SBI PO Exam
The State Bank of India is our country’s oldest bank and a premier in terms of balance sheet size, number of branches, market capitalization and profits. Earlier it was known as the Imperial Bank of India. It got its current name in 1955 after its nationalization by the Government of India. The State Bank of India provides multiple ranges of banking products through its vast network of branches in India and overseas, including products aimed at non-resident Indians (NRIs).
The State Bank Group, with over 16,000 branches located throughout, has the largest banking branch network in India. S.B.I has 14 Local Head Offices and 57 Zonal Offices that are located at important cities throughout the country. It also has around 130 branches overseas. The State Bank of India has headquarter in Mumbai.
SBI PO Exam Eligibility and exam pattern
Nationality: Indian
Age: Minimum 21 Years; Maximum 30 Years
Note: The maximum limit of age specified is applicable only to General Category candidates.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: 35years
- Other Backward Classes: 33 years
- Persons With Disabilities: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 35 years
- Candidates from Kashmir Division: 35 years
Educational Qualification
The candidate should be a graduate or possess equivalent degree. The same should be in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum requisite marks of 65% average for General category 60% for other classes is a must. The candidate selected for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) must also have knowledge about basic computer handling as it is pre-requisite for the job.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SBI PO Exam
Interested candidates who are seeking bank jobs are requested to apply through online by visiting the website: www.sbi.co.in/user.htm/.
It will be done in two parts I and II.
After successful submission of the Part I Form, the system will generate a unique Registration No. and Password, which candidates should keep with them as it will be used for the further process.
In Part II of Online Application Form, candidates have to make fee payment of Rs.200 / Rs.50, by Challan or through Master Card / Debit Card / Credit card / Internet Banking.
Candidates can pay the application fees amount Offline, through Challan from 1st to 18th Feb Candidates can pay the application fees amount Offline, through Challan from 30th Jan to 23rd Feb.
After successful submission of the online application form, the system will generate an eReceipt (if online payment made) and complete application form, which candidates are required to print out and keep with them for future reference.
Exam Pattern for SBI PO exam
There are two phases of the exams as follows:
Phase I:
Objective Type test of English Language; General Awareness; Data analysis and Interpretation; Reasoning (200 Marks).
Descriptive Type Test of English Language (comprehension, small outline, article and letter writing) 50 Marks.
Phase II:
- Group Discussion: 20 Marks
- Group Discussion (Rural): 10 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
- Experience: 10 Marks
The exam will be conducted in various centers in almost all parts of the country.
Final Selection:
The marks of Group Discussions and SBI Bank PO Interview will be put together and the candidates who secure minimum 40% marks (minimum 35% in case of SC / ST / OBC / PWD) in group discussion and interview will be considered for final selection. The candidate has to pass both Phase I & II separately.
Phase I & Phase II marks will be subject to summation and arranged in descending order (category wise) for candidates who have qualified in both the phases separately and depending on the latest PO Vacancies in SBI Bank 2013, selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each of the category.
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