SBI PO

About SBI PO

SBI PO recruits Probationary Officers for the State Bank of India, India's largest public sector bank. The selection runs across three stages — a Preliminary exam, a Main exam, and a Group Exercise & Interview — with roughly 1,500 vacancies typically announced each cycle.

Eligibility

Age Limit

21 to 30 years as on the notified cut-off date. Age relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD General/EWS 10 years, PwBD OBC 13 years, PwBD SC/ST 15 years, Ex-servicemen 5 years.

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Final-year students may apply provisionally, subject to proof of graduation by the notified date

Number of Attempts

Exam Pattern

Prelims (100 Marks, 1 Hour — Qualifying)

Mains

Interview / Selection Process

Candidates who clear the Mains are called for a Group Exercise and Personal Interview. Final selection is based on combined Mains and Interview marks (Prelims marks are not counted).

Syllabus

• Quantitative Aptitude — Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification, Arithmetic
• Reasoning Ability — Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Inequalities
• English Language — Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Para-jumbles
• General/Banking/Economy Awareness — Current Affairs, Banking Terms, Financial Awareness
• Computer Aptitude — Basics of Computers, Internet, MS Office
• Descriptive Writing — Essay & Letter Writing

Preparation Strategy

Build a study plan combining daily practice, sectional tests, full-length mocks and regular revision. Prioritize speed and accuracy in Quant and Reasoning, since these carry the heaviest weight in both Prelims and Mains, while maintaining a consistent reading habit for English and Current Affairs.

Career & Job Role

Selected candidates join as Probationary Officers with a two-year training period, followed by postings in branch operations, credit, or customer relations. SBI PO offers strong career progression into managerial and specialist roles with competitive pay and allowances.

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