SBI PO 2018 Exam Notification

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State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in India and conducts nationwide recruitment for positions such as Probationary Officers (PO) and Clerks every year. The organisation issues official notifications annually to invite applications from eligible candidates for these posts. SBI PO 2018 will be conducted by the State Bank of India to select suitable candidates for the role of Probationary Officer through a multi-stage examination process. Detailed information on SBI PO 2018 exam dates, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and other updates will be available after the release of the official SBI PO 2018 notification on the State Bank of India website.

 

SBI PO is among the most sought-after career options for candidates aiming for a prestigious position in the banking industry. This role is considered a dream job by millions of banking aspirants across India due to its stability and status. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for the SBI Probationary Officer post, including many already employed in reputed banks or organisations, attracted by the strong brand image of SBI, its high reputation, attractive salary package, and excellent career growth opportunities.

 

Click here for SBI PO Official Notification 2017

 

 

SBI PO 2018 Vacancies

State bank of India has declared a total of 2403 vacancies last year out of which 90 seats were reserved for the physically handicapped. This year also the number is expected to be almost same.Students should start preparing for the same as the vacancies for SBI PO 2018 is likely to be around 2000.

 

SBI PO Tentative Exam Dates 2018

The tentative exam dates based on last year are as follows. Please note that these are just tentative dates. The actual dates will be out once the official notification is out.

SBI PO 2018 Eligibility Criteria :

1. Academic Qualifications:  (AS ON 01.07.2018)

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.

2. Age Limit : (As on 01.05.2018)

Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2018 i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1988 and not later than 01.04.1997 (both days inclusive)

Relaxation of Upper age limit :

NOTE : CUMULATIVE AGE RELAXATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE EITHER UNDER THE ABOVE ITEMS OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANYOTHER ITEMS.

3. Other

(I) Candidates with record of default in repayment of loans/credit card dues and/or against whose name adverse report of CIBILor other external agencies are available are not eligible for appointment.

(ii) Candidates against whom there is/are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude are not eligible to apply for the post

SBI PO Selection process

The selection process is conducted in 3 phases.

1. Phase 1- Preliminary Examination

It consists of Objective Tests for 100 marks which will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests individually by securing the sectional passing marks. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 20 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be short listed for the Mains Examination.

2. Phase 2- Main Examination

Main Examination consists of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be conducted online. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.

(I) Objective Test: It is of 3 hours duration consisting of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test will have separate timing for every section. The candidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing the minimum passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.

(II) Descriptive Test: It is of 30 minutes duration with 50 marks. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The candidates are required to qualify in the Descriptive Test by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.

Please note that descriptive Test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who have scored qualifying marks in the Objective Tests and are placed adequately high as per total marks in objective test.

Type of Exam	Section	No. of Question	Maximum Mark	Duration
Objective Test	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
Objective Test	General/Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
Objective Test	English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Objective Test	Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
Total		155	200	3 hours
Descriptive Test	Letter Writing & Essay	2	50	30 minutes

Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main examination)

There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each incorrect answer given by the candidate one fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left unanswered by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

 

3. Phase – III:Group Exercises (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks)

The aggregate marks of candidates qualifying in both the objective Tests and descriptive Test will be arranged in descending order in each category. Adequate number of candidates in each category, as decided by the bank will be called for group exercises and interview.

 

Final Selection

1. Only the marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II), both in Objective Test and Descriptive Test are added to the marks obtained in GE & Interview (Phase-III) for preparation of the final merit list.

2.The candidates will have to qualify both in Phase-II and Phase-III separately.

3. Marks secured by the candidates in the Written Test (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 and marks secured in Group Exercises & Interview (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25.

4.The final merit list is arrived at after aggregating converted marks of Written Test and Group Exercises & Interview out of 100 for each category. The selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each category.

5.Results of the candidates who have qualified for Group Exercises & Interview and the list of candidates finally selected will be made available on the Bank’s website. Final selection list will be published in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar and also in Bank’s website.

 

SBI PO Prelims syllabus:

The syllabus for prelims is detailed below.

 

SBI PO Main syllabus:

The objective paper of mains consist of 4 sections(Reasoning and computer has been merged into one). The detailed syllabus of each section is given below

 

SBI PO 2018 Application Fees

The application fee for SBI PO 2018 exam is Rs. 600/- (General and OBC) and Rs. 100/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD category.

 

SBI PO 2017 Cut off

The cut off for SBI PO prelims 2017 is given below.

 

The cut off for SBI PO mains and interview 2017 is given below.

 

SBI PO 2018 Preparation

For cracking the SBI PO 2018, a thorough knowledge of the exam pattern and dedicated study along with tips and tricks is a must.

Candidates have the option to opt for online coaching/video classes on PLUTUS ACADEMY

 

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