About SBI (PO)
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State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an exam for recruitment to the post of Probationary Officer (PO) for its branches across the country.
Eligibility
1. Educational Qualification: (AS ON 01.07.2017)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such bythe Central Government. Those who are in the Final year/Semester of their Graduation may also applyprovisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passedthe graduation examination on or before 01.07.2017. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificateshould ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 01.07.2017. Candidates possessing qualification ofChartered Accountant may also apply.
Note:
- The date of passing eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the marksheet or provisionalcertificate issued by the University / Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on thewebsite of the University / Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University / Instituteindicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing. (2) Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the nearest two decimals inthe online application. Where CGPA/ OGPAis awarded, the same should be converted into percentage andindicated in online application. If called for interview, the candidate will have to produce a certificate issued bythe appropriate authority inter alia stating that the norms of the University regarding conversion of grade intopercentage and the percentage of marks scored by the candidate in terms of norms. (3) Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total marks obtained bythe candidate in all the subjects in all semester(s)/year(s) by aggregate maximum marks in all the subjectsirrespective of honours / optional / additional optional subject, if any. This will be applicable for thoseUniversities also where Class / Grade is decided on basis of Honours marks only. The fraction of percentageso arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than55%.
2. Age Limit (As on 01.04.2017)
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2017 i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than02.04.1987 and not later than 01.04.1996 (both days inclusive)
Relaxation of Upper age limit
| Category | Age Relaxation (years) |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC/ST, Ex-servicemen of military, Domiciled in the J&K during the period 01/01/1980 – 31/12/1989 | 5 |
For more categories, view the official notification.
Test Duration & Pattern (SBI PO 2017)
Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows
| Name of test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | Composite Time of 1 hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main Examination: Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.
(i) Objective Test:
| Sr.No. | Section | No. of Questions | No. of Questions | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 1 hours |
| 2 | Data Analysis and Interpretations | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| 3 | General Awareness about Economy/ Banking | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| 4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Total | 155 | 200 |
The objective test is immediately followed by a descriptive test.
(ii) Descriptive Test:
The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with 50 marks 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. 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.
Selection Process
SBI PO 2017 Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online registration starts from | 7th Feb 2017 to 6th March 2017 |
| Payment of fees (online) | 7th Feb 2017 to 6th March 2017 |
| Exam date | Preliminary Exam : 29th, 30th April 2017 and6th, 7th May 2017 Main Exam:4th June 2017 |
About SBI Clerical
State Bank of India (SBI) conducts exams for the post of clerical cadre for its nationwide branch network. Get all the information about previous or upcoming SBI bank clerical exam and applying to the same below. Also, know the important dates of registration of SBI clerical online application form.
Eligibility
1. Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India in order to apply for the post of clerical cadre in State Bank of India.
2. Age Limit: (As on 01.04.2016) Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2016 i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than02.04.1988 and not later than 01.04.1996 (both days inclusive)
3. Educational Qualification:
• 12th Standard (10 + 2) pass or equivalent qualification with a minimum of aggregate 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS).
Or
• A degree (Graduation level) from a recognized university.
Those who are in the final Semester/ year of Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that,if called for interview/joining, they will have to produce proof of having passed the Graduation Examination on orbefore 30.06.2016.Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on orbefore 30.06.2016.
Test Duration and Pattern (SBI Clerical 2017)
a. Preliminary Examination
| Sr.No. | Name of Test | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 1 hour |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
| Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks deducted for every incorrect answer | ||||
b. Main Examination
| Sr.No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| 2 | General English | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability& Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
| Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks deducted for every incorrect answer | ||||
The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be bilingual i.e., English &Hindi. Thecandidates are required to qualify in each of the Tests by securing passing marks, to be decided by the Bank.
Final Selection:
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for the selection and only themarks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II) will be added to the marks obtained in Interview (Phase-III) (ifinterview is held) for preparation of the final merit list. Final selection will be made on the basis of candidate’sperformance in the test (main examination) and interview (if interview is held) taken together.Results of the candidates who have qualified for Interview and the list of candidates finally selected will be madeavailable on the Bank’s website. Final select list will be published in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar.
Exam Format
SBI Clerical is a online test which consists of objective type questions with multiple choices.