SBI PO Notification 2024 (Out) - Application form (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies

SBI PO Notification 2024 (Out) - Application form (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies

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SBI PO  Application Date : 27 Dec' 2024 - 16 Jan' 2025

SBI PO notification 2024 was released by the State Bank of India on December 26, 2024. The SBI PO 2024 notification can be downloaded from their official website, sbi.co.in. Candidates are recommended to go through the SBI PO recruitment 2024 notification thoroughly before applying for the examination. All the SBI PO exam dates 2024 have been announced on the official notification itself. Candidates are advised to check the official SBI website regularly for further updates of SBI PO notification.
Download: SBI PO notification 2024 pdf

SBI PO Notification 2024 (Out) - Application form (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies
SBI PO Notification 2024 (Out) - Application form (Released), Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies

Candidates applying for the examination must go through the SBI PO notification once. Selected applicants will be recruited anywhere across SBI branches in India. The SBI PO exam consists of 3 stages – Prelims, Mains and Group discussion / Interview round. Candidates must pass each exam and advance to the next stage. Read this article to know all the important information about the SBI PO notification.

SBI PO Notification 2024 - Overview

All the details related to the SBI PO 2024 recruitment exam are mentioned below:

Particulars

Details

Name of Examination

State Bank of India Probationary Officers Exam 2024

Organisation

State Bank of India

Official Website

sbi.co.in

Examination Level

National

No. of vacancy

586

Mode of SBI PO Application 2024

Online

Mode of SBI PO Exam 2024

Online (CBT)

SBI PO Application Process

December 27, 2024 to January 16, 2025.

Exam stages

3 (Prelims + Mains + Interview)

SBI PO exam date 2024

Prelims - March 8 & 15, 2025

SBI PO Salary

Rs. 65,780 - Rs. 68,580 / Month

Expected Candidates

9 to 10 lakhs

Job Location

All over India

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SBI PO Notification 2024 - Important Dates

Along with the release of the Notification, SBI announced the online registration and SBI PO 2024 exam dates. SBI announced all important dates through the SBI PO 2024 notification.

SBI PO Recruitment 2024 - Important date

Events

Dates

SBI PO Notification 2024

December 26, 2024

SBI PO registration date 2024

December 27, 2024

SBI PO last date to apply 2024

January 16, 2025

SBI PO admit card 2024 for prelims

3rd or 4th week of February 2025

Phase 1: SBI PO prelims exam date 2024

March 8 and 15, 2025

SBI PO Result 2024 - Preliminary

April 2025

Release date of SBI PO 2024 Mains Admit Card

2nd Week of April 2025

Phase 2: SBI PO 2024 Mains exam date

April/May 2025

SBI PO Mains Result 2024

April/May 2025

SBI PO Mains Score Card 2024

April/May 2025

SBI PO Phase 3 Call Letter

April/May 2025

Phase 3: Psychometric Test

April/May 2025

Conduct of Group discussion & Interview

April/May 2025

Declaration of Final SBI PO result

April/May 2025

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SBI PO Notification: Vacancy Details

In the SBI PO notification 2024, the vacancy details of SBI PO have also been announced. candidates can view the SBI PO vacancies from the below table.

Category

Regular vacancy

General

240

OBC

158

Scheduled cast

87

Scheduled Tribes

43

EWS

58

Total

586

SBI PO Vacancy (PwD Category)

Category

Regular vacancy

Backlog vacancy

Total

LD (Learning Disabilities)

6
-
6

VI (Vision Impairment)

6
4
8

HI (Hearing Impairment)

6
20
26

d & e

6
20
26

SBI PO Application Form 2024

The SBI PO 2024 application form has been released on December 27, 2024 on their official website. Candidates can submit the SBI PO application form on or before January 16, 2025. Before proceeding with the registration and application process, all applicants are requested to go through the notification and get a guide to complete the SBI PO application form 2024.

