SBI PO Notification 2021 Exam Date, Syllabus, Vacancy
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SBI PO Notification 2021

STATE BANK OF INDIA

ActivityTentative Dates
On-line registration including Editing/ Modification of Application by candidates05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021
Payment of Application Fee05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021
Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters1st /2nd week November 2021 onwards
Phase-I: Online Preliminary ExaminationNovember/ December 2021
Declaration of Result of Preliminary ExaminationDecember 2021
Download of Main Examination Call letter2nd /3rd week December 2021 onwards
Phase-II: Online Main ExaminationDecember 2021
Declaration of Result of Main ExaminationJanuary 2022
Download of Phase-III Call Letter1st /2nd week of February 2022 onwards
Phase-III: Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises)2nd/ 3rd week of February 2022
Declaration of Final ResultFebruary / March 2022
Pre-Examination Training for SC/ ST/ Religious Minority Community candidates
Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training1st week of November 2021 onwards
Conduct of Pre- Examination Training2nd week of November 2021

SBI PO Vacancies 2021

CategorySCSTOBC*EWS^GENTotalLD#VI#HI#d & e# @
Regular Vacancy300150540200810200020202020
Backlog Vacancy241220561369
Total324162560200810205620215629
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ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION & PAYMENT OF FEES: FROM 05.10.2021 TO 25.10.2021Application Link

History of SBI PO Vacancies

YearNo. Of Vacancies
20131500
20141897
20152000
20162200
20172313
20182000
20192000
20202000

SBI PO Exam Pattern

Prelims

S. No.Name of Tests(ObjectiveNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Quantitative Aptitude353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes

Mains

S. No.Name of Tests(Objective)No. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1Reasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 minutes
2English Language354040 minutes
3Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 minutes
4General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness404035 minutes


Descriptive Test

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.

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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.

Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary & Main Examination)

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.

Interview & Group Exercises

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.

SBI PO Syllabus Prelims 2021

SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude SyllabusSBI PO Reasoning SyllabusSBI PO English Syllabus
Simplification/ Approximation Profit & LossAlphanumeric SeriesReading Comprehension
Mixtures & AlligationsLogical ReasoningFill in the blanks
Permutation, Combination & ProbabilityData SufficiencyCloze Test
Work & Time, Sequence & SeriesRanking & Order Directions Alphabet TestPara jumbles
Simple Interest & Compound InterestSurds & IndicesSeating ArrangementVocabulary
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SphereCoded InequalitiesParagraph Completion
Time & Distance, Number SystemsPuzzle Coding-DecodingTabulationMultiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Data InterpretationSyllogismSentence Completion
Ratio & ProportionPercentageBlood Relations, Input-OutputTenses Rules

SBI PO Syllabus Mains 2021

Data Analysis & InterpretationReasoningGeneral/Economy/Banking AwarenessEnglish Language
Tabular GraphSyllogismCurrent AffairsReading Comprehension
Line GraphVerbal ReasoningFinancial AwarenessGrammar
Bar GraphCircular Seating ArrangementGeneral KnowledgeVerbal Ability
Charts & TablesLinear Seating ArrangementStatic AwarenessVocabulary
Missing Case DIDouble LineupBanking Terminologies KnowledgeSentence Improvement
Radar Graph CaseletSchedulingBanking AwarenessWord Association
ProbabilityBlood Relations, Critical ReasoningPrinciples of InsurancePara Jumbles
Data SufficiencyInput-Output, Analytical and Decision MakingError Spotting
Let it Case DIDirections and DistancesCloze Test
Permutation and CombinationOrdering and Ranking, Code InequalitiesFill in the blanks
Pie ChartsData Sufficiency
Coding-Decoding, Course of Action

SBI PO Previous Year Cut-offs

SBI PO Salary 2021

Presently, the starting basic pay is 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.

SBI PO Salary (Basic Pay)Rs 41,960/-
Dearness Allowance Of SBI PO46.9% of the basic pay
City Compensatory Allowance(CCA)3% or 4%(depending on the place of posting)
Leased House AccommodationMinimum- Rs 8000/-(Rural areas)Maximum- Rs 29500/-(Urban Areas)
Furniture AllowanceRs 120000/-
Medical Insurance100% for employees75% for families
Travelling AllowanceReimbursement for AC-2Tier (Exclusively for official travels)
PetrolRs 1100-Rs 1300
MiscellaneousRs 4000/-
Total Compensation(Annually)8 lakhs to 13.5 lakhs
Loan BenefitsEmployees get Concession on interest rates

SBI PO Salary 2021: Perks & Career Growth

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SBI PO Career Growth 

There is no doubt about SBI’s track record of offering exciting promotions and opportunities. And if you really put the efforts in the right direction, you can also land senior management post at head offices. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Ex-SBI Chairman joined SBI as a probationary officer in 1977. This clearly shows that SBI is an organization full of healthy opportunities if you are willing to grab them with a right mindset. 

Can an SBI PO one day become a Chairman of SBI? 

  1. Deputy Manager 
  2. Manager 
  3. Chief Manager 
  4. Assistant General Manager 
  5. Deputy General Manager 
  6. General Manager 
  7. Chief General Manager

Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO 2021 

Educational Qualification    Graduation or any equivalent degree    
Age limit    21 to 30 years    (as on Apr 01, 2021)
Age Relaxation    SC/ST- 5 years OBC (NCL)- 3 years    
The number of attempts:    UR/EWS –4 OBC- 7 SC/ST – No Limit    

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FAQs 

What is the in-hand salary of SBI PO? 

In-hand salary is Rs. 40,000 to 50,000. However, after cracking internal banking exams the in-hand salary can get raised up to Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 70,000 a month.  

What benefits are provided apart from the SBI PO salary? 

Some of the key benefits provided to an SBI PO at SBI: 

  • House Rent Allowance 
  • Medical Allowance 
  • Travel Allowance 
  • Furniture Allowance 
  • Loan Benefits 
  • Dearness Allowance 

What is the basic pay for SBI PO? 

Presently, the starting basic pay is 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.

What is HRA in SBI PO salary? 

House rent allowance is provided as per the city at which employee gets posted. Due to frequent transfers SBI makes it a priority to ensure HRA for its SBI PO level employees. 

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