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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Iam having 72% in sslc ,56% in 12th and 65% in BE Mechanical > Can i apply for this job ?????
how to apply for this PO exam of 2011?
How to apply for this entrance exams?
sir,i am a student of final year b.tech student in I.T.,am i eligible for sbi po 2011 exam???i am completing my graduation in june 2011
sir,
i hav 79% in SSC & 45% in HSC as wel as 58%in graduation so is i m apllicable for entrance exam
Thank u.
i have 59% in 10 th and 61 % in +2 and 90% diploma and 68% in engineering,,, so i am eligable for sbi exam please reply,,, sent the exact date for sbi exam
Dear sir/madam,
I have completed my 12 from ASSAM and now doing BCA in WEST BENGAL. I am a citizen of Assam and therefore I have no domicile of WEST BENGAL. Can I sit for the sbi po exam in West Bengal…?
i need bank exam date and application
im from hyderabad.. where exactly can i get the application form????…. can you tell the exact date of exam in april??
1) Can B.Tech (IT) students apply?
2) Shall B.Tech 4th. year students (to pass out in June/July
2011) be eligible to apply?
is there a gud scope for girls in this job. and what is the future growth of this job. and plz send the syllabus.and why so much of fee charged from general cast.
SYLLABUS OF PB POST,PLZ.
Sir, For 30 years and above, is there any other posts which i can apply in SBI. Plz send me the details as soon as possible.
how to apply n what is the last date?
please tell me so that i can fill it the earliest…………..
Hi
I have 48% in 12th and 61% in TYBcom . Can i am eligible for “SBI 2011 PO Exam”?
Please l sent locations where vacancies required
Thanks.
i have scored 47% marks in graduation and post graduation
with 62% along with this i have done doeacc A level in computer. so is i am eligible for parcipate in exam for probationary officer?
when will u conduct the exam again?
SYLLABUS FOR PO POST??????????
sir,i am a student of final year b.tech student in I.T.,am i eligible for sbi po 2011 exam???i am completing my graduation in june 2011
i have 58% marks in class 12th and 60% marks in gruduation so i can fight the sbi po exam
I have 58% marks in class 12th and 60% marks in graduation then i can apply for this exam
I have 58% marks in 12th class and 60% marks in B.com so i can apply for bank po
sir,
i am from chennai where should i get the application form,,,
i am from madurai where shall i get the application form i finished only my 12th doing 1st year b.com
sir, i m in chennai. so 4m where i cn get the application form.
will appering students in graduation final student can give the sbi po exam.i will complete my graduation in june 2011.
Sir , I have 52.7% in 12th and 72.7% in graduation. so can apply for SBI(po). Thank you
Hello sir,
when will po exam started in 2011 batch after 16-jan
Sir i am doing my BBA 4 semester can i apply for this job
hi..,
i wanted to know that whether i am eligible for sbi po exam 2011 as am a final year student ???
Sir,
main janana chahta hun ki SBI po mein educational qualification mein only graduation me 60% ya 12 me bhi 60 ya 55% jaruri hai please sir.
I am BBA III Yrs student can i appear the po exams?
Why the management ask too much amount for the exam from the general caste? Why they don’t ask money from other caste? Do they think general caste people have huge money?
my exam in 16 -1 -2011 then what study i prefer for do
i have filled the sbi form online but have not got my roll no. yet .
how to get my roll no.\?
what is po job?
sir iam doing my b.tech 4th year.am i eligible for this exam which will be written in 2011
Dear sir/madam,
i have applied for PO’s exam, my friends who have applied with me have got their hall tickets but i didnt get it.
can i download my hall ticket through net? or if there is any chance plz send me the link..
i have my reg ID with me.
allsbi paper sallybus 2011
i m fresher in job feild……….
can i try this job????????????
My permissiom latter exam 16-01-2011
i have 52 percentage in 12th,and 48 percentage in graduation,so i am eligible to take up the application form kindly suggest me thank you.
sir/mame i want to ask that i have 60% in 12TH and 53.5% in graduation,am i eligible for sbi po.i am MBA student also
whn is the exam date and wat we prepare for tat?
When will be the SBI PO Exam application available?
morning sir,
sir actually i have 52% marks in 12th and 60% in graduation.now i am doing pgdm 1yr. i m able to write exam or not.plz reply..
morning sir,
sir actually i have 52% marks in 12th and 60% in graduation.i m able to write exam or not.now doing pgdm 2yr.plz reply..
Respected Sir
I have 57 percentage in 12th, and 57percentage in my graduation, i have completed mba (Fin&Mkt) with 67percentage, so can i apply for this (po) profile..
