SBI PO 2023 Notification: SBI PO exam is conducted by the State Bank of India for the selection of Probationary Officers (PO). The SBI PO Application Form 2023 was released on September 7, 2023, and eligible candidates have until September 27, 2023, to fill out the SBI PO Application Form 2023. The SBI PO Notification 2023-24 was issued on September 6, 2023. The SBI PO Prelims exam is tentatively scheduled for November 2023. The SBI PO 2023-24 recruitment drive aims to fill 2000 vacancies.
In SBI PO 2022-23 notification, this exam is also considered as one of the most competitive banking exam. Every year, State Bank of India for conducts this exam the selection of Probationary Officers (PO). The selection process is comprised of 3 Phases:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam
- Phase-II: Mains Exam
- Phase-III: Interview and Group Exercises
Candidates who are shortlisted after Phase-I will have to appear for Phase II and like-wise, candidates who are shortlisted after Phase II will be subsequently called for Phase III.
The patterns and marks for each of the phases are different. Whereas the Preliminary exam is of qualifying in nature and the score is not counted for the final merit list, based on the marks secured in the Main exam, they will be called for Phase III, and the total score obtained in Phase II and Phase III sum up to produce the final result for selection.
What is SBI PO 2023?
SBI PO stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer. This exam is taken online and features multiple-choice questions. State Bank of India is India’s largest commercial bank with over 200,000 branches across the country. For the latest SBI PO news, watch this video where you can learn more about the selection process, eligibility, and related details.
SBI PO 2023 Notification Out
The State Bank of India has released the Notification of SBI PO 2023 exam on 06th September 2023 for a total no of 2000 vacancies. SBI PO is considered one of the most premium job opportunities in the banking sector as the Brand value and reputation of SBI is very high and the income of the employee is quite good.
All details regarding the SBI PO 2023 Notification, Exam Date, Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria, and Selection Process are given below in the SBI PO Official Notification 2023.
SBI PO 2023 Exam Summary
Here is a summary of the SBI PO 2023 exam mentioned in below table format:
| Conducting Body |
State Bank of India |
| Post Name |
Probationary Officers |
| Periodicity |
Annually |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Vacancy |
2000 |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
Preliminary exam: 1 Hour
Mains: 3 Hours
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| Mode of Exam |
Online (CBT) |
| Online Registration |
7th September to 27th September 2023 |
| Exam Rounds |
3 (Prelims + Mains + Interview) |
| Job Location |
Across India |
| Exam Helpdesk No |
1800 425 3800 |
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SBI PO Salary
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Rs. 65,780- Rs. 68,580 per Month
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| Official Website |
www.sbi.co.in |
SBI PO 2023 Important Dates
Important information of SBI PO Exam Dates 2023-24 are as follows:
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06th September 2023
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07th September 2023
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27th September 2023
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27th September 2023
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To be Notified
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November 2023
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December 2023/January 2024
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SBI PO 2023 Vacancy
The SBI PO vacancy 2023 has be released by SBI with the official SBI PO 2023 Notification. Here you can find the category wise vacancies of SBI PO 2023 exam.
| SC |
300 |
| ST |
150 |
| OBC |
540 |
| EWS |
200 |
| GEN |
810 |
| Total |
2000 |
You can begin your SBI PO preparation by accessing free online SBI PO Mock Tests available through various resources.
Additionally, candidates can use the provided links below to excel in the upcoming SBI PO exam.
SBI PO Online Application
The online application for SBI PO Exam 2023 will start from 07th September 2023 on the official website of Sate Bank Of India. We have mentioned the official apply online link of SBI PO Exam 2023. The last date for online application of SBI PO is 27th September 2023. Candidates are requested to first go through the SBI PO 2023 official notification before online application for the exam.
How to Apply Online For SBI PO 2023?
Registration for the SBI PO exam is very important. It is recommended to fill the online application of SBI PO Exam carefully to avoid any mistakes in the application.The steps on how to apply for the SBI PO application are as follows:
- Go to the official website of SBI
- Click on the “Careers” tab.
- Click on the “Probationary Officers” link.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- You will be redirected to a new page where you need to create an account. Enter your details and click on the “Create Account” button.
- You will receive a confirmation email on your registered email address. Click on the link in the email to activate your account.
- Once your account is activated, you can login using your credentials.
- Fill in the details in the application form carefully. Make sure to enter all the details correctly.
- Upload your photograph and signature. The photograph should be a recent passport-size photograph and the signature should be in black ink.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application form.
SBI PO Recruitment
The SBI PO notification is released to hire Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India. Many aspiring candidates looking for banking careers opt for this job profile because SBI is the largest public sector bank in the country.
