SBI PO 2021: Application Form,
Eligibility, Syllabus, Other Details
The State Bank of India is the most
prominent government bank in the country and invites innumerable applications
for various posts. The post of Probationary Officer (PO) in SBI is often considered
as one of the most reputed posts. For the same, the Bank conducts entrance
examinations for recruitments of candidates. However, the entrance examination
is not easy because of the difficulty and competition. It is very important
that one has relevant information regarding the examination pattern, syllabus
and other important details that are available at examlabonline.com.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the upcoming SBI PO examination, 2021 can
check the following article.
SBI PO 2021 Apply Online Application Form
The application form will be available
online at websites: statebankofindia.com or sbi.co.in. It is advised that the
candidates fill the form carefully. The following below are some necessary steps
regarding the process.
·
Before beginning, the candidate is advised to check the important rules and guidelines.
·
Visit the website and
fill the mandatory details in the registration link and save the registration
details for future reference.
·
Next, fill in all the
mandatory information in the application form to apply online.
·
Carefully note the
format required for uploading the photograph and signature.
·
Pay the application fee
required using one of the modes of payment mentioned.
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After the payment,
submit the application form.
·
It is advised to get
the application form printed for future reference.
Application Fee: Candidates must
mandatorily pay the application fee which stands to be non-refundable at all
circumstances. Candidates can make the payment through credit card, debit card
and net banking. Candidate belonging to the General category is required to pay
Rs 600 while candidates belonging to categories like SC, ST, PwD are required
to pay Rs 100.
Overview of SBI PO 2021
Specification
|
Overview
|
Name of Examination
|
State Bank of India of Probationary Officer
Examination
|
Commonly Known As
|
SBI PO
|
Conducting Body
|
State Bank of India
|
Examination Level
|
National Level
|
Frequency
|
Vacancy Based
|
Languages
|
English, Hindi
|
Number of Attempts
|
· For General category - 4 attempts
· For General (PWD) category - 7 attempts
· OBC category - 7 attempts
· OBC (PWD) - 7 attempts
· SC/ST (PWD) - No restriction
|
Negative Marking
|
· One-fourth marks in MCQs or Objective paper
· No negative marking in the descriptive paper
|
SBI PO 2021 Notification
The notification for SBI PO 2021 has
been delayed following the current coronavirus outbreak. The notification
comprising of important information like exam dates, pattern, syllabus,
vacancies, etc. will be uploaded on the official website in a PDF form.
SBI PO 2021 Exam Date
The examination date for SBI PO 2021 is
not yet finalised. It is expected that SBI PO 2020 will be held towards the end
of the year. However, in 2019, the Prelims Exam was conducted in the month of
June, Mains Exam in July and Interview in September while the final results
were declared in October.
SBI PO 2021 Important Dates
Events | Dates |
Online Application Begins | Third week of April 2021 |
Online Application Concludes | Second week of May 2021 |
Admit cards for Prelims Exam | Third week of June 2021 |
Prelims examination date | First week of July 2021 |
Declaration of Prelims result | Second week of July 2021 |
Admit cards for the mains exam | Third week of July 2021 |
SBI PO Mains Examination date | First week of August 2021 |
Declaration of Mains result | Third week of August 2021 |
Admit cards for interview | First week of September 2021 |
Announcement of final result | First week of November 2021 |
SBI PO 2021 Eligibility Criteria
It is necessary that the candidates
confirm their eligibility before applying. However, aspiring candidates can
check the information below:
Nationality: Only Indian.
Age Limit: Candidates within 21 to 30
years of age can apply. However, a certain age relaxation is granted to
candidates from reserved category.
Category
of the candidates
|
Age
Relaxation
|
Scheduled
Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST)
|
5
years
|
Other
Backward Classes (OBC Non-creamy layer)
|
3
years
|
Persons
With Disabilities (SC / ST)
|
15
years
|
Persons
With Disabilities (OBC)
|
13
years
|
Persons
With Disabilities (General)
|
10
years
|
Ex-
Servicemen (Army Personnel)
|
5
years
|
Educational Qualification: An eligible
candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates
appearing in the final semester or year are also eligible. If the candidate
gets selected for an interview, he/she must present a pass certificate.
SBI PO 2021 Exam Pattern
The SBI PO Examination pattern consists
of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Interview.
Preliminary Exam Pattern: The Prelims
Exam will be conducted online and will last for one hour. For every correct
answer, 1 mark will be awarded and 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect
answer. There are 3 tests: English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative
Aptitude. The questions will be objective.
Following is a table of the distribution of
questions and marks:
Name
of Test
|
No.
of Questions
|
Maximum
Marks
|
Time
Duration
|
English
Language
|
30
|
30
|
20
minutes
|
Reasoning
Ability
|
35
|
35
|
20
minutes
|
Quantitative
Aptitude
|
35
|
35
|
20
minutes
|
Total
|
100
|
100
|
1
hour
|
Mains Exam Pattern: The Exam will be
descriptive and objective. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect
answer. The objective examination consisting of 4 sections for 200 marks will
last for 3 hours. The descriptive examination consisting of two questions for
50 marks will be for 30 minutes.
