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
thanks 4 such helping portal.plz provide the information regarding po exam of sbi bank n other banks
sir/mam,
i am B. Sc. (PCM). can i go for po job.?
plz tell me about next entrance exam date .and about requirement
sir please provide the data of coming po and clerical exams of SBI
ye just wanteas to ask today at what time is P.O exam at two different sitting
Sir/ma’am,please inform me abt d resul date of exam held on 8.11.09
you s
sir cud u plz tl me the tentative date of examination 2010 for po in sbi???????
Sir/Madam please provide me the dates of coming PO and clerical exams of SBI.
I want to know the criteria of sbi po exam of 2010
sir cud u plz tl me the tentative date of examination 2010 for po in sbi???????
when will be the result will declare of SBI exam held on 08.11.2009 for Clerical Post in Mumbai.
Pls submit the result of SBI exam held on 08.11.2009 on my email: [email protected]
sir, i have lost my obc po original cash voucher.am i not eligible for exam going to take place at 13-12-2009
Could you please tell me what cadre I can expect after probationary period?
the date of the exam of the sbi po
i have on exam
sir i want to know my sbi exam date and exam center, plz send me my email id
name
purushottam s/o brij lal
how can i get entrance form?
get me my admit card for sbi exam clerk recruitment 1100
sir i want to know my sbi exam date and exam center, plz send me my email id
name
minakshi bunkar S/o Sundar lal bunkar
and
Asha kumari Bunkar S/o Mitthu lal bunkar
i dont know my exams dath
i want my hall ticket and roll no.
my reg no 1888547
i want list of all engineering entrance exams those forms will be released in nov 2009 for 2010 exms
plz give me the final date ofsbi exam to be held on november 2009 in delhi
i dont have my center………..
I am final year BE student. Can i go for PO exams ? Send me some suggestions.
Exam date wants on 08.11.2009 because of going out of mumbai.
Cell No.9967282329
pls let me knw abt latest bank exam dates.
i wanty to know exam date for SBI
Dear sir,
Good day!!!
i m from Bhavnagar.
please sent me earlier My sbi assistant clerk exam date, my
exam center, my exam school name, & all the data for exam
Thanks & best Regards,
Nisha
i havent got the letter?/
i want to knw the dates of exams?
when will b issued next sbi po forms?
1)what eligibility i require for the exam?
2)what r the %for passing the 1st test to go to the 2nd test?
3)what r the subjects?
i am a student studying in 11th class taken commerce subject please guide me.
Sir i am doing Mba i want to sbi form last date
respected sir,
i am ramya icompleted my m.sc this year,were i secured 73%in my final iwhat 2 know that i am eligible for bank PO JOBS. if iam eligible plz let me know the futher recrutment dates or if there is any time extention for this time.
thank u sir
dear sir i have a all bank exam dates in my email address.
WHAT IS THE EXAM DATE OF SBI CLERK IN 2009
I want last year p.o exam paper sample?
respected sir,
i wanna know abt the final pay scale of bank po including all types of allowencas…..plz halp me out & jst tell me other method or trick to claear this exam,which s the best book should b perfer for this…….
hello sir,
can u tell me how can i give the bank exam or exam ke liye muje form kese online bharne padega
please sir kindly needfull
what is the date of 2009 exam of sbi cleark
respected sir,
i m sneha born on 10 arpil 1987.i am studying in mca(III)i.e is last year,were i have scored first class in previous 2years.can i know that whether i am elegible for sbi recruitment exam.and wen r the next recruitment exams.
WHAT IS THE EXAM DATE OF SBI CLERK IN 2009
I AM A STUDENT OF MBA(2 ND YEAR) IN FINANCE ,I WANT TO GIVE PO EXAMINATION ,PLEASE INFORM ME ABOUT EXAMINATION DATE.
i want exam date pls send me on my email.
Sir, I am the student of B.Tech final year .My Trade is IT.
Can I apply for the SBI entrence exam in this year ?When exam will be conduct.
