SBI PO 2020 Exam, Answer Key, Result (Out), Cut Off
SBI PO 2020 - State Bank Of India (SBI) released the mains result on the official website in pdf format. Earlier, SBI has announced the SBI PO prelims result 2020 on January 18. Earlier the exam dates the prelims exam of SBI PO were January 4, 5 and 6, 2021. The SBI PO 2020 prelims admit card was released in online mode at sbi.co.in on December 22, 2020. Earlier, SBI activated the pre-exam training link for the students who applied for SBI PO 2020 PET. The SBI PO 2020 pre exam training will be conducted in online mode due to COVID-19. SBI closed the application window on December 4, 2020. Earlier, SBI released the SBI PO notification on November 13, 2020. The Probationary Officer (PO) application form is released on November 14, 2020 in online mode at sbi.co.in. As per the Graduates who are between 21 and 31 years of age can fill out the application form. SBI PO 2020 exam will be conducted in online mode at various centers in 34 different cities of the country. SBI PO exam is conducted in three stages - prelims, mains and group exercises & interview. Candidates who will qualify in the prelims exam of SBI PO 2020 will be called for mains exam. Qualified candidates from mains exam will be called for group exercises & interviews. The marks scored by candidates in prelims will not be considered for the final merit list. Marks scored by candidates in mains exam and GP will also be takem into account. SBI PO is conducted once a year for the recruitment of candidates as Probationary Officer. Candidates will be able to apply for the SBI PO exam after the release of the application form. Check all details about SBI PO from the article below.
Latest: SBI PO mains result 2021 announced.

What is SBI PO?
State Bank of India conducts SBI Probationary Officer cadre for various states. The selection process of SBI PO includes prelims exam, mains exam and group exercises & interview. Candidates who qualify the exam will be entitled to receive the remuneration of Rs 27, 620 approx as basic pay.
Stages of SBI PO 2020 Recruitment:
Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Group Exercises & Interview
SBI PO 2020 Overview
Overview | Specifications |
Name of Exam | State Bank of India Probationary Officer |
Commonly known as | SBI PO |
Website | ibpsonline.ibps.in |
Exam category | National |
Exam level | Graduation |
Exam mode | Online |
Frequency of conduct | Once a year |
Stages | Prelims exam |
Exam cities | 34 |
Vacancies | 2000 |
SBI PO Important Dates 2020
Candidates appearing for SBI PO 2020 can check the tentative dates from the table below. SBI will release important dates in the official notification of SBI PO.
SBI PO 2020 Exam Dates
Events | Important Dates |
SBI PO notification | November 13, 2020 |
SBI PO Application form | November 14, 2020 |
Last date to apply | December 4, 2020 |
SBI PO admit card - Preliminary | December 22, 2020 |
SBI PO Prelims exam | January 4, 5 and 6, 2021 |
SBI PO Prelims result | January 18, 2021 |
SBI PO Mains admit card | January 19, 2021 |
SBI PO Mains exam | January 29, 2021 |
Declaration of Mains result | February 16, 2021 |
Admit card for GE and Interview | Third/Fourth Week of February 2021 |
GE and Interview dates | March 2021 |
Result of SBI PO for GE and Interview | Last Week of March 2021 |
SBI PO Result 2020
Conducting authorities released the mains result on February 16. Earlier, SBI has published the result of SBI PO on January 18. SBI has published prelims result in PDF format having roll number of candidates who will qualify the exam. The results for all stages will be released separately on the official website. Steps to download the SBI PO results are mentioned below.
How to Check SBI PO 2020 Result?
Step 1: Visit the official website of SBI.
Step 2: Click on the SBI PO 2020 result link.
Step 3: Enter registration Id/application number and password/date of birth.
Step 4: Click on Submit.
Step 5: The result of SBI PO will be displayed on the screen
SBI PO Admit Card 2020
SBI released the admit card of SBI PO 2020 in online mode on January 19, 2021 for mains exam. Candidates can download SBI PO 2020 admit card using their application number and password/date of birth. The details mentioned on the SBI PO admit card are examination center, date & time of exam, roll number and others. Candidates must carry a valid photo identity proof and a passport size photo along SBI PO 2020 admit card to the exam hall on the day of the exam. Steps to download SBI PO admit card 2020 are given below.
