SBI PO 2023 Notification Out: The State Bank of India released the SBI PO Notification 2023 on its official website on September 6, 2023. The SBI released the SBI PO Apply Online link on September 7, 2023.
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Candidates can fill out their SBI PO application form until September 27, 2023 (11:00 p.m.) at www.sbi.co.in. As per the SBI PO notification, a total of 2,000 vacancies will be filled for the post of probationary officer.
Probationary Officer (PO) is a highly reputed post as it is a scale 1 officer job, and therefore lakhs of candidates register every year for the SBI PO Exam. The SBI Probationary Officer examination will be one of the top banking exams in India in 2023 among banking aspirants. Get complete details related to the SBI Probationary Officer 2023 in the given article.
SBI PO Notification 2023 PDF Link
The State Bank of India released the SBI PO Notification 2023 for 2000 probationary officer (PO) vacancies on September 6, 2023, on their official website at sbi.co.in. The SBI has released the online line and exam dates along with the recruitment notification.
The direct link to download the PDF is provided below.
The SBI PO 2023 notification will include the eligibility criteria, selection process, exam dates, syllabus, salary, etc. Candidates can review all the in-depth details of the notification below.
SBI PO Notification 2023 Highlights
| Name of the Examination | SBI PO |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Name of the Post | Probationary Officer |
| Notification Release | 6 September 2023 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Category | Bank Jobs |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Selection Process | Prelims Mains GD, Psychometric Test, Interview |
| Language | Hindi & English |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Salary | INR 65,780- Rs. 68,580 PM |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
SBI PO 2023 Exam Dates
The State Bank of India will conduct the SBI PO prelims exam in November 2023, while the main exam will be conducted in December 2023 or January 2024. Candidates can view the complete exam schedule for SBI Probationary Officer 2023 in the given table.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Notification 2023 | 6 September 2023( 1st Week) |
| Online Registration Starts From | 7 September 2023 |
| SBI PO Apply Online Last date | 27 September 2023 |
| Fee Submission Last Date | 27 September 2023 |
| SBI PO Admit Card 2023 | October 2023(2nd Week) |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Date 2023 | November 2023 |
| SBI PO Prelims Result 2023 | December 2023 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2023 | December 2023/ January 2024 |
| SBI PO Mains Result | December 2023 / January 2024 |
| SBI PO Psychometric Test | January / February 2024 |
SBI PO Vacancy 2023
The State Bank of India has revealed the SBI PO vacancy for 2023 along with the notification. The vacancies are released category-wise. As per the SBI PO Notification 2023, a total of 2,000 vacancies will be filled for the SBI PO post. Out of these SBI PO vacancies, 810 are for general, 540 for OBC, 200 for EWS, 300 for SC, and 150 for ST categories.
Candidates can review the category-wise SBI PO 2023 vacancies in the given table.
| Categories | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 810 |
| OBC | 540 |
| EWS | 200 |
| SC | 300 |
| ST | 150 |
| Total | 2000 |
SBI PO Vacancy (PwD )
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD ( Learning Disabilities) | 20 | — | 20 |
| VI(Vision Impairment) | 20 | — | 20 |
| HI (Hearing Impairment) | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| d & e | 20 | 16 | 36 |
SBI PO Online Form 2023
The SBI PO apply online link is active now on the official website of the State Bank of India( sbi.co.in) from September 7, 2023. The last date to submit the SBI PO online form is September 27, 2023, till 11:00 p.m. The mode of application is online.
Candidates can follow the given steps to complete their online application procedure.
- Visit the official SBI website sbi.co.in.
- Locate the advertisement section on the homepage.
- Find the notification for “Recruitment of Probationary Officer 2023” and click on “Apply Online.”
- New users must click the “Click here for new registration” link.
- Complete your registration with a valid number, email address, and security code.
- login to your account.
- Upload required documents such as a photograph (200 x 230 pixels) and signature (140 x 60 pixels).
