NIACL AO vs SBI PO – Facts vs Fiction

In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of NIACL AO vs SBI PO. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations. Both jobs are lucrative in terms of salary and career growth. It can be difficult to make a choice. Ideally, one job can’t be described better than the other. You will have to decide for yourself. So, 0ur judgment based on useful parameters will give you insights on what these jobs have to offer in totality.  

Here are the following parameters included for the comparison

  1. Selection Process
  2. Job Profile
  3. Salary Structure
  4. Career Growth
  5. Posting/Transfer Policy
  6. Bond Signing

NIACL AO vs SBI PO – A Basic Comparison

CATEGORY: SBI PO NIACL AO
JOB PROFILE Public Dealing Client Interaction, Auditing and Analysing and Policy Making
POSTING Urban/Rural Urban
PROMOTIONS Frequent After 5-8 years
TRANSFER Frequent After 3-5 years
EXAMINATION TYPE Online: Prelims + Main Online: Prelims + Main
BOND 3 Years 4 years Bond

Selection Procedure

The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.   

NIACL AO SBI PO
An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains.    3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims  Mains  Personal Interview An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains.     3 Rounds of selection process:  Prelims  Mains  Personal Interview

SBI PO Exam Pattern Prelims

Serial Number Name of section Number of questions in the section Marks allotted for the section
1 English Language 30 30
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35
Total 100 100

SBI PO Main Exam Pattern

Serial Number Name of the section Number of questions asked in the section Marks allotted to the section
1 English language 35 40
2 Data Analysis and Interpretation 35 60
3 Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 45 60
4 General Awareness (special reference to banking industry) 40 40
Total 155 200 marks

NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2021

Phase-1 – Prelims Exam Pattern  

Subject Marks Time Medium
English Language 30 20 Minutes English
Reasoning 35 20 Minutes English & Hindi
Quantitative Aptitude 35 20 Minutes English & Hindi
Total 100 60 Minutes

Phase-2 Exam Pattern – Mains  

Subject No. of Ques.  / Max Marks Time Medium Type
Test of English Language 50 120 Mins English Objective
Test of Reasoning 50 English & Hindi Objective
Test of General Awareness 50 English & Hindi Objective
Test of Quantitative Aptitude 50 English & Hindi Objective
Total 200

SBI PO vs NIACL AO Salary Structure

SBI PO NIACL AO
In-hand salary – 42,000-44,000 (But including everything and if you crack the JIIB exam after you join as a PO, your annual package can range from 8.00 LPA – 13.00 LPA “Basic pay of Rs. 32,795/- on the scale of Rs. 32795-1610(14)-55335-1745(4)- 62315 and other admissible allowance as applicable. Gross emoluments will be approximately Rs. 60,000/- p.m. in Metropolitan Centers. Other benefits such as coverage under National Pension System governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, etc., shall be as per rules. The Officers are also entitled to Company’s / leased accommodation as per norms. The salary scales are due for revision w.e.f Aug 2017.”

NIACL AO vs SBI PO – Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO

Educational Qualification Graduation or any equivalent degree
Age limit 21 to 30 years
Age Relaxation SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years
The number of attempts: UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit

Eligibility Criteria for NIACL AO

Age Limit 

As on April 1, 2021 

  • Min: 21 years
  • Max: 30 years

Age Relaxation: 

  • SC/ ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

Educational Qualification 

Graduate/post graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examination for General candidates and at least 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. 

NIACL AO vs SBI PO – BOND

SBI PO NIACL AO
An SBI PO has to sign a three-year bond A minimum period of four years including probation period

Career Growth Plan Comparisions

SBI-PO NIACL AO

PO/AM Deputy Manager Manager Chief Manager Asst General Manager Deputy General Manager General Manager Chief General Manager Deputy Managing Director

regular promotions in NIACL need at least five years of work. We can assume it has more to do with seniority.    Further from here, you can expect promotions at the interval of every three years. You will have a raise in your perks and basic salary as well.   Every five years, the employees of NIACL can expect a wage revision as per the guidelines.

Work Culture

SBI PO NIACL AO
Work pressure is high for an SBI PO. Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO

NIACL AO vs SBI PO – Transfer Policy

SBI PO NIACL AO
Transfers happen every 2 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas Transfers happen every 3 to 5 years.

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NIACL AO Previous Year Cut Off 2021 State Wise

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