SBI 2012 PO Exam
SBI conducts recruitment for the post of Probationary Officer in two stages. The exam is usually held between September and October. It is the one of the exams attended by most of the candidates who wishes to pursue a career in banking. This exam is conducted at centers throughout India.
Structure of SBI PO Exam
Step 1
Written Test
Candidates have to attend a written examination. It will be both objective and descriptive paper. The question paper will be in English and Hindi except the paper on English language. The first section will hold 125 multiple choice questions which have to be answered within 135 minutes. Again there are four sections: 75 Questions from Reasoning, 50 Question from Quantitative techniques, 50 Question from English and 50 Question from General Awareness.
For every in correct answer 1/4 marks will be reduced. The second section which consists of the descriptive type of test will hold questions on English language. The duration of this test is 45 minutes.
This test will help calculate the student’s language skills, analyzing abilities etc. Three questions have to be answered out of the four. There are no negative markings in this section.
Step 2
Group Discussion & Interview:
Those who qualify in the written test will have to attend Group Discussion and Interview. Those who are qualified in this level will be selected for the post.
Eligibility Criteria
Following requirements are necessary to apply for the post:
Educational Qualification
Candidates belonging to general category should be a graduate in any stream or its equivalent. The minimum mark required is 65% or more. Those belonging to other classes are eligible to apply if they are a graduate in any stream or its equivalent with 60% or more. Moreover the candidates should also have some knowledge in computers. He should have done his training from a recognized institution.
Age
The age limit is 21 to 30 years. There are exceptions in case of upper age limit fro those belonging to other classes.
Nationality
The candidates should be Indian citizen. Those who have an eligibility certificate from the Indian Government can also apply.
Syllabus for the Exam
Test of Reasoning:
This section consists of verbal and non-verbal questions. It will have questions from
Analogies, visual memory, figure classification, relationship concepts, judgment, similarities, number series, differences etc. It will also focus on student’s abilities to solve abstract ideas, arithmetical computation etc.
Test of English Language
In this section candidates knowledge in English would be tested. There will questions based on grammar, sentence correction, opposites, usage, synonyms, comprehension etc
Test of Numerical Ability:
This area is mainly based on arithmetical problems, fractions, decimals, whole numbers etc. It will not deal with any complicated arithmetical problems.
Test of General Knowledge and General Awareness
This section aims on candidate’s aptitude and accuracy. They have to mainly deal with questions related to differences and similarities between figures, numbers or names. It will also cover topics like abbreviations, filing, indexing etc.
How to Apply?
Students can download the cash voucher from the official website of SBI. It is a duplicate copy. Now they need to submit this voucher with the required amount in any branch of SBI. They should submit the fee before the last date.
After submitting the fees and the voucher the candidates will be given a copy of the voucher. Candidates should check that the receipt has all the informations like the branch name, journal number, date of deposit, branch code number etc. Candidates must carry this receipt when they enter the examination hall. Before filling the online application form the candidates should keep a scanned copy of the photograph ready along with a signature. They are required to upload these files along with the online application form.
Guidelines for filling application form
Candidates are required to have an e-mail id. This will help them in receiving call letter and also few advices on exam structure and syllabus. The application should be registered before the last date.
Important Dates
There are no specific dates. The bank conducts the test according to the vacancies. Usually two or more test is held in one year. For recent vacancies candidates are asked to keep an update with the announcement from the Banks.