Step 1: Visit the official website of SBI.
Step 2: Click on the “Admit Card” link of SBI PO 2020.
Step 3: Enter registration Id/application number and password/date of birth .
Step 4: SBI PO 2020 admit card will be opened. Check all details and download admit card for future reference.
Documents to carry with SBI PO 2020 Admit Card
Original and valid Photo ID - Aadhaar Card/Aadhaar Enrollment Number/PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport/Ration Card
One passport size photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form). The photograph has to be pasted on the admit card at the examination center.
SBI PO 2020 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SBI PO, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of SBI PO 2020 specified in the official notification. All applicants must meet the given age criteria, nationality and specified educational qualifications and allowed number of attempts. Candidates can check SBI PO eligibility criteria from the table given below.
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2020
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
Nationality | Indian |
Qualifying exam(as on August 31, 2020) |
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Age Limit (as on April 1, 2020) | Lower age limit: 21 years Upper age limit: 30 years NOTE: Candidates must have been born not later than April 1, 1999 and not earlier than April 02, 1990 |
Maximum number of attempts | General/EWS: 4 |
General/EWS (PWD): 7 | |
OBC: 7 | |
OBC (PWD): 7 | |
SC/ SC (PWD)/ ST/ ST (PWD): No restriction | |
Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years |
OBC: 3 years | |
PWD SC/ST: 15 years | |
PWD OBC: 13 years | |
PWD General/EWS: 10 years | |
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years | |
Candidates domiciled of the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989: 5 years |
SBI PO Application Form 2020
The online application form of SBI PO 2020 released at its official website from November 14, 2020. All candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria thoroughly before filling the application form of SBI PO 2020. Candidates have to first register themselves on the official website and then log in to fill the application form. Required documents and steps to fill the online application of SBI PO 2020 are given below.
Documents and details required to fill application form of SBI PO
Valid Email ID and mobile number for SBI PO 2020 Registration
Details about identity proof such as passport/Aadhaar card/voter ID/ration card etc to register for SBI PO.
Scanned images of candidate’s photograph and signature as per the specifications.
Debit card/credit card/net banking details to pay SBI PO application fee.
Steps to Fill SBI PO 2020 Application Form
Step 1 - Registration for SBi PO 2020: Candidates have to register themselves with basic details like email id, mobile number, personal details and etc.
Step 2 - Filling SBI PO application form: After successful registration candidates need to login with their registration id and password to fill the SBI PO 2020 application form. The details candidates need to mention in the application form of SBI PO are educational qualification, exam city, category and others.
Step 3 - Uploading documents in SBI PO 2020 : In this step candidates need to upload a scanned copy of photograph and signature as per the specifications mentioned below.
Specifications to Upload Photograph and Signature
Document | Pixel | Size | Format |
Photograph | 200 x 230 | 20kb–50 kb | JPEG/JPG |
Signature | 140 x 60 | 10kb–20 kb | JPEG/JPG |
Step 4 - Online fee payment for SBI PO 2020: After filling the application form candidates need to pay SBI PO 2020 application fee in online mode through credit card/debit card/net banking etc. Candidates can check application fee for all categories from the table below.
Application Fee of SBI PO 2020
Category | Fee |
General/ EWS/ OBC | 750/- |
SC/ ST/ PWD | 125/- |
Step 5 - Print acknowledgment slip of SBI PO: Candidates are advised to take one print out of the SBI PO application form 2020 for future reference.
SBI PO 2020 Exam Centres
In the online application form of SBI PO 2020 candidates need to mention exam city preference. This year examination will be conducted in 34 cities. Candidates can check the list of all exam cities from the table given below.