The recruitment process for SBI PO happens annually, with SBI typically offering around 1500 to 2000 vacancies for Officer positions. This recruitment cycle starts with the release of the SBI PO notification, followed by the application process, examination, and result declaration.
The SBI PO notification contains essential details such as exam dates, vacancies, salary, probation terms, exam pattern, and more.
SBI PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria
A. Education Qualification
The Govt. recognized Graduation in any discipline from a University Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
B. Age Limit
The minimum age of a candidate will not be less than 21 years, and the maximum age will not be more than 30 years (Age must be calculated according to a particular date mentioned in the official notification of the SBI PO exam 2023).
Relaxation of age:
- 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
- 5 years for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates
C. Nationality / Citizenship
The Candidate must be either –
- A Citizen of India or
- A Subject of Nepal or
- A Subject of Bhutan or
- A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- A person of Indian origin and he/she has migrated from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
SBI PO Exam Pattern
Because there are many applicants for the SBI PO exam, the competition is tough. Therefore, it’s crucial for candidates to know the SBI PO exam pattern and syllabus well when preparing for the exam.
SBI PO 2023 Selection Process
The section of English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability are found in both Prelims and Main exams. However, the level of difficulty and distribution of marks for the Prelims and Mains exam is different.
A. SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2023
Prelims Exam Pattern 2023:
B. SBI PO Main Exam Pattern 2022
Here’s the updated exam pattern for the SBI PO Main exam 2022
Mains Exam Pattern 2023:
C. Interview
Based on the score obtained in the Main examination, candidates will be shortlisted, and subsequently be called for an interview, conducted by the SBI. Because of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phase III may comprise:
- Interview only (carries 50 marks); or
- Interview (carries 30 marks) & Group Exercises (carries 20 marks).
Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase III to be considered for final selection and the minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the SBI. In the Group Exercises phase, there would be two parts, each carrying 10 marks:
- Group Discussion (10 Marks)
- Prioritization activity (10 Marks)
D. Scores Counting Methods in Different Stages of Exam
- Penalty for wrong answers applies to both the Preliminary exam and the Online mode of the Main examination. For each wrong question given by the candidate one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty. If a question is left unanswered, there will be no penalty for that particular question.
- The score obtained by giving a correct answer by each of the candidates of different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the equi-percentile method. Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for calculations.
- The candidates will have to qualify both in Phase II and Phase-III separately. The marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added to the marks obtained in Phase III for preparing the final merit list.
- In the final merit list, the candidates are shortlisted based on the combined final score obtained by the candidates in Phase-II and Phase III; the weightage (ratio) of Phase-II and Phase III will be 75:25 respectively.
SBI PO Syllabus 2023
The SBI PO Syllabus 2023 has been updated. Here we have mentioned the most important sections of Prelims and Mains Level exams can be summed up as follows:
SBI PO Probation
The SBI PO notification states that any candidate joining as a Probationary Officer must sign a Rs. 2.00 lakh bond, committing to serve the bank for at least three years.
Before becoming a Probationary Officer, all selected candidates must complete mandatory online training. During this period, they will be on probation for two years and undergo assessments.
After this probationary period, candidates become permanent employees and can explore future promotion opportunities within the organization.
Sbi Po Exam Resources
SBI PO Salary 2023
The salary structure of SBI PO in terms of basic pay, pay scale, and allowances is mentioned below:
| Basic Pay |
Rs. 41,960/- |
| Dearness Allowance (D.A.) |
Varies based on the cost of living index |
| House Rent Allowance (H.R.A.) |
Varies based on the location of the posting |
| Lease Rental Allowance |
Varies based on the location of the posting |
| City Compensatory Allowance (C.C.A.) |
Varies based on the location of the posting |
| Medical Allowance |
As per rules |
| Other Allowances |
As per rules |
| Total Compensation (CTC) |
Minimum of 8.20 lacs and a maximum of 13.08 lacs per annum |
SBI PO Preparation Strategy 2023
The SBI PO Exam is a challenging exam, but it is definitely possible to crack it with proper preparation. Here is a step-by-step strategy for preparing for the SBI PO Exam 2023:
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus.
- Choose the right study material.
- Create a realistic study plan and stick to it.
- Start practicing early using previous year’s papers and mock tests.
- Take regular mock tests to assess progress and identify weak areas.
- Revise regularly to retain information effectively.
- Stay motivated and don’t give up on your preparation.
SBI PO Cutoff
The SBI PO cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that a candidate must score in order to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. The cutoff is different for each category of candidates, and it is also different for the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination.