List of SBI PO Exam centers
- Agartala
- Agra
- Ahmedabad
- Aizwal
- Ajmer
- Allahabad
- Ambala
- Asansol
- Aurangabad
- Bangalore
- Bareilly
- Berhampur (Ganjam)
- Bhagalpur
- Bhavnagar
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Cuttack
- Dehradun
- Dibrugarh
- Dispur
- Gangtok
- Gorakhpur
- Gulbarga
- Guwahati
- Gwalior
- Hazratganj
- Hubli
- Hyderabad
- Imphal
- Indore
- Itanagar
- Jabalpur
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Jammu
- Jodhpur
- Kanpur
- Kochi
- Kohima
- Kolkata
- Kottayam
- Kozhikode
- Lucknow
- Ludhiana
- Madurai
- Meerut
- Mumbai
- Muzaffarpur
- Mysore
- Nagpur
- Nainital
- New Delhi
- Nungambakkam
- Palampur
- Panaji (Goa)
- Patiala
- Patna
- Port Blair
- Puducherry
- Pune
- Raipur
- Rajkot
- Ranchi
- Sambalpur
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Silchar
- Siliguri
- Surat
- Thampanoor
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Tiruchirapalli
- Tirupati
- Udaipur
- Vadodara
- Varanasi
- Vijayawada
Contact Address for the SBI PO Exam
For Complete Details: visit www.sbi.co.in
- Central Recruitment & Promotion Deptt, Tulsiani Chambers, 1st Floor,(West Wing), 212, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021
Reference Books for SBI PO Exams
There are number of books available for reference. To prepare for numerical ability the mathematics books of 10th and plus two are good. For English one can purchase books which give us more knowledge on Basic language awareness and on certain specific areas like sentence construction, essay writing and so on.
- Galgotia State Bank Probationary Officers Guide by Ravi Chopra
- Oswaal Chapter-Wise Solutions of BANK P.O. (10 Years Solved Papers)
- R. S. Aggarwal’s book on reasoning
- Ramesh Bank P. O. Prev. Solved Papers by RPH Editorial Board
- Ramesh SBI & Associate Banks PO Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
- Upkars State Bank Probationary Officers Examination by T. S. Jain
Coaching Centers for SBI PO Exam
- Brilliant Tutorials Pvt Ltd
- TIME
- Gandhi IAS Study Circle
- Pace Setter
- AAA Bright Academy
- Miglani Tutorials
- Tara Institute
- Ekantik
- Mr. Madhava Janarthanan K.P
- APEX Academy
- Axiom Academy
- Career Plus
Study Plan
Candidates have to answer above 200 questions within 120 minutes. So in order to qualify they need to sharpen their mathematical skills and develop shortcut method to solve the problems. They should practice as many questions s possible. The questions usually asked are confusing. They should approach a systematic time table and work hard.
The mathematical section consists of algebra, profit and loss etc. There also may be problems based on figures statements, assumptions etc. A good practice is the only way to solve the problems within the time limit.
The English test comprises of basic knowledge in the language. One should also try reading magazines or newspapers to develop their vocabulary in English General and computer awareness mainly deal with questions related to current affairs, books & authors, general knowledge etc.
One of the basic requirements of this test is time management. By practicing old question papers students can develop accuracy and speed. Candidates should never try to make a wild guess and mark the answers. There are negative marks for every incorrect answer.
How and Where To Get the Results?
Results of candidates who qualify in first phase will be published on the official website of SBI. Candidates can follow this link www.sbi.co.in. Results will also be available in the employments news or in rozgar samachar.
Expected sectional Cutoff
The Cutoff marks are based on the pattern of the paper. If it is a easy paper then the cutoff marks will be very high. Previous years papers were considered as an average paper. The cutoff limit was:
- DI: 22.5
- Reasoning: 20
- English: 18.5
- General Knowledge: 20.5
- Overall: 92/200
Score Validity
The validity of the score is only till there is a vacancy period in the bank.
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when po’s result is come
Can i fil the po examination form next year?? Me a computer science final year student and my course would b completed by june 2012…i also request you to inform me about the important dates regarding this exam…
Thank you
what is the time limit for appear means what is the last date for conducting the formalities??
hi sir/madam , i have completed my graduation with com. And i got 59 percentage . I want to know that , i m eligible p.o exam ? . Pls reply me.
Hi, I am a commerce graduate from mumbai university, I have got 43% in S.S.C and 45% in H.S.C and finally 49% in T.Y.B.Com , So finally with this Percentage shall i be ilegible to get a job in SBI Bank if i pass the SBI Exam successfully,
Regards,
Vickey Rastogi
sheetal jaiswal,
sir can i appear sbi bank po exam ?im completed my b.com (REG)with 62%n i m belongs to oc.If it is possible pliz inform me.
