SBI invited Applications from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (POs) in State Bank of India. The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.

SBI PO Recruitment 2021 - Probationary Officer Vacancy 2056 No

Details of SBI PO Recruitment 2021

Name of post: Probationary Officer (PO)

No of posts: 2056

Category-wise vacancy:

SC: 324
ST: 162
OBC: 560
EWS: 200
GEN: 810

Pay Scale: Rs 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840

Eligibility Criteria of SBI PO Recruitment

Age Limit: Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2021 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2000 and not earlier than 02.04.1991 (both days inclusive).

Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable :

(i) By 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
(ii) By 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates.
(iii) For Persons with benchmark disability (PWD) by 10 years (upto 15 years for SC/ST and upto 13 years for OBC (NCL) candidates).

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.
Final Year Students: Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2021.

Others: Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2021. Candidates possessing qualification of Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant may also apply.

Application Fee: Category-wise application fee is as mentioned below

UR/ EWS/ OBC - Rs 750/-
SC/ ST/ PWD - NIL

Payment Mode:Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking

How to Apply for SBI P.O. Recruitment

Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Bank's ‘Career’ website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking.

Candidates can apply online only from 05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Important Dates and Links Details

Details of Events	Crucial Dates and Links
Commencement of Application	05/10/2021
Last Date of Application	25/10/2021
Official Notification	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Selection Process of SBI PO Recruitment
The selection for Probationary Officers will be done through a three phase process. All stages are as mentioned below:

Preliminary Examination (Phase I)
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:

Details of Events	No. of Questions	Duration
*English Language*	30	*20 Minutes*
*Quantitative Aptitude*	35	*20 Minutes*
*Reasoning Ability*	35	*20 Minutes*
*Total*	*100*	*60 Minutes*

Main Examination (Phase II)
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.

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.

Details of Events	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
*Reasoning & Computer Aptitude*	45	60	*60 Minutes*
*Data Analysis & Interpretation*	35	60	*45 Minutes*
*General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness*	40	40	*35 Minutes*
*English Language*	35	40	*40 Minutes*
*Total*	*100*	*200*	*180 Minutes*

Descriptive Test: The duration of Descriptive Test is 30 minutes. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) with two questions for total 50 marks.

Interview (Phase III)

In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Phase may comprise of ---

(i) Interview only (50 marks) OR

(ii) Interview (30 marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks).

Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase-III to be considered for final selection. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.