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SBI PO 2024 Application Fee details

Below are the category-wise fee details for online application. The SBI PO application fee should be paid online itself. To know more, check the complete guide for the SBI PO notification 2024.

Category

Application Fee details

SC/ST/PWD

Nil

General and Others

Rs. 750 (App. Fee including intimation charges)

Note: Fee / Intimation Fees Once paid, they will not be refunded to any account or will not be kept in reserve for any other selection or examination.

SBI PO Notification 2024: Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the examination, the candidate must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of 2024 SBI PO. Candidates can check the following conditions:

SBI PO 2024 - Age Limit

  • The Applicant should be 21 Years to 30 Years

  • Age Relaxations:

  • OBC - 3 years

  • SC/ST - 5 years

  • PwD

  • 10 years (General)

  • 13 years (OBC)

  • 15 years (SC/ST)

SBI PO 2024 Notification- Education Qualification

  • The applicant must be a graduate of any discipline in any of the recognized universities or have any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

  • Those in the final year / semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, subject to the requirement to submit proof of passing the graduation examination, if invited for an interview.

  • Applicants with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) Certificate should confirm the date of graduation in IDD.

  • Holders of Chartered Accountant Certificates can also apply.

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SBI PO 2024 Selection Process - Number of attempts

The Maximum opportunities for each category are determined. Applicants who have used all opportunities are ineligible to apply. Appearing in the preliminary examination is not considered an attempt, but appearing in the preliminary examination will be counted.

Category

Number of Chances

General/ EWS

4

General/ EWS (PWD)

7

OBC/ OBC(PWD)

7

SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD)

No restriction

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SBI PO 2024 Recruitment Stages

SBI PO Recruitment Examination is one of the foremost public sector banking examinations in India. This is considered to be a bit difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for SBI PO consists of 3 stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Main Examination

3. Group Discussion/Interview

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2024

The SBI PO 2024 selection process consists of 3 stages. The SBI PO written exams are conducted in online mode, followed by an interview round. The structure of the SBI PO 2024 questions in the exams is as follows:

SBI PO Preliminary Examination 2024 - Phase 1

This is an online exam in which applicants have to answer the questions for 100 marks in one hour. The SBI PO prelims test consists of 3 sections. Each section has an individual time duration. Section-wise marks are given below:

Sections

No. of Questions

Maximum Marks

Duration

English Language

40

40

20 Minutes

Reasoning Ability

30

30

20 Minutes

Numerical Ability

30

30

20 Minutes

Total

100

100

60 Minutes

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2024 for Mains

Sections

No. of question

Duration

Total Marks

Data analysis and interpretation

30

45 Mins

200 marks

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

40

50 Mins

English Language

40

40 Mins

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

60

45 Mins

Total

170

3 hours

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SBI PO 2024 Syllabus

Each stage of the examination is the most important stage in the examination process. So without knowing the SBI PO exam syllabus and exam pattern, you will not be able to develop your study plan properly. The SBI PO syllabus 2024 for the prelims and mains exams are mostly the same with minor changes. So go through the complete SBI PO exam syllabus and mark it without any mistakes.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus

English

Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Fill in the blanks

  • Cloze Test

  • Vocabulary

  • Para jumbles

  • Paragraph Completion

  • Tenses Rules

  • Sentence Completion

  • Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting


  • Alphanumeric Series

  • Directions

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Ranking & Order

  • Alphabet Test

  • Seating Arrangement

  • Coded Inequalities

  • Puzzle

  • Syllogism

  • Blood Relations

  • Coding-Decoding

  • Input-Output

  • Tabulation

  • Simplification/ Approximation

  • Profit & Loss

  • Mixtures & Allegations

  • Permutation, Combination & Probability

  • Work & Time

  • Sequence & Series

  • Simple Interest & Compound Interest

  • Surds & Indices

  • Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

  • Time & Distance

  • Data Interpretation

  • Ratio & Proportion

  • Number Systems

  • Percentage

SBI PO Syllabus 2024 – Mains

Sections

SBI PO Syllabus (Mains)