Pls inform me my self no 9044799687 because I am belomg to rural area. and no better option for me to see result. Thanks
what is the result date of sbi associate po exam held on 7th august 2011?
i am in final year of B.tech ,and it will complete in 2012. can i apply for the post of PO and how .plz send me the redirection on my mail id immediatly.
when will the next application form for the post of po will come?
p/a give me detail of sbi po exam which be orgainse in future.
sir can i appear sbi bank po exam ? i m completed my b.com (ca) with 59% n i m belongs to sc. if it is possible pliz inform me
what is the result date of sbi associate po exam held on 7th aug 2011?
what is the result date of sbi associate po exam held on 07/08/2011
sir,
i’m doing b.tech from electronics and communication.this is my final year.i have completed my b.tech on june 2012.sir, can i appear in po exam on june 2012.
plz sir, inform me on my e-mail id .
thank you………
rima sinha
sir,
i’m 4th year student of b.tech (electronic and communication).my course will be completed on june 2012.can i appear in the p.o exam on 2012???
plz sir, inform me on my e-mail id .
thank you………
rima sinha
please tell me present exam forms i want to fill up sbi or any bank this is very essential for me and ia un graduate
How many number(point) required for a B.Tech student??????
SIR WHEN IS THE SBI BANK P.O EXAM IN 2012..ALSO WHEN AND FROM WHERE SHOULD I GET THE FORM I JAMMU?
when will come to po exam
pleas infome me
when this SBI PO exam 2012 is going to be held?
What is the Next date for the SBI Test in 2012..
Thanks
what is the result date of sbi po exam held on 7/8/2011?
what is the result date of sbi associate po exam held on 7 aug 2011 ?
when the sbi exam date in 2012
Dear Concerned,
Please confirm the date of Bank PO exam to be held in 2012.
Thanks.
Dear Sir,
Please u inform me the exam date
Sir,
Can u inform me the exam date for sbi po exam conducted in 2012 and online registration.
Hi Sir,
I have consistently secured 79 % in all my semesters in B.Com & 78 % in my P.U.C, request you to kindly provide me the date as on when to apply for the SBI P.O exam, and pls do advise me if any other suitable post where i can apply for. Would be grateful for the needful.
Thanks & Regards,
Gayathri
When wil be the SBI PO results Exams conducted on 16-08-2011.
Sir,
Please mail me the date for the SBI P.O. exam in 2012. And inform about the online registration for the same.
Thank You
sir
i m the student of bcom final yr… please tell me that can i go for this exam…..nd do we have any other banking exam in 2011,2012…. plz inform me abt all the entrance exams…… thank you…
Sir please tell me when will sbi po exam be declared
sir,
please mail me the date for the SBI po exam in 2012,i am pursuing ba(prog) final year from delhi university.
can we know about date of exam of sbi po post
pls update bank exam date n application form sir
Sir,
Please mail me the date for the SBI P.O. exam in 2012. And inform about the online registration for the same.
Thank You
Regards,
Gungun
When can I expect my SBI PO exam results to be published ? The Exam date was 24th July 2011.
namaste,am divya persuing mba 2nd year.presently i wish to attempt for the bank exams.in my degree i secured 49.99% .am i eligible for the bank exams.we are upper category too.is there any chances to be eligible for bank tests.pls reply me. Thank you
Please send em the dates for online registration for po and exam date.
thanks
when will be the SBI PO or clerical examsin year 2012?
Do we have any other banking exams in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exam and how to apply ??
when will be the sbi po exam in year 2012?
do we have any other exam in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi and also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012 and how to apply with application form.
OR contact me at 9892543197 or at [email protected]
can you please tell me the date of SBI po exam 2012 and availability of forms?
when will be the sbi po exam in year 2012???
do we have any other exam in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi and also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012 and how to apply with application form.
Thanks
anchal
sir,
may i know the date of 2012 PO exam
sir/mam
can u clear me about the commencement of clerical exam for 2012
sir, For what time have u taken to announce sbi po& associates results for decleare, I am wating sir, Plese announce & clerk vaccancy announce soon. reply me 9806826447 its my no i am still waiting.
sir, For what time have u taken to announce sbi po& associates results for decleare, I am wating sir, Plese announce & clerk vaccancy announce soon. reply me 98068264470 its my no i am still waiting.
How do i apply for the SBI PO Exam? Has the dates been announced? Please let me know the upcoming exams.
Thanks in Advance!
When will the 2012 exam be held for po ?
Sir,
I would like to know that when will be the sbi po exam and clerical exam in year 2012???
