How many times can I give SBI PO Exam? If you have been looking for the answer to this very question, well, we shall clear all your doubts today with comprehensive details about the matter.
Is there any specific criteria for the same? Or is it just a random number?
No, it’s nothing like that. The possible number of attempts for an SBI PO examination is decided by the category of the candidate.
General candidates – 4 maximum attempts
OBC & PwD candidates – 7 maximum attempts
SC/ST candidates – Unlimited attempts until the age limit is exhausted
Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | Total | LD# | VI# | HI# | d & e# @ |
Regular Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Backlog Vacancy | 24 | 12 | 20 | — | — | 56 | — | 1 | 36 | 9 |
Total | 324 | 162 | 560 | 200 | 810 | 2056 | 20 | 21 | 56 | 29 |
Year | No. Of Vacancies |
2013 | 1500 |
2014 | 1897 |
2015 | 2000 |
2016 | 2200 |
2017 | 2313 |
2018 | 2000 |
2019 | 2000 |
2020 | 2000 |
S. No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
S. No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
4 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
The duration of Descriptive Test is 30 minutes. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) with two questions for total 50 marks.
Selection criteria for Phase-III: Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in Phase-II (Main Exam). There will be no sectional cut-off. Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) of the category wise vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase-III from the top of the category wise merit list subject to a candidate scoring the minimum aggregate qualifying score, as decided by the Bank.
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. if no answer is marked by candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
Sectional Marks will not be maintained for both Preliminary & Main Examinations.
In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Phase may comprise of (i) Interview only (50 marks) OR (ii) Interview (30 marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks).
Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase-III to be considered for final selection. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
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