorough perspective on the candidates. The total marks allotted to interview are 50. The interview carries 30 marks while group exercises comprise 20 marks.
Negative Marking: For the correct answers, candidates will score one mark while 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
SBI PO Syllabus 2024
SBI PO syllabus is an important resource for preparation. Going through the syllabus, candidates can know the important topics for the exam. SBI PO syllabus for the prelims and mains exams is given below.
Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc.
Current Affairs: SBI PO General/Economy/Banking Awareness syllabus comprises topics from Current Affairs, Banking / Financial Awareness and Static Affairs.
SBI PO Preparation Tips 2024
The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI PO 2024 exam are given below:
- Revise from Previous Years’ Question Papers to know the types of questions asked in the exam
- Build a section-wise SBI PO Preparation Tips
- Attempt the mock test and analyze the performance in the exam
- Candidates must be clear with the concepts and refer to good SBI PO books
- Candidates must learn the shortcut formula for solving the questions
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SBI PO Selection Process
SBI PO selection process comprises three stages: Phase I (Preliminary), Phase II (Mains), and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Interview and Group Exercises) All registered candidates as per SBI PO selection process are first required to appear for the Phase I prelims exam. On the basis of the marks in the prelims exam, candidates are called for the mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for the Phase III Psychometric Test, Interview and Group Exercises.
SBI PO Salary
At present, the starting basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960 (with 4 advance increments). SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. The post is of Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for DA, HRA/Lease rental, CCA, Medical, and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.
SBI PO Cut off
SBI PO cut off is released along with the result separately for prelims exam, mains exam and final selection. The cut off is released category-wise. There are no sectional cut off in SBI PO exam. The cut off for the prelims exam is calculated out of 100 marks. SBI PO cut off for the mains exam is calculated of 250 marks. SBI PO final cut off is calculated based on the mains exam, group exercises, and interview. Candidates can check below the previous year’s SBI PO cut off.
SBI PO Prelims Cut off 2023
| Category | Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| GEN | 59.25 |
| SC | 53 |
| ST | 47.50 |
| OBC | 59.25 |
| EWS | 59.25 |
SBI PO Mains Cut off 2023
| SBI PO Cut-Off Marks | |
|---|---|
| Category | SBI PO Cut-Off Marks (Out of 250) |
| GEN | 70 |
| SC | 57.50 |
| ST | 57.50 |
| OBC | 62.25 |
| EWS | 70 |
| LD | 57.50 |
| VI | 57.50 |
| HI | 58 |
| D & E | 58.25 |
SBI PO Final Cut off 2023
| Category | Cut-Off Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| GEN | 44.60 |
| SC | 37.15 |
| ST | 36.45 |
| OBC | 39.73 |
| EWS | 36.03 |
| LD | 33.68 |
| VI | 29.20 |
| HI | 32.25 |
| D & E | 32.9 |
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