SBI PO 2023: Notification, Exam Date, Syllabus, Admit Card, Salary

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jan 17, 2024

SBI PO 2023 exam for Psychometric test is ongoing on Jan 16, 2024. SBI PO Admit Card 2023 released on Jan 15, 2024, for the Psychometric test. Till Jan 19, 2024, is the last day to download SBI PO 2023 admit card. SBI PO 2023 interviews and group activities will take place at LHO centres on Jan 21, 2024.

SBI PO exam date 2023 of for the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview have been announced by the State Bank of India (SBI). The SBI PO Psychometric test is used to profile the candidates' personalities who have been shortlisted for the Phase 3 exam. 

SBI PO stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer. SBI conducts the exam for recruiting Probationary Officers once every year. Lakhs of aspirants apply for the job, and hence, the SBI Bank exams have become highly competitive.

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SBI PO 2023 Exam Date

SBI PO exam date for the Psychometric test is Jan 16, 2024. SBI PO 2023 personal interview date is Jan 21, 2024. The conducting body announced SBI PO Mains exam date. However, SBI PO result was released on Jan 11, 2024, respectively.

SBI PO 2023 notification has been released on the official website. The application correction window will be active on the official website during this period as well.

  • SBI PO exam was conducted on Dec 5, 2023, respectively.
  • SBI PO Prelims 2023 result was released on Nov 21, 2023.
  • SBI PO 2023 Prelims were held on Nov 1 -6, 2023, and admit cards for the same were released on Oct 23, 2023. 
  • SBI PO 2023 admit cards for the Pre Exam Training exam are available from Oct 12, 2023.
  • SBI will conduct Pre-Exam Training for candidates who belong to SC/ST/OBC and other religious minority categories from Oct 11 - 17, 2023.
  • SBI PO 2023 application form has been released on the official website on Sep 7, 2023.
  • Candidates must register, fill out the application form, and pay the application fee to appear for the exam. SBI PO form's last date to apply was Oct 3, 2023.

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All the SBI PO 2023 exam dates and other important dates are published on the official website for SBI Careers as notifications. Candidates can refer to the tentative dates for different events of the SBI PO notification exam below. SBI PO recruitment dates will be updated soon.

SBI PO 2023 Important Dates
SBI PO 2023 Events Dates 
SBI PO 2023-24 Psychometric Test Admit Card Jan 15 - 19, 2024
SBI PO 2023-24 Psychometric Test (Phase 3) Jan 16, 2024
SBI PO 2023-24 Interview and Group Exercises Jan 21, 2024
SBI PO 2023 Final Result Declaration Feb 2024
Past Exam Events
Mains Exam Result Declaration Jan 11, 2024
SBI PO 2023 Mains Exam (Phase 2) Dec 5, 2023
SBI PO 2023 Prelims Admit Card Release Oct 23, 2023
SBI PO 2023 PET Admit Card Release Oct 12, 2023
SBI PO 2023 Pre-Exam Training Oct  11 - 17, 2023
Commencement of SBI PO 2023 Online Registration Sep 7, 2023
Last Date to Register and Pay Application Fee
  • Sep 27, 2023
  • Extended: Oct 3, 2023
SBI PO 2023 Application Correction Window
  • Sep 7 - 27, 2023
      • Extended: Oct 3,2023
SBI PO 2023 Preliminary Exam (Phase 1) Nov 1, 4, and 6, 2023
Preliminary Exam Result Declaration Nov 21, 2023
SBI PO 2023 Mains Admit Card Release Nov 22, 2023

SBI PO 2023 Admit Card

SBI released PO Psychometric test admit card 2023 on Jan 15, 2024. Candidates must provide their registration or roll numbers, date of birth, or password in order to download SBI PO 2023 admit card. As per the schedule, SBI PO 2023 admit cards are available till Jan 19, 2024.

