
Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
SBI PO 2022 Notification: State Bank of India (SBI) will conduct SBI PO 2022 exam to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officers (PO) in its different branches. Banking aspirants dream for a job in SBI due to its handsome salary package, job security and career growth. The reasons why large number of candidates appear for SBI PO exam are given below:
- SBI has brand value and reputation associated with the post
- SBI offer lucrative salary package
- SBI offer immense growth opportunities and candidates joining as PO are promoted upto the level of Chairperson
- SBI offer job security
The selection process of SBI PO comprises three phases-Prelims, Mains and GD/ Interview round. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cutoff marks are declared qualified in each stage. In this article, we have explained about SBI PO 2022 latest updates, selection process, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, previous years' cutoff marks.
- SBI PO 2022 Notification
- What is SBI PO exam?
- SBI PO Highlights
- SBI PO Dates 2022
- SBI PO 2022 Application Process
- SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2022
- SBI PO 2022 Recruitment Process
- SBI PO 2022 Exam Centres
- SBI PO Syllabus
- SBI PO Exam Pattern
- SBI PO Preparation Tips 2022
- SBI PO 2022 Admit Card
- SBI PO Exam Analysis
- SBI PO Result 202
- SBI PO Cutoff 2022
- SBI PO Vacancies 2022
- SBI PO Salary
- SBI PO FAQs 2022
SBI PO 2022 Notification
SBI PO 2022 notification PDF will be released soon. Every year large number of candidates appear for SBI PO exam. Thus, the competition is high for the exam. SBI PO 2022 exam dates will be announced along with the official notification. In 2021, a total of 2000 probationary officers vacancies were announced. Candidates selected through SBI PO are posted anywhere in India. For reference, candidates can check below previous year's notification.
Download Here SBI PO 2021 Notification PDF
What is SBI PO exam?
State Bank of India (SBI) every year conducts SBI PO exam to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. A large number of candidates apply for the exam, out of which only a few are selected depending on the number of vacancies. SBI PO is considered one of the most sought-after banking exams in the country. Successful candidates are posted as Probationary Officers in various branches of the bank. SBI PO exam comprises three phases-Prelims, Mains, and Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises). Approximately 10 lakh candidates apply for SBI PO exam every year. SBI is a prestigious organisation that offers handsome salaries and job security to its employees as a result of which a large number of candidates rush to apply for the various exams conducted by the bank.
SBI PO Highlights
Check below for some important highlights related to the SBI PO exam.
Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
---|---|
Exam Name |
SBI PO |
Conducting Body |
State Bank of India |
Exam Level |
National level |
Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
Mode of Exam |
Online |
Total Registrations |
Approximately 10 lakh |
Stages of Exam |
Prelims, Mains and Interview |
Exam Fees |
INR 750 for General/EWS/OBC categories SC/ST/PWD categories are exempted from fee payment |
Exam Duration |
Prelims: One hour |
No. of Papers and Total Marks |
Prelims: Three (100 marks) |
Total Questions |
Prelims: 100 questions |
Marking Scheme |
0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers |
Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
Exam Purpose |
For the selection of Probationary Officers in various branches of SBI |
No. of Test Cities |
Prelims: 200 cities (Approx.) Mains: 70 cities (Approx.) |
Official Website |
sbi.co.in/careers |
Contact Details |
022-22820427 |
SBI PO Dates 2022
The complete schedule of SBI PO exam will be announced along with the notification. The table provides tentative SBI PO 2022 dates related to the exam, application process, declaration of result, issue of admit card, etc.
SBI PO 2022 Events | SBI PO 2022 Dates | Salient Features |
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Notification |
To be notified |
The notification will be released in PDF form and comprised all information related to the exam |
Online registration |
To be notified |
Eligible candidates can fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline |
Fee payment date |
To be notified |
Candidates can pay the fees online only |
Pre-exam training |
To be notified |
Pre-exam training will be conducted for SC/ST/PWD/Minority candidates |
Pre-exam training call letter |
To be notified |
Pre-exam training call letter will be released online |
Prelims admit card |
To be notified |
The admit card for the prelims exam will be released for all registered candidates |
Online preliminary examination |
To be notified |
The preliminary exam will be conducted online across various cities and in multiple shifts |
Prelims result |
To be notified |
Prelims result will be announced online on the official website. Candidates 10 times the number of vacancies will be selected for the mains exam |
Mains admit card |
To be notified |
The mains admit card will be released for the qualified candidates of the preliminary exam |
SBI PO Mains exam |
To be notified |
The mains exam will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the prelims exam |
Mains result |
To be notified |
Mains result will be declared online on the official website in PDF format |
Call Letter for Interview |
To be notified |
Interview call letters will be issued to the qualified candidates of the mains exam |
Interview |
To be notified |
The interview will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of mains exam |
Declaration of final result |
To be notified |
The final result will be announced based on candidates' performance in the mains exam and Interview |
Stay tuned with SBI PO 2022 dates so that candidates do not miss any event.