SBI PO 2020 Exam Centres
State/UT | Number of centres for prelims | Number of centres for mains |
Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 1 |
Andhra Pradesh | 16 | 4 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 2 | 1 |
Assam | 5 | 1 |
Bihar | 11 | 2 |
Chandigarh | 1 | 1 |
Chhattisgarh | 3 | 1 |
Goa | 2 | 1 |
Gujarat | 9 | 2 |
Haryana | 7 | 2 |
Himachal Pradesh | 11 | 2 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 5 | 2 |
Jharkhand | 5 | 2 |
Karnataka | 13 | 1 |
Kerala | 10 | 2 |
Lakshadweep | 1 | 1 |
Madhya Pradesh | 7 | 2 |
Maharashtra | 15 | 4 |
Manipur | 1 | 1 |
Meghalaya | 2 | 1 |
Mizoram | 1 | 1 |
Nagaland | 1 | 1 |
Delhi -NCR | 5 | 5 |
Odisha | 11 | 1 |
Puducherry | 1 | 1 |
Punjab | 10 | 5 |
Rajasthan | 9 | 1 |
Sikkim | 1 | 1 |
Tamilnadu | 16 | 3 |
Telangana | 4 | 1 |
Tripura | 1 | 1 |
Uttar Pradesh | 16 | 6 |
Uttarakhand | 4 | 1 |
West Bengal | 9 | 3 |
SBI PO 2020 Exam Pattern
The conducting body prescribes the exam pattern of SBI PO in the official notification. Candidates first need to appear for the prelims exam. Qualified candidates will be called for mains exam followed by an interview. The prelims and mains exam of SBI PO 2020 will be computer-based. Candidates can check details regarding SBI PO 2020 exam pattern from below.
Prelims Exam Pattern of SBI PO
Parameters | Details |
Language of paper | English and Hindi (Except English section) |
Duration | 1 hour(20 minutes each) |
Mode | Online |
Maximum marks | 100 |
Subjects | English language |
Quantitative aptitude | |
Reasoning ability | |
Number of questions | 100 |
Marking scheme | Correct answer: +1 |
Incorrect answer: -0.25 | |
Type of questions | Objective type |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern
Parameters | Details |
Language of paper | English and Hindi (Except English section) |
Duration | 3 hours |
Mode | Online |
Maximum marks | 200 |
Subjects | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | |
English Language | |
Number of questions | 155 |
Marking scheme | Correct answer: +1 |
Incorrect answer: -0.25 | |
Type of questions | Objective type |
SBI PO Descriptive Paper
In mains examination candidates also need to appear for a descriptive paper. Candidates have to attempt two questions from essay and letter writing carrying 50 marks in 30 minutes.
SBI PO Syllabus
The syllabus of SBI consists of various topics asked in SBI PO exam. By following SBI PO syllabus, candidates can prepare well for the examination. Candidates can also plan their schedule effectively so as to score good in exam. Candidates can check SBI PO syllabus from the table given below.
SBI PO Syllabus for prelims
Sections | Topics |
Reasoning Ability | Logical Reasoning Coded Inequalities Alphanumeric Series Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
English Language |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting Paragraph Completion |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification Simple Interest, Compound Interest & Indices Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
SBI PO Syllabus for mains
Sections | Topics |
Data analysis and interpretation | Probability Line Graph Bar Graph |
Computer aptitude | The Internet Microsoft Office Computer Hardware Computer Software Keyboard Shortcuts |
Reasoning | Directions and Distances Coding and Decoding Linear Seating Arrangement Double Lineup Blood Relation |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness | Static Awareness Financial Awareness General Knowledge Banking and Financial Awareness Current Affairs |
How to Prepare for SBI PO 2020
Be familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern of SBI PO.
Divide the syllabus as per the time left for the exam.
Get the best books to prepare and decide daily target for study. Meet the daily and monthly targets.
Take lot of mock tests and practice ample sample papers and previous years question papers of SBI PO.
Make short notes while preparing. Use these short notes during revision.
Keep some days for revision. Make use of these short notes to revise the entire syllabus again.
Do not take any new topic or chapter during the last lap of the preparation.
Best Books for SBI PO Preparation
It is important for candidates to know the syllabus and topics from different sections of the exam so that you can plan to choose best books accordingly. Candidates are advised to make a proper time-table and divide topics according to the sections of SBI PO. The list of important books for SBI PO preparation is given in the table below.