SBI released PO Mains admit card 2023 on Nov 22, 2023. As per the schedule, SBI PO 2023 Mains admit cards were available till Dec 5, 2023. SBI released PO Prelims admit card 2023 on Oct 23, 2023. SBI has released the call letter for the SBI PO 2023 pre-exam training on Oct 10, 2023.

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SBI PO 2023 admit cards are released a few weeks before the exam date. As per the schedule, SBI PO 2023 Prelims admit cards were available from Oct 12, 2023.

How to Download SBI PO 2023 Admit Card?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to download the SBI PO 2023 admit card.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the SBI PO official webiste at sbi.co.in.
  • Step 2: On the homepage of the website, click on the 'Careers' section. 
  • Step 3: Click on the 'SBI PO 2023 Call Letter' link available below the Latest Announcements section.
  • Step 4: Enter the credentials, such as registration number and password or date of birth, and log in.
  • Step 5: SBI PO 2023 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 6: Download SBI PO admit card 2023 and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Details on SBI PO 2023 Admit Card

Candidates can find the below-mentioned details on the admit card of SBI PO 2023 exam.

  • Candidate's Full Name
  • Photograph
  • Space for Signature and Thumb Impression
  • Correspondence Address
  • Roll Number
  • Registration Number
  • Exam Centre and Address
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Exam Day Guidelines

Note: Candidates must ensure that they take the SBI PO 2023 admit card along with a photo identity ID proof such as an Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport to the SBI PO 2023 exam centre.

SBI PO 2023 Result 

SBI PO results 2023 were declared for the Prelims exam on Nov 21, 2023. The conducting body released SBI PO 2023 Mains results on Jan 11, 2024. SBI PO final results 2023 is available on the official website after the Psychometric Test, Interview, and Group Exercises. Candidates can check their SBI PO 2023 results for each phase using their login credentials.

Steps to Check SBI PO 2023 Results

The step-by-step procedure to download the SBI PO 2023 result is as follows.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of SBI at sbi.co.in.
  • Step 2: Find and click on the "Result" link in the "Careers" section.
  • Step 3: Enter the credentials (registration number and date of birth).
  • Step 4: The screen will display the results.
  • Step 5: Download the result and take a printout of the same for future reference.

SBI PO Cut Off 2023

The category-wise expected SBI PO Prelims cut off 2023 will be released along with the scorecard. SBI PO cut off 2023 will be declared by the conducting authority, based on various parameters like vacancies, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, etc.

The exam authority will release the SBI PO Mains cutoff separately. The cut off mark will vary based on the category of students.

Category Cut-Off Marks
GEN 59.50
SC 52.50
ST 47.75
OBC 58.25
EWS 59.50
LD 46.25
VI 50.50
HI  21.50
D & E -

Read More: SBI PO Cut Off 2023

SBI PO 2023 Paper Analysis

SBI PO exam was conducted today, Dec 5, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 12 noon. The exam was conducted in one shift. SBI PO 2023 paper analysis for the exams has been released based on the feedback from the candidates who appear for the exam. Candidates can refer to the paper analysis to understand the section-wise difficulty level of the exam, number of good attempts and the major topics asked.

Sections No of Questions Difficulty Level Good Attempts Major Topics Asked
English 30 Easy 16 - 18

Reading Comprehension
Parajumble (5-6 questions)
Fillers
Error Detection
Coloum based questions
Word Swap
Para Based question (2-3 questions)

Data Analysis 30 Moderate to Difficult 8-10 Propability based 
Grpah based
Caselets
Bank based
Number series(3-4 questions)
partnership (2-3 questions)
Speed time based
Points and rewards
Speed time distance
Cubic equation
Reasoning Ability 40 Easy to Moderate 16-18 Week Based
Designation
Row based puzzle
Critical reasoning
12 persons rank based
Concentric circles and squares
Cards based
Assumption
Inference
Argument
Machine Input Output
Descriptive 2 Easy - Rural education issues and steps to eradicate them
Letter to muncipal cooperation

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Exam Dec 20, 2022 - Shift 3

Check the paper analysis for the SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims exam for shift 3.

