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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sir…when the PO exam is to be conducted this year..And am i eligible to appear in exam ..i am in gen category and scored 52% in graduation and 66% in MBA. Please reply…
i fall under OBC category. i m doing BCA final sem. my 12th percentage is 47% n my degree aggregate is 60%. can i apply for dis job?
sir…when the PO exam is to be conducted this year..And am i eligible to appear in exam ..i am in gen category and scored 57% in graduation and 65% in mba. plz reply…
when are the exams ?
when next exam conducted?
sir I am in finle year ,can I apply for exame….?????
i m having 54% in 12th,and 70% in graduation ,am i eligible for po in sbi?
Sir im nanthini i have 63% in ug im obc . .im eligible for sbi bank exam
sir,i have got 53% in my graduation.Can i appear in this year’s sbi p.o exam
hello sir , i m having 43% aggrigate in graduation, am i eligible for
po in sbi?
When are the exam??????????????? please let me know
thanks,
what is the last date of registration for sbi po exam in 2012?
i m having 58% in greduation, and 60% in post greduation, am i eligible for po in sbi?
My 10th% is 35 and my 12th% is 64.Shall i be eligible for SBI exams?
Whic date is to put on the Date of Passing Colum in the Application Form for the Bank PO Vacancies published for CWE passing candicates…
I have Given the Exam in Dec 2010 & have got the Mark Sheet reflects exam - Dec 2010, Date of Publish of Mark Sheet is 14/03/2011 & Provincial sertificate is also published on the same date.
I have filled the Year of Passing in CWE Application Form as Dec 2010.
Please help ASAP as im bit confused..
Regards
Deepak
WHEN THE SBI EXAM AND HOW TO APPLY 2012
Sir,
I want to know about the date of PO and clerical cadre exam in 2012 and tell me the exact side for download the cash voucher.
what is the last date of form ?
dear,sir what is the date of entrance exam.
is age concession for ladies
how can i get the aplication n online
I’m doing my (engineering) B.Tech third year in Amrita school of engineering,coimbatore.Am I eligible to write the exam now??At the same time i want to know when is the exam and where is the centre in coimbatore to write the eam.I request you to send me a reply soon,Thank you.
Sir my graduation % is 49% can i eligible for this post?
what is the procedure to pay the online payment
when i will get assistant po results held on 7th august 2011 please send to my e-mail
dear sir
can i apply form during the appearining last smester of greguation?
i had biology in 12th and i am doing btech biotechnoloy (last yr) am i elligible to sit in the bank po exam?
sir i am doing B.Tech correspondce. is eligible for sbi po exam or not. pls reply
I am pursuing B.E & i m in final year,my 12th and graduation percentage is above 65% but my 10th percentage is 64.4%. Am i eligible for SBI bank P.O exam & how i’ll apply for P.O exam? plz answer…
sir i have 62% in b.pharmacy under BC.A . category may i eligible
written this sbi po examination…
Good Afternoon sir.,
Am a bcom student and i complete my gradutionn… and know am working in a company as a cusotmer care exe and i have work exp as cashier come clerk and i work as a team leader balu infotech also… and my percentage 50% so can i eligible for this post, and pls can you tell me how i have to know abt my reply are you reply to my mail id i thing right ok lets, see what happend!!!!!!!!!?
SBI Bank Post 2011-2012 ,which date applying PO exam and Clarck exam , exam date.
What is the last date to apply for po exam 2012 of sbi and when will be the exam conducted? how can i apply for the exam?
sir i have completed my post graduation in m.com by scoring 65% and please may i know what is the date of enterance exam
i am doing my B.Com final year in distance education, am i eligible to write the exam now ???????? plz kindly let me know.
I am a final yr B.Tech student…am i eligible for appearing in this exam ?
O B C MAXIMUM MARKS
sir
In my graduation I have not Cross 60 p.c. below 60. but I am very very interested sbi job particularly. now i have pass out mca and working private job. you are requested plz kindly modified percentage in graduate level. any graduate be allow to appear this exam like IAS exam.
plz announce the examination date
when will be 2012 PO examination held…?
what is %of 10th and 12th for po exam.Plz send me my email quickly.
what would be the date to apply for the post of PO. Could you please provide the information as early as possible. Awaiting for you reply.
Thank you,
prasad
minimum graduation percentage expected for PO posts from schedule cast candidates
I have completed my M.Sc. Statistics from Pune university in 2011.I am interested in banking jobs.So,would you suggest me job opportunities in banking side.
when will be sbi clerical cwe notification realise?
how to apply for this exam? what is the date of exam?
Please send me clerck exam 2012 schedule
PLEASE TELL ME IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE 65%. I AM HAVING 62% CAN I APPLY FOR EXMAS.?
i m studying in b.com final year………… is i m eligible to sit in bank ,SBI PO exams……..if yes…… dn plz tell me how i should apply for the exam…and when next exam will held in 2012………..
how i`m going to start my studies for po exam?