How can prepare for it tell me some best books for this exam.
when is sbi po recruitment exam 2009 and from which date application form will be available?
how i know that I’m legible for written test and all, please tell.
dear sir i have a all bank exam dates in my EMAIL ID
respected sir,
i m shashank born on 20 nov1989.i am studying in BBA(III)i.e is last year,were i have scored first class in previous 2years.can i know that whether i am elegible for sbi recruitment exam.and wen r the next recruitment exams
Kinly send me list of all po exams which will be held now n last dates for filling forms
Any Graduation persuing people can give this entrance exam???
and how much they get paid after selection?
payment details ????
sir I am doing B.Ed, I want to sbi entrance exame so please tell me exam date.
Sir I want to about to actual exam date of clerk post please help me
Respected sir,
I(prachi Agarwal) want to give this exm.. bt the date hs bn passed.. i m pursuning MBA frm iipm delhi. please help me out how can i give the exm..
Thank You
Dear Sir,
I haved asked that entrance paper are helded were in delhi what are the dates, and from where we prepare that paper could you please refer any books
are you give me rail ticket for exam in kanpur?
sir,
i have given united bank of india PO exam. but the results are not yet out. when should i expect the results to come out . i also want to know about andhra bank exam results.
sir
i m persuing btec from agra university, i m in 4th yr, my btec will be completed by june 2010. Am i eligible to take the po exam of sbi 2009?
WHAT IS THE EXAM DATE OF SBI CLERK IN 2009
hiii..
sir i am final year electrical engineering student from pec chandigarh.
i am intersted in banking jobs.
from whr can i knw more about them?
thank you.
I want to know about the exam. related to thermal power plants
sir i have 18 years old.can i apply for sbi clerck post?i am studying 2b-tech now with 71%.
sir where can i get sbi po exam online application form? please send me application form
respected sir,
i m sneha born on 20 arpil 1989.i am studying in BBA(III)i.e is last year,were i have scored first class in previous 2years.can i know that whether i am elegible for sbi recruitment exam.and wen r the next recruitment exams.
Sir, which exam is to be faced for the post of managers and assistant managers in SBI?
Sir ,which exam I have to face for the post of Managers and Assistant Managers in SBI????
Sir, I am doing B.E. with Information Technology. Presently I am in 3rd year.
Are there any other officer rank posts for which IT engineers can apply?
Also, am I eligible to apply for PO exam?
Hi,
I am interested in going for a PO exam.I haven’t filled any form for the same.
I am an MBA in HR/IT with aggregate marks of 71%, and have got 57.33% in my B.Com.
Currrently working in an IT company for the past 2.02 years.
Please give me the required information and also guide me as to whether I can appear for PO (or related exams) in the year 2009.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Roshi.
i have my regestration id and password wid me plz send me the printout of my application form?
i want to prepare sbi clerk exam , so i need the materials with solutions .
thank you
good morning sir,
sir i am in second year mba than i have knowledge of m.s.office can i apply or not
if yes, than how to apply
what’s qualification and percentage of ias exam? please about us.
sir, Please send me date of PO vacancie’s details
sir i am studying B TECH second year. is their any jobs after 2 years.
I’m doing my final yr engineering…………i wish to know when can i apply for probationary officers exam or any other exam………..can u please inform me..
Hi,
Bcom graduatewould like to work with SBI not fora probationary period but for whole life(till retirement). Looking for a good future along with better position. SBI please call me asap on my email id as provided.
Regards
Chintan
The last date of online application form is mid of auguest but i am filled it in september so is it possible for me to attend the exam.
can you plz tell whether last date of sbi entrance exams (PO) has already passed ??? if not then what is the last date. plz specify..
When is the next sbi exam for probationary officers. i am not interested in the clerical exam
hi,
sir m doing graduation m in 2nd year of b.c.a and i want to give po enterance exam. pls tell me can i give this exam or not n also tell the format how to apply for sbi po po enterance exam dates n last date of submission form
Dear Sir
Where I can get the forms and now can I submit the form for SBI PO
Can U please tell me the last date of the online submission form.
