SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
Before candidates fill out their application forms, it is crucial to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the SBI PO recruitment. The eligibility requirements for SBI PO are as follows:
Educational Qualification (Up to 31st December 2023)
- Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized university/college.
- Applicants in their final year/semester are also eligible, provided they submit their graduation certificate at the time of the interview.
- Candidates with a Chartered Accountant qualification are also eligible.
SBI PO 2023 Notification PDF (Download Link)
Age Criteria
The minimum and maximum age for candidates is 21 years and 30 years, respectively, as of April 2023. (This means that candidates must have been born after 1st April 2002 and before 2nd April 1993.)
There is an upper age relaxation for various reserved categories. The table below illustrates the age relaxation for different categories:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PWD (SC/ST/OBC) | 15 years/13 years/10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, ECOs/SSCOs | 5 years |
| Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir (01.01.1981 to 31.12.1990) | 5 years |
Number of Attempts
The number of attempts for SBI PO varies based on each category. Once candidates exceed the allowed number of attempts, they are no longer eligible to apply for the position. The recruitment provides category-wise opportunities as follows:
| Category | Maximum Permissible Attempts |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 4 |
| General/EWS (PWD) | 7 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 7 |
| SC/ST (PWD) | No restriction |
Documents Required to Upload in SBI PO Application
When filling out the online application, candidates need to upload certain documents in the recommended format. Here are the details of the required documents:
1. Photograph
– The photograph should be recent.
– The scanned file size should be between 20 KB and 50 KB.
2. Signature
– The signature should be done on white paper with a black pen.
– The scanned file size should be between 10 KB and 20 KB.
Note: Both the photograph and signature must be clear; otherwise, your application will be rejected.
How to Submit SBI PO Application Form Online
- Visit the official SBI website (as mentioned above).
- Select the option for SBI PO recruitment.
- Click on the “Apply Now” link.
- Enter your registration number.
- Fill in the required details and generate a registration number and password.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
- Provide all personal and qualification details as requested.
- Review the details carefully before submission.
- Pay the application fee.
- Take a printout of the receipt and application fee payment for future reference.
SBI PO 2023 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | INR 750/- (Including intimation charges) |
| SC/ST/PWD | Nil (No fee) |
SBI PO Recruitment 2023 Selection Procedure
The selection of candidates for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) position at SBI is conducted through a three-tiered selection process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Group Exercise & Interview.
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination is an online exam with a total of 100 marks. There are no sectional cutoffs. Candidates are selected based on the marks obtained in the online exam, and ten times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for the next phase. The preliminary exam is conducted at various exam centers across the country.
Phase II – Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination based on eligibility criteria are shortlisted for the main examination. The main examination consists of both an objective test (online) and a descriptive test, with scores of 200 marks and 50 marks, respectively.
Phase III – Group Exercise and Interview
Candidates shortlisted based on the main examination scores are called for a group exercise and interview, which is conducted for 30 marks and 20 marks, respectively. The final selection is based on the cumulative scores of the main examination and group exercise/interview.
SBI PO Recruitment 2023 – Exam Pattern
In the SBI PO 2023 recruitment process, there are two phases of examinations:
Phase I – Exam Pattern
| Section/ Test | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
- Mode of Examination: Online
- Type of Questions: Objective
- Total Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)
- Negative Marking: Yes
Phase II – Exam Pattern
| Section/ Test | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
- Descriptive Test: This section includes two questions worth 50 marks. It is an English language test (Letter Writing and Essay) with a duration of 30 minutes.
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Syllabus
| English | Reasoning | Numerical Ability |
| Comprehension | Puzzles | Data Interpretation |
| Error Detection | Arrangements | Simplification |
| Fillers | Inequalities | Number Series |
| Spotting Errors | Coding and Decoding | Probability |
| Para Jumbles | Order Ranking and Direction Test | Permutations and Combinations |
| Error Identification |