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State Bank of India, also known as SBI, holds numerous hiring events all year long. Probationary Officer is the abbreviation for this position, one of the most coveted among graduates. Every year, SBI advertises openings for PO positions to meet the demand for personnel across its branches.
The candidate must meet the requirements for age and education in order to be eligible for the exam. The information for that is provided below. There are various eligibility criteria for SBI SO recruitment 2023.
The following is the SBI SO Paper 2 Exam Pattern.
SBI has established an upper age limit for each post. The age restrictions for SBI SO are as follows:
| SBI SO Posts | SBI SO Age Limits |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager | 30 years |
| Deputy Manager, Relationship Manager (OMP), and Product Manager | 25 to 35 years |
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor | 60 years |
| Manager (Marketing) | 40 years |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing) | 35 years |
The educational qualifications change depending on the specific SBI Specialist Officer positions. The information about the subject is as follows.:
| SBI SO Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager |
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| Deputy Manager, Relationship Manager (OMP), and Product Manager | B.E./ B. Tech along with MBA/PGDM or equivalent degree (as full-time course) with specialisation in Marketing |
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor | Must be a retired Major General or Brigadier from Indian Army or from comparable ranks from Indian Navy or Air Force. |
| Manager (Marketing) |
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| Deputy Manager (Marketing) |
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On SBI's official website, applicants must complete their application forms. The SBI SO Application Process is purely online. Before submitting an application for the SBI SO 2023, candidates must confirm their eligibility. The following are the steps to apply for the SBI SO Exam 2023:
The applicants must pay the application fee in order to complete the application procedure. The following are the different types' SBI SO application fees:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General /OBC | INR 750 |
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 125 |
Just a few days prior to the exam, SBI SO admit cards are made available. No candidate is permitted to enter the exam room without the SBI SO hall ticket because it is a crucial document. The admission card is available for download on the official website for candidates.
The details given on SBI SO Admit card are given below:
It's a good idea to print off your hall ticket and keep a copy of it for your records. Additionally, in addition to the admission card, candidates should bring a valid ID with them to the exam room.
Candidates must thoroughly verify all the information on the admission card and with the officials to rule out any discrepancies. Before taking the exam, the applicants must also study the guidelines listed on the admit card.
The SBI SO exam is administered at numerous locations throughout the nation. The following list includes the SBI SO exam locations:
| Region | Exam centres |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Surat, Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara |
| Bangalore | Hubli, Bangalore, Gulbarga, Mysore, Mangalore |
| Bhopal | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Raipur |
| Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneshwar, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Cuttack |
| Chandigarh | Shimla, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Ambala, Patiala, Palampur, Srinagar |
| Chennai | Pondicherry, Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirapally |
| Guwahati | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Imphal, Kohima, Aizwal, Silchar, Shillong, Agartala |
| Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam |
| Kolkata | Asansol, Burdwan, Gangtok, Kolkata, Port Blair, Siliguri |
| Lucknow | Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi |
| New Delhi | Agra, Ajmer, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Meerut, Haldwani, New Delhi, Udaipur |
| Mumbai | Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Panaji |
| Patna | Ranchi, Bhagalpur, Patna, Muzaffarpur |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kottayam, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
As opposed to other tests where the candidates must achieve strong marks in each section, candidates for the specialist exam must perform better in the professional component. Candidates that meet the minimum cutoff are invited to move on to the interview step in the process. The SBI SO Exam Pattern is outlined below.