Respected Sir
I have 57 percentage in 12th, and 57percentage in my graduation, but i have completed mba (Fin&Mkt) with 67percentage, so can i apply for this (po) profile..
sir , i m a 3rd b.tech student from WBUT, i wannna know whether i m eligible for this examination or not, my qualifications are :-
10th-86%
12th-79%
b.tech(upto 5th semester)-81%
sir………please reply quickly…………..
Hi,
When ill the SBI Exam in 2011, and how much age limit for written SBI exam?
my grajuatin percentage of 49.5% & 12th class percentage in 53%.i can fil any exam.form
when will be the bank po’s exam in 2011
hello,
i have 58 percentage in 12th, and 57percentage in my graduation, but i am mba gradguate with 57percentage, so can i apply for this (po) profile..
permission letter
Sir, I am in third year and wil complete my graduation in april 2011.. to addd on, i wil turn 21 in the same month.. so am i eligible to take up the application form…. kindly suggest.. thank you..
dear sir,
I am doing integrated MBA(FT) 5yrs and right now in 3rd yr, 6thsem. I want to konw, Is i am eligible to perform or to sit in SBI EXAM OF BANK PO.
Plz sir. can u send me the mail for the same.
20 years below also can apply for this exam
if,a person who obtain 55% mark in b.b.m graduation then he/she can apply for the sbi p.o. or not plzzz reply……
sir,
I’m going to complete my B.Tech in Information technology in april-2011….Am i eligible for applying to the bank jobs???If so what kind of a post can i apply for??Hope for an early reply…
thank you..
sir,
i am pursuing my btech 3rd year from jntu university .can i write this exams
i am pursuing my btech 3rd year can i write this exams
Sir,
i am in my final year of graduation and you have written in Eligibility that you should complete your graduation.can i appear for this po exam..
respected sir,
i had secured 49% marks in my graduation but the eligibility to sit in bank PO exams is 55%. so can i sit in the exam if i am capable to clear the exam and had not secured good in my graduation due to any reason or so.
sir i m doing ba 3rd yr. can i apply this exam..
plz give me more informatision
SIR,
WHEN IS THE EXAM OF SBI PO 2011 IS HELD(DATES)?
Sir/mam i’m doing my graduation second year with computer as major subject. So am i eligible to write the SBI po exam this year.?
respected sir
i want to say that plz send my id sbi exam date and some details
for bank exam paper
thanks
mohini
when is the exam of sbi po 2011 is held(dates)?
sir!
if we are not define the categories of caste feelings others paying the amount of dd Rs 500 why?
hi sir, if i get the job then how much minimum months should i work without leaving the job? Is it possible to change the job. Please answer sir
how to apply for this entrance exam? and where i am going to get the syllabus for this exam?
Dear sir
i fineshed my MBA graduate in apperal merchendising. This major not related to banking or finalcial but i had some papers related in banking. So pls advice shall i apply the PO post.
i want to know what are the different types of question will be came in sbi po and clerical exam ? what is the total number of question and the total time of written examination ?
hello, sir i have 75% marks in 12th and 53.2% marks in graduation am i eligible to fill this form?
how much rupes take the DD
Hi,
Please let me know where can I get the information regarding upcoming bank p.o. exams.
Regards,
Soujanya P.
hello sir plz clear that in the colmn application fees and postage last date is 28 feb 2010 but online fill up feb march 2011 . Is this right..?
morning sir,
sir actually i have 59.7% marks in 12th and 60% in graduation.i m able to write exam or not.plz rply soon
plz, may i know the expected date for sbi 4500 po final results.
i.e when sbi is going to announce the final po result.
when is the exam for 2010
morning sir,
i want the name of the chapters that are asked in exam ,subject is maths.
thanking you
Can i write exam from yavatmal(M.S.)?
when is the exam for 2010
can i give the po exam in btech 4th year.
Morning Sir,
Please send me the exam date of sbi clerk post,ihave a little bit confusion that i heard that exam is at dec 12th.
Please it my request please send me the date as soon as possible.
THANKS
sir,
wen is the exam sbi 4 2010/2011
please give me the name of selected candidet in sbi 2010 po exan
Hi,
I wish to appear for the banking exam, i had my done graduation in commerce,but my percentage are very low i.e 35%.
Could you help me out in appearing the exam of banking with this Percentage.
Will be very greatfull to you.
