How to prepare for SBI PO Exam- Syllabus, Pattern, Sample Papers, Study Material
Willing to crack SBI Probationary Officer Exam? Want to get PO job? Know the tips and tricks to clear SBI PO preliminary exam and written test. Also know detailed syllabus, see previous year question papers and all what you need.
State Bank of India issues recruitment notice every year for making employment of Pro. Officers. This is direct entry spot made at Junior Management Level. Young candidates looking for banking jobs cannot get any other better opportunity. Candidates selected for this career opening get vast exposure to challenging assignment. Personal banking, Rural Banking, Credit, Forex, Treasury etc. are main working areas of a PO.Am I eligible for SBI PO Job
First of all, you should test yourself that whether you are eligible for this opening or not. If you possess all of below mentioned requirements, then surely you can apply online for this recruitment.How to clear SBI PO test
Cracking this examination is not as easy as a cup of tea but it is also not as difficult as Mount Everest. Proper planning and knowledge can help you achieve your target. Selection procedure consists of preliminary exam followed by a written test.
Online Prelims Exam- Phase I
Time duration- 01 hour.
Total marks- 100 marks (01 mark for each question).
Minimum qualifying marks- As decided by bank from time to time.
Pattern- Objective type questions consisting of three sections.
Candidates qualifying preliminary exam will be shortlisted for written exam. Main Exam- Phase II
Those who will qualify preliminary test will be eligible to for main exam. Approximately 20 times of the number of vacancies notified (subject to availability) are shortlisted for this phase. This phase further consists of two parts. Candidates have to qualify each of these tests by securing minimum qualifying marks as decided by the bank. Phase II written test carries total 250 marks.
- Objective Test
- Descriptive Test
Objective Test:
Time duration- 02 hours
Total marks- 200 marks (50 marks for each section).
Pattern- Objective type questions consisting of three sections.
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Descriptive Test:
Candidates qualifying in objective tests by placing adequately high as per total marks will go for descriptive test.
Time duration- 01 hour
Total marks- 50 marks
Pattern- English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).Group Discussion and Interview- Phase III
If you qualifying in phase I and II, then you will be proceeded to phase III. Selection committee will arrange the candidates in descending order in each category on the basis of aggregate marks scored by them in both test at phase II. At this stage, you will be called for Group Discussion and Interview. GD carries 20 marks while interview carries 30 marks. Final Selection
Final Selection will be made on the basis of total marks obtained in phase II and phase III only. Phase I marks will not be considered for this purpose. While making selection, total 250 marks of phase II will be converted to out of 75 marks and total 50 marks of phase III will be converted to out of 25 marks. In this way, a sheet of total 100 marks is prepared. Final merit list is decided by aggregating such converted marks. Top merit ranked candidates in each category will be finally selected.
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Maa'm you have covered all the points in a very good manner and your article is very informative.It is very helpful for me.I am having one query that do they disqualify candidates in group discussion round or only they will give marks according to candidates performance. I mean if I qualify both written exam then i will get chance for interview and gd both?
Thank you