SBI PO Vacancy: State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for recruiting Probationary Officers (POs) for 2024-25. 600 vacancies have been announced, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring banking professionals.
State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers. The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link given on the Bank’s official website https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings. The prospective candidates, who intend to apply for the Post are advised to apply only after carefully reading and understanding the under-noted contents of this notification.
SBI PO Vacancy Key Highlights
- Vacancies: 600 posts
- Application Start Date: 27th December 2024
- Application End Date: 16th January 2025
SBI PO Vacancy Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as of 01.04.2024 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2003 and not earlier than 02.04.1994 (both days inclusive). Relaxation in the Upper age limit shall be as below.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.04.2025.
Selection Process
The selection of Probationary Officers will be done through a three-phase process:
- Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Objective Test)
- Phase II: Main Exam (Objective Test and Descriptive Test)
- Psychometric Test
- Interview
Detailed Breakdown of the Selection Process
Phase I: Preliminary Exam
- Pattern: Objective Test
- Sections:
- Reasoning: 35 questions, 20 minutes
- English Language: 35 questions, 20 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 20 minutes
- Total Questions: 105
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer
Phase II: Main Exam
- Pattern: Objective Test and Descriptive Test
- Objective Test:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 minutes
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 45 questions, 60 minutes
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 40 minutes
- English Language: 40 questions, 40 minutes
- Descriptive Test:
- English Language (Essay, Letter): 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 180
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer
Psychometric Test
- Pattern: Online test
- Duration: 45 minutes
Interview
- Duration: Approximately 20-30 minutes
How to Apply for SBI PO 2024-25
- Visit the official SBI website: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Register yourself by providing the required details.
- Fill the application form carefully and accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the prescribed methods.
- Submit the application form before the deadline (16th January 2025).
SBI PO Vacancy Check
Application Form Start: 27 December 2024
Last Date for Application: 16 January 2025
Official Notification: Download Here
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