The SBI SO Paper 1 Exam Pattern is as follows:
| Name of the Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language | 35 | 35 | 90 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
The following is the SBI SO Paper 2 Exam Pattern:
| Name of the Test | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 Minutes |
Students must be well-versed in the SBI SO Exam Syllabus in order to do better on the exam. The following is a list of the subjects covered by the SBI SO syllabus for each test component:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Alphabet test, Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle, Analogy, Arithmetical Reasoning, Classification, Clocks and calendars, Coding-Decoding, Data sufficiency, Direction sense test, Deriving conclusions from passages, Eligibility test, Inserting the missing character, Logic, Logical sequence of words, Logical Venn Diagrams, Mathematical operations, Number, ranking and time sequence, Puzzle test, Series completion, Situation reaction test, Statement -argument, Statement- conclusion, Theme detection |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Averages, Bar graphs, Decimal and Fraction, HCF and LCM, Heights and distances partnership, Line graphs, Logarithms, Mensuration, Mixtures and allegations, Number system, Percentages, Permutation and combination, Pie charts, Probability, Problems on ages Problems on trains, Profit and loss, Ratio and proportions Roots, Simple and compound interest, Simplification Time, distance and work, Volume and surface area |
| English Language | Antonyms, Article, Comprehension, Conclusion, Error correction, Fill in the blanks, Tenses rules, Idioms and phrases, Parts of speech, Passage completion, Passage correction, Sentence completion, Sentence correction, Sentence Rearrangement, Subject-verb agreement, Synonyms, Tenses, Theme detection, Unseen passages, Vocabulary, Word games, Word formulation |
| Professional Knowledge | Basics of Accountancy, Direct and Indirect Taxes, Principles and Standards Accounting, Computer Architecture, Basics of Auditing, Accounts Management Cost-Accounting, Basic Terminology of Information Technology, Knowledge of Operating systems, Network and its types, DBMS/ RDBMS, Mobile Technologies and Computer Languages, Cyber Security and Threats, Input and Output Devices, and Fundamentals of Microprocessor |
An online exam is typically the first step in the SBI SO application procedure, and an interview comes next.
The SBI SO exam's selection procedure is carried out according on the employment role. The general selection procedure used by SBI to hire Specialist officers is described below. The following three processes make up the SBI SO selection procedure:
Candidates who wish to apply for SBI SO must pass the two-paper online exam. Candidates are promoted to the next level of the SBI SO test if they pass the online examination.
The next step is shortlisting, which is done for applicants to contractual positions.
Candidates who applied for both contractual and regular positions and who passed the online test must show up for the interview stage.
The salary structure for SBI SO is outlined in detail below:
| Grade | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I) | 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS II) | 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
| Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMGS III) | 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
| Senior Management Grade Scale IV (SMGS-IV) | 50030-1460/4-55870-1650/2-59170 |
| Post | Pay Scale/ Salary |
|---|---|
| Credit Analysis MMGS-III | 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
| Product Manager | 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
| Data Analyst Manager | 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
| Digital Marketing Manager | 42020-1310/5-48570-1460/2-51490 |
| Faculty, SBIL | INR 25 lakh to INR 40 lakh per annum |
| Sr. Executive (Digital Relations, Analytics, Digita Marketing) | INR 12 lakhs to INR 20 lakhs per annum |
| Executive (FI & MM) | INR 6 lakhs per annum |
| Sr. Executive (Social Banking & CSR) | INR 10 lakhs per annum |
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
| Vice President (Stressed Assets Marketing) | INR 40 lakhs to INR 43 lakhs per annum |
| Chief Manager (Special situation Team) | 50030-1460/4-55870-1650/2-59170 |
| Deputy Manager (Stressed Assets Marketing) | 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
| Head (Product, Investment & Research) | INR 80.00 lakhs to INR 99.62 lakhs per annum |
| Central Research Team (Portfolio Analysis & Data Analytics) | INR 25.00 lakhs to INR 50.00 lakhs per annum |
| Central Research Team (Support) | INR 7.00 lakhs to INR 10.00 lakhs per annum |
| Investment Officer | INR 12.00 lakhs to INR 18.00 lakhs per annum |
| Project Development Manager (Technology) | INR 12.00 lakhs to INR 18.00 lakhs per annum |
| Relationship Manager | INR 6.00 lakhs to INR 15.00 lakhs per annum |
| Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | INR 10.00 lakhs to INR 28.00 lakhs per annum |
| Deputy Manager – Law | 31705-1145/1-32850-1310/10-45950 |
SBI prescribes SBI PO eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, nationality and age limit.
Age Limit: The SBI PO test has an age limit of 21 to 30 years old as of April 1, 2022. Unreserved categories are given an age relaxation..
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government or be graduates in any discipline from an accredited university. Those who are in their last year/semester of graduation may also apply temporarily with the caveat that, if summoned for an interview, they must show proof of passing the graduation exams by December 31, 2022, or they won't be considered.
