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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hello sir. my question to u is when are the exams 2014 for the post of clerk and when forms will be available and where?
when are the exams 2014 for the post of clerk and when forms will be available and where?
my date of birth is feb 25th,1985 how many times to be rest for me for bank po exam
i only want to ask you u sir that there is no job in bank after +2 from medical stream
hi i am bca final year student my date of birth is 20 feb 1994 can i apply for sbi po exam in 2014
i have scored 63% in my graduation can i apply??
dear sir,mum mein sbi po exams 2013 ke centers kaha kaha hai?
my admission ticket is still not received so can u send it to my mail id. [email protected]
ek mahina baca kese teyari karni chahiye
aur kitna tinme dena hoga
which is last date of form fill up
Dear sir,
which month of this year SBI PO Exam will be conducted?
i have scored 59% mark in my graduationcan i am eligible for sbi po exam form?
sir,
i want application form. please help me. thank you.
Respected sir/madam,
I’m studying B.Sc. Maths second year. May I attend SBI PO exam in October month. May I qualify for that.? When will be the exam conduct?
i have completed my inter exams in 1998. but i lost my inter certificates in train journey. i got married in 2000, now i am having 3 daughters. now i am having my 10th certificates with me original in chennai. please tel me if their is any apourchunity to write any bank exams. kindly let me know.
i have done some computer cources with that i am working in school in administration side at hyderabad.
Wen is the result for IBPS CWE clerk II 2012
sir,
when will be the next po exams on 2013, and what qualification is necessary to apply for the post and from where i should collect the application form & last date of granting application. please inform me.
Thanking you.
Dear sir,
How to apply p o examination &last date of application.Please inform me.
Thanking you,
Sir,
which month of this year Ibps bank clerk exam will start.
if the candiadate doesn’t have aggregate of 65% in graduation(general category) they will consider post graduation aggregate and i want to know that please announce the date when the exam will conduct
where we have yo apply and how we have to apply with out ibps score card is not possible to write bank exams
where we hav to apply for ibps exam and how can we aapply for that with out score card it is not possible to write bank exams
sir,
which month of this year SBI PO Exam will conducted?
sir,
wich month of this year sbi exam will start.
sir,
which month of this year SBI PO Exam will conducted?
plz did u send my result or roll no: my registration no: is 4000069961. i lost my password.
sir, i submitted part 1 of clerical cadre exam on 11-08-2012, if i pay the fees on 14-08-2012 will it reject?
sir i am graduate n i secured 77.71% may i apply for sbi exam ?
hello sir,
i had pass my BBA with 58.33% and MBA with 67%, so can i apply for this exam?
I m studing integrated M.Sc which is a course of five year in physical science.we will not get a B.Sc degree & we will get a M.Sc degree in course of specialization.
So I want to know th shall I able to satisfy the educational qualifications & be able to attain the exam with a M.Sc degree ???????
respected sir,
i had cleared 12th in commerce stream with 74.83%, my age is 19. and i m doing b.com II year . so can i eligibe for recent examz of sbi bank
respected sir,
i had cleared my +2 in commerce stream with 63%, my age is 18. and i m doing b.com(hnrs) II year . so can i eligibe for recent examz of sbi bank
DATE OH ALL BANK FORMS PLZ INFO ME…………………
what is the last date for SBI’s online exam application form ?? and from where i collect the fees? i am living in unjha (mehsana)
please guide me…..
when will be the sbi po exam in 2012
when will be the sbi po exam in 2012
Hello sir,I have done b.com .(hons) with 64.5%. now I am doing C.S. I wanna ask dat can i eligible for p.o. entrance exam 2012. I belong to general category.
when will be the sbi po exam in 2012
my percentage inb b.com. is 45.55 with n.c.c. the could i apply for examination of p.o.
when will b d sbi po exam in 2012?
Hi,
I want to appear for SBI PO and clerk exam this year.
Can you confirm the months.
rgds,
Isha
sir i am 12 th passed i eligible for sbi preperatory exame
Dear sir,I have completed in B.sc (com.sci).i intrested to write exam.so please tel me the procedure and when the is started
Sir,i’m hailing from Jammu and kashmir ;kindly tel me when xam will be held and where will be my xamination center
Repected sir i need to know where my exam center will be and about my exam date also
respected sir i have completed my sy bcom and apppeared for ty bcom i m 27 yrs old and having 12 yrs work exp in computer field can i apply for bank job in any designation pls reply in my e mail id.
last date of submission of application form
how to get application form
Dear Sir I have completed in BCA Degree . Please U send mo For in application Forum in my e-mail id.
plz tell me exam date of po sbi
When po exam will be held?