Following is a table of the distribution of
questions and marks:
Name
of Test
|
No.
of Questions
|
Maximum
Marks
|
Time
Duration
|
English
Language
|
35
|
40
|
40
minutes
|
Data
Analysis and Interpretation
|
35
|
60
|
45
minutes
|
Reasoning
and Computer Aptitude
|
45
|
60
|
60
minutes
|
General/
Economy/ Banking Awareness
|
40
|
40
|
35
minutes
|
Total
|
155
|
200
|
3
hours
|
Descriptive Test: The test will have two
questions: Letter Writing and Essay Writing with no negative marking.
Interview: Candidates who clear Prelims
and Mains will be shortlisted for a Group Discussion of 20 marks and an
Interview carrying 30 marks.
SBI PO 2021 Syllabus
It is advised that the candidates check
the official information regarding the syllabus. However, candidates can also
check the information below.
Preliminary Exam:
English Language: Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Reading
Comprehension, Para jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning, Error
Spotting, Paragraph Completion, Sentence Rearrangement, Conclusion Deriving,
Correcting Spellings, Active & Passive Voice, Antonyms & Synonyms,
Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Preposition.
Reasoning Ability: Input-Output, Coding-Decoding,
Tabulation, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency,
Alphanumeric Series, Ranking & Direction Test, Coded Inequalities, Alphabet
Test, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Direction & Distance, Machine Input,
Diagram, Inference, Statements & Assumptions.
Quantitative Aptitude: Profit & Loss, Work & Time,
Simplification, Mixtures & Alligations, Time & Distance, Simple &
Compound Interest, Surds & Indices, Mensuration, Data Interpretation,
Number Systems, Sequence & Series, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage,
Premutation, Combination & Probability.
Main Exam:
English Language: Cloze Test, Reading
Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Sentence Correction, Word
Association, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Error Spotting.
Data Analysis & Interpretation:
Probability, Line Graph, Tabular Graph, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Radar Graph, Data
Sufficiency, Permutation & Combination, Missing Case DI, Let It Case DI,
Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation.
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude:
Verbal Reasoning, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement,
Syllogism, Code Inequalities, Critical Reasoning, Course of Action &
Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding,
Ordering Ranking, Decision Making, Internet, Keyboard Shortcuts, Memory,
Microsoft Office, Computer Abbreviation, Hardware Software, Networking, Number
System, Operating System, Logic Gates, Computer Fundamentals.
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness:
Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Financial Awareness, Static Awareness,
Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Awards & Honours, Science,
Inventions & Discoveries, Important Days, Abbreviations, International
& National Events.
Letter Writing: Letter to Government
Officials/ Bank Managers/ Heads of Institutions/ Friends/ Relatives.
Essay Writing: Budget, Indian Economy,
Banking System, Right to Education, Indian Constitution, Financial Inclusion,
Social Issues.
SBI PO 2021 Admit Card
The Admit Card will be uploaded online at
SBI’s official website two-three weeks before the exam. Candidates can access
their admit cards and get them downloaded and printed. The admit card has to be
carried by the candidate on the day of the exam along with identity proof.
SBI PO 2021 Cut-Off
The State Bank of India sets a cut-off
at every stage that the candidate must achieve or pass to get selected.
However, cut-offs are different for candidates from different categories. The
State Bank of India will soon declare the cut-off list of SBI PO 2021.
SBI PO 2021 Result
Results will be declared online at SBI’s
official website. The results will be announced on completion of every stage.
Those who qualify for Prelims will appear for Mains and candidates who qualify Mains
will appear for the interview. The final results will be declared after the
interview.
SBI PO 2021 Vacancies
The State Bank of India will release the
number of vacancies. The vacancies will be divided among candidates from all
categories and spread across various branches in the country. Approximately,
SBI will release 2200 vacancies in 2021.
SBI PO 2021 Selection Procedure
The selection procedure is based on
Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and a Group Discussion, Interview. A
candidate on clearing Prelims will appear for Mains. If a candidate gets
selected, the next stage is interview and GD after which the final selection
will be made.
SBI PO 2021 Interview Process
After the candidates qualify Prelims and
Mains, they will be called for Group Discussion and Interview to assess the
individual's personality and other qualities. GD carries 20 marks while The interview carries 30 marks.
SBI PO 2021 Preparation Tips &
Tricks
The aspirant must have complete
knowledge regarding the examination pattern as well as the syllabus. Candidates can
prepare for the exams through the syllabus provided in this article. Preparation
must be done according to the topics and basic skills must be strengthened. The
candidate must learn to identify his/her weak points and work on them.
Newspapers, news channels, General Knowledge books must be followed. The applicant must form a strategy to prepare. It is also suggested that the candidate must
not guess answers to avoid the negative marking. Besides, candidates can also
check the SBI PO mock test series and mock tests at examlabonline.com to prepare.
SBI PO 2021 Exam Centres
Candidates aspiring
to crack SBI PO will have to appear for their examinations in various exam
centres spread across the country. The State Bank of India will bring forward a
list of cities where exam centers will be formed. Candidates will be required
to select their choice of exam centres while the administration has the right
to allot one of the selected centres to candidates.