Number of Attempts: For each category, a set number of attempts is permitted. Candidates who have exhausted all application options are ineligible.
| Category | Attempts |
|---|---|
General | 4 |
General (PwD) | 7 |
OBC | 7 |
OBC (PwD) | 7 |
SC/ST (PwD) | No Restriction |
With the notification, the SBI PO exam's full schedule was released. The table lists SBI PO 2022 dates for the test, application process, result announcement, admit card release, and other events..
| SBI PO 2022 Events | SBI PO 2022 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
Notification | 21-Sep-2022 | The notification has been released in PDF form and comprised all information related to the exam |
Online registration | 22-Sep-2022 to 12-Oct-2022 | Eligible candidates could fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline |
Fee payment date | 22-Sep-2022 to 12-Oct-2022 | Candidates could pay the fees online only |
Pre-exam training | November 2022/December 2022 | Pre-exam training will be conducted for SC/ST/PWD/Minority candidates |
Pre-exam training call letter | First week or second week of November 2022 onwards | Pre-exam training call letter will be released online |
Prelims admit card | First week or second week of December 2022 | The admit card for the prelims exam will be released for all registered candidates |
Online preliminary examination | 17-Dec-2022 18-Dec-2022 19-Dec-2022 20-Dec-2022 | The preliminary exam will be conducted online across various cities and in multiple shifts |
Prelims result | December 2022/January 2023 | 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 | January 2023/February 2023 | The mains admit card will be released for the qualified candidates of the preliminary exam |
SBI PO Mains exam | January 2023/February 2023 | The mains exam will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the prelims exam |
Mains result | February 2023 | Mains result will be declared online on the official website in PDF format |
Phase III admit card | February 2023 onwards | Interview call letters will be issued to the qualified candidates of the mains exam |
Phase III: Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises | February / March 2023 | The interview will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of mains exam |
Declaration of final result | March 2023 | The final result will be announced based on candidates' performance in the mains exam and Interview |
For the prelims exam, the SBI PO syllabus includes themes from areas like "Reasoning," "Quantitative Aptitude," and "English Language." You may view the SBI PO prelims syllabus below:
Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc.
The prelims, mains, psychometric test, interview, and group exercises make up the SBI PO exam format. The prelims exam has 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, per the exam pattern. Three sections make up the SBI PO prelims exam: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.The test lasts an hour and has unique scheduling for each section.There are 100 possible marks on the exam. Both objective-type and subjective-type questions are present in the SBI PO mains test. There are 250 total points available for the exam. The test will last for 3.5 hours. Psychometric Test, Interview, and Group Exercises make up Phase III. The individuals who will be selected for Phase-III will take a psychometric test to determine their personality types. The interview panel may be presented with the test results to get a thorough understanding of the candidates. Group exercises are for 20 points, while the interview is worth 30 points. Phase 3 is worth a total of 50 marks.
The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI PO 2022 exam are given:
The admit card for the SBI PO 2022 prelims, mains, and GD/interview are all made available separately online. Candidates had to input their registration number, roll number, date of birth, or password in order to download their admit card. Candidates are not issued a hard copy of their admission card via postal mail.
| Category | SBI PO 2021 Prelims Cutoff |
|---|---|
GEN | 58.5 |
SC | 53 |
ST | 53 |
OBC | 53.75 |
EWS | 58.25 |
PWD | 58.25 |
| 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 |
The statement also included an announcement of the SBI PO 2022 openings. In total, 1673 positions have been made available for the SBI PO 2022 test. SBI PO had 2056 openings last year. Candidates can view the breakdown of SBI PO positions for 2021 below..
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
SC | 240 | 30 | 270 |
ST | 120 | 11 | 132 |
OBC | 432 | 32 | 464 |
EWS | 160 | -- | 160 |
GEN | 648 | -- | 648 |
Total | 1600 | 73 | 1673 |
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.
SBI prescribes SBI PO eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, nationality and age limit.
Age Limit: The SBI PO test has an age limit of 21 to 30 years old as of April 1, 2022. Unreserved categories are given an age relaxation..