- The SBI application form 2023 will appear on your screen.
- Fill out the application form with accurate information about your name, education, qualifications, etc.
- Review your application and proceed further with the application fee.
- Pay the nominal charge and submit your application.
After the release of the SBI Probationary Officer 2023 application, the direct link will be activated below.
SBI PO 2023 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the nominal application charge for the SBI PO online form. The application fee for general/OBC/EWS is INR 750, while for the reserved category, there is no application fee. Candidates have to pay the SBI PO 2023 Application Fee online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
Note- The SBI Probationary Officer Application fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBS/EWS | Rs.750/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | NIL |
SBI PO 2023 Elgibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfil the SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2023. The candidates who don’t meet the eligibility criteria set by the SBI, will not be able to fill out the online application for the exam.
Nationality
- The applicant must be a citizen of India or
- A subject of Bhutan or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A Tibetan refugee who settled in India before January 1, 1962, or
- Indian-origin migrants come from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Vietnam, and East African nations such as Zambia, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, and Ethiopia.
Education Qualification (as of 31/12/2023)
- As per the SBI PO qualification, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a central government-recognized university. Candidates with chartered accountant qualifications may also apply.
- The students who have taken exams for their final year can also apply on the basis that they provide their final passing certificate at the time of the interview
- The percentage eligibility is not mentioned by the State Bank of India.
SBI PO 2023 Age Limit (as on 01/04/2023)
The SBI PO age limit is between 21 and 30 years. Candidates who belong to the OBC category will get 3 years of relaxation, while SC and ST will get 5 years of relaxation on the upper age limit.
Candidates who belong to the reserved category will get an age relaxation of 3 to 10 years based on their categories. Review the SBI PO Age Limit in the table below.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| ST/SC | 5 years |
| OB (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD(Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| ECOs, SSCOs (who have rendered 5 years of military service) | 5 years |
SBI PO 2023 Important Documents
- Application Form and Interview Admit Card
- DOB proof (10th or 12th-grade mark sheet)
- Graduation Degree
- Photo ID proof like an Aadhar card, driving license, etc.
- SC/ST/OBC candidates must carry a caste certificate issued by the concerned authority under the GOI.
- PWD candidates must bring a disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board.
- PIOs and citizens of other nations must submit an eligibility certificate from the Indian government.
- ESM needs to carry a discharge certificate and an experience letter.
- Candidates from J&K must bring a domicile certificate for age relaxation.
- Other eligibility-supporting documents.
SBI PO 2023 Selection Process
The SBI PO Selection Process is based on these 3 rounds- prelims, mains and interviews. The SBI PO Prelims consist of 100 marks, while the mains and interview rounds consist of 250 marks and 50 marks, respectively.
The candidates who successfully clear all three stages are selected for the post of Probationary Officer.
| Phases | Marks |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 100 |
| Mains Examination | 250 |
| Group Discussion and Interview | 50 |
The SBI also provides a 6-day SBI PO Pre-Exam training to the SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates. The initiative is taken so that candidates who belong to minorities and cannot afford the coaching centre fees can get free training on important topics included in the exam. Pre-exam training is offered at various centres throughout India.
Note: The bank may digitally capture the applicant’s thumb impression in order to ensure a safe and error-free selection process for the Probationary Officer SBI Exam. Any discrepancy in the biometric verification will result in the rejection of the application.
SBI PO 2023 Number of Attempts
The number of attempts is limited. Candidates cannot participate in the examination after they exceed the limit. Note that the main Exam is the only exam that counts as an attempt, not the Preliminary Exam.
- Candidates in the general category have four chances to pass the exam, while those in the general (PWD) and OBC (PWD) categories have seven chances.
- There is no limit for the candidates being in the SC/ST categories.
| Category | Total Attempts |
|---|---|
| General Category | 4 |
| General (PwD) and OBC (PwD) | 7 |
| SC/ST | No Limit |
SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern
There are three stages to the SBI PO selection process. The first two phases consist of a written exam and an interview round. The preliminary exam is of the objective type, while the main exam includes both objective and descriptive questions.
