State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2024. This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring for a prestigious career in the banking sector.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: December 27, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: January 16, 2025
- Preliminary Exam Dates: March 8 & 15, 2025
- Main Exam Date: April/May 2025
- Interview & Final Selection: May/June 2025
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 600
- General: 240
- OBC: 158
- SC: 87
- ST: 57
- EWS: 58
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of April 1, 2024):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10-15 years based on category
Educational Qualification:
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.
- Final-year students can apply provisionally but must submit proof of passing before April 30, 2025.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three phases:
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination
- English Language: 30 marks (20 mins)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 marks (20 mins)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 marks (20 mins)
- Total Marks: 100 (1 hour)
- Phase II: Main Examination
- Objective Test:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 60 marks (50 mins)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 60 marks (45 mins)
- General/Economic Awareness: 40 marks (35 mins)
- English Language: 40 marks (40 mins)
- Descriptive Test:
- Letter Writing & Essay: 50 marks (30 mins)
- Objective Test:
- Phase III: Interview and Group Exercise
- Psychometric Test for personality profiling
- Group Exercises: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks
Final Selection:
The final merit list will be prepared by normalizing scores of the Main Exam and Phase III.
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI website: SBI Careers
- Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
- Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and save the application number for future reference.
Links
- Notification Link: Click Here
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
