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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age, Attempts Limits, Qualification, Nationality
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Nov 13, 2024 03:34 PM IST | #SBI PO
State Bank of India will provide the detailed SBI PO 2024 eligibility criteria in the official notification at sbi.co.in. According to the SBI PO eligibility criteria 2024, the age limit for candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age. Candidates must hold a graduation degree to apply for SBI PO exam. The exam eligibility consist of the SBI PO qualification, age limit, nationality, and other criteria required to apply for the exam. Candidates planning to appear for the examination can go through the SBI PO 2024 preparation tips and prepare efficiently.
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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Nationality
As per the eligibility criteria of SBI PO 2024, only Indians can apply for the exam.
SBI PO 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Age limit
As mentioned in the eligibility criteria, the minimum SBI PO age limit is 21 years while the maximum is 30 years. Candidates must not be born later than April 1, 2001, and not earlier than April 2, 1992. There is upper-age relaxation given to candidates who belong to reserved categories. In the following table, aspirants can check the category-wise upper-age relaxation.
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Relaxation
Category | Age relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
SBI PO age limit OBC relaxation (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
PWD SC/ST | 15 Years |
PWD OBC | 13 Years |
PWD General | 10 Years |
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) | 5 years |
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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Academic Qualification
According to the SBI PO 2024 eligibility criteria, the academic qualification required is graduation in any discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, etc.) from a recognised university. Aspirants in the Final Year/Semester of graduation can also apply however, they will have to produce a proof of having passed the graduation examination during the SBI PO interview round.
SBI PO 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Number of Attempts
There is a specific number of attempts that aspirants are entitled to in SB PO. As per the official SBI PO eligibility criteria 2024, we have shared the category-wise maximum number of attempts.
Number of Attempts for SBI PO 2024
Category | Maximum number of attempts |
General / EWS | 4 |
General (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) | 7 |
OBC | 7 |
OBC (PwBD) | 7 |
SC/SC (PwBD)/ST/ST (PwBD) | No restriction |
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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Important Points
Other than the SBI PO 2024 eligibility as mentioned above, aspirants must also go through the following points -
Their visual acuity must not exceed 6/18 or less than 20/60 up to 3/60 upto 10/200 (Snellen).
Limitation of field vision subtending an angle less than 40 degrees up to 10 degrees.
Deaf - Aspirants must have 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
Hard of hearing - Aspirants must have 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
Under the 'd' and 'e' categories, aspirants who suffer from either Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness and Multiple Disabilities amongst LD, VI, SLD and MI are eligible to apply.
Aspirants belonging to the OBC category but not coming from 'CREAMY LAYER' will not be eligible for OBC reservation and age relaxation. These candidates will have to mention their category as 'GEN' or 'GEN (LD)' or 'GEN (VI)' or 'GEN (HI)' or 'GEN (d&e)'
The eligibility criteria and date of birth proof will have to be produced by aspirants for verification on the date of the interview. If they fail to showcase the documents, they will not be able to appear in the interview round. Hence, it is advised to arrange the original documents like SBI PO educational qualification, proof of age limit for SBI PO, caste certificate (if belong to a specific category) and showcase it.
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SBI PO Application Form 2024
SBI will release the PO 2024 application form soon in online mode on their official website, sbi.co.in tentatively in the month of September 2024. Candidates are recommended to check the official website regularly to not miss any updates. While applying, aspirants have to fill in all their necessary details like name, gender, DOB, father's name, academic qualification, upload scanned documents like passport size photograph and signature after which they have to pay the application fee before clicking on submit.
A lot of aspirants have questions on how to apply for exam, the best answer to this question lies in this article, SBI PO application form 2024. We have shared the step-wise guide for aspirants to apply for SBI PO 2024. Aspirants who meet the eligibility criteria of SBI PO 2024 can fill the application form.
Only those candidates who successfully applied for the exam will be issued the SBI PO 2024 admit card. To login, aspirants will have to enter their SBI credentials. Aspirants have to upload their SBI PO photo and signature size as mentioned in the official notification.
SBI PO Selection Procedure 2024
Candidates who know the SBI PO 2024 eligibility criteria must also know the selection procedure. As per the selection procedure of 2024 SBI PO, there are three stages - Preliminary exam, Mains exam and Interview round. Candidates who qualify each stage will be eligible to appear for the next stages of the examination. The preliminary stage is CBT-based MCQ type in mode while the mains consist of objective type as well as descriptive test. In the descriptive test, there will be two questions on Letter Writing and Essay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the minimum and maximum SBI PO age limit?
The minimum SBI PO 2024 age limit is 21 years while the maximum is 30 years. However, there is an upper age relaxation provided to candidates who belong to reserved category.
2. From where can I check the eligibility criteria of SBI PO 2024?
Aspirants can check the SBI PO eligibility criteria from the official PDF of the SBI PO 2024 notification as well as from this article in detail.
3. How many attempts are allowed to General category candidates for SBI PO?
For General category candidates the maximum number of attempts is 4.
4. I am in graduation final year, can I apply for SBI PO 2024?
Yes, if you are in the final year or final semester of the SBI PO exam you can apply for the exam. However, you have to qualify graduation before appearing in the Interview and will have to produce the qualification documents of final year/semester like marksheet etc in the original format while appearing in the SBI PO 2024 Interview round.
5. What is the upper age limit to apply for SBI PO 2024 for OBC (non creamy layer) candidates?
OBC (non creamy layer) candidates are given 5 years age relaxation that means they can apply until 35 years of age.
6. What are the stages in the SBI PO 2024 exam?
There are three stages in the SBI PO 2024 exam - preliminary, mains, and personality test.
7. Is 60% necessary for SBI PO?
No, 60% is not necessary to appear for the SBI PO exam. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University is enough to apply for the EBI PO exam 2024.
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Consider specializing in Finance, Banking, or Risk Management within your MBA program. These specializations will directly align with the SBI PO role and career progression in banking.
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Several banking-related certifications like Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Risk Management (PRM) can enhance your profile without the time commitment of a Master's program. Focused coaching programs or online resources can equip you with the specific knowledge and skills required to crack the SBI PO exam.
Ultimately, the decision of pursuing a Master's degree depends on your individual circumstances, goals, and resources. While an MBA or other relevant Master's can be beneficial, it's not essential for success in the SBI PO exam or career advancement in banking.
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sadafreen356 01 October,2024
Dear aspirant !!
Hope you are doing well !
The SBI PO candidates must not be below 21 years of age and must not be above 30 years of age to be eligible for SBI PO 2024. The SBI PO qualification for the candidates is to have passed Graduation in any discipline from any recognized university or equivalent.
After becoming the po ,you will get a handsome salary and perks , facilities . You will live a standard life . The exam is not very easy ,you need to work very hard to get the post of po of SBI or any other bank .
For details,visit the link ;-
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Shivanshu 27 January,2024
Hello aspirant,
Yes, if you have completed your diploma through remote learning, you are eligible to apply for the SBI PO Exam. Candidates who have obtained their graduation through distance education from an accredited university are eligible to apply for the SBI PO Exam through the State Bank of India (SBI).
But you need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of SBI PO. To know complete eligibility criteria, please visit the following link:
Thank you
Hope it helps you.
shivamtrivedi0005 28 October,2023
Hello aspirant,
Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 30 to be eligible for the SBI PO test; however, reserved candidates are exempt from this age requirement. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited university or passed an equivalent test.
So as you will be 21 years old in 2025, you are eligible for SBI PO exam.
Thank you
Hope this information helps you.
Sajal Trivedi 14 October,2023
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