Candidates must review the SBI PO previous year question paper and take the SBI PO mock test to get an idea of the type and format of questions asked in the exam. Candidates can review the SBI PO 2023 Exam Pattern for prelims and mains exams in the table below for their SBI PO preparation.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The SBI PO exam pattern for prelims consists of three sections with objective-type questions. Altogether, there are 100 questions worth 1 mark each. Candidates should note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Candidates have to complete the examination within 60 minutes.
| Section | Total Questions | Total Mark allotted | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern
As per the SBI PO exam pattern for mains, candidates will be given 3 hours to finish their objective section and 30 minutes to complete the descriptive section for the SBI PO mains question paper. The exam will consist of 157 questions worth 250 marks. The descriptive section will be checked only if the candidate clears the objective section.
| Type | Exam Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Exam (MCQ) | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General, Economy, and banking awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes | |
| Descriptive Exam (Written) | English (Letter writing and essay writing ) | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| TOTAL | 157 | 250 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
SBI PO 2023 Syllabus
Those who are preparing for the SBI probationary officer exam should note that the exam includes a wide range of topics that include different sections of the prelims and main examination. The SBI PO syllabus includes English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, General economy, and banking awareness.
SBI PO Prelims Syllabus
- English Language: reading comprehension, cloze test, fill in the blank, vocabulary, para jumbles, error spotting, paragraph completion, tenses, sentence completion.
- Quantitative Aptitude: profit loss, simplification, work and time, sequence and series, mixtures and allegations, permutations, combinations, probability, mensuration, time and distance, date interpretation, percentage, number system ratio, and proportion.
- Reasoning Ability: Logical reasoning, alphanumeric series, directions, alphabet test, data sufficiency, ranking and order, seating arrangement, puzzle, blood relation, coding-decoding, input-output, tabulation, syllogisms, coded inequalities
SBI PO Mains Exam Syllabus
- Reasoning and Computer Aptitude: verbal reasoning, circular setting arrangement, linear setting arrangement, double lineups, syllogisms, scheduling, input-output, ordering and ranking, direction and distance, blood relation, coding-decoding, critical reasoning, data sufficiency, course of action, coding inequalities, data analysis, the internet, memory, keyboard shortcuts, computer hardware, computer software, abbreviations, networking, operating systems, and logic gates.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Bar graph, line graph, tabular graph, charts and tables, missing case DI, radar graph case, probability, data sufficiency, let it be case DI, Pi chart, permutations, and combinations.
- General economy and banking awareness: general awareness, financial awareness, current affairs, static awareness, banking policies and terminologies, banking awareness, and principles of insurance.
- English Language: reading comprehension, verbal ability, grammar, cloze test, sentence improvement, word association, para jumbles, spotting errors, fill in the blanks.
SBI PO 2023 Admit Card
As per the tentative exam schedule, the SBI PO 2023 admit card for the prelims exam will be out on the 2nd week of October 2023, while the exam will be conducted in November 2023. Candidates can download their admit card through the official website at www.sbi.co.in using their registration number and date of birth.
Applicants can follow the given steps to download the SBI PO admit card-
- Visit the official site of the State Bank of India, www.sbi.co.in.
- On the homepage, click on the “Career” tab.
- Find the advertisement for ” SBI PO recruitment.”
- In the drop-down menu, find and click on the “SBI PO download call letter ” link.
- Put in your registration number and DOB to log in.
- Download and print the admit card for SBI Probationary Officer 2023 Admit Card
SBI PO Books 2023
The SBI PO exam has very limited vacancies so a candidate needs to prepare thoroughly to be selected. To ace the examination in one go candidates should start their preparation with reputed SBI PO books from top publishers.