Regards,
Prasad.N
Hi
Good nighte sir,
Sir please send the exam date of sbi clerke post (6100/6113) 2010
into my id adress
I want the exam dates and application form last dates
Probationary Officers Exam Date give me?
i scored 65% marks in graduation and 42%marks in 10+2 .
can i give the sbi bank po exams ?
what is the eligibility for giving sbi bank po exams ?
is inter result affects me ?
i want to ask that when is the last date of submission of exam forms
respected sir or madam please coulde you inform me the result held on april 18 2010 probationary officer{rural business}
i’m B.Sc. final year student..i am willing to know that while pursuing B.Sc. final year AM i eligible to give SBI PO exam 2011 exam or not..????
kindly let me know…!!!
when i s the next poo exam—2011
please tell me about time duration for SBI associate bank clerk exam 2010-11. and how much question will be asked in exam.
sir/mam: i m doin MBA externally & i want to give banking exams & i have completed my gradution with aggregate 59.17% so can u give me suggestions how to apply for exams
is 12 mark very important as graduation mark agregate
me sbi bank ki exma deni he. to me kya karu? Plz reply me?
I am not able to loacte the entrance form for clerk exam 2010
please give me the link.
Thanks.
I WANT SBI EXAM APPLICATION FORM. AND HOW TO APPLY?
my birth date is 28, dec 1990.
I want to give this bank exam but just have to conform that,
M I applicable for this exam?
helo,
this is rahamath studying 2nd b.tech.
sir/madam if you know which syllabus to be prepared for the sbi xam.plz………..kindly inform me.this is my mobile no:9966278167.my id:[email protected]
what is the syllabus to be prepared for bank xams.will you plz,….say wat to be prepared for particular sbi xams.
sbi exam date 2010
form for 2010 state bank of india clerical recruitment exam
how will pay for exam fee.
please exam fees form sent for me.
I want sbi exam application form,how to apply.
Give me answer of this question.
i Have 54.98% marks in Graduation.Can i eligible for the PO Exam?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to know the syllabus of SBI Clerk Exam & Railway Clerk Exams. Plz. help me.Please send it on my ID or my Mob. No. - 09236474563.
Thanking You.
whether b.com is eligible for this
I want to know abt the last date of submissiion of form?
when is the exam for post of p.o ? its over or its coming.
when is the exam of po
i want to know next clerical exam date i.e.2010-2011
hi sir i want clerk application( 2010-2011) site address sir pls send me the site address me [email protected]
how to get the application form? i am b.tech .is there any chances of getting jobs in sbi?
i want to fill a form so can i get link from were i shall be able to fill a form for sbi bank po exam 2010
I WANT SBI EXAM APPLICATION FORM. AND HOW TO APPLY?
exam form
hai sir! i finished my graduate in chemistry i want do the bank exam in sbi but i want the correct procedure to write the exams thank u very much to question
I WANT TO KNOW NEXT CLERICAL EXAM DATES i.e. 2010-2011
HI, I WANT TO KNOW THE DETAILS OF EXAM TEST DATES,
when will d next clerical exam and PO exam of sbi. plz reply soon
I missed my roll number can you please send me it my mail id or tell me how to get it again
SIR,
pls send my SBI Po results which is held on 18th April 2010.
my roll no=3931003912
Regards,
sivasankari.N
I have got >6o% in Intermediate and i got 53% in graduation, am i eligible to attempt P.O. exam.
respected sir,i m shyoram jat,i gave sbi po exam which was held on 18th april 2010,so plz send my results on my number=9660238623,my e-mail id is [email protected],thanking so much sir
Respected, I miss Nikky keniya studying in first year banking & insurance. i want to give the enterance exams. can i give it. i m going to complete my 18yrs in this year….. so plz can u help me with when can i give my enterance exmas…….
Respected Sir,
I am a BBA passed student having one year experience wants to apply for SBI exams. Sir can you please let me know the procedure and when will be the exams?
Regards,
Shilpa.
is there any relaxation in age 4 obc candidate.
Sir what is the stipned paid during study period& what are the other facilities provided&what will be the package per annum after becoming assistent manager
plz send updates
hi……i want to know next clerical exam dates i.e.,2010-11
when will u conducted next po exam of sbi?
Dear Sir,
I have forgotten my Roll No. but I remember my registration No. which is 106670 kindly tell me the result..pls Sir
Dinkar Shrivastava
i m in bca 3rd yr.. my course will complete nxt yr.. so when can i apply for p.o post?? my d.o.b is 30-01-1990
my roll no 2010701250 plz tell my result,held on 18 april 2010
my roll no. is 1121003311 plz tell me result po. plz
and registration no is 375959 i given exam on 18th april, 2010
my roll no. 7931011722 please tell me result po , registration no. is 356465 held on 18 april 2010
my roll no.2111000924 ples tel me result po , registration no. is 366168 held on 18 april 2010
sir , i had forgotten my roll no of sbi po’s held on 18-4-2010. kindly tell me how to see the result or provide my roll no through my mail-id plz……….
sir,
i have lost my SBI PO’s rollnumber which was hold on 18 april,2010.how can i know my number? please inform to me.
What is the date of written examination in 2010 of post PO?
MY ROLL NO-1230700280 PLES TEL ME RESULT PO 4500 18 APRIL 2010