SBI PO 2020 Important Books
Subject | Books |
Reasoning Ability | Modern approach to verbal & non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal |
New approach to reasoning verbal and non-verbal by B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali | |
Analytical reasoning by MK Pandey (For the chapters required for analytical reasoning) | |
English Language | Objective general english by SP Bakshi |
Word power made easy by Normal Lewis | |
Newspapers | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal |
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma | |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | Static General Knowledge by Arihant Publications |
Monthly current magazines | |
Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications |
SBI PO 2020 Exam Analysis
Candidate appearing for SBI PO 2020 can check exam analysis after few hours of exam completion. SBI PO 2020 exam analysis helps to find out questions asked in the exam, difficulty level, good attempt and others. On the day of examination, candidates can check SBI PO exam analysis from youtube and various institutes website.
SBI PO Cutoff 2020
Along with the declaration of results, SBI will also release the cutoff marks. Cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates need to score in order to qualify the exam. Candidates can check previous year cutoffs of SBI PO from the table below.
SBI PO 2019 Cutoff
Category | Cutoff (Out of 100) |
General | 54.11 |
ST | 43.90 |
SC | 45.74 |
EWS | 50.13 |
OBC | 48.78 |
D & E | 33.37 |
HI | 35.29 |
LD | 47.11 |
VI | 52.58 |
SBI PO 2020 Vacancy Details
This year SBI will conduct recruitment for 2000 posts. The vacancies will be released category wise in the official notification of SBI PO. Candidates can check SBI PO vacancies details from the table given below.
SBI PO 2020 Vacancy Details
Category | Vacancy |
General | 810 |
SC | 300 |
ST | 150 |
OBC | 540 |
EWS | 200 |
SBI PO Selection Process 2020
The selection process of SBI PO comprises three stages - prelims exam, mains exam and interview.
SBI PO Prelims Exam
Candidates who will successfully submit the SBI PO application form have to appear for the prelims exam. The prelims exam of SBI PO will be conducted in online mode across the country. Sections included in prelims examination english language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability. The duration of exam will be one hour with 20 minutes of sectional timing. Candidates will be allotted one mark for every correct answer and one-fourth mark will be deducted for the wrong answer. The marks scored by candidates in prelims examination will not be considered for the final merit list. Candidates who will clear the cutoff marks in prelims will be called for mains examination.
SBI PO Mains Exam
After the declaration of prelims result candidates have to appear for mains examination. The mains examination of SBI PO will be conducted in online mode. The duration of the mains exam will be of 3 hours with sectional timings. A total of 155 multiple choice questions will be asked for a total of 200 marks. The questions will be asked from reasoning & computer aptitude, data analysis & interpretation, general/ economy/ banking awareness and english language.
SBI PO Interview
Candidates who will qualify the mains exam of SBI PO will be called for group exercises & interview. In group exercises candidate will be evaluated on a set of 8 qualities/ attributes parameters which they had to prioritise according to their understanding of the topic/ situation/ thinking ability. The interview will be based on current affairs, economy, computer language and others. The Conducting body will release the final merit list after the interviews.
SBI PO 2020 Salary Scale
Parameters | Details |
Basic pay | Rs 27, 620 |
Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA) City Compensatory Allowance (CCA House Rent Allowance (HRA) Travel Allowance (TA) Furniture Allowance |
Contact Details
State Bank of India
Central Recruitment & Promotion Department Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Phone: 022-22820427
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SBI PO 2020 Exam, Answer Key, Result (Out), Cut Off
Question: What is the eligibility criteria of SBI PO?
Answer:
Graduate candidates between 21 to 30 years of age can apply for SBI PO.
Question: What is salary of SBI PO?
Answer:
The basic pay of SBI PO is Rs 27, 620. However, the annual CTC can vary from 8.20 lakhs to 13.08 lakhs.
Question: Can I appear for SBI PO exam if I am not a commerce student?
Answer:
Yes candidates from commerce as well as science background can apply for SBI PO.
Question: Is there any sectional cutoff in SBI PO?
Answer:
Yes, candidates need to clear sectional cutoff and overall cutoff to be eligible for SBI PO.
Question: Can I fill multiple applications for SBI PO?
