The State Bank of India, India’s largest public sector bank, was established on July 1, 1955. It accepts applications for SBI PO employment as well as other departmental openings.
Every year, the State Bank of India conducts the PO exam to select qualified individuals for the position of PO from a large pool of applicants. It is one of the most highly coveted SBI tests in the country.
The selection procedure will be divided into three stages: preliminary exams, main exams, and interviews. To be selected as a PO in SBI branches, candidates must pass all three phases.
| Abbreviation | SBI |
| Type | State Bank of India is an Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory body |
| Purpose | Completes banking activities for Central and State Government |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Chairperson | Mr. Dinesh Kumar Khara |
| Directors | Mr. C.S. Setty Mr. Ashwani Bhatia Mr. Swaminathan J. Mr. Ashwini Kumar Tewari |
Every year SBI announces vacancies for the post of PO to run its banking functions. It’s an excellent chance for candidates to get associated with India’s most trusted and well-reputed bank. Moreover, working for the Central Government of India is a dream for many people in India.
Phase I: Prelims exam, which consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. It’s only a qualifying test.
Phase II: Candidates numbering ten times (approx.) the numbers of vacancies in each category will be short-listed for the Main Examination from the top of the above merit list. Candidates who qualify prelims exam and get short-listed will need to appear in the mains exam. In the mains exam candidate needs to attempt 200 multiple choice questions and an English language descriptive test.
Phase III: Candidates will be called for a group discussion and interview if their number equals or exceeds three times (approximately) the number of vacancies in each category. The main exam, group discussion, and interview will all be given 100 percent weighting. Candidates will be assigned to banks based on their merit.
SBI PO 2021 Notification will be available soon on the SBI official website. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for the post of PO, which increased the competition in the country for PO posts.
The final notification for PO 2020 was issued on November 13th, 2020.
| Activity | Dates |
| Notification | Sept/Oct. 2021 |
| Starting of On-line Registration Process | Sept/Oct. 2021 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | Oct. 2021 |
| Preliminary Exam Result | Yet to Announce |
| Mains Admit Card | Yet to Announce |
| Mains Exam Date | Yet to Announce |
| Mains Exam Result | Yet to Announce |
| Interview & Group Discussion | Yet to Announce |
| Declaration of Final Result | Yet to Announce |
Along with its official notification, the State Bank of India (SBI) will release the Exam Dates for SBI PO 2021 exam. As a result, candidates should check the page regularly to stay up to date on the PO 2021 Exam.
For PO selection, there will be two exams. In addition, preliminary and main exams, as well as a descriptive test.
Exam dates are given below.
| Exam Name- SBI CRPD/PO/2020-21/ 12 | Date |
| Prelims Exam Date | Oct. 2021 |
| Main Exam Date | Yet to Announce |
Interested candidates need to go online (bank’s official website) and pay the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Nil |
| For all others | Rs. 750/- |
A candidate must meet the below-mentioned criteria to become a PO with the State Bank of India.
Nationality – The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Qualification – Any graduate or equivalent from a recognized university can apply for the PO post in SBI.
Age – Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 30 years, i.e., A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1990 and no later than 01.04.1999 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation of Upper age limit
| Age Limit Relaxation Category | Age Relaxation in Years |
| SC/ST Category | 5 years |
| OBC Category (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PWBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Regular employees of the Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal retrenched from service (Applicable to Madhya Pradesh state only | 5 years |
The latest vacancy is not released till yet. Last year, SBI has announced in total 2000 vacancies for the post of PO. Category wise division for SBI PO vacancies are given below.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
| Vacancies | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 |
| Total | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 |
With four advance increments, the starting basic pay will be Rs. Rs.27,620/-. Candidates will be eligible for a variety of allowances and other benefits in addition to the basic income. Depending on the location of posting and other considerations, the total in-hand income will range from Rs. 40000 to Rs. 45000.
Know More – SBI PO Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The application form is available at SBI Website. The steps to fill SBI PO application form are explained below. Application can be filled only by online method.
This page is divided into three parts, basic details, educational qualification & experience, and preferences. Check details below:
Basic details: In this part, candidates need to fill in the category, nationality, personal information, select exam centers, date of birth, gender, father’s name or mother’s name, address, etc.
Educational Qualification, Work Experience & Languages: Here, candidates need to enter details of their graduation such as year of passing, college, percentage of marks, grade (if any). They are also required to enter their work experience. Candidates are also required to enter the languages they can read, write and speak.
Preferences: Candidates need to enter the preferences of banks where they wish to work upon selection. SC/ST/Minority candidates can opt for pre-exam training in this part.
Candidates must preview the application form before the final submission. Then, they can edit the details entered in the application form while validating the same. Once this is complete, candidates need to agree to the terms and conditions and submit their applications.
Things to keep handy while applying For SBI PO
Q.1. What is the probation period for SBI PO?
A. Successful candidate needs to spend two years on probation. During the probation period, candidates understand the bank’s functioning, roles, responsibilities, and duties.
Q.2 How many vacancies have been released?
A. The Latest vacancy is not updated till now. Last year, SBI has announced in total 2000 vacancies for the post of PO.
Q.3 Can a final year graduation student apply for SBI PO?
A. Yes, a final-year student can apply for SBI PO. Still, the candidate needs to complete and needs to produce the graduation completion document at the time of the interview.
Q.4 What is the age criterion to apply?
A: Minimum: 21 years and Maximum: 30 years with the age relaxation to reserved categories.
Q.5 What is the salary of the SBI PO?
A: The salary varies from state to state. The basic salary of an SBI PO is Rs 27620. The total compensation per year on CTC is between Rs 8.20 lakhs-Rs 13.08 lakhs.
Q.6 Is there Negative Marking in SBI PO Exam?
A: Yes, there is negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective tests of the SBI PO 2021 Preliminary and Mains Exams. For scoring a wrong answer, one-fourth of the total marks allotted for that question will be deducted.
Q.7 Do I need to carry any documents at the time of the exam?
Ans. Yes, candidates must carry the original and a copy of the photo ID Card and the admit card.
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