SBI PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021: The official SBI PO notification can be expected anytime in the coming months but one should not wait for the notification to be release. A real aspirant starts his or her preparation well before the notification release.
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SBI PO Exam Pattern
Prelims
| 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 |
Mains
| 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 |
SBI PO Syllabus Prelims 2021
| SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus | SBI PO Reasoning Syllabus | SBI PO English Syllabus |
| Simplification/ Approximation Profit & Loss | Alphanumeric Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Mixtures & Alligations | Logical Reasoning | Fill in the blanks |
| Permutation, Combination & Probability | Data Sufficiency | Cloze Test |
| Work & Time, Sequence & Series | Ranking & Order Directions Alphabet Test | Para jumbles |
| Simple Interest & Compound InterestSurds & Indices | Seating Arrangement | Vocabulary |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Coded Inequalities | Paragraph Completion |
| Time & Distance, Number Systems | Puzzle Coding-DecodingTabulation | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting |
| Data Interpretation | Syllogism | Sentence Completion |
| Ratio & ProportionPercentage | Blood Relations, Input-Output | Tenses Rules |
SBI PO Syllabus Mains 2021
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Reasoning | General/Economy/Banking Awareness | English Language |
| Tabular Graph | Syllogism | Current Affairs | Reading