SBI PO notification 2021 Out: SBI PO 2021 exam will be conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officers (PO) in different branches of the State Bank of India. SBI PO is one of the most coveted jobs in the Banking industry and a dream job for millions of aspirants across India. SBI PO is considered as a premium job opportunity in the banking sector because of the following reasons:
• Brand value of SBI and reputation associated with SBI PO post
• Lucrative pay scale which is highest among PSU Banks
• Growth opportunities where even a PO can progress to the level of Chairperson
• Job satisfaction and social prestige
SBI PO exam consists of 3 phases – Prelims, Mains and GD/ Interview round. Before beginning with your preparation, you should get an idea about the latest updates, selection procedure, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, previous year cut off etc. Please go through this article to get all the important information for the SBI PO 2021 Exam.
SBI PO Notification 2021 Out
The SBI PO Notification 2021 has been released by the State Bank of India on 04th October 2021 to recruit 2056 Probationary Officers (PO) in different offices of SBI in India. The official notification pdf has been released on the SBI Career page of the SBI official website i.e.sbi.co.in. SBI PO 2021 Exam Dates, Online Application & other details has been released along with its official notification. This recruitment process has been started for the selection of candidates for the post of PO in the State Bank of India and its Associate banks. The candidates selected are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The official notification PDF for SBI PO 2021 exam is mentioned below.
SBI PO 2021 Official Notification- Download PDF
All eligible and interested Candidates are required to register online for the recruitment process which has been scheduled for 05th to 25th October 2021. The 3-tier selection process consists of Preliminary and Main Exams which will be conducted online, followed by the Interview. Candidates must pass each exam to get shortlisted and progress to the next stage. The final selection will be based on merit.
SBI PO 2021 Exam Summary
All important points related to SBI PO Recruitment 2021 exam are highlighted below:
| Name of Exam | State Bank of India Probationary Officers Exam (2021) |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Periodicity | Annually |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Applicaion | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Application Process | 05th to 25th October 2021 |
| Exam Rounds | 3 (Prelims + Mains + Interview) |
| Exam Dates | Prelims: November/December 2021 & Mains: December 2021 |
| Salary | Rs. 65,780- Rs. 68,580 / Month |
| Expected Candidates | 9-10 lakhs |
| Vacancy | 2056 |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
SBI PO 2021 Exam Date
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the tentative Exam Dates for SBI PO 2021 exam along with its SBI PO notification 2021 on 04th October. Candidates are advised to visit this page regularly to remain updated about SBI PO 2021 Exam. The exam schedule for SBI PO 2021 Exam has been updated below. Let’s have a look at the tentative dates for SBI PO 2021 exam as mentioned in SBI PO Notification 2021-
| SBI PO 2021 Exam Schedule | |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Activity | Dates |
| SBI PO Notification 2021 | 04th October 2021 |
| Online Registration Starts From | 05th October 2021 |
| Last date for SBI PO Apply Online | 25th October 2021 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25th October 2021 |
| PET Call Letter | 1st week of November 2021 |
| Conduct of Pre- Examination Training | 2nd week of November 2021 |
| SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2021 | 1st or 2nd week of November 2021 |
| SBI PO Exam Date- Preliminary | November/December 2021 |
| SBI PO Result- Preliminary | December 2021 |
| Download of Call letter for Mains Exam | December 2021 |
| SBI PO Exam Date – Mains | December 2021 |
| Result of Online Examination – Main | January 2022 |
| Download Call Letter for Personal Interview | 1st or 2nd week of February 2022 |
| Conduct of Group Exercises & Interview | 2nd or 3rd week of February 2022 |
| Declaration of Final Result | February/March 2022 |
SBI PO 2021 Online Application
The online application process for SBI PO Exam 2021 has been started from 05th October 2021 onwards. As per the SBI PO notification 2021, the online registration process for SBI PO 2021 exam has been active from 05th to 25th October 2021. Before proceeding with the registration and application process, all candidates are requested to go through the complete guide for the SBI PO Online Application. All candidates can apply online for SBI PO 2021 exam by clicking on the link mentioned below:
SBI PO 2021 Application Fee