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government or be graduates in any discipline from an accredited university. Those who are in their last year/semester of graduation may also apply temporarily with the caveat that, if summoned for an interview, they must show proof of passing the graduation exams by December 31, 2022, or they won't be considered.
Number of Attempts: For each category, a set number of attempts is permitted. Candidates who have exhausted all application options are ineligible.
| Category | Attempts |
|---|---|
General | 4 |
General (PwD) | 7 |
OBC | 7 |
OBC (PwD) | 7 |
SC/ST (PwD) | No Restriction |
With the notification, the SBI PO exam's full schedule was released. The table lists SBI PO 2022 dates for the test, application process, result announcement, admit card release, and other events..
| SBI PO 2022 Events | SBI PO 2022 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
Notification | 21-Sep-2022 | The notification has been released in PDF form and comprised all information related to the exam |
Online registration | 22-Sep-2022 to 12-Oct-2022 | Eligible candidates could fill the application form online within the prescribed deadline |
Fee payment date | 22-Sep-2022 to 12-Oct-2022 | Candidates could pay the fees online only |
Pre-exam training | November 2022/December 2022 | Pre-exam training will be conducted for SC/ST/PWD/Minority candidates |
Pre-exam training call letter | First week or second week of November 2022 onwards | Pre-exam training call letter will be released online |
Prelims admit card | First week or second week of December 2022 | The admit card for the prelims exam will be released for all registered candidates |
Online preliminary examination | 17-Dec-2022 18-Dec-2022 19-Dec-2022 20-Dec-2022 | The preliminary exam will be conducted online across various cities and in multiple shifts |
Prelims result | December 2022/January 2023 | 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 | January 2023/February 2023 | The mains admit card will be released for the qualified candidates of the preliminary exam |
SBI PO Mains exam | January 2023/February 2023 | The mains exam will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of the prelims exam |
Mains result | February 2023 | Mains result will be declared online on the official website in PDF format |
Phase III admit card | February 2023 onwards | Interview call letters will be issued to the qualified candidates of the mains exam |
Phase III: Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises | February / March 2023 | The interview will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates of mains exam |
Declaration of final result | March 2023 | The final result will be announced based on candidates' performance in the mains exam and Interview |
For the prelims exam, the SBI PO syllabus includes themes from areas like "Reasoning," "Quantitative Aptitude," and "English Language." You may view the SBI PO prelims syllabus below:
Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc.
The prelims, mains, psychometric test, interview, and group exercises make up the SBI PO exam format. The prelims exam has 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, per the exam pattern. Three sections make up the SBI PO prelims exam: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.The test lasts an hour and has unique scheduling for each section.There are 100 possible marks on the exam. Both objective-type and subjective-type questions are present in the SBI PO mains test. There are 250 total points available for the exam. The test will last for 3.5 hours. Psychometric Test, Interview, and Group Exercises make up Phase III. The individuals who will be selected for Phase-III will take a psychometric test to determine their personality types. The interview panel may be presented with the test results to get a thorough understanding of the candidates. Group exercises are for 20 points, while the interview is worth 30 points. Phase 3 is worth a total of 50 marks.
The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI PO 2022 exam are given:
The admit card for the SBI PO 2022 prelims, mains, and GD/interview are all made available separately online. Candidates had to input their registration number, roll number, date of birth, or password in order to download their admit card. Candidates are not issued a hard copy of their admission card via postal mail.
| Category | SBI PO 2021 Prelims Cutoff |
|---|---|
GEN | 58.5 |
SC | 53 |
ST | 53 |
OBC | 53.75 |
EWS | 58.25 |
PWD | 58.25 |
| 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 |
The statement also included an announcement of the SBI PO 2022 openings. In total, 1673 positions have been made available for the SBI PO 2022 test. SBI PO had 2056 openings last year. Candidates can view the breakdown of SBI PO positions for 2021 below..
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
SC | 240 | 30 | 270 |
ST | 120 | 11 | 132 |
OBC | 432 | 32 | 464 |
EWS | 160 | -- | 160 |
GEN | 648 | -- | 648 |
Total | 1600 | 73 | 1673 |
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.
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