The SBI PO Exam is a recruitment test held annually in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview to recruit Probationary Officers in various branches of State Bank of India across the nation. The notification for the year 2024 is expected to be released in October 2024, and then the direct link to apply will be available for four weeks.
SBI PO Notification 2024
Candidates who are interested in appearing in the SBI PO 2024 Exam are hereby notified that the application form is likely to be available between October and November 2024. Eligible and interested graduates will be able to apply by visiting the Career Portal of the State Bank of India at https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/.
SBI PO 2024 Exam Overview
The SBI PO 2024 Exam will be administered by the State Bank of India in three stages, which are Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Candidates need to know that after the application form submission aspirants will be called for the Prelims, which will be followed by the Mains, and Interview will take place.
| Exam Name | SBI PO Exam 2024 |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Purpose | Recruitment of Probationary Officers |
| Number of Vacancies | TBA |
| Eligibility Criteria | Bachelor’s degree; Age: 21–30 years |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (UR/OBC/EWS); Exempt for others |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,000 – ₹63,840 |
| Apply Date | October 2024 (Expected) |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in/ |
SBI PO Vacancy 2024
The number of vacancies for SBI PO 2024 Exam will be released by the State Bank of India with the release of the notification brochure. It is estimated that the number of positions is likely to be around 2,500, just after the release of advertisement, the details regarding it will be made available below.
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2024
The table available below carries the details regarding the eligibility criteria in different terms for recruitment of Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
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SBI PO Application Fee 2024
To apply for recruitment of Probationary Officers in the State Bank of India, a candidate is required to pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or any other provided payment gateway. The details about the payable amount is available below for different categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR, OBC & EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC, ST, PwBD & Ex-Servicemen | Exempt |
SBI PO Selection Process 2024
The selection process for recruitment of Probationary Officers in various branches of State Bank of India consists of three stages, which are Prelims, Mains and Interview. Candidates are required to go through the tabulated data to check the details.
| Stage | Mode | Duration | Total Questions | Max Marks | Question Type | Marking Scheme | Sections | Medium |
| Prelims | Online | 1 hour | 100 | 100 | Objective (MCQs) | +1 mark for correct, -0.25 mark for wrong answer | 1. English Language (30 Q)
2. Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q) 3. Reasoning Ability (35 Q) |
English (except for English Language section) |
| Mains | Online | 3 hours (Objective)
30 mins (Descriptive) |
155 (Objective)
2 (Descriptive) |
200 (Objective)
50 (Descriptive) |
Objective (MCQs)
Descriptive (Essay & Letter Writing) |
Objective: +1 mark for correct, -0.25 mark for wrong answer
Descriptive: Subjective evaluation |
Objective Sections:
1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 2. Data Analysis & Interpretation 3. General/Economy/Banking Awareness 4. English Language Descriptive Section: 1. Letter Writing 2. Essay |
English |
| Interview | Face-to-Face | Varies by candidate | – | 50 | Discussion and Interview | No negative marking | General Knowledge
Banking Awareness Discussion on past experience |
English |
SBI PO Pay Scale 2024
The pay scale details for Probationary Officers within the branches of State Bank of India is available below, go through the listed points to check the details regarding it.
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹36,000
- Increment for the first 7 years: ₹1,490 per year
- After 7 years, basic salary reaches ₹46,430
- Increment for the next 2 years: ₹1,740 per year
- After 2 more years, basic salary reaches ₹49,910
- Increment for the next 7 years: ₹1,990 per year
- After 7 more years, the maximum basic salary reaches ₹63,840
SBI PO Admit Card 2024
The admit card for the SBI PO Exam 2024 will be available on the official website a week before the exam date. Candidates are hereby notified that it will be available under the candidate’s login, shortly after its availability on the web-portal each applicant will be able to download it using login credentials.
SBI PO Exam Date 2024
The exam date for the SBI PO 2024 Prelims will be announced soon; it is estimated that the first stage of the selection process may be administered in early November 2024. Candidates are hereby notified that after its official announcement, the details regarding it will be made available here.
SBI PO Result 2024
The result for the SBI PO Prelims 2024 will be released as a merit list within four weeks after the exam; it will be compiled based on the aspirants’ performance in the exam. The result gazette will carry the Registration Number, and other details of those aspirants who will be eligible to participate in the Mains.