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SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

SYLLABUS

The syllabus for SBI PO Main Examination is given below:- 

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

SYLLABUS

The syllabus for SBI PO Main Examination is given below:- 

REASONING & COMPUTER APTITUDE DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Reasoning & Computer Aptitude along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:- 

Recommended Books For Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

1. Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S.Agarwal

2. A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali

3. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

4. Bank PO/MT Examination Practice Workbook by Arihant

5. Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant

GENERAL / BANKING / ECONOMY / AWARENESS DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:-

Recommended Books For General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness

1. India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India

2. Banking Awareness by B.K Raut and S.R Behera

3. Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for the English Language along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:-

Recommended Books For The English Language

1. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin

2. Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Mcgraw Hill Education

3. Objective General English by S. Chand

4. General English by Arihant Publication

DTA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Data Analysis & Interpretation along with the topic description, topic example & difficulty level is given below:-

Recommended Books For Data Analysis & Interpretation

1. Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

2. Data Interpretation - Magical Books Series by K. Kundan

3. Quantitative aptitude for competitive examinations - R.S. Aggarwal

4. Quantitative aptitude tests - N.K. Singh

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

EXAM PATTERN

SBI PO Main Examination shall be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. SBI PO Main Examination shall consist of total of 155 questions and total of 200 Marks. The total duration of the examination shall be 180 Minutes. The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-

FOR DESCRIPTIVE TEST

After the conduction of the Objective Type Computer Based online test, a Descriptive test will be held. This test shall consist of two questions of a total of 50 marks. The time duration of the Descriptive test is 30 minutes.

Note:- No break will be provided between Objective Type Computer Based test and Descriptive test.<

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

EXAM PATTERN

SBI PO Main Examination shall be held as an Objective Type Online Computer Based Test. SBI PO Main Examination shall consist of total of 155 questions and total of 200 Marks. The total duration of the examination shall be 180 Minutes. The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-

FOR DESCRIPTIVE TEST

After the conduction of the Objective Type Computer Based online test, a Descriptive test will be held. This test shall consist of two questions of a total of 50 marks. The time duration of the Descriptive test is 30 minutes.

Note:- No break will be provided between Objective Type Computer Based test and Descriptive test.

MOD OF EXAMINATION

Both Objective type and Descriptive Type Tests will be held as Computer Based Tests.

MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

1. From Objective Type Online Computer Based Test Questions from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and Data Analysis & Interpretation section shall be available in both English & Hindi.

2. From Objective Type Online Computer Based Test Questions from the English Language shall be available in only English.

3. Descriptive Type Online Computer Based Test shall be held in English only.

MARKING SCHEME HIGHLIGHTS

1. There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty to arrive at a corrected score.

2. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Note : Sectional Marks will not be maintained for Main Examinations.

NORMALIZATION OF SCORE

The corrected scores obtained by each of the candidates in different sessions (if held) will be normalized using the equi-percentile method.

1. First, the percentile rank of the students for each shift of the exam is calculated using the formula given below -

Percentile rank of the candidates = ((Total Students in a shift - Rank of candidate in that shift)/(Total Students in a shift - 1)) x 100

2. After that, based on the number of available vacancies, a cut-off percentile rank is decided.

3. Based on this cut-off score, candidates are shortlisted for the next phase of the recruitment process.

Note :- Scores up to two decimal points shall be taken for the purpose of calculations.

FAST FACTS

1. Acronym - SBI  PO

2. Conducting Body/Administrator - State Bank of India (SBI)

3. Exam Purpose - For the selection of Probationary Officers in various branches of SBI

4. Exam Mode - Objective & Descriptive Computer-based Online test

5. Exam Stages - Preliminary & Mains

6. Offered - Once a year

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate’s eligibility for the SBI PO Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

A candidate must be either -

1. A Citizen of India or

2. A subject of Nepal or

3. A subject of Bhutan or

4. A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, 

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age (As on 01.04.2024)

Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2024 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2003 and not earlier than 02.04.1994 (both days inclusive).

Relaxations of Upper age limit

NOTE: Cumulative age relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of Group exercise/interview, if shortlisted. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of online application, no correspondence/email/phone will be entertained in this regard.

Education Qualification

1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

2. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.04.2025.

3. Candidates possessing the qualification of Chartered Accountant may also apply.

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The candidate’s eligibility for the SBI PO Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality

2. Age Limit & Relaxations

3. Educational Qualifications

Nationality

A candidate must be either -

1. A Citizen of India or

2. A subject of Nepal or

3. A subject of Bhutan or

4. A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, 

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) & (5) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Age (As on 01.04.2024)

Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2024 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2003 and not earlier than 02.04.1994 (both days inclusive).

