SBI PO Notification 2023 - Exam Date, SBI PO Syllabus & Pattern, Eligibility Criteria of SBI PO, Salary Status, Fees

SBI PO Exam Date 2023

SBI PO notification is released every year for the selection of candidates via the SBI PO exam. It is very essential to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The SBI notification was out from 07th September to 03rd October 2023 (Extended). Around 2000 vacancies are released to recruit aspirants under various bank posts. The SBI PO recruitment process consists of three stages - prelims, mains, and interviews. The table below provides the information regarding the PO exam.  
 

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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

Willing bank aspirants must be familiar with the SBI PO eligibility criteria to apply for the SBI PO application form 2023. SBI won't allow candidates to sit for the exam if they find anyone not qualifying the eligibility criteria. All candidates are requested to go through the SBI PO qualification before filling the application form. Given below are the eligibility criteria for the SBI PO exam.

Nationality

Bank aspirants applying for the SBI Probationary Officer exam must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit 

• Candidates are required to be between 21 to 30 years (April 1, 2023)
• Candidates belonging to categories like SC/ST/ExS/J&K have 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
• PwD candidates reserve gets 10- 15 years of relaxation 

Educational Qualification 

• Candidates must have graduated from a well-recognized university.
• For the SBI PO exam, final year students can apply 
  
• Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2023

SBI PO Exam Fees

While filling up the SBI PO application form, the process remains incomplete without the fee payment. SBI PO exam fee is compulsory to pay else the candidate won't be able to finish up the application process. According to the categories, bank aspirants need to make the fee payment and only then will they receive the receipt. Below are the category-wise fees required to be paid by the candidates.

SBI PO Pattern 2023

SBI aspirants willing to crack the exam must be well versed with the syllabus and pattern. To achieve the top score and surpass the SBI PO cut-off marks, candidates need to thoroughly go through the syllabus and pattern of State Bank of India PO. The pattern includes three stages- Prelims, Mains and Interview.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023

Without a proper understanding of the syllabus and its subjects, candidates cannot frame time table and preparation strategies for the exam. The syllabus for the SBI PO prelims 2023 includes subjects - English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Banking Awareness, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Economy are the subjects included in the SBI PO mains. For best exam preparation requires the best books for SBI PO. Candidates can click on the link to check a list of books you can prepare. 

SBI PO Salary Status

The SBI is the largest public sector bank in India where a job of Probationary Officer offers a handsome salary along with a lot of perks and benefits come along with the post. The initial SBI PO salary is Rs. 41,960 which increases to Rs. 63,840 with 4 advanced increments (36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840). The approx annual package of a PO is Rs.8.20 lakhs- Rs. 13.08 lakhs. The basic pay for the first 7 years of joining is INR 36,000 with an increment of Rs. 1490 each year.

FAQs

What is the exam date for SBI PO 2023?

State Bank Of India has scheduled the SBI PO Prelims exam on 01, 04 & 06 November 2023 and SBI PO Mains Exams scheduled on 05th December 2023. Candidates can apply for the SBI PO application form from 07th September 2023 to 03rd October (Extended) 2023. 

What is the salary of SBI PO?

The SBI is the largest public sector bank in India where a job of Probationary Officer offers a handsome salary along with a lot of perks and benefits come along with the post. The initial SBI PO salary is Rs. 41,960 which increases to Rs. 63,840 with 4 advanced increments (36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840). The approx annual package of a PO is Rs.8.20 lakhs- Rs. 13.08 lakhs. The basic pay for the first 7 years of joining is INR 36,000 with an increment of Rs. 1490 each year.

How to prepare for SBI PO 2023?

To opt for questions with complete accuracy and speed within the given time frame, candidates should frame a proper strategy. Below are a few tips to prepare for SBI PO exam 2023.

• Understanding the SBI PO syllabus and pattern is necessary for better preparations and results. 

• To increase your efficiency and accuracy, you must practice mock tests, SBI PO previous year question papers, and practice sets as much as possible.

• For SBI PO general awareness and banking/financial awareness subjects, candidates must be updated with the latest news. Candidates must be habitual of reading magazines and newspapers.

• Try to make notes of the important topics and subjects of the SBI PO exam which will further help during revision

What is the selection process of SBI PO 2023?

The selection process of SBI PO 2023 is divided into 3 stages. Prelims, Mains and Interview. SBI PO prelims consist of 100 marks including three subjects - English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The time duration that a candidate is allowed is 1 hour. SBI PO main exam consist of 200 marks including the subjects - English Language, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and  Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay). The time duration that a candidate is allowed is 3 hours 30 minutes. Last stage is the SBI PO interview round which is out of 50 marks. 

What is the marking scheme for SBI PO 2023?

The marking scheme for SBI PO is as follows:

1. One-fourth of marks will be deducted as negative marks for wrong answers.

2. If there are any questions unattempted, no marks will be deducted