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SBI PO 2023: The State Bank of India released SBI PO Notification 2023 on September 6, 2023. The application form is available now. The prelims exam of SBI PO will be conducted in November 2023. The mains exam will be held in December 2023. SBI PO exam is conducted every year to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. Read below for more details on SBI PO 2023 exam.
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State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI PO 2023 Online Registration & tentative Exam Dates along with the release of the SBI PO Notification 2023 on 06th September 2023. SBI PO Online Registration 2023 is available from 7th to 27th September 2023. We have updated all important dates for SBI PO 2023 Exam as announced through the SBI PO Notification here-
SBI PO 2023 Exam Schedule | |
SBI PO Activity | Dates |
SBI PO Notification 2023 | 06th September 2023 |
Online Registration Starts From | 07th September 2023 |
Last date for SBI PO Apply Online | 27th September 2023 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 27th September 2023 |
Conduct of Pre- Examination Training | To be notified |
SBI PO Exam Date 2023 | November 2023 |
SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2023 | December 2023/January 2024 |
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SBI PO Vacancy 2023
SBI PO 2023 Vacancy has been announced along with SBI PO Notification 2023. For FY 2023-24, the State Bank of India has announced a total vacancy of 2,000 posts of Probationary Officers. Let’s have a look at the break-up of this year’s SBI PO Vacancy.
SBI PO Vacancy 2023 | |
Category | Vacancy |
SC | 300 |
ST | 150 |
OBC | 540 |
EWS | 200 |
GEN | 810 |
Total | 2000 |
SBI PO Vacancy (PwD Category)
Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
LD | 20 | — | 20 |
VI | 20 | — | 20 |
HI | 20 | 16 | 36 |
d & e | 20 | 16 | 36 |
*VI: Vision Impairment
*HI: Hearing Impairment
*LD: Learning Disabilities
SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of two stages of COMPUTER BASED TESTS (CBT) following the group discussions and the interview.
Candidates can check the SBI PO Exam pattern 2023 for the preliminary examination in the given table below.
SBI PO Exam Date 2023: Exam Pattern | |||
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Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2023
SL.No. | Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam Duration |
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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 0.25 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.
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SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2023
- 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 |
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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 0.25 marks negative marks for each wrong answer
Group Exercise and Interview
The group discussion and interview is the final phase for the candidates who are looking forward for the SBI PO position. The candidates can consider this as a crucial phase and prepare well for this session. The final merit list will be as per the performance in the interview and the group discussion.
- 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.
While in group discussion
The candidates will be assigned to talk on a certain topic along with the group. This is where you can introduce your valid points and bring up your innovative ideas. But the goal of group discussion is not just to get the most exciting points about the topic, but to get the individual perspectives as a group. This can include how the candidates is behaving to other candidates, how they are acknowledging each other and give space to others to talk, how they are motivating the team and bringing the team spirit and causing a positive vibration among the group. Thus, how the candidate can work in multiple roles of an employee, leader, listener etc will be evaluated there.
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SBI PO Vacancy & Cut-off Score
SBI PO Vacancy 2023
The SBI PO vacancy scale is given here. Get more details regarding the SBI PO in the official notification.
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
Regular | 240 | 120 | 432 | 160 | 648 | 1600 |
Backlog | 30 | 11 | 32 | — | — | 73 |
Total | 270 | 132 | 464 | 160 | 648 | 1673 |
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SBI PO Eligibility 2023
SBI PO eligibility criteria are given here. The candidates have to go through the eligibility criteria and understand the qualification mentioned by the SBI for the PO position. Any candidates who had applied for the post fails to provide significant proof of the education and age qualification will be expelled even if they qualify for the exam
Age
Applicants must be above 21 years and below 30 years as on November 01, 2021. 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.
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.
SBI PO Cut Off
Check here for the SBI PO cut off and the previous year cut off.
