Government & Defence Entrance Exam

SBI PO eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. Graduation is required to apply for the exam. Candidates cannot appear after completing Class 12. The age for the exam is  21 and 30 years. 

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

RBI Grade B Phase 1 scorecard 2024 was released by RBI. Candidates who appeared in the Phase 1 exam can download their scorecards by logging with the required credentials. RBI Grade B scorecard comprises the details related to the section-wise marks and overall marks.

The level of SBI PO exam is usually difficult. The exam comprises prelims, mains and interview. The marks obtained in the prelims are not counted for the final merit list. Selection is done based on the mains exam and interview.

The duration of SBI exam is different for different stages of selection. The duration of the prelims exam is one hour for SBI PO and Clerk exam. The duration of the mains exam is two hours for SBI Clerk exam and 3 hours 30 minutes for mains exam. There are also sectional timings in SBI exam.

The number of papers in SBI exam are different for different posts. SBI Clerk prelims exam carries three papers and total marks allotted to the test are 100. SBI Clerk mains exam carries four papers and carries a total of 200 marks. SBI PO prelims exam carries three papers. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. SBI PO mains exam carries both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the test are 250.

SBI exam pattern is prescribed by the State Bank of India. SBI exam pattern is different for different posts. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam and mains exam. SBI PO exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises. There is no interview for SBI Clerk posts. 

The SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam was conducted on April 10, 2026. The Staff Selection Commmission conducted the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 2 Exam at the designated exam centres. 

Candidates are advised to check the details printed in the SBI admit card carefully.  For any error they should report to the examination authority for correction. New admit card is issued to candidates.