I am in T.Y.B.com .I am giving cat this year . Along with it i want to know about the various other exams that i can give . Specially the bank exams that i can give . I have heard about state bank of india taking an entrance exam .Can i get information about it ? and also want to know how to apply for it and all the other information ?
can 45% in graudation apply 4 po bank exam. the po bank exam form date is when
i m postgraduate in maths having 56% in m.sc &61% in graduation. m i eligible for sbi bank po exam &which books can i refer for this exam
hi i am doing my final year b tech with an aggregate of 62% am i eligible to apply for sbi po post iis there any appplications available for this po posts plz reply
can i apply for sbi now… wen is the opening?
may i knw tht i hv 59.86% in my graduation but having 83% in post graduation. n i wantto sit in po examination after my pg . so tell me wheather i m eligible or not.
can u tell me where i can find the application form for po?
hi,
Where can I get the application form for P.O exam and what is the last datefor submitting the application form?
I’m studing b.tech final yr. my course will be completing in the next yr. of july.
Cant i be eligible for applying for the post Bank PO
how can i open the application form?
Hi,
i want 2 know when is the Exam of 2009 SBI for PO and also the last date for submission of forms .
Where can i get the application online application form of SBI.
Hi There,
I am B.sc graduate with an aggregate of 54.5% and presently pursuing my MBA marketing from Pune University..Will you kindly let me know whether I can apply for SBI 2009 PO.Exams or not?
Thanks
Shammi Dhar
can b tech. students can apply for sbi
sir,when will be conduct the next enterence exam of po? how many post are required for that post
i did my graduation with 50% aggregate and after that i have completed my McA with 64% aggregate . so kindly suggest, i don’t have required 60% aggregate in graduation but have more than 60% in my PG so will i be able to apply for the Bank PO exam?
Thanks,
amit bahuguna
my question is that a mca pass student can apply for sbi po?
Sir, what is exact last date of online form submission for PO EXAM? above it written mid of august.
and where is link for online form? will u provide it?
sedd me a MAT exam Dates
I’ve filled form online for the vacancy of PO. & I’ve submitted some data in this form wrong by mistake. And I ‘ve found registration no. after submission of the form.
Can I change again these data???
Pl. suggest.
pls send me some sample paper of SBI PO EXAMS
pls tell me detail about the SBI 2009 PO Exam.
hi,iam priyanka bhardwaj have passed bcom in 2009.my aggregate in bcom is 52% n the %age in final yr is 55%.plz tell me can i appear in the clerical n po sbi exams.i need to do realy somethin in my future.please reply
Sir,
Require guidance regarding RBI exam such previous question paper, books which should be reffered.
when is the last date for bank po 2009.when is the next recruitment for bankpo
Hi,
i want 2 know when is the Exam of 2009 SBI for PO and also the last date for submission of forms .
Sir/Madam,
I am pursuing MCA, it’s my last year.I got 57% in my graduation in mathematics.So,i would like to know that can i apply for bank po exams.If i can apply then shall i get any benefit of MCA degree.
Sir,
Please confrom sbi cleak of the exam date which following day and other’s information.
How can be studing pre exam only s/c. s/t if you will get any inforamtion please let me now
on the following address of the email?
[email protected]
Thanks
Arivnd Educo
what is the website name of rajasthan grameen bank’,what r the examination centers,
Dear Sir,
I got 58% marks in B.Com & 63% marks in M.B.A.
Could i apply for the post of P.O. in S.B.I.
Regards
Ritu
Dear Sir,
I want ask that i got only 58% marks in gradution then could i apply for the post of P.O. in S.B.I.
CAN I KNOW WHERE THE APPLICATION FORM FOR SBI EXAM WOULD BE ISSUED
send detail.
Hi,I am an engineering student. I want to know if any qualification is required for appearing this
examinations
qualificATION OF CANDIDATE
Dear sir/mam, I have scored 54% aggregate in my graduation with commerce and specialisation in taxation,,wat all exams i can appear for in banking sector,am i eligible for PO exams?
what will be the examination date for a graduate to apply for sbi exams and where to get registered for the exam,and where to get form for the po exam?
m a graduate in biotechnology hav maintened above 60% ..n i m presently preparing my MBA xams.dont hav a work experience but i wish 2 oualify for SBIbank po..can u tellme how far is it possible??