Relaxations of Upper age limit

NOTE: Cumulative age relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of Group exercise/interview, if shortlisted. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of online application, no correspondence/email/phone will be entertained in this regard.

Education Qualification

1. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

2. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.04.2025.

3. Candidates possessing the qualification of Chartered Accountant may also apply.

ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS

1. The candidate shall be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years of age.

2. A candidate must possess A Degree of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

3. As the exams are now conducted online, candidates need to know the basic working of the computer.

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

IMPORTANT DATES

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IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

EXAM ANALYSIS 2023 (5 DECEMBER 2023)

OVERALL  ANALYSIS

SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Reasoning & Computer

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

EXAM ANALYSIS 2023 (5 DECEMBER 2023)

OVERALL  ANALYSIS

SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Reasoning & Computer

Data Analysis & Interpretation

English Language

General Awareness

1. Why Physics Nobel Prize 2023 is given in detailed?

2. Dated Govt security tenure? 50 Years

3. Question related to Whatsapp-Railways?

4. PIDF Asked Extended Date? 2025

5. Disinvestment Target in Budget?

6. Crop production in top-3 which is in 3rd place?

7. According to RBI, a Whole-time director-related question?

8. Ethanol 15% achievement target?

9. Is not a G20 member?

10. Amrit Sarovar ministry related question?

11. Cryptocurrency Index India ranking related questions?

12. Temasek holding is which country company?

13. ICICI Bank 12 crore penalty related questions

14. Airpollution app realtime name?

Descriptive

The Descriptive Paper of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Essay - Education in Rural Areas - Problems & Solution

Letters - 1. Letter to Editor regarding Street Light issue locality. 2. Letter to Editor regarding Hopsital issue in Rural Areas. 3. Letter to Branch Manager for ATM unsuccessful withdrawal

EXAM ANALYSIS (JANUARY 2023)

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Quantitative Aptitude

Reasoning Aptitude

General Awareness

1. B20 Chairman

2. 1st Year of ETF

3. SEBI Circular

4. Tennis

5. Literature Awards

6. Y K Alag

7. Good and Services Tax (GST)

8. MOUs: General electrical - NTPC

9. World Science Congress - Bhopal (Chief Guest)

10. Electric racing card created by IIT Students

11. Gender Equality (Descriptive)

12. Artificial Intelligence (Descriptive)

13. Letter to editor regarding Depression

14. Letter to Branch Manager- Minor to Major

15. Letter to Village Panchayat Library Building Funds

English Language

DESCRIPTIVE PAPER

EXAM ANALYSIS (2 JANUARY 2022)

English Language

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude

Following were the questions of puzzles and seating arrangement:

1. Linear Double Line

2. Circular Arrangement

3. Floors+Buildings based puzzle

4. Blood Relation+Age based puzzle

5. Random Arrangement 

6. Linear Seating Arrangement

General Awareness

Some of the asked questions included

1. What was the limit of IMPS?

2. What were the banks merged with Bank of Baroda in 2019?

3. JIO payment banks (SBI steck)

4. Booker prize (Author Daman Golgut)

5. Bal Krishna Doshi (Royal Gold Medal)

6. SAMUDRA YAN

7. PM Mitra textile

8. 70th Miss Universe – Harnaaz Sandhu

9. PCA: Prompt Corrective Action

DESCRIPTIVE PAPER

Following are the topics that were given for Essay writing-

1. Advantages of Privatisation of banks

2. Gender Stereotyping

3. Importance of education for the economy

Following are the topics that were given for Letter writing-

1. Write a letter to HR Manager: To apply for the post of HR Executive

2. Editorial: Famous Actor Passed away

3. Manager: Based on employee training

OVERALL ANALYSIS

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

For Official Notification: Click here

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

SELECTION PROCESS

SBI PO Examination is divided into three main stages :-

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Mains Exam

3. Personal Interview

All registered candidates are first required to appear for the Phase I prelims exam. On the basis of the marks in the prelims exam, candidates are called for the mains exam. Candidates qualifying for the mains exam are called for the Phase III Interview only or Group Discussion and Interview.

STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the SBI PO Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through SBI PO Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

2 Month Study Plan

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

SELECTION PROCESS

SBI PO Examination is divided into three main stages :-

1. Preliminary Exam

2. Mains Exam

3. Personal Interview

All registered candidates are first required to appear for the Phase I prelims exam. On the basis of the marks in the prelims exam, candidates are called for the mains exam. Candidates qualifying for the mains exam are called for the Phase III Interview only or Group Discussion and Interview.

STUDY PLAN

The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the SBI PO Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through SBI PO Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.

