The SBI PO 2020 notification is yet to release. SBI PO 2020 notification is expecting in April 2020 with not less than 2000 vacancies across the country. For SBI PO apply online through the SBi career pages within 20 days from the notification date. Let’s check the SBI PO exam pattern, eligibility, and SBI PO online application steps.
SBI PO 2020 Eligibility
Education Qualification
Graduates from any discipline are eligible for these posts. Candidates who are in their final year can also apply if they can produce their Graduation certificates during the interview process.
Age
Applicants must be above 21 years and below 30 years as on April 01, 2020. Applicants must have been born between April 01, 1999, and April 02, 1990 (both days inclusive). Age relaxations as per the government norms are applicable.
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SBI PO Vacancy & Cut-off Score
Since SBI PO 2020 notification is yet to out, we cant provide you the correct numbers in the vacancy chart. But following the previous trends, we can assure you the number of vacancies for SBI PO 2020 would be around 2000. Let’s check the SBI PO 2019 vacancy and the final cut-off score of the SBI PO 2019 preliminary exam.
SBI PO 2019 Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| SC | 300 |
| ST | 150 |
| OBC | 540 |
| EWS | 200 |
| GENERAL | 810 |
| TOTAL | 2000 |
SBI PO 2019 Cut-off Score
In October 2019, SBI published the final cut-off score for SBI PO 2019 exam. Let’s have a look around it.
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Cut-off Score
| Category | Cutoff Score (out of 100 marks) |
| General | 71 |
| EWS | 68.25 |
| OBC | 68.25 |
| SC | 61.75 |
| ST | 54.75 |
| LD | 59.5 |
| VI | 64.75 |
| HI | 16.25 |
Cut-off Score After Main Exam
| Category | Cut-Off Marks (Out of 250 Marks) |
|---|---|
| GEN | 104.42 |
| SC | 82.50 |
| ST | 77.63 |
| OBC | 94.28 |
| EWS | 100.89 |
| LD | 86.51 |
| VI | 101.75 |
| HI | 75.36 |
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SBI PO 2020 Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of two stages of COMPUTER BASED TESTS (CBT) following the group discussions and the interview.
SBI PO Stage 01 Preliminary Test
| SL.No. | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 01 Hour | |
- There will be no sectional cut-off.
- There will be .25 marks negative marks for each wrong answer.
- The marks scored in the Preliminary Examination will be of qualifying nature and it will not consider for the final merit list for selection.
Stage 02 Main Examination
- The Main Examination itself has two parts; the Computer Based Test (CBT) (200 marks ), and Descriptive Test (50 marks).
- The Descriptive Test will be for 30 minutes, 50 marks. Questions will be to test the candidate’s knowledge in the ENGLISH language. So the questions will be either Letter writing or Essay.
| SL.No. | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Data Analysis and Data Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General Knowledge + Economy + Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 03 Hours | |
- There will be no sectional cut-off. There will be .25 marks negative marks for each wrong answer.
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Stage 03: Group Exercise and Interview
- The Group Exercise will be for 20 marks and the Interview is for 30 marks.
- The marks scored in the Stage 02 Main Examination (both in the CBT and the Descriptive Test), will be added with the marks scored in the Group Exercise, and Interview for preparing the final merit list.
- The candidates score in the Main Examination (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 marks and that of the Group Exercises, and Interview scores (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25 marks. So the final merit list marks will be out of 100 marks.
SBI PO Apply Online
SBI PO recruitment process is completely an online process. The one and only mode of application are Online. Anybody who wishes to apply for SBI PO should visit the career page on the SBI official website.
- To visit the SBI career page, to check the latest recruitment notifications, Click Here.
- Click on the Latest Announcements.
- Click on the SBI PO Apply Online.
- On the newly popped up tab, Click on the registration link.
- Provide your basic personal details like name, age, DOB, address, email id, and contact number.
- Once you are successfully completed registration, you will get a “Username and Password” combination to complete your application.
- Log in to the application page and complete your education qualifications and work experience details and click on the Submit tab.
- You will be directed towards the payment window, click on the means through which you wish to pay the fees and pay the fees.
- Your applications are completed once you paid the fees.
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SBI PO Apply Online: Application Fees
| SL. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs.125/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| 2 | General and Others | Rs. 750/- (Application fee including intimation charges) |
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