Do we have any other exam in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi and also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012 and how to apply with application form.
Thanks.
Sweta varshney
mam how to apply & were we recived application from
i want my results for 2011 for probitarnary exams for sbi my Regestor No 1142929
Dear Sir,
When we can submit online application form for next PO exam??
BR//
Ravinder
hey,i just want to know that when bank p.o application forms will out……??????
so i can fill that……
Sir, when will the result for sbi(associate)bank po will be annouced and what time period will candidate get call letter.
when the result of sbi assosiate po exam held on 24-7-2011 will be declared.
sbi bank po form 2012
sbi bank po form kab aayega 2012
How can we get the results information on the mail?
when will come to po exam
Respected Sir,
I want to know the date at which IBPS bank PO exam result will be declare.
respected sir,
i am graduate in b.a with his.(hon) can you please tell me next p.o.exam date?
my email id is sudhasinha07@gmail .com
when will come to exam
when will the PO exam held on 24 july 2011 be commenced?
I Finish In 10th Std And doing BBA i need the banking job please help the i am qualified are not ia mnot qualified means who to do
Respected sir, i’m B.tech 3rd year student (5th sem).Please tell me. For Job in bank what is the procedure to join. mob no 9717840903 email id [email protected]
Sir I belong to SC category My aggregate in B.com is 59.89% 2011 passed out, my 12th std aggregate is 62%, am i eligible for upcoming SBI PO Exam.. please reply.
when sbi po result out held on 24 july & 7 aug
when the result of sbi po july 2011 and aug.2011 will be declared?
when the results of sbi probationary officer written exam held on 24.07.2011 respectively will be declared?
when will the result of po exam held on 24.7.2011 be published? please inform me sir.
when will be the sbi po exam in year 2012???
do we have any other exam in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi and also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012 and how to apply with application form.
Sir,
……When SBI Bank PO result Declare which held on24th july 2011
ples send my results on my mobile.no.
email id [email protected]
when the results of sbi po exam held on 7.8.2011 & sbi associate bank po exam held on 24.07.2011 respectively will be declared? please advise the website link to view the same. vivek kumar hundet mob. no. -09425540214 [email protected]
when will be the sbi po exam? do we have any other exam in 2012? plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi nd also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012
Sir,
I am a graduate in BA (Hons) securing 50% Marks. Can I eligible for SBI PO post ? I am also an Ex-serviceman and tell me what are the age relaxations.
what is the date of the examination?
what are the books to prepare?
what will be the type of work and what is the salary?
where to fill the form?
Sir,
may i know, the date of “sbi 2010 po exam”.
thank you.
Dear sir,
Please contact and email me on bank form .
Thank you
what is the last date of filling up the form for”SBI 2012PO Exam”?
how can i get the form of this exam?
I m b.tech final year student can i apply for this job. Is there requirement for computer degree.
Wat is the po exam date?
what is the date of the examination for 2012?
what are the books to prepare?
what will be the type of work and what is the salary?
What will be the probation period
dear concern,
kindly let me know when will declare the SBI Associate Bank PO result which held on 7th Aug.2011
respected sir,, would you please inform me that when will the result of po exam be declaired……………………………. ………..my email- [email protected]………………….. …..my mob- 7620899383
what is the date of the examination?
what are the books to prepare?
what will be the type of work and what is the salary?
Sir,
……When SBI Associate Bank PO result Declare which held on 7th Aug.2011
my roll no.6301001785.
ples send my results on my mobile.no.
sir. plz inform when the exm reslt will publish held on 07th aug 2011.kindly inform me regarding the next exam sesson.
my mob. no is:8574607342
my reg. no is:3497769
roll no:6301001785
Respected sir,
1. when will be the SBI PO exam?
2. can i apply for this becoz i have scored in s.s.c.62%, in 12th -54%, B.com-49% & i have done diploma in financial accounting with 59%
3.If i am not eligible for this,what should i do pursue so that i can appear for SBI PO exam.if i given a chance i do my best for appearing for this exam.
4.if there are any courses, to start career in SBI bank please name them.
when SBIpo result will be declared which held on 24 august 2011
Dear Sir ,
Can you confirm that the next po exam will be held in which date & How to apply this exam.