2 Month Study Plan

3 Month Study Plan

TIPS AND TRICKS

English Language

1. Improve your Vocabulary by online thesaurus.

2. Improve your Grammar Skills by being perfect with the basics of English Grammar.

3. Read newspapers and magazines to improve your reading habits. Learn at least 10 new English words and meanings daily.

4. Students are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at an incorrect answer eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked.

5. Practice Antonym & Synonym daily.

6. First try to understand the Theme of the passage before jumping to the questions.

7. While answering the direct questions based on vocabulary, where you are confused about the right answer, you can opt for the elimination method.

8. Previous Year's paper is a great source of practice.

Reasoning Ability

1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.

2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.

3. Always depend on multiple sources for practicing questions.

4. Never leave any topic.

5. Read the instructions carefully and analyze the information provided in the questions.

6. Never judge any question based on what it looks like.

7. Practising more puzzles and seating arrangements will be an advantage.

General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness

1. Reading newspapers, journals and magazines will help you a lot.

2. Be up-to-date with all the current affairs.

3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.

4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.

5. Build a strong knowledge of Banking Awareness that will help you in the Interview Round also.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

1. Firstly, focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.

2. Practice the harder sections again and again.

3. DI is the heart and soul of this section.

4. Become familiar with all types of Data Interpretation asked.

5. Always try to attempt those questions in which you are 100% sure of your answers.

SBI PO RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR SBI PO

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

FAQ Related To Exam Background

FAQ Related To Exam Duration And Pattern

FAQ Related To Exam Application Form

FAQ Related To Exam Result

IMPORTANT LINK

For Official Website: Click here

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SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

CREER PROPECTUS

Overall, the salary and perks offered by the SBI PO Job profile is very attractive and gives good career growth. The banking sector releases a decent number of vacancies to offer a good opportunity to the aspirants. Numerous candidates apply for the post every year and are currently enjoying a stable life with a good income.

JOB PROFILE

1. Supervision of clerical activities, customer service, processing loans, opening bank accounts, etc.

2. Marketing of New Schemes

3. Bringing New Business to the bank

4. Any other task bestowed by the bank from time to time.

5. On-site training, such as at SBI training institutes

CAREER GROWTH OPPRTUNITIES

Being the most prestigious bank of the country, the employees ought to get the best from the job. SBI conducts promotion exams annually, that increase the job standard(profile), position, and salary. Thus, a PO gets good exposure in the overall terms of his career. Two-year probation needs to be served by the SBI PO. After that, the promotion positions are as follows:

1. Assistant Manager

2. Deputy Manager

3. Manager

4. Chief Manager

5. Assistant General Manager

6. Deputy General Manager

7. General Manager

8. Chief General Manager

9. Deputy Managing Director

10. Managing Director

11. Chairman

IMPORTANT DATES

SBI PO MAINS EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE

SBI has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2025 on its official website. Candidates can apply between 27 December 2024 to 16 January 2025. SBI PO preliminary exam will be held on 8 and 15 March 2025, while the main exam likely to be held in April/May 2025. The result of SBI PO preliminary exam will be declared in April 2025 and group exercise and personal interview is likely to be held in May/June 2025.

As per the latest update, SBI PO Mains Exam Admit Card has been released and SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on 05/05/2025.

OVERVIEW

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts an SBI PO examination every year to select suitable candidates for the position of Probation Officer. The SBI PO exam is an annual officer recruitment exam administered annually by the State Bank of India for their various vacancies in the branches. SBI PO is considered one of the most wanted bank exams in the country. Successful candidates are employed as probation officers in various branches of the bank. The SBI PO exam consists of three phases pre-examination, main examination, and interview (interview and group exercises). SBI Po Prelims is the first phase of online examination, conducted to recruit Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.

CREER PROPECTUS

Overall, the salary and perks offered by the SBI PO Job profile is very attractive and gives good career growth. The banking sector releases a decent number of vacancies to offer a good opportunity to the aspirants. Numerous candidates apply for the post every year and are currently enjoying a stable life with a good income.

JOB PROFILE

1. Supervision of clerical activities, customer service, processing loans, opening bank accounts, etc.

2. Marketing of New Schemes

3. Bringing New Business to the bank

4. Any other task bestowed by the bank from time to time.

5. On-site training, such as at SBI training institutes

CAREER GROWTH OPPRTUNITIES

Being the most prestigious bank of the country, the employees ought to get the best from the job. SBI conducts promotion exams annually, that increase the job standard(profile), position, and salary. Thus, a PO gets good exposure in the overall terms of his career. Two-year probation needs to be served by the SBI PO. After that, the promotion positions are as follows:

1. Assistant Manager

2. Deputy Manager

3. Manager

4. Chief Manager

5. Assistant General Manager

6. Deputy General Manager

7. General Manager