SBI PO 2021 Prelims Cut Off
Category |
Cut-Off Marks |
GEN |
63 |
SC |
54.75 |
ST |
49. 25 |
OBC |
61.25 |
EWS |
62.75 |
SBI PO 2020 Prelims Cut Off
Category |
Cut-Off Marks |
GEN |
58.5 |
SC |
50 |
ST |
43.75 |
OBC |
56 |
EWS |
56.75 |
SBI PO 2020 Mains Cut Off
Category |
Cut-Off Marks (Out of 250) |
GEN |
88.93 |
SC |
73.83 |
ST |
66.86 |
OBC |
80.96 |
EWS |
84.60 |
LD |
80.45 |
VI |
93.08 |
HI |
63.10 |
D & E |
63.25 |
SBI PO Interview Marks
Category |
Cut-Off Marks (Out of 50) |
GEN |
20 |
SC |
17.50 |
ST |
17.50 |
OBC |
17.50 |
EWS |
20 |
LD |
17.50 |
VI |
17.50 |
HI |
17.50 |
D & E |
17.50 |
SBI PO Final Cut Off 2020
Category |
Cut-Off Marks (Normalised to 100) |
GEN |
51.23 |
SC |
44.09 |
ST |
4187 |
OBC |
45.09 |
EWS |
45.35 |
LD |
45.27 |
VI |
51.55 |
HI |
28.62 |
D & E |
29.43 |
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) |
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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 Syllabus 2023
Let’s check the SBI PO Preliminary exam syllabus for each category. The candidates who are preparing for the upcoming SBI PO exam must be aware about the syllabus prescribed by SBI in the official notification.
Reasoning Ability
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Profit & Loss
- Mixtures &Allegations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest, and Surds & Indices
- Work & Time
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
- Number Systems
- Sequence & Series
- Permutation, Combination, and Probability
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English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para jumbles
- Miscellaneous
- Fill in the blanks
- Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting
- Paragraph Completion
SBI PO Salary 2023
The starting basic pay is Rs. 27,620/- in the scale of Rs. 23700-980/7- Rs. 30560-1145/2- Rs. 32850- Rs. 1310/7-42020 for the Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The selected candidates will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A, C.C.A, Medical, and other allowances. The CTC be a minimum of 8.20 lakhs and a maximum of 13.08 lakhs depending on the place of posting and other factors. At the time of joining, candidates will have to execute a Bond for a value of 2.00 lac to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years.
As the exam dates are approaching ensure to prepare well for the upcoming SBI exam and get your hands on your dream job. For the best preparation strategies, you can visit Entri App. If you are planning to begin your preparation now, start by creating a perfect study plan which includes all the necessary and relevant topics from the syllabus prescribed by the SBI. If you are wondering how to create a study plan, click here.
Tips for SBI PO Exam 2023
You can build a study plan and start from the relevant topics in the syllabus. Allocate each areas as per your strong areas and weak areas. The weak areas can be given more importance during the preparation. The candidates can follow the study plan and prepare with the authentic study materials for a better result. But sometimes, it is not easy to cover these vast areas and bring up the best result. This is because of the biggest challenge in this area, you know what it is? It is the unavailability of a comprehensive study material. Mostly candidates refer to the study materials from here and there and compile notes. Instead of that, you can rely on the complete study package in Entri App. and stop wasting time in wandering randomly of the preparation notes.
If the materials and study plan is sort, the half way is done. You can refer to the previous year questions and other materials which actually reflect the pattern and type of exam which you are going to appear. Mostly this can help the candidates recognize the pattern in the exam hall and whats the best? no more surprises in the exam hall. You can easily answer the questions without fret as you are already aware of the exam pattern and types of questions that you are about to face.
Time management is another relevant area to focus upon. I have heard a lot of candidates complaining about the poor time management and the inability to understand the time devoted for each question. This is another important phase you need to know about. Ensure you allocate a perfect time for each question and answers it within the time period. Are you thinking of giving it a try in the exam hall? No way! you can try it with different mock test series and sample questions. After each mock test, you will improve and learn the perfect strategies to cope up with time issues.
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FAQ’s
Q1. When id SBI PO Notification 2023 released?
Ans. SBI PO Notification 2023 has been released on 6th September 2023.
Q2. What is the selection process for SBI PO recruitment 2023?
Ans. There will be 3 rounds to shortlist candidates for SBI PO 2023- Prelims, Mains & Interview.
Q3. What is the application fee for SBI PO 2023 Exam?
Ans. Application fee for SBI PO 2023 exam varies according to the categories. For General/ OBC category it is INR 750 and Nil SC/ ST.