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Paper Analysis - Dec 20, 2022 (Shift 3)
Sections No of Questions Difficulty Level Good Attempts Major Topics Asked
English 30 Easy 22-24 Reading Comprehension: 8 - 9 Questions
Word Replacement Filler and Error Detection: 4 Questions
Phrase Replacement: 5 Questions
Word Swap: 3 - 4 Questions
Quantitative Aptitude 35 Moderate 13-15 Quadratic Equations: 5 Questions
Tabular DI: 5-6 Questions
DI (Pie Chart): 5 Questions
Arithmetic Questions: 10 - 12 Questions
Reasoning Ability 35 Easy to Moderate 26-30 Inequalities: 4 Questions
Syllogism: 3-4 Questions
Blood Relations: 3 Questions
Pair Formation: 1 Question
Meaningful Word: 1 Question
Odd One Out: 1 Question
Puzzle (Uncertain, Circular, Parallel Row, Floor, Month-based): 22-23 Questions
Overall 100 Moderate 64-66 --

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Exam Dec 20, 2022 - Shift 2

Candidates can check the paper analysis for the SBI PO 2022-23 prelims exam conducted on Dec 20, 2022, for shift 2.

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Paper Analysis - Dec 20, 2022 (Shift 2)
Sections No of Questions Difficulty Level Good Attempts Major Topics Asked
English 30 Easy 28-30 Reading Comprehension: 9 Questions
Antonym and Synonym: 2 Questions
Fill in the Blanks Sentence and Rearrangement: 6 Questions
Error Detection: 4 Questions
Double Fillers: 3-4 Questions
Phrase Replacement: 3 Questions
Match the Column: 4 Questions
Word Swap: 3-4 Questions
Quantitative Aptitude 35 Easy to Moderate 20-23 Caselet: 5 Questions
Tabular DI: 5-6 Questions
DI (Tabular/Bar Notes): 5 Questions
Arithmetic Questions: 10 - 15 Questions
Reasoning Ability 35 Moderate 20-23 Syllogism: 3-4 Questions
Blood Relations: 3 Questions
Direction and Distance: 3 Questions
Pair Formation: 1 Question
Number-based: 1 Question
Puzzle (Uncertain, Circular, Parallel Row, Floor, Month-based): 22-23 Questions
Overall 100 Easy to Moderate 70-73 --

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Exam Dec 20, 2022 - Shift 1

Candidates can check the paper analysis for the SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims exam conducted on Dec 20, 2022, for shift 4.

SBI PO 2022-23 Prelims Paper Analysis - Dec 20, 2022 (Shift 1)
Sections No of Questions Difficulty Level Good Attempts Major Topics Asked
English 30 Easy 25-27 Reading Comprehension: 9 Questions
Word Rearrangement: 5 Questions
Sentence Correction: 5 Questions
Phrase Replacement: 4 Questions
Quantitative Aptitude 35 Easy to Moderate 21-23 Caselet: 3-4 Questions
Quadratic Equation: 6 Questions
Approximation: 4-5 Questions
DI (Pie Chart): 5-6 Questions
DI (Bar Graph): 5 Questions
Arithmetic Questions: 10 - 12 Questions
Reasoning Ability 35 Easy to Moderate 25-27 Inequalities: 4 Questions
Syllogism: 4 Questions
Direction and Distance: 3-4 Questions
Word and Number Pairing: 2 Questions
Meaningful Word: 1 Question
Puzzle (Uncertain, Circular, Parallel Row, Floor, Month-based): 22-23 Questions
Overall 100 Easy to Moderate 73-75 --

About SBI PO Exam

SBI PO Exam is intended to select candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. The State Bank of India (SBI) is the conducting body for the exam. The recruitment process has 3 phases, namely Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, and Personal Interview. It is a national-level exam that will be held once in a year. The application process and mode of exam will be online.

Candidates who qualify for the three phases of the recruitment exam will be selected for the post of Probationary Officer at any SBI Branch in India. The Probationary period is for two years.