Dear sir,
i want to apply for this exam can you tell me how will i get the enterence examination forum online .i am commerce graduate can i apply for this exam pls also tell me the date examination .
Thanking you
sonam singh
plz tell me that an mca student can apply for sbi po.
where i get online form & question paper for bank’s examination?
can u tell me where i can found the application form for po?
respected sir,
there is a problem i hv not cleared my graduation with 60% bt wana give this exam so tell me how cn i appear in this exam. i have passed 4m rajasthan university with bba back ground….. bt i really work hard 4 my future.
thank u
how to fill up application form
Hi,
i want 2 know when is the Exam of 2009 SBI for PO and also the last date for submission of forms .
ramesh:
sir,
sir for sbi-po ,is there any restriction on the percentage of 10th and 12th
,and sir how many times obc candidate can appear in his exam?
i want P.O ENTERANCE EXAMINATION FORM
i m not getting that so please send me the site.
Sir when and how to apply
Hi,
i did my graduation with 53% aggregate and after that i have completed my MBA in Marketing with 69% aggregate and currently having 1 year work experience. so kindly suggest, i don’t have required 60% aggregate in graduation but have more than 60% in my PG so will i be able to apply for the Bank PO exam?
Thanks,
Hiten
Hi
I would like to appear for the exam conducted my SBI LIFE Insurance Office.
Can you please guide me about how I can apply and appear for the exams conducted by the Life Insurance Branch of SBI in HYDERABAD.
Thanking You
Sanjana Gudidevuni
Sir,
Can i have the syllabus and model question paper for the RBI Grade B officers
You have provided some information for the SBI PO exams to be held in oct and nov. But you have not mentioned the exact date and even you have not mentioned the exact date for the last date of submission forms. You have not mentioned the HOW TO APPLY scenario as well. I need to know all these things.I am not able to get the online application form also. Kindly mention all these things and mail me to my provided email.
sir i am tejas from valsad i want know abt 2oo9 exam i have 48 % marks in ty.bsc and one year back in 12 and fy so i am elijable for this post
respected sir/mam
i m kiranpreet applied for cbi po exam 2009 to be held on 16-08-09,i have not received my rollno yet my Registration Id : 60374 Password : pwwv6384. pls let me know about my exam center immediately.i have requested for no. of times previously.pls send me my rollno and center name so that i may appear for exam 2009.
thanks
Sir,
You have provided some information for the SBI PO exams to be held in oct and nov. But you have not mentioned the exact date and even you have not mentioned the exact date for the last date of submission forms. You have not mentioned the HOW TO APPLY scenario as well. I need to know all these things. Kindly mention all these things and mail me to my provided email.
i want 2 know, my marks in graduation and 12th are above 65%. bt not in 10th. then am i eligible for po exam.?
from wre did we get p.o forms
Respected Sir/ Madam….
When can I Expect the SBI PO written test results conducted on 25 July 2009?
in navi mumbai from where i get exam form further entrance (sbi)?
Hi..
I am a final year b.com student. I have passed all the exams with more than 70% marks. so am i eligible for this exam?
may i know when i can fill the form and how i get it and what is the last date?
hello sir,
for sbi po there is a Criteria .that you should be computer literate.for that we need any certificate.
which books we should prefer for such exam and is reading newspaper must.
regards
shilpy
hello sir,
i am student of mca and want to give the po exam of sbi but you have not mentioned about
the process of submission. i would be very grateful if you please provide me the information.
thank you.
sir tell me the exact date of test and the place from where to get the forms as well as the fee to be submitted.
hii sir
sir please tell me that how to prepare for the exam?? i have not compeleted my graduation yet..
am i eligible for this test???
gud morng…
m presently doing graduation n m 3rd yr student. m i eligible for test?
In 2009 when will be the SBI PO exam is scheduled the exact date of the exam,and how much is the recuirement??