The category-wise fee structure for SBI PO online application is given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee for SC/ST/PWD category candidates is Nil and Rs. 750/ for General and other categories of candidates. The application fee must be paid online itself. To know more check the complete guide for the SBI PO Application
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | Nil |
| 2 | General and Others | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
SBI PO Vacancy 2021
SBI PO 2021 Vacancy has been announced along with SBI PO Notification 2021. For FY 2021-22, the State Bank of India has announced a total vacancy of 2056 posts of Probationary Officers. Let’s have a look at the break-up of SBI PO 2021 Vacancies
SBI PO Vacancy
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 300 | 24 | 324 |
| ST | 150 | 12 | 162 |
| OBC | 540 | 20 | 560 |
| EWS | 200 | – | |
| GEN | 810 | – | 810 |
| Total | 2000 | 56 | 2056 |
SBI PO Vacancy (PwD Category)
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 20 | – | 20 |
| VI | 20 | 01 | 21 |
| HI | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| d & e | 20 | 09 | 29 |
*VI: Vision Impairment
*HI: Hearing Impairment
*LD: Learning Disabilities
SBI PO 2021 Salary Structure
As per the notification, the starting basic pay of a Probationary Officer (PO) is Rs 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The total compensation per annum on CTC basis be a minimum of 8.20 lacs and maximum of 13.08 lacs depending on place of posting and other factors.
SBI PO 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must fulfill the following two criteria to be eligible for the SBI PO 201 Exam:
• Age Limit (As on 01.04.2021): The candidate must be 21 Years to 30 Years as on 01.04.2021 i.e. candidates must have been born between 02.04.1991 and 01.04.2000 (both dates inclusive)
• Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2021): The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 01.07.2021. Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.08.2021. Candidates with Chartered Accountant certification may also apply.
SBI PO Selection Procedure: Important Points
The candidates should keep in mind the following points related to the SBI PO selection process:
• Biometric Verification: To ensure an error-free and secure selection procedure for SBI PO 2021, the bank may digitally capture the thumb impression of the candidate. This is done to verify the genuineness of the candidates. Any inconsistency in the biometric verification will lead to rejection of the candidature and punitive legal actions. Candidates are thus advised not to apply any kind of external matter like ink, mehandi, chemical etc. on their hands.
• Number of Attempts: The maximum number of chances are fixed for each category. Candidates who have used up all the chances are not eligible to apply. Appearing in Preliminary Exam is not counted as an attempt but appearing in Mains Exam is counted.
| Category | Number of Chances |
|---|---|
| General/ EWS | 4 |
| General/ EWS (PWD) | 7 |
| OBC/ OBC(PWD) | 7 |
| SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD) | No restriction |
SBI PO Recruitment 2021
The SBI PO recruitment exam is the most premier among the public-sector bank exams in India. It is considered a little difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for Probationary Officers at SBI consists of 3 stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. GD/Interview
SBI PO 2021 Exam Pattern
The SBI PO selection process consists of 3 stages. The written examinations are conducted online, followed by an interview round. The structure of exams is as follows:
Phase-1: SBI PO Preliminary Examination
This is an online examination where the candidates must solve the question paper in one 1 hour for 100 marks. The test consists of 3 sections. Candidates must know that the sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Exam has been removed and the overall score of all the sections will be considered for selection to the next round.. The cut-off or minimum passing marks for each section is decided by the Bank each year depending on the difficult of the test. The section-wise division of the marks is given below:
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
SBI PO 2021 Syllabus
While SBI issues only the broad subjects, they can be further subdivided into individual topics, based on the questions that have appeared in the exams over the past few years. The every stage of the exam is very important stage in the selection process. So without knowing SBI PO syllabus and exam pattern, you cannot make your study plan in a proper manner. The SBI PO syllabus 2021 for the prelims and the mains exam are mostly similar with slight changes. So thoroughly go through the complete SBI PO syllabus and make note of it without any mistake.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus
SBI PO Prelims exam consists of 3 sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language & Numerical Ability.
