State Bank of India Probationary Officer · State Bank of India
Package
₹41,960/month basic + DA + HRA. CTC ~₹8–9 LPA. JMG Scale I Officer.
Difficulty
Hard
Date
Annual — Notification: April. Prelims: June–July. Mains: August.
Company
State Bank of India
SBI PO is the most prestigious banking exam in India, recruiting Probationary Officers for State Bank of India — the country's largest bank. 2,000–3,000 vacancies per year. SBI PO career offers rapid promotions to AGM, DGM and GM within 12–15 years. One of India's most sought-after government jobs.
Eligibility Criteria:
Any graduation. Age: 21–30 years. No sectional cut-off exemption — must clear all sections.
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — English Language | 30 | 20 min | 30 |
| Prelims — Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 min | 35 |
| Prelims — Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 min | 35 |
| Mains — Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 45 min | 60 |
| Mains — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 min | 60 |
| Mains — General Economy & Banking Awareness | 40 | 35 min | 40 |
| Mains — English Language | 35 | 40 min | 40 |
| Mains — Descriptive Paper (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 30 min | 50 |
| Group Exercises + Interview | — | varies | 50 |
Cutoff Score: Prelims: ~60–70/100. Mains: ~105–115/250. GD + Interview is the final filter.
Package on selection: ₹41,960/month basic + DA + HRA. CTC ~₹8–9 LPA. JMG Scale I Officer.
SBI PO is tougher than IBPS PO — DI and Reasoning are at a significantly higher level.
Mains descriptive paper (50 marks): Essay on banking topics. Practice 5+ essays before exam.
Group Exercises carry 20 marks — leadership, communication, and team coordination assessed.
Banking awareness: focus on RBI policies, recent mergers, NBFC regulations, Union Budget.
Prelims sectional cut-offs exist — clear English, Quant, and Reasoning all separately.
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