Data analysis and interpretation

  • Permutation and Combination

  • Line Graph

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Probability

  • Pie Chart

  • Bar Graph

Computer aptitude

  • Computer Software

  • Keyboard Shortcuts

  • The Internet

  • Microsoft Office

  • Computer Hardware

  • Computer Abbreviation

  • Operating System

  • Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies

Reasoning

  • Linear Seating Arrangement

  • Double Lineup

  • Directions and Distances

  • Coding and Decoding

  • Verbal Reasoning

  • Syllogism

  • Critical Reasoning

  • Code Inequalities

  • Blood Relations

  • Analytical and Decision Making

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Input Output

  • Course of Action

  • Ordering and Ranking

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

  • General Knowledge

  • Banking and Financial Awareness

  • Static Awareness

  • Financial Awareness

  • Current Affairs

SBI PO 2024 Salary Structure

Presently, the starting basic pay for SBI PO 2024 is Rs. 48,480 (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The SBI official are also eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time

SBI PO 2024 Exam Centre

When completing the online application form, applicants should enter their preferred selection SBI PO exam centers 2024. However, if seats are not available at preferred locations, the bank may allocate an examination center other than the one selected by the applicant. All applicants should give 1 priority each to the SBI PO prelims and mains examination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the stages of the selection process for SBI PO recruitment 2024?

There will be 3 rounds in SBI PO 2024 selection process - Prelims, Mains & Interview.

2. What is the age limit for SBI PO?

The age limit for SBI PO is 21 to 30 years.

3. How many vacancies are to be declared for SBI PO 2024 examination?

The total number of 586 SBI PO vacancies have been announced. 

4. How can I apply for SBI PO 2024?

Applicants can apply for the examination from the official website.

5. For SBI PO 2024, final year students can apply?

Yes, final year students can apply for SBI PO 2024, however, they must submit their graduation qualification documents during the interview.

6. What is the educational qualification for SBI PO?

The applicant must be a graduate of any discipline in any of the recognized universities or have any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

7. Will the descriptive test be conducted offline mode?

No, the exam will be conducted online only. Applicants are therefore advised to practice typing before appearing for the examination.

8. Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exam?

Yes, there is negative marking for wrong answers in the objective tests of both prelims and mains exam of SBI PO 2024. One-fourth of the total marks allotted for that question will be deducted for a wrong answer.

9. Is SBI PO notification released every year?

Yes, the SBI PO notification is released every year to select POs/MTs. The SBI PO 2024 notification contains all the details of the examination.

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Questions related to SBI PO

Have a question related to SBI PO ?

Hello aspirant,

The list of SBI PO test locations is released by State Bank of India (SBI). The test cities are announced by the examination authorities concurrently with the SBI PO notice. When completing the SBI PO application form, candidates must select one test city for both the preliminary and main tests.

Yes it conduct SBI IPO exam in Port Blair.

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A Master's degree is not mandatory to become an SBI PO or get promoted to a bank manager role. However, it can enhance your profile and potentially give you an edge in the competitive selection process.

An MBA can be a good choice as it equips you with valuable skills in finance, management, marketing, and communication - all of which are crucial for a banking career

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.

A Master's in Commerce with a specialization in Banking and Finance can provide a strong foundation in banking principles and practices. While not as directly focused on banking, a Master's in Economics can equip you with analytical skills and an understanding of economic trends, which are valuable assets in the financial sector.

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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There is an interview in sbi po where your profile needs to be strong to fetch good marks .Doing finance, Banking, or Risk Management within your MBA program will enhance your profile and potentially give you an edge in the competitive selection process. Also,you can do m.com specialisation in finance and banking. aligarh muslim university provides this course at very affordable fee you should consider.

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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 .

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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:

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