Hello sir could u plz say me wn s d exam n whr it vl b held. N also plz say me which books I ve to refer n wr I vl b getting those books…… Plz suggest me….. Wt n all I ve to refer……
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hi, i’m rajkumar,
hello i request to send any requirement in sbi pls send any instruction to my mail.
when the exam
last date of submission of application form
how to get application form
Sir i have 55.5% marks in 12th n in graduation it is 54.44%. Now i wanna know that am i eligible for test.plz reply.
dear sir,
when is the exam date
i want examination form reqier
exam date for sbi po 2012
what is the last date for submission of bank po exam n on which date it will be held? I got 55% in B.com n i am from obc category can i apply ?
when will be the next sbi bank po exam held?
what is the last date for the online sobmission of po post
what is the last date for the online submission of PO post
Hello sir could u plz say me wn s d exam n whr it vl b held. N also plz say me which books I ve to refer n wr I vl b getting those books…… Plz suggest me….. Wt n all I ve to refer……
sir i have only 64.43% in graduaion& 76.15% in post graduate exam .wil i able to write p o exam
where we can get forms ? which website is used to download forms in online ?
sir i m in last year of graduatn cn i gv ths exam.my aggregate marks is 69%
wat is the last date for the online submission of PO post
what abouta salary
am I eligible for this exam more than two times
i got 56.43% in bams.then i am eligibili for this exam
what is the elgible to apply for the post.?
how to apply for the post ?
where to get the form?
sir im in BE third year ece dept i want to apply for sbi po exam pls tell me the last date for sbi po exam &send my mail fast pls
who to appli the sbi exam
what is the right procedure to score very good marks in the sbiexam?
I want to apply for next PO exam. Can you tell me about the date of exam and last date to apply.
Sir, i am doing 1st year BE, my PU % was 63 n i heard that those who have completed PU with 60% or more can also attend the exam…can i apply…..?
i am doing mba. i interested to write exam.so please tell me the procedures and when the exam started
Can Any1 Help me By Telling me the actual date of exam..
where i get po exam form?
tell me the dates of sbi p.o. exam and application forms please…..
hi i m doing btech nw in 3rd year ! it is of 4 year … i didnt complete my graduate.can i apply it in next coming po exam???
what is the last examination date and when will be going on please reply me immedietly thank you sir/madam n please send me all syllabus on my email id
sir, please tell me that candidest will be selected for any stats of all over India through this exam or for any particular state.
I belong to open category & my age is 29 yrs which is sufficient for the eligibility but the ad states that for open category % required is 65% & more, whereas i’m below 65% . Am i able to appear for the exam.
what is the examination date and will be going on please reply me immediately thank u sir/medam n please me all syllabus on my email id
sir I HEARED THAT maths part deleted in SBI bank PO question paper and in thats place DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
added is it correct and i saw in 2010 paper also PLEASE CONFORM ME TO PREPARE
sir I HEARED THAT maths part deleted in SBI bank PO question paper and in thats place DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
added is it correct and i saw in 2010 paper also PLEASE CONFORM ME TO PREPARE.!!!!!!!!
when exem is held
when exam is held
what is the last examination date and when will be going on please reply me immedietly thank you sir/madam n please send me all syllabus on my email id
when exam is held
Is it necessary to have 65% in graduation??? i have done MBA and in pg i secured 69%. but in graduation my percentage are less than 65%. Can i apply for this exam??
i have 79.86% in 10th, 61.83% in 12th and 63.61% agreegate in graduation….. i belongs to genral catagary……… so can i apply for po exams?
what is the date of upcoming sbi bank po form
pls tell me the date of sbi po exam
what is the last date of form ?and
sir I am in B.E. finle year ,can I apply for exame….?????
is it necessary to have 65% in graduation????
i have cleared ibps cleark exams so………..?????????//
there is any postponding of sbi 18 march clerk test
what is the new date of SBI test.plz tell me..
what is the date of sbi po xam…?plz give me ans…
When sbi po advertiesment released, i am Bsc 65% but know knowledge about computer….., can i apply for sbi po plz help me thankyou sir/madem
When sbi po advertiesment released, i am Bsc 65% but know knowledge about computer….., can i apply for sbi po plz help me
When sbi po advertiesment released, i am Bsc 65% but know knowledge about computer….., plz help me
sir tell me sbi po exam date and last date for applying in po exam.
tamilnadu all bank exam date and application if any other information send my mail please.