Sir,
I am matric-64%, Inter-58%, BA(Hons)-59%, category-obc(female). Am I eligible for applying SBI PO?
i am an obc student what is my overage.
how to apply for this exam? what is the date of exam?
Where can i get the application form of SBI PO exam 2012 application form? And What is the date of entrance exam?
my graduation percentage is 52% .can i elligible for p.o for any bank?
pls send mi last date
Hi sir/madam, now i am studing degree final year(6th sem) can i eligibility to apply po exams.
now i am studing in final year ….so i am eligible to write in this exam………………
sir,please tel me the process of bank PO exam.And date of bank PO exam in 2012.
tell me the date of exam for year 2012
What is the last date to apply for po exam 2012 of sbi and when will be the exam conducted? how can i apply for the exam? Iam working in a nationalised bank as clerk, am i eligible for po exam of sbi?
hello sir i have one question .muje pata nahi ke sbi ki exam kab li jati he to aap muje help kijiye ki me kaha se dekhu ke sbi me recrutment ane wala he
means i m not understand and not define the website hey know sbi recrutment
pls confirm abt the exam dates.
i want to know the exam date of Sbi PO exam and the last date for applying
when will be conducted sbi poand clark exams please tell me with date
xcuse me !..sir…
its Dhruv here..
there is a question that i have passed 12th science with 67% and now a days I am doing IT(software)Engineering……so..can I apply for po ?..and what will be the Exam date ?…
Thank You
Where do you apply and when is the exam??
Sir,
When SBI Associates banks PO Exam (held in August 2011) result will be declared..?
Hello sir,
I want to know entrance exam dates of PO in 2012.
Respected sir ,
I finished my b.com degree in distance education without +2(inter). so will i be eligible for SBI PO exams?kindly reply me.
Awaiting for your reply,
Thanking you sir,
Regards,
Murthy vijjapu
when sbi 2012 po exam entrance dates applicatin from
when the xam will be conducted sir
Dear Sir,
Sir, i have completed intermidiate class from 54%. I am interested for po exam so please inform me the SBI PO exam date in year of 2012. What are the books to prepare. plz help me sir.
Pls. Send me the upcoming clerical exams dates
my dob is 25/06/1980 , I have did BE in computer science and i belongs to NT-1 cast . iam i eligibil for the test and if so when is the exam date
sir, i heard de application 4 the exam have called… dont know how apply 4 the exam .. i havnt applied before…
Hi sir,
I want to know when will exams for probationery officers will be conducted,what are the procedures for applying and Please also when will be the last date for applying?
Respected Sir,
I want to know what is the duty of an PO in the bank,
how to apply for conducting the sbi exams in our institution?
Sir , i’m 12 pass and i have done computer training for 1 year . I’m interested for PO exam so please inform me the SBI PO exam date in year of 2012
please tell me exam date of SBI 2012 PO
Sir i am bscit graduate in destance education with 69%. sir tell me.i am elegeble for PO examenation and send me SBI 2012 PO Exam date schedule.
i am passing isc with 50%, graduation with 55%, can appear in SBI PO exam.
i am central govt employee..24 yrs old..
i want to become po in sbi..it is my dream too.pls send me the date of po exam 2012.
Sir, i am a B.A. Graduate. I have more than 4 years exp. in sales. I am handling Home loan, Business loan & Personal Loan. So I am intersted for the PO exam. Please informe me the SBI PO exam date in year of 2012.
Sir,
I want to know when probationery officers exams will be conducted and how to apply for this exams?
When is the last date for applying po’s exam?plz tell me soon by sending a sms to my mail.
sir
can u please tell me about the next po exam to be held in 2012 and i have secured 63 % so will i be eligible for this exams??
i am asking when will have tje sbi po exam
i am mba ishwarya bank exam date
Sir, plz inform SBI exam 2012
can you please inform me the date of announcement of results of SBI associate banks for PO conducted on 7th August of this year i.e 2011?
im nt compiliyed my gradution i get supply on economic subject
is that possible to i can apply for po job
Sir,I hv complete my graduation with Commerce.& I hv 51%.Will i Eligible for this exam????& Sir also inform me the Date of Po exam 2012
sir I have complete BCA in2011 .Am I elegible for SBI bank PO exam?
entrance exam model question paper and answer?
Sir,i am a commerce gratuate & i have 57% in gratuate,will i be eligilible for PO exam????
Sir plz informe me the sbi po exam date in he year of 2012
sir i want news about ll upcoming exam of sbi
when clerical exam will come.
plz send me upcoming exam dates
sir,i m pursuing graduation(b.a 3rd year) having mathematics and economics as a subject can u send me details of suitable jobs on my email id
sir,
i want upcoming all sbi jobs .