Some of the top SBI PO Books are English Language by Wren and Martin, Quantitative Aptitude Test For Bank PO by N.K Singh, Analytical Reasoning – by MK Pandey and India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India.
| Subject | Books |
|---|---|
ENGLISH | English Language – Wren and Martin. How to Read Better and Faster by Norman Lewis. |
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE | Quantitative Aptitude Test For Bank PO – N.K Singh Quantitative Aptitude – RS Aggarwal Data Interpretation – Arun Sharma. |
REASONING | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning – BS Sijwali. Analytical Reasoning – MK Pandey. |
GENERAL AWARENESS | Manohar Pandey Book – Arihant Publications. Guide to Banking General Awareness – R Gupta. Pratiyogita Darpan (Monthly Edition). India Year Book – Publications Division, Government of India. Banking Awareness by B.K Raut and S.R Behera. |
SBI PO Preparation
The number of candidates appearing for the PO examination is increasing every year, but there are only a limited number of vacancies, leading to tough competition. A candidate must be well prepared to be selected.
Candidates should start their SBI PO Preparation by making the timetable. Checking the updated syllabus and choosing the right preparation books are some of the important parts of preparation.
SBI PO How to prepare
- Well-versed with the syllabus and exam pattern and should know about the subtopics and marking schemes.
- Dedicate 6 to 7 hours to preparing for the exam.
- Solve the SBI PO previous year question paper.
- Make a study plan and prepare accordingly.
- Take mock tests, as it helps in better understanding exams, improving speed and accuracy, and analyzing performance.
SBI PO 2023 Result
As per the SBI PO tentative exam schedule, the State Bank of India will conduct the SBI PO prelims exam in November 2023 for which the result will be declared in December 2023. Following the release of the SBI PO result, the SBI releases the cut-off based on candidate performance. The cutoffs for each preliminary and main examination will be released separately.
Candidates should note that the marks from the preliminary exam are not included in the final section. It will be conducted as a qualifying exam.
SBI PO Cut-Off
The SBI PO Cut-off will be released separately for each round on the official website at sbi.co.in. The final merit list & SBI PO cut-off are prepared out of 100 marks. For each category, the weightage of the written examination will be 75%, while the weightage of the group discussion and interview will be 25%.
Candidates can review the SBI Probationary Officer’s previous year’s cut-off to enhance their preparation, as it will help them to calculate the SBI PO Expected Cut-off 2023.
| Category | Cut-Off Marks(2022) |
|---|---|
| GEN | 59.50 |
| SC | 52.50 |
| ST | 47.75 |
| OBC | 58.25 |
| EWS | 59.50 |
| LD | 46.25 |
| VI | 50.50 |
| HI | 21.50 |
SBI PO 2023 Exam Center
Candidates have to select the preferred exam centres for SBI PO 2023 while filling out their online application form. Candidates have to provide one preference each for the preliminary and main exams. Note that the bank can allot different exam centres depending on the availability of seats in the preferred centre selected by the candidates.
The list of available exam centres for the SBI PO prelims exam is provided in the given table.
| State Code | States/UT | SBI PO Exam Centres |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| 12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Puttur, Rajahmundry, |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| 14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Guwahati, Silchar Tezpur |
| 15 | Bihar | Arrah, , Darbhanga, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya, Aurangabad, Bihar Sharif, Bhagalpur Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
| 16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Bhilai, Raipur |
| 18 | Goa | Panaji, Verna |
| 19 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Himmatnagar, Anand, Surat, Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, |
| 20 | Haryana | Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Yamunanagar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Hissar, Palwal, Sonipat, |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Dharamshala, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Mandi, Shimla, |
| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Srinagar |
| 23 | Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| 24 | Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Gulbarga,Shimoga, Udipi, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore |
| 25 | Kerala | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Gulbarga, Shimoga, Udipi, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysore |
| 26 | Lakshwadeep | Kavaratti |
| 27 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain |
| 28 | Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara |
| 29 | Manipur | Imphal |
| 30 | Meghalaya | Ri-Bhoi, Shillong |
| 31 | Mizoram | Aizawal |
| 32 | Nagaland | Kohima |
| 33 | Delhi -NCR | Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon |
| 34 | Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| 35 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 36 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Phagwara, Sangrur Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, |
| 37 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| 38 | Sikkim | Gangtok |
| 39 | Tamilnadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Krishnagiri, Perambalur, Salem, Thanjavur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Thoothukodi, Vellore |
| 40 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| 41 | Tripura | Agartala |
| 42 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Bareilly, Bulandshahar, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Unnao, Varanasi |
| 43 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee |
| 44 | West Bengal | Asansol, Berhampur (West Bengal), Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Siliguri |
SBI PO 2023 Salary
The basic salary offered at the post of probationary officer at SBI is INR 41,960. Apart from salary, the candidates will also get DA, HA, Medical insurance, and a city compensatory allowance. The SBI PO Salary is INR 41,960 with 4 advance increments on a scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840.