| English Syllabus | Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | Reasoning Syllabus |
| Reading Comprehension | Simplification/ Approximation | Alphanumeric Series |
| Fill in the blanks | Profit & Loss | Directions |
| Cloze Test | Mixtures & Alligations | Logical Reasoning |
| Para jumbles | Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency |
| Vocabulary | Work & Time | Ranking & Order |
| Paragraph Completion | Sequence & Series | Alphabet Test |
| Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting | Simple Interest & Compound Interest | Seating Arrangement |
| Sentence Completion | Surds & Indices | Coded Inequalities |
| Tenses Rules | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Puzzle |
| Time & Distance | Syllogism | |
| Data Interpretation | Blood Relations | |
| Ratio & Proportion | Coding-Decoding | |
| Number Systems | Input-Output | |
| Percentage | Tabulation |
SBI PO Exam Analysis
To help candidates get an idea of the exam level, questions, difficulty level and good attempts of the SBI PO exam, we are providing here the overall and section-wise exam analysis & review of the SBI PO 2020-21 Prelims Exam of all the shifts held online on 4th, 5th & 6th January 2021. The SBI PO Prelims exam was conducted online in the Objective type MCQ format.
Quantitative Aptitude: The Quantitative Aptitude section was of a moderate to difficult level with the questions lengthy and time-consuming. Check the table below to know the detailed analysis of the Quant section:
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Data Interpretation | 15 | Moderate |
| Missing No. Series | 5 | Moderate |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous Word Problems | 10 | Moderate |
| Total | 35 | Moderate |
Reasoning Ability: The Reasoning Ability section was time-consuming and of an easy to moderate difficulty level. Check the table below to know the detailed analysis of the Reasoning section:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 20 | Moderate |
| Coding-Decoding | 1 | Easy |
| Direction Sense Test | 3 | Moderate |
| Blood Relation | 4 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 4 | Easy |
| Alphabet based | 1 | Easy |
| Comparison Based | 2 | Easy |
| Total | 35 | Easy-Moderate |
English Language: The English Language section was of an easy difficulty level. Check the table below to know detailed analysis of English section::
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Reading Comprehension | 5 | Moderate |
| Error Detection | 6 | Easy |
| Sentence Correction | 5 | Easy |
| Single Filers | 7 | Easy |
| Cloze Test | 5 | Easy |
| Match the following based Sentence Formation | 2 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy |
SBI PO 2021 Admit Card & Call Letter
Candidates must download the SBI PO 2021 admit card from the official website of the bank as the hard copy of the SBI PO Admit Card will not be sent to the candidate via post. To login on to the official website, the candidates will require the following:
1. Registration No/Roll No
2. Date of Birth/ Password
The admit card or call letter for SBI PO 2021 will be issued in 3 phases:
• Online Preliminary Examination
• Online Mains Examination
• Group Exercise and Interview
SBI PO 2021 Result
All results pertaining to SBI PO 2021 will be made available on the official website of the State bank of India, the governing body for the SBI PO exam.
The SBI PO Result 2021 will be released after each phase of the exam has been completed. SBI PO Prelims Result decides the candidates’ eligibility for the SBI PO Mains exam. A cumulative score of the mains exam and the interview process is considered to prepare the final merit list of selected students. The merit list is prepared in descending order of marks obtained by candidates. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be given the appointment letter by the Bank of Candidate’s choice.
SBI PO Exam Preparation
SBI PO preparation must be done in a systematic manner, with the latest exam pattern in mind. Since the syllabus covers a lot of topics, it is important to choose the right study material so that you can understand the concepts and practice a wide variety of questions as well.
SBI PO 2018 left everyone startled by the unexpected pattern. This is the reason we have decided to provide you with the relevant new pattern questions that were asked in last year’s banking exams. New pattern questions are simply the application of concepts in a new form. You just need to practice them a lot so that you don’t face issues in SBI PO 2021.
Candidates should go through the previous year’s SBI questions so that they have an idea of what to expect in SBI PO 2021. In fact, we have also provided you with a Study Plan for SBI PO Exam. This plan includes all the topics that may be asked this year.