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2022
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Phase I Exam (Prelims)
|
100 |
59.50 |
58.25 |
52.50 |
47.75 |
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Phase II Exam (Mains)
|
250 |
94.85 |
86.54 |
77.32 |
75.01 |
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2021
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Phase I Exam (Prelims)
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100
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63.00
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61.25
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54.75
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49.25
|
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Phase III Exam (Interview)
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50
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20.00
|
17.50 |
17.50 |
17.50 |
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Final Cut off( Phase II + Phase III )
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100
|
53.40
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47.41 |
44.93 |
41.55 |
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2020
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Phase I Exam (Prelims)
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100
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58.5
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56
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50
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43.75
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Phase II Exam (Mains)
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250
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88.93
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80.96
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73.83
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66.86
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Phase III Exam (Interview + GE)
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50
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20
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17.5
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17.5
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17.5
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Final Cutoff (Phase II+ Phase III)
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100
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51.23
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45.09
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44.09
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41.87
|
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2019
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Phase I Exam (Prelims)
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100
|
71
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68.25
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61.75
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54.75
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Phase II Exam (Mains)
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250
|
104.42
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94.28
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82.50
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77.63
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Phase III Exam (Interview + GE)
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50
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20
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17.5
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17.5
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17.5
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Final Cutoff (Phase II+ Phase III)
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100
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54.11
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48.78
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45.74
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43.90
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2018
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Phase I Exam (Prelims)
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100
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56.75
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54.25
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49.00
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43.00
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Final Cutoff (Phase II+ Phase III)
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100
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93.10
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86.42
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77.13
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75.01
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Note: Please note that these cutoff marks are specific to the SBI PO Exam, and the cutoffs may vary from year to year.
SBI PO Previous Years Memory Based Papers
Here are some SBI PO Previous Years Memory Based Papers mentioned below table from the year 2019 to 2021:
SBI PO 2023 Admit Card
Candidates have to download the SBI PO 2023 admit card from the official website of the SBI bank. Candidates require the following details to log in to the official website.
- Registration No/Roll No
- Date of Birth/ Password
SBI PO Exam Centers
The SBI PO Mains Exam is conducted in around 70 cities in India. The list of exam centres for the mains exam is released later after the prelims exam is conducted. The same procedure for selecting the exam centre applies to the main exam as well.
The following is a list of the states and cities where the SBI PO Exam is conducted:
| Andhra Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
| Assam |
Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar |
Patna, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Ranchi |
| Chhattisgarh |
Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Goa |
Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat |
| Haryana |
Chandigarh, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jaipur, Rohtak |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Dharamshala, Shimla |
| Jammu and Kashmir |
Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand |
Dhanbad, Jamshedpur |
| Karnataka |
Bangalore, Belgaum, Hubli, Mangalore |
| Kerala |
Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra |
Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur |
| Manipur |
Imphal |
| Meghalaya |
Shillong |
| Mizoram |
Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Kohima |
| Odisha |
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri |
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana |
| Rajasthan |
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur |
| Sikkim |
Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem |
| Telangana |
Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Tripura |
Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Allahabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haridwar |
| West Bengal |
Kolkata, Asansol, Durgapur |
SBI PO Results 2023
The SBI PO Result 2023 has been declared on 18th April 2023. The result is available on the official website of SBI. Candidates can check their results by logging in to their account using their registration ID and password.
SBI PO 2023 – FAQs
1. When will SBI PO Notification 2023 release?
SBI PO Notification 2023 has been released on 6th September 2023.
2. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2023?
The last date for online application of SBI PO 2023 Exam is 27th September.
3. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2023?
There are 3 rounds that a candidate has to qualify : Prelims, Mains and Interview.
4. What is the application fee for SBI PO 2023 Exam?
The Application fee for SBI PO 2023 exam varies according to the categories. For General/ OBC category it is INR 750 and Nil for SC/ ST.
5. How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2023 Exam?
There are a total no of 2000 vacancies according to SBI PO 2023 Notification.
6. What is the full form of SBI PO exam?
SBI PO stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer.
7. What is the exam pattern for SBI PO 2023?
The exam will consist of two questions which include a letter and an essay. The test is of maximum of 50 marks and must be attempted within 30 minutes duration.
8. What is the last date of SBI Form 2023?
The last date of SBI Form 2023 is 27 September 2023.
9. How can I apply for SBI PO 2023?
The State Bank of India started the online registration process for the SBI PO 2023 exam on September 7, 2023. Candidates need to submit their application well in advance of the deadline, which is September 27, 2023.
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