Sir/mam
Can you tell me sbi exam date.
Sir, may i know when the sbi bank po 2012 exam…?
sir, please inform me the sbi po exam date in year of 2012
Date of SBI & SBI Associate banks PO exam?
what is the date for sbi bank po exam ?
What is the date for po exam in 2012
Sir,
warm greetings,
sir i have secured 83% in mba marketing 2012
67% in +2 science
69% in matriculation
problem is that my aggregate percentage in graduation is 59%,but i secured first class Hons. (geology) with 66%.
i belongs to OBC
sir please tell me in graduation Hons percentage will be considered or Overall aggregate percentage will considered?
am i eligible to appear in SBI Bank PO Exam?Plz tell me…………
When the notification for the sbi pos(2012-2013) is released?
bank examfor sbi2012 post very happy
i m in sy bca ..i m interested to give d banking examination can i …..pls reply me soon…….
sir,
I am going to finish my degree now.Iwant to apply for the bank exam .kindly tell me the procedures how to apply for the bank exam and where doi search the online application form.Waiting for ur reply.
thanks and regards.
dear sir ,when is the last date to apply the exam? and when is the exam date?
Sir
I have completed my post graduation with 60% & I am from OBC catogory can I apply for PO exam.
and when is the last date for applying.
submited for your necessory action please.
Thanks
BIkas
sir
I have got 60% in ISC exm i am appear in 2nd yr i eligible in the po exam in any bank and tell me date of exam date and exam form kaun se website me dekha jayega aue kaise pata chalega plz help me.
I request you to send me a reply soon.
sir
I have got 60% in ISC
when is the last date to apply the exam? and when is the exam date?
which date SBI po. form in 2012 i shall want to application form date.
dear sir. iam m.gomathi msc bioinfarmatics finised what jop vacancies
From where can i get the po application form??
is it not available online?? please let me know where else can i get it??
thank you
what is the right procedure to score very good marks in the SBI exam?
i passed my graduation with 52% marks,i am OBC in category
can i apply for PO exam?
can apply last year student of b.tech for sbi po?
i have done 12 with cbse & iam in bcom 2 year , can i appear for this exam?
Hi,
I am in SC category and scored 47% in 12th (commerce) and 61% in graduation (BBA). am i eligible to appear the exam?
from where to get bank po exam form
I only got 42% in graduation @ in post graduation igot 59% may i eligible in the PO or Clerk post
hello ,
i im Bhavna Mulani from Nagpur,now i m studying in class Bsc ( IT) I year ,but i want give bank exams on the base of 12th and 10th ,so please help to know which bank exams are ther e for me and how i get to know about these exams and there forms.
Thanks
Sir iam studing b.b.m 2year ican apply are not for the exam
on which date v d forms of dis examination wil be available n frm where.
Is it neccessary that age must be between 21 to 30;
if age is less than 21 then can i apply fo the post?…
Is it neccessary that age must be between 21 to 30;
if age is less than 21 then can i apply fo the post?
Hello,
I wanted to know results of PO Exams held in August 2011 and October 2011
i am studying b.tech 2nd year…can i apply for this job?
sir, I belong to open category, is it possible for me to get the job in first chance.this year i will pursue my graduation degree in B.COM COMPUTER APPLICATION FROM DR. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH,DEEKSHABHOOMI,NAGPUR.
hi,
can you plz tell me what is the percentage a candidate can apply for bank exam because i done b.com through distance from osmania and the percentage of 2years is 53%.can you please help me out
i am in gen category and scored 54% in 12th and 63% in degree.Am i eligible to appear in PO exam? and when the exam is to be conducted this year???
Hi
I have a 63% in my graduation (BCA) can i still apply for the post?
Thanks
Monisha
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Dear sir/madam,
I am Deepak patidar i have done graduation & MBA my graduation percentage is 43% and my MBA percentage is 60% can i eligible for PO exams
Please tell me
Regards,
Deepak
Sir,people those who have UID Card only for identity but they secure above 60%, these people can apply for the post.
how would i learn for exam
need for job
i want to know to how to apply the po/cleark exam 2012 which vacancy are fill in january 2012