SBI PO Recruitment Exam Pattern
Exam on : 2021 - 2021
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.