The Probationary Officer salary in SBI is provided below along with other allowances in the table below:
| SBI PO | Salary |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹ 41,960/ with 4 advance increments on a scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840) |
| Dearness Allowance(DA) | DA is 46.9% of the basic pay |
| Medical Insurance | Varies based on the location Minimum: ₹ 8000/- Maximum ₹ 29500/- |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | CCA varies depending upon the location of posting at 4% or 3%. |
| House Accommodation | Varies based on the location Minimum: ₹ 8000/- Maximum ₹ 29500/- |
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SBI PO 2023 FAQs
Ans- The last date to apply for SBI PO is 27 September 2023 till 11:00 p.m.
A- The SBI Probationary Officer 2023 notification is out on 6 September 2023.
Ans- The SBI PO full form is State Bank of India Probationary Officer.
A- The SBI PO Age Limit for the general category is 21-30 years. For other categories, it depends on the government’s current rule.
A- The candidate must graduate or the final year of graduation to apply for the SBI PO Exam.
A- Yes, the maximum number of attempts for the General category is 4, OBC- 7, PwD (General/ OBC/ EWS)- 7, SC/ST/PwD(SC/ST) no restriction.
A- The SBI Probationary Officer’s basic salary is Rs. 42000-44,000/- per month with handsome incentives or other benefits.
Ans-The SBI PO Exam Date for prelims is November 2023 while for SBI PO Mains is December 2023/ January 2024. The SBI Probationary Officer 2023 notification is out on 7 September 2023.
Ans- The SBI PO syllabus includes English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data analysis and interpretation and computer aptitude.
Ans- Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in the SBI PO Exam.
hello mam i have done my graduation in open university can i apply for SBI PO exm ?
Yes, you can apply as the minimum qualification required is Graduation form a government recognized University.
what is the age limit for ex serviceman…
5 years of age relaxation.
minimum marks required to qualify SBI PO mains exam?
I am waiting for my graduation final year result can I apply for sbi po exam?
Thank You mam for sharing the article.
Your welcome Mohit. Keep checking the article for latest information.
Ma’am ye information sure hai?? Bcz har jagah alg alg bta rhe hai mtlv…… August me pre. Or October me maine
SBI ne abhi official notification release nahi kiya hai. Jo dates is article mai mention kari gai hai wo tentative dates hai yani expected dates. Jaise hi offical dates aayengi, is article mai wo exact dates update ho jayengi.
Hlw mam mene 10th k baad Diploma kiya he fir btech complete Kiya he… Kya SBI PO kliye me eligible nhi hun.
If you have completed a graduation degree in any specialization (even B.Tech), you are eligible for SBI PO Exam.
Hello mam, I’m 20 years old, but recently I’m in the final year and I want to apply for SBI PO. So am I eligible for this?
Only graduates with min 60% marks are eligible for the exam.
Final year students de sakte hai exam
Yes, you can, but it’s compulsory to graduate by the time the candidates are called for the Interview round.
Is driving license compulsory or not for females?