Regards
Pravat Kumar Das
how to fill the sbi exam application form?
and information about specific date of exams
REspected sir,
Sir, when will the result of PO examination will be dedlared which was helo on August 24, 2011.
When SBI Po results, exm held on 24th july, will be declared?
i want to prepare for descriptive exam.please send me some previous descriptive solved papers that i am able to prepare for descriptive examination.
Thank you
I Am a student of b.sc(it) from niit.my 3rd sem has completed after 5th sem can i apply for sbi po exam please tell me
sbi associate po 2011 result
when the result of sbi associae bank held in 07aug2011
Is 65% is required in class 12 ?
Sir, any relaxation in age for army person in bank po
sir,can u tell next po exam send on my id.
Respected Sir
……When SBI Associate Bank PO result Declare which held on 7th Aug.2011
my roll no. 7301206441
when the result of po exam will declare which held on 7th august 2011.
when result of sbi associates bank po declare
dear sir
how can apply and which date of exam for which post
Respected Sir……When SBI Associate Bank PO result Declare which held on 7th Aug.2011
request for upcoming clerikal post in sbi bank
the sbi clerical post application form & examination date are having in this month or not i want a details about it sir
Respected Sir……When SBI Associate Bank PO result Declare which held on 7th Aug.2011
do we have anyother exam in this year 2011?
want 2 know what is the date of result
po exam of 7aug 2011
Has the result of the PO Exam of 24th July 2011 come out? Where can I get it?
eligibility criteria for sbi po exam
what is the nxt date of exam nd last date of filling form?
DEAR SIR,
I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT IS THE DATE OF PO EXAM IN 2012..
When the written exam for Probationary Officer is going to be held in 2012? i have 76% in B.tech in final year and it will complete in june 2012, am i eligible for this exam?
i am post graduate (m.a.) now i want go for banking line .so can you sugest me which catagary exam for me.thanks
On which date the sbi associate for PO( 07aug2011) result will declares
when sbi exam result will declare which held on 24th July 2011
i want 2 know what is the date of result
po exam of 7aug 2011
dear……sir when is clarification of p o exam result please send me details of my po exam results
When the written exam for Probationary Officer is going to be held in 2012?
i have passed gragution with 52%,12th with 62% & 10th with 54%.I want to know that am i eligible or not for po exam or not.please reply
I am graduate with 61.56%. CAN I APPEAR IN SBI PO ENTRANCE EXAM FOR 2012?
when sbi exam result will declare which held on 24th July 2011
plz send next bank exam date
what is the next date of application form of po
Details about to fill the application form and last date
when sbi assosiate exam result will declaire which held in 24th july & 7 th aug
sir plz tell me for how many posts there are exams
when result will come out
sir,
how can i apply the application form so plz send the application form and the exam date.
tell me the result date of Po exam 24.07.2011 and 07.08
last date of exam?
where is the exam hall in nearest nagapattinam distric .
sir,
i got 68% in 10th,81% in 12th and 59% in graduation.can,i apply for the post of PO in S.B.I.
Mene Central bank of india ka exam form or fees bhari hui he par muje online kese bharna he pata nai he site bhi nai mil rahi he please help me.
i am persuing b.e mechanical final year.can i apply for SBIPO
wen will the result for sbi po post held on24.7.11 and the result for associate banks of sbi for po post held on7.8.11 will come?
sir tell me the sbi po exam 2012 notification.lakt date of exam etc.
when will the result comes of the PO exam which was held on 24 July 2011
send application form for post of po(2011) and eligibity criteria
please sir give me the details about syllabus of maths and general awareness.
my roll no is 7110003804 . please send my result of 24 july po exam on my mail.
plz inform me about all the entrance exams wheather it is for po or clerical posts of sbi nd also common written exam of all banks in upcoming time in 2011-2012
when will sbi po exam result be published.?
sir,
I have completed in M.C.A marks secured in 45% in 10th,55%in 12th,61%in degree,71%in m.c.a
how to plan for the bank jobs for above marks secured?
Sir,
I am a 4th year student of B.tech(I.T). My course will complete on June,2012.Will I be able to appear in this examination on year 2012 ??
Sir,What is the result of P.o.exam held on 24.07.2011,