Up to 10 lakh candidates write the SBI PO examination in various exam centres all over India. SBI decides the modalities of the question paper pattern and implants the eligibility criteria needed to be fulfilled by the candidates. The job location will be in various states across India. Candidates must secure the cutoff marks to be eligible for the post of SBI PO.

SBI PO 2023 Exam Highlights
Exam Name SBI PO
Full Form State Bank of India Probationary Officer
Exam Level National Level
Conducting Body State Bank of India
Recruitment Phases Preliminary Exam
Mains Exam
Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises
Exam Frequency Once a year
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Marking Scheme +1.5 Marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking -0.25 Marks for each wrong answer
Language English & Hindi
Official Website www.sbi.co.in/web/careers
Similar Exams IBPS PO / SBI SO / IBPS SO

The key points related to the SBI PO 2023 exam are as follows.

  • SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern: The first phase, the Prelims exam consists of objective-type questions (Multiple Choice) on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
  • SBI PO Mains Exam: In the second phase, the Mains exam consists of Multiple Choice-based objective type questions on Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language, and Descriptive type questions on Letter and Essay writing.
  • Interview: It is the final phase of the SBI Bank 2023 recruitment process. Candidates who have cleared the previous two rounds will be called in for a Group Discussion and Interview. 
  • Vacancies: The vacancy number for SBI PO 2023 is 2000. Reservations are provided for SC/ST/OBC and PwD category students. There are other Sarkari Exam lists with a lot of vacancies that can be a golden opportunity for you.
  • Salary Structure: The basic pay of SBI PO is high compared to the other public sector banks. Apart from that, the entry-level basic pay is high in SBI of INR 41,960.

SBI PO 2023 Vacancy

SBI has released the official notification containing the total number of vacancies for Probationary Officer posts for the 2023 recruitment process. A total of 2,000 vacancies will be filled through the SBI PO 2023 recruitment process. The category-wise SBI PO 2023 vacancies are tabulated below.

SBI PO 2023 Vacancies
Category Vacancy
Scheduled Caste 300
Scheduled Tribe 150
Other Backward Classes 540
General 810
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 200
Total 2000

SBI PO 2023 Application Form

The deadline for submitting SBI PO 2023 application forms has been extended. The deadline for SBI PO apply for applications has been extended to Oct 3, 2023. On Sep 7, 2023, the SBI PO online application form was made available. Previously, the SBI PO last date 2023 for submitting an application was Sep 27, 2023.

The application form correction window will also be active online till the last date to apply. Before applying for the SBI PO form, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria prescribed by the SBI. The candidates who do not satisfy the eligibility criteria will lose their candidature, and their SBI PO 2023 application form will be rejected.

SBI PO 2023 Application Process

The SBI PO 2023 application form submission process involves 3 major steps. Candidates must carefully fill in the details at the time of filling out the form. The step-by-step process to fill the SBI PO 2023 is mentioned below.

Step 1: Application Form Filling

  • Candidates must visit the official website of the State Bank of India (SBI) at sbi.co.in.
  • On the homepage of the website, click on "Careers with Us".
  • Click on the 'Apply Online' link below the Latest Announcements section.
  • Fill in all the required details such as the candidate's name, contact details, educational qualification, and valid email ID.

Step 2: Upload Photo and Signature

  • Upload a scanned copy of your photo (150 X 200 pixels) and Signature (150 X 50 pixels) in the respective field.
  • The maximum size of the Photo and Signature should be 50 KB and 20 KB respectively.
  • The Photo and Signature should be in JPEG/JPG format.

Step 3: Payment of Application Fee

  • Candidates can pay the SBI PO fee using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
  • After successful payment, candidates will receive a transaction confirmation mail including SBI PO 2023 registration ID.
  • Download and take a printout of the SBI PO 2023 application form for future reference.

SBI PO 2023 Application Fee

Candidates can pay the SBI PO 2023 application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking after filling out the application form. The category-wise SBI PO application form fee is below.