Answer:
In case of any discrepancy candidates can fill multiple application. Candidates need to use different contact details from the previous one
Question: Do prelims marks considered for SBI final merit list?
Answer:
No, prelims exam marks are not considered for SBI final result. However marks scored by candidates in main exam and group exercises & interview are considered for the final merit list.
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Questions related to SBI PO
I have done results below 50% in secondary and higher secondary But there are 70% marks in graduation Will it have any effect on SBI PO SELECTION?
Hello,
The eligibility criteria to be eligible to appear for SBI PO is that a candidate must have passed bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised board. There is no minimum percentage of marks to be scored. Candidates who are in the final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible but the results must be declared on or before the cut off date specified. The selection of candidates is done in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
- Stage 2: Main Exam
- Stage 3: Group Discussion and Interview
The final selection is based on combined marks scored in Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the selection. Stage 1 is just a qualifying exam. The marks scored in the qualifying examination that is graduation will not be given any weightage in any stage of the selection. So the merit is purely based in stage 2 and Stage 3 marks
books or sites for qualifying sbi po 2021
Hello,
Below I have mentioned some of the best books for SBI PO preparation:
- Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank PO Preliminary & Mains Exam (8th Edition): Disha Experts
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations: R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal
- Word Power Made Easy: Norman Lewis
- Analytical Reasoning: MK Pandey
- Banking Awareness: RPH Editorial Board
- Objective Question Bank of Computer Awareness for General Competitions: Arihant
- English: High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin
Good Luck
I have done B.Sc in hotel management so, can i seat for bank exams like SBI PO, SBI clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS clerk, RRB, etc.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can. As far as bank exams(Probationary and Clerk posts) are concerned , any candidate in age group of 20-30 can sit for the exam if he/she has a valid undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Based on your category reservation ,you will get age relaxation too which you can check in detail in the exam's eligibility section. Coming to RRB ,the following are the exams:
RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Exam
Under Non-Technical Popular Categories, there are many posts like:
Commercial Apprentice
Station Master
Goods Guard an dmany more.
Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist .
Senior Clerk Cum Typist Deg
RRB Junior Engineer (JE) Exam
RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) Exam
RRB Group D Exam/RRC Level 1 exam
So in railways , you can apply for non technical posts which require either graduation or 12th qualification. Technical posts will require technical degrees such as engineering as qualification ,so you may not be eligible for that. The average age limit for the various exams is at 18 minimum and about 32-33 years at maximum. Similar to bank exams , the age relaxation is provided to some reserved categories. Therefore , kindly go through the complete eligibility criteria for all posts to find out which is apt for your level of qualification.
All the best
Does ibps po/ sbi po and mens objective and descriptive exam happen in 1 day?
Hello Aspirant,
Both IBPS PO and SBI PO exams will have a descriptive section along with the objective section. The descriptive test will begin immediately after the objective section so yes it will happen on the same day ie., on the mains exam day. The descriptive section will have both essay writing and letter writing questions for which you will be given 30 minutes to complete . The total marks for this section in IBPS PO is 25 and in SBI PO it will be 50. Both the questions will be usually based on current affairs, government schemes and policies, latest news, ethical subjects and more.
All the best
What are the questions asked in computer aptitude in sbi PO? Do they really ask about the basic computer definitions or it is just the aptitude and reasoning questions?
Hello Aspirant,
The SBI PO Reasoning and Computer Aptitude section in the Main Exam, consists a total of 45 questions to be completed in 60 minutes. Below are the different categories from which Reasoning and Computer Aptitude questions are asked:
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles
Seating Arrangements
Direction Sense
Blood Relation
Syllogism
Order and Ranking
Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series
Coding-Decoding
Machine Input-Output
Inequalities
Data Sufficiency
Logical Reasoning
Computer Aptitude
History and Generation of Computers
Introduction to Computer Organisation
Computer Memory
Computer Hardware and I/O Devices
Computer Software
Computer Languages
Operating System
Computer Network
Internet
Number System and Conversions
MS Office and Short cut keys
Basics of DBMS
Computer and Network Security
Just practice previous year papers to know the type and pattern of questions.
All the best