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SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination) is a national competitive recruitment examination conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI). Candidates appointed receive an estimated in-hand monthly salary of ₹62,000 - ₹68,000 / month (Basic Pay ₹41,960 with 4 advance increments), with general eligibility requiring ages between 21 - 30 years (Graduation degree).
SBI PO recruits graduates as Probationary Officers who are trained to become future bank managers and leaders.
₹62,000 - ₹68,000 / month (Basic Pay ₹41,960 with 4 advance increments)
21 - 30 years (Graduation degree)
Prelims call letter released 10 days prior; Mains call letter 14 days prior.
| Stage | Mode | Subjects / Modules | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | CBT (Objective (MCQ)) | English, Quant, Reasoning | 1 Hour | 100 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Moderate |
| Mains | CBT (Objective + Descriptive) | Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis, GA/Banking, English, Letter/Essay | 3 Hours 30 Minutes | 250 | 0.25 per wrong answer | Difficult |
| Group Exercise & Interview | GD/Interview (Personality Test) | Group exercise and personal interview | - | 50 | Not applicable | Moderate |
Graduates aspiring for banking officer careers
Candidates seeking managerial growth in PSU banks
Aspirants targeting SBI specifically
A: SBI PO is conducted by the State Bank of India.
A: Yes, SBI PO is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.
A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.