Category Fee
General/EWS/OBC INR 750
SC/ST/PWD Nil

SBI PO 2023 Application Form Contents

The following are the mandatory fields that must be filled by the candidate in the SBI PO 2023 application form.

  • Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Mother’s Name
  • Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Valid Email Address
  • Valid Mobile Number
  • Blood Group
  • Nationality
  • Language
  • Marital Status
  • Fee Remission Claimed
  • Educational Qualification
  • Address
  • Selected Test Centres
  • Details of Fee Payment
  • Photograph and Signature

SBI PO 2023 Eligibility

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the eligibility criteria for the SBI PO 2023 exam along with the official notification. Only candidates who are eligible in terms of educational qualification, age criteria, nationality, and loan/credit records can apply for the exam. If a candidate fails to fulfill the criteria mentioned below, then their SBI PO 2023 application forms will be rejected.

SBI PO Qualification

To be eligible for the SBI PO exam 2023, candidates must have a valid Bachelor's Degree from any university recognized under the Government of India. Candidates who are in their final year/semester of graduation can also apply if they produce proof of their graduation certificate on the date of the personal interview.

SBI PO Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age as of Apr 1, 2023, to appear for SBI PO 2023. The maximum age limit to appear for the exam is 30 years. In other words, only those candidates who were born before Apr 1, 2002, and after Apr 2, 1993, are eligible to apply for the exam.

Nationality

Candidates who are citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before Jan 1, 1962, with the intention of settling permanently are eligible to apply for the SBI PO 2023 exam.

Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who have migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Burma, or the East African countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India can also apply for the SBI PO 2023 Exam.

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SBI PO 2023 Age Relaxation

The category-wise age relaxation as of Apr 1, 2024, according to SBI PO 2023 eligibility criteria is as follows. Candidates who belong to the General category must be between 21 to 30 years of age to apply for the exam. 

SBI PO 2023 Age Relaxation
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 Years
OBC-NCL 3 Years
Persons with Disability (PwD)
SC/ST 15 Years
OBC 13 Years
General/EWS 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen
Emergency Commissioned Officers
(ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) (With 5 years Military Service)
5 Years

Read More: SBI PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

SBI PO 2023 Exam Centres 

Aspirants have to choose the SBI PO exam centres 2023 in which they prefer to appear for the exam while filling out the application form. They must select at least 3 preferred test centres for the exam from the list of SBI PO 2023 exam centres available. The final allotment of the exam centre for SBI PO 2023 will be done by the conducting body.

The region-wise SBI PO 2023 exam centres are listed below.

SBI PO 2023 Exam Centres
Circle/Region Exam Centres
Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
Karnataka Bangalore, Hubli, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore
Bhopal Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Raipur
Bhubaneshwar Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur
Punjab Chandigarh, Ambala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Palampur, Shimla, Srinagar
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Pondicherry, Tiruchirapally
Assam Aizwal, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kohima, Silchar, Shillong, Agartala
Andhra/Telangana Hyderabad, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam
Kolkata Asansol, Burdwan, Gangtok, Kolkata, Port Blair, Siliguri
Lucknow Allahabad, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi
New Delhi Agra, Ajmer, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Meerut, Haldwani, New Delhi, Udaipur
Mumbai Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji, Pune
Patna Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi
Kerala Kochi, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram

Read More: SBI PO Exam Centres 2023

SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern

SBI PO 2023 exam pattern for all the phases is detailed in the official notification. SBI PO exam pattern for Prelims and Mains exams are different. SBI PO 2023 Prelims exam will be held online for 1 hour, whereas the Mains exam will be held offline for 3 hours and 30 minutes. SBI PO Interview will consist of Group Discussion and Personal Interview for 30 marks each. 

SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern for Phase 1: Prelims Exam

SBI PO exam pattern will consist of objective-type questions for 100 marks and the exam duration is 1 hour.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern Highlights
Exam Mode Online: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration 1 hour
Type of Question Objective: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total No. of Questions 100
Total Marks 100 Marks
Subjects English: 30 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Marks
Reasoning Ability: 30 Marks

SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern for Phase 2: Mains Exam

SBI PO 2023 Mains pattern consists of Objective and Descriptive sections.

