SBI PO Recruitment Eligibility
Exam on : 2021 - 2021
SBI PO Recruitment Eligibility
Age Limit
Age Limit: (As of 01.04.2021): Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as of 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).
Educational Qualification
Essential Academic Qualifications (as of 31.12.2021): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2021. 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.
SBI PO Recruitment Selection Process
The selection for Probationary Officers will be done through a three-tier process:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Phase-III: Interview
SBI PO Recruitment Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of an Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online. The test will have 3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
Name of test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | Total Maximum Marks 100 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 minutes | |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 minutes | |
Total | 100 | 1 hour |
Phase-II: Main Examination: Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Tests for 50 marks. The Descriptive Test will be administered immediately after the conclusion of the Objective Test and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer.
Name of test | No. of Questions | 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 | 155 | 200 | 3 hour |
Phase-III: In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3 rd 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.
Candidates qualifying for Phase-III under the 'OBC' category would be required to submit an OBC certificate containing the 'Non-Creamy layer clause. Candidates who have registered themselves as OBC but do not submit OBC 'Non-Creamy layer' certificate and request for an interview under the General category will not be entertained.