I, Rajesh Kumar Bhavariya, roll No. 7309058319, reg. No. 3436787 having been qualified for the interview of bank po in sbi, would like to ask that what is reason that I could not find the details about interview sent by sbi po recrutment authority.
wheh will sbi associates bank result and probationary officer 2011 result be declared?
can you please inform me the date of announcement of results of SBI associate banks for PO conducted on 7th August of this year i.e 2011?
RESPECTED SIR
AS I FINISHED THE DEGREE WIT B.COM(CA).MY PERCENTAGE IS 49.4. WEATHER I CAN APPLY FOR THE POST OF {PO}.
please give me detail of SBI PO exam dates…
sir i got above 60% in both Xth and XIIth exams and now i am doing B.E in computer science should i get 60% in my degree also to get eligible for this job
What is the money
Sir plz informe me the sbi po exam date in he year of 2012
SIR / MEM
PLZ INFORMATION SBI PO EXAM RESULT
Wen will be the next sbi bank exam for the post of probationery officer.
when written exam po of SBI will be held
Respected sir, please inform about 2012 sbi p.o exam on my email
I, Rajesh Kumar Bhavariya, registration No. 3436787, roll No. 7309058319, have been qualified for the interview in S.B.I. P.O. exam held on 24 July 2011 but I did not receive any detail by email or S.M.S. Therefore, please send any information related this matter.
Next Exam Date For SBI PO exam ????
sir,tell me something about sbi po exam pattern with explain
sir,tell
Please ask Sbi to notify immediately for PO. My age is running out… Usually SBi calls month sep - oct why ther nt calling ?
If they are calling also i think they should keep the age as on sep or oct1st as it usually used to be. am i right ?
can u tell me the apply online application form and exam date for 2012 po and associate exam
Online ragistration banking exam
Respected sir.
Plz give me SBI P.O Exam 2012. Date on my e.mail id ([email protected])
dear
sir,
with due respect and humble submission i beg to state that i am a student of cost a/c part 3.
actually i have heared thet the exam of state bank will be held on 27/11/2011. so there fore i pray you pleae send the essential form and regulatios on my mail id, that i have mentioned below…………………
regarding,
Ankus guha roy
i want to know about the p.o exam 2012 and send me email when the exam of p.o take place
i have done my post grads but i din’t get1st class division in it.now i m doing my distance learning MBA so could you pls help me out how i would be eligible for bank po exam…
Dear Sir/mam
I have done BBA. I got 59% and i have done MBA i got 69% so can i apply for sbi bank po exam
When to apply for po sbi 2012
plz convey the dates
i have done my graduation but i didn’t get first class division in it. now i’m doing my post graduation so could you please help me out how i would be eligible for bank po exams. ih i get first class division in post gradution then i would be able for bank po exam or not . please help me out.
respected sir;
pls inform about SBI P.O. Exam 2012 on my email-id ([email protected])
respected sir,
pls want to know about sbi p.o. exam 2012
pls send me an email when d exam of p.o. takes place
Hi, I am a commerce graduate from jiwaji university, I have got 43% in S.S.C and 45% in H.S.C and finally 49% in 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,
rishi
when is the result for the SBI po held on 24th july 2011?
Sir,
Please tell me the date for notification in 2012 for SBI Bank PO.
Wil i be able to appear SBI exams?,if my degree percentage is low but my MBA percentage is 71% in the general category
sir,
May i know when the po exam will held in 2012 ?
& 4m where i will get the information .
Plz inform me on my email id.([email protected])
I am serving in Indian Army as a Clerk. I have completed my 15 Years of service.Now I want to serve in SBI as a PO. What is the qualification required for ex serviceman for the post of PO.
Dear Sir,
My roll no. is 6710101765 pls. let me know my result.
sir po ka result kb tk aayega jiska exiam 7 augst ko tha
sir/ma’am
i wanted to know is there any option for those who are above 30 years of age.
sir/ma’am i wanted to know is there any option for those who are above 30 years of age.
DEAR SIR,
I have obtained 61% marks in B-Tech. ECE.
I relates to General Category.
Am I eligible for Po Exam.
Plz, giving me full detail.
Regards
Vikas Gautam
what is the 2012 SBI Bank po exam date and what is the last date for application submission?
Wil i be able to appear SBI exams?,if my degree percentage is low but my MBA percentage is above 65%,in the general category
2012 po exam date
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
sir when is the po 2011 exam result? & when the SBI PO 2012 exam is going to be held plz inform me when will the forms available and theexpected date of exam
Sir, i’ve completed my BCA with69% marks.Now i’m doing MCA from SRM University,Chennai. Basically I’m from Kolkata. When will SBI PO 2012 is going to be held?? From where & when the form will available?? If i give the test in Chennai & if i’m selected can you give me post to Kolkata..Please inform..
Sir,
may i know when the po exams will held in 2012.In siliguri which tution centre is best for the guidance for the exams.
sir i secure 54% in my btech(cse) can i apper for the ibps po and sbi po’s if thair is a posibility or not plz send reply