  • The objective section will consist of a total of 200 marks
  • The objective-type questions are asked from Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation and General/Economy/Banking Awareness sections.
  • The descriptive section will consist of 50 marks, assessing a candidate's essay writing and letter writing skills.

SBI PO 2023 exam pattern for Mains exam is as follows.

SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern for Phase 2: Mains Exam
Exam Mode Offline: Pen and Paper Based Test
Exam Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Type of Question Objective and Descriptive
Total Marks Objective: 200
Descriptive: 50
Subjects Reasoning and Computer Aptitude: 60 Marks
Data Analysis: 60 Marks
General Awareness: 40 Marks
English: 40 Marks

Read More: SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023

SBI PO 2023 Syllabus 

SBI PO syllabus is different for every exam. There are 3 subjects for the Prelims exam and 4 subjects for the Mains exam. In addition to the SBI PO 2023 syllabus, candidates can also refer to the sample papers. The exam-wise SBI PO 2023 syllabus is as follows.

SBI PO 2023 Prelims Syllabus

The syllabus for SBI PO 2023 Prelims exam is mentioned below.

SBI PO 2023 Prelims Syllabus
Section Topics
English Fill in the blanks
Reading, and Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Cloze test
Error spotting
Spellings
Phrase Idiom
Quantitative Aptitude Number System
Average
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Interest
Number Series
Simplification
Data Interpretation
Profit and Loss
Ministration
Permutation and Combination
Reasoning Ability Linear Seating Arrangement
Double Line Up
Directions and Distances
Coding and De-coding
Blood Relations
Inequalities
Ordering and Ranking
Syllogism
Circular Seating Arrangement
Grouping and Selection

SBI PO 2023 Mains Syllabus

The syllabus for SBI PO 2023 Mains exam is tabulated below.

SBI PO 2023 Mains Syllabus
Section Topics
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Inequality
Syllogism
Input-Output
Coding-Decoding
Verbal Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Miscellaneous topics
Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis Bar Graph
Line Graph
Pie Chart (single or double)
Tabular Graph
Radar Chart
Mixed Graphs
Caselet/ Paragraph DI
Missing Graphs
General Awareness Current Affairs
Banking / Financial Awareness
Static Affairs
English Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Odd One Out/ Theme Based Questions
Statement and Paragraph Completion
Sentence Connectors.

Read More: SBI PO Syllabus 2023

SBI PO 2023 Reference Books

There are no prescribed books for SBI PO 2023 exam. But as per the syllabus in general, one can use some well-known books for subjects like English, General Awareness, Aptitude, and Reasoning.

  • Based on each subject, one can use books accordingly.
  • All aspirants should use books published by reputed publications to score well in the SBI PO Exam.

Read More: SBI PO Reference Books 2023

SBI PO 2023 Recruitment 

SBI recruitment aspiring candidates who will qualify in all the stages will get an offer letter for the Probationary Officer post. The stage-wise SBI PO 2023 selection process is below.

  • Phase 1: The first stage of the process is the Preliminary Exam. It is an online aptitude test. Candidates have to score the minimum cutoff marks to qualify for the next phase.
  • Phase 2: The second stage is the Main exam. It is an offline exam consisting of objective and descriptive-type questions. Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks to qualify Mains exam.
  • Phase 3: The third stage is the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Candidates will be evaluated by the marks secured in GD (out of 20) and PI (out of 30).

Qualified candidates in the GD and PI rounds will be selected for the Probationary Officer post at SBI. The final result will be declared by Feb/Mar 2024, on the official website of SBI. Those candidates who will secure their position in the final result will be provided with an offer letter.

SBI PO 2023 Salary

SBI offers an attractive figure for the post of PO. The in-hand salary of a PO at SBI is the factor that drives most people towards this exam. The gross salary, initial salary, and details about the emoluments as mentioned on the official notification for SBI PO 2023 are below.

SBI PO 2023 Salary
Particular Salary
Basic Pay INR 41,960
First Year Annual Increment INR 36,000 - 1490/7
Second Year Annual Increment INR 46,430 - 1740/2
Third Year Annual Increment INR 49,910 - 1990/7
Fourth Year Annual Increment INR 63,840
Dearness Allowance (DA) 39.8% of Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA) 7% to 10% of Basic Pay
City Compensatory Allowance (depends on the place of posting) NA, 4%, 3% of Basic Pay
Special Allowance 7.75%
Total Monthly (Vary as per HRA) INR 45,000

SBI PO vs IBPS PO

The differences between SBI PO and IBPS PO are tabulated below. However, currently, the SBI PO Exam is conducted by IBPS. This exam is separately conducted and will not come in the list of the other bank exams.

SBI PO vs IBPS PO
Topic SBI PO IBPS PO
Full form State Bank of India Probationary Officers Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officers
Participant SBI PO conducted for SBI bank only IBPS PO conducted for all 20 scheduled Government Bank except SBI
Total Vacancy for 2023 2000 4252 (Estimated)
Salary Salary for SBI PO is INR 45,000 per month (May vary with HRA) Salary of IBPS PO is INR 37360 - INR 38700

SBI PO 2023 Contact Details

Address:
State Bank of India
State Bank Bhavan, 16th Floor
Madam Cama Road,
Mumbai 400 021

Phone Number: 1800 1234

FAQs

Has the application form for SBI PO 2023-24 been released?

SBI PO 2023-24 application form has been released on the official website on Sep 7, 2023.

What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2023-24?

The last date to fill out the application form and pay the application fee for SBI PO 2023-24 is Sep 27, 2023.

I am 1 Month less than 21 years old, am I eligible to apply for SBI PO 20223-24?

No, you are not eligible to apply for SBI PO, as the minimum age required to apply for the exam is 21 years (as of Apr 1, 2023).

What is the selection process for SBI PO 2023-24?

The selection process for SBI PO 2023-24 is divided into three phases; Phase I: Prelims Examination; Phase II: Mains Examination; Phase III: Interview & Group Discussion.

Is there any age relaxation for the reserved category in SBI PO 2023-24?

Yes, there is age relaxation for OBC, ST, SC, and PwD candidates. For OBC - 3 years; For ST/SC - 5 years; For PwD with OBC - 13 years; For PwD with ST/SC - 15 years; For PwD (General) - 10 years.

Does the SBI PO question paper contain the descriptive type of question?

Yes, there will be two descriptive type questions in the Mains Exam. One is Letter writing and another one is Essay writing. Both the question will carry 25 marks each.

Now I'm in the final year of my graduation, Am I eligible for the exam this year?

Yes. you can apply for the exam. But remember that, at the time of the interview you have to produce the graduation certificate.

What is the online application fee for the SBI PO 2023-24 Exam?

SBI PO 2023-24 application fee for General/OBC/EWS categories is INR 750. There is no application fee for SC/ST/PwD categories.

What is the educational criterion to apply for the SBI PO 2023-24 exam?

Candidate should complete a degree (any UG/PG) from any recognized university.

Will SBI release an answer key or review about the paper?

Yes, the authorities will release the SBI PO 2023-24 answer keys after the exam.

Do I require coaching for the SBI PO 2023-24 exam?

There is absolutely no need for coaching, but one has to relentlessly work hard if they are studying by oneself. There are a lot of SBI PO Training centers for the exam.

Are there any negative marks for the wrong answer in the SBI PO 2023-24 exam?

Yes, there will be negative markings for all sections in the SBI PO 2023-24 exam. 0.25 will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Is there any difference in exam structure compared to last year's SBI PO exam?

Yes, there is a separate marking scheme for a different section in SBI PO 2023-24 exam. Also, there will be a different cutoff for different sections.

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