SBI Recruitment for Probationary Officers
The State Bank of India
(SBI) is India's largest and most trusted public sector bank, serving millions
of customers across the nation. Every year, SBI opens its doors to young,
dynamic, and talented individuals through the Probationary Officer (PO)
recruitment process. Becoming an SBI PO is not just a job; it's a pathway to a
promising and rewarding career in the banking sector. In this blog post, we'll
explore what it takes to be an SBI PO and why this recruitment is a golden
opportunity for aspirants seeking a secure and fulfilling career.
Qualifying for the State Bank of India (SBI)
Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment requires specific educational
qualifications as per the official guidelines. Here's an expanded explanation
of the eligibility criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduation in
Any Discipline: To be
eligible for the SBI PO recruitment, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree
in any discipline from a recognized university. This means that your
undergraduate degree can be in fields such as Arts, Science, Commerce, or any
other discipline, as long as it is recognized by a recognized university.
Equivalent
Qualifications: If
you possess a qualification that is considered equivalent to a bachelor's
degree and is recognized by the Central Government, you are also eligible to
apply. Such equivalencies are typically determined by relevant government
authorities.
Final Year/Semester Candidates: If you are in the
final year or semester of your graduation at the time of applying for the SBI
PO exam, you can still apply provisionally. However, it is important to note that
if you are called for the interview phase, you must provide proof of having
successfully passed your graduation examination on or before December 31, 2023.
Integrated Dual
Degree (IDD): Candidates
who hold an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that their
date of passing the IDD is on or before December 31, 2023, to meet the
eligibility criteria.
Specialized
Qualifications:
Candidates possessing qualifications in fields such as Medical, Engineering,
Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and other professional degrees are
also eligible to apply for SBI PO recruitment. The key is that the
qualification should be recognized and equivalent to a bachelor's degree as
determined by the Central Government.
In summary, SBI welcomes candidates from various educational backgrounds, as long as they meet the specified eligibility criteria. It's essential for candidates to carefully read the official notification and ensure that they fulfill the requirements before applying for the SBI PO examination. Additionally, candidates in their final year/semester should plan their academic schedules accordingly to meet the graduation completion deadline if they are provisionally selected for the interview phase.
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VACANCIES: |
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Category |
SC |
ST |
OBC* |
EWS^ |
GEN |
Total |
VI# |
HI# |
LD# |
d & e# @ |
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Current Vacancy |
300 |
150 |
540 |
200 |
810 |
2000 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
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Backlog Vacancy |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
16 |
-- |
16 |
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Total Vacancy |
300 |
150 |
540 |
200 |
810 |
2000 |
20 |
36 |
20 |
36 |
Method of Selection:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:
Preliminary Examination
consisting of Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online. The test
will have of 3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
SL.No
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Name of test
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No. of Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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English Language
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30
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Total Maximum Marks 100
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20 Minutes
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2
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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20 Minutes
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3
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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20 Minutes
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Total
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100
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Selection criteria for Main
Examination:
Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Examination. There will be no sectional cut-off. Candidates numbering 10 times (approx.) the numbers of vacancies in each category will be short listed for Main Examination from the top of above merit list.
Phase-II: Main Examination: Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. The Descriptive Test will be administered immediately after conclusion of the Objective Test and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer. (i) Objective Test: The duration of objective test is 3 hours, and it consists of 4 Sections of total 200 marks. There will be separate timing for every section.
SL.No
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Name of test
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No. of Questions
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Max.Marks
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Duration
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1
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
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40
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50
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50 Minutes
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2
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Data Analysis &
Interpretation
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30
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50
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45 Minutes
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3
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General/ Economy/ Banking
Awareness
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50
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60
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45 Minutes
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4
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English Language
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35
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40
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40 Minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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3 Hours
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ii
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Descriptive Paper
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2
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50
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30 Minutes
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Grand Total
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250
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EMOLUMENTS:
Presently, the starting basic pay
is 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7- 46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840
applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will be eligible
for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributed Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical
Facility, Lease rental facility etc. and other allowances & perquisites as
per rules in force from time to time.
Tentative Events and Important Dates:
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On-line
registration including Editing/ Modification of Application by candidates |
07.09.2023
to 27.09.2023 |
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Payment
of Application Fee |
07.09.2023
to 27.09.2023 |
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Download
of Preliminary Examination Call Letters |
2nd
Week of October 2023 onwards |
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Phase-I:
Online Preliminary Examination |
November
2023 |
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Declaration
of Result of Preliminary Examination |
November
/ December 2023 |
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Download
of Main Examination Call letter Phase-II:
Online Main Examination |
November
/ December 2023 December 2023/ January 2024 |
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Declaration
of Result of Main Examination |
December
2023 / January 2024 |
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Download
of Phase-III Call Letter |
January
/ February 2024 |
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Phase-III:
Psychometric Test |
January
/ February 2024 |
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Interview & Group Exercises Declaration of Final Result |
January
/ February 2024 February / March 2024 |
