Study Plan

Candidates planning to clear SBI PO exam should:

• Build A Daily Study Routine
• Manage Time-Section Wise
• Build Section Wise Strategy
• Find Their Strengths and Weaknesses
• Fix Target Marks/Score

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Application Process

• Candidates can view upcoming dates, expired registrations dates and link for new users by clicking here.
• Fill in your details along with your documents.
• Take a screenshot of the registration number
• All registered candidates who appeared for the exam in 2017, can view their results by clicking here.

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Vacancies

The total number of vacancies for the post of SBI PO in 2016 was 2200. Thereafter, the total number of vacancies opened across PAN India in 2017 for the post of SBI PO were 2400. However, the total number of vacancies for the post of SBI PO in 2018 are yet to be declared.

Selection Process

As per the ongoing process, the State Bank of India usually conducts the SBI PO exam in three phases, namely:

• Objective Test,i.e. Online Preliminary Examination
• Objective & Descriptive Test, i.e. Online Mains Examination
• Personal Interview and Group Exercise

Important Note:

It should be noted that students are selected on the basis of their result in both objective as well as descriptive mains exams only.

• Result for preliminary exam isn’t accounted while considering the overall result of candidate.
• In order to appear for SBI PO Mains Exam, students would need to have sufficient amount of clearing marks in prelims.
• Students would require qualifying marks in both papers of Phase-2 in order to be eligible for Phase-3 of SBI PO examination.
• Marks obtained within mains are added to students score in Group Exercises and Personal Interview, i.e., Phase-3 of SBI PO exam.
• The final list of shortlisted candidates based on Phase-2, Group Exercise and Personal Interview would appear of SBI’s official website. This list is also published in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the basic eligibility criteria for applying for the post of SBI PO:

Nationality: Candidate should belong to Indian origin, and should have a valid id for the same. 

Age Limit: All aspiring SBI PO applicants should have a minimum age of 21 years and an upper age limit of not more than 30 years. The upper age limit for ex-servicemen, women and physically handicapped differs from the general category candidates.

Qualifications: Candidates applying for specific departments should meet the minimum educational requirements for the same.

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Age Limit

For SBI PO, the age limit must not be below 21 years and not above 30 years as on the given date mentioned in notification.

For SBI JuniorAssiciate/Clerk, the age limit must not be below 20 years and not above 28 years as on the given date mentioned in notification.

Refer to the following table to see relaxation in Age Limit.

Educational Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition. 

Syllabus

Below is a generic list of topics important for SBI exam.

English Language

1. Reading Comprehension

2. Cloze Test

3. Para Jumble

4. Spotting Error

5. Double Fillers

Quantitative Aptitude

1. Number Series

2. Quadratic Equation

3. Data Interpretation

4. Approximation

5. Arithmetic

Reasoning

1. Puzzle

2. Seating Arrangement

3. Inequalities

4. Direction Sense

5. Blood Relation

Exam Pattern

Phase-I Pattern: Preliminary Examination of SBI PO Prelims:

Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 sections as follows:

Job Profile

The job profile of an SBI Probationary Officer includes the following tasks during the probationary tenure,i.e., initial 2 years of organization:

• Inculcating knowledge on all various bank tasks
• Customer Service responsibilities ranging between passbook printing to account opening & even more.
• Supervising clerical work
• Processing loans, etc

Additional job responsibilities may be added to the job role of SBI PO after completion of probationary tenure.

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Result

The result of SBI PO Prelims is usually declared 15 days after the examination. Candidates can obtain or check their result of SBI PO 2017 exam on the official website of SBI(State Bank of India) by clicking here.

Candidates shortlisted after the SBI Mains 2017 exam can view their roll numbers by clicking here.

The final result of candidates who have been allotted the post of SBI PO after the SBI PO 2017 examination can be viewed by clicking here.

Cutoff

The Cut-Off for various categories listed under SBI PO 2018 examination are yet to be declared. However, the approximate Cut-Off for various categories can be judged on the basis of cut-offs for 2017.

Here is the Section Wise cut-off list for SBI PO 2017:

 Prelims Cut-Off Marks: 

 SBI PO Mains Cut-Off 2017 (Minimum Qualifying Marks):

 For SBI PO Previous Year Analysis 2017: Click here

FAQs

What should be the focus areas while preparing for the exam ?

Students preparing for SBI PO should be aware about exam patterns. Candidates should concentrate on clearing both Prelims as well as Mains. They should also prepare well for clearing the Personal Interview round.

Important Note: Candidates should have patience and confidence to clear SBI PO exam.

What was the level of difficulty for SBI PO 2017 exam ?

The level of difficulty for SBI PO 2017 Prelims was easy to moderate. However, the difficulty level of SBI PO 2017 mains for surprisingly very hard.

What would be the level of difficulty for the upcoming SBI PO 2018 exam ?

SBI is a trend setter, and every year we have to expect either the level of difficulty as per the previous year or even more difficult. Click here to find a few exam tips to clear SBI PO exam.

Are there any mock tests or patterns that can be followed to clear SBI PO exams in first attempt ?

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