SBI PO Application Form will be released online. The application fee for the exam is INR 750 for General/EWS/OBC categories and SC/ST/PWD categories are exempted from fee payment.
How to Apply Online for SBI PO?
The steps to fill SBI PO 2022 application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of SBI
- Click the 'Apply Online' against the advertisement
- Register for the exam by entering the required credentials
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
- Fill the detailed application form
- Upload handwritten declaration and left thumb impression
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the application form and take its printout
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2022
SBI prescribes SBI PO eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, nationality and age limit.
Age Limit: The age limit prescribed for SBI PO exam is 21 and 30 years. Relaxation in age limit is given to unreserved categories.
Educational Qualification: The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is graduation.
Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts are fixed for each category. Candidates who have used up all the chances are not eligible to apply. Appearing in prelims exam is not counted as an attempt but appearing in mains exam is counted.
Category | Attempts |
---|---|
General |
4 |
General (PwD) |
7 |
OBC |
7 |
OBC (PwD) |
7 |
SC/ST (PwD) |
No Restriction |
SBI PO 2022 Recruitment Process
SBI PO selection process comprises three stages: Phase I (Preliminary), Phase II (Mains), and Phase III (Interview only or Group Exercises and Interview). All registered candidates are first required to appear for the Phase I prelims exam. On the basis of the marks in the prelims exam, candidates are called for the mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for the Phase III Interview only or Group Discussion and Interview.
Refer to the infograph below for SBI PO selection process
SBI PO Result 202
SBI PO 2022 result will be released separately for prelims, mains and final selection. The marks of the prelims exam are not counted for final selection. To select candidates for the post of SBI PO, the marks of the mains and GD/Interview are taken into consideration. The result is available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The marks can be downloaded logging with the required credentials.
SBI PO Topper
Candidates can check below the tips and tricks shared by SBI PO topper.
SBI PO Topper | Preparation Tips |
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Tinkeshwari Swami, cracked SBI PO 2019 |
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SBI PO 2021 Prelims Cutoff
Category | SBI PO 2021 Prelims Cutoff |
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GEN |
58.5 |
SC |
53 |
ST |
53 |
OBC |
53.75 |
EWS |
58.25 |
PWD |
58.25 |
SBI PO 2021 Mains Cutoff
Category | SBI PO Mains Cutoff (Out of 250) |
---|---|
Gen |
94.85 |
SC |
77.32 |
ST |
75.01 |
OBC |
86.54 |
EWS |
90.01 |
LD |
75.35 |
VI |
97.72 |
HI |
75.77 |
D & E |
75.17 |
Also Read: SBI PO Cutoff
SBI PO Vacancies 2022
SBI PO 2022 vacancies will be announced along with the notification. A total of 2056 vacancies were announced in 2021. Candidates can check below the SBI PO vacancy break-up of 2021.
Categories | Backlog Vacancies |
---|---|
SC | 24 |
ST | 12 |
OBC | 20 |
Total | 56 |
Categories | Regular Vacancies |
---|---|
SC |
300 |
ST |
150 |
OBC |
540 |
EWS |
200 |
General |
810 |
Total |
2000 |
SBI PO Salary
The salary structure of SBI PO in terms of basic pay, payscale, and allowances is given below:
Basic Pay: The starting basic pay is INR 41,960 (With four advance increments).
Payscale: INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63,840 applicable to Junior Management.
Allowances: DA, HRA/Lease rental, CCA, Medical, and other allowances & perquisites as per rules.
Also Read: SBI PO salary
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SBI PO FAQs 2022
Q: When SBI PO 2022 notification will be released?
Q. What is the age limit for applying to SBI PO exam?
Q. I have completed graduation from the Science stream. Can I apply for SBI PO?
Q. I am in the final year of graduation. Can I apply for SBI PO exam?
Q: Which one is better Bank PO or MBA?
Q. Do graduation marks matter in SBI PO exam?
Q. How many times can I give SBI PO exam?
Q. Is there any bond in SBI PO?
Q. Will the selected SBI PO candidates be on probation?
Q. What is the career growth of SBI PO?
Q: How is the final appointment of candidates done through SBI PO exam?
SBI PO 2022 Contact Information
Candidates can contact on the below-mentioned telephone number (between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on working days) in case they face any difficulty in filling the application form:
Contact Number: 022-22820427
Note: Candidates can also lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. The official website informs, “Candidates are advised to not to forget to mention 'Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India' in the subject of the email.”
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My age is 19 now, I will be 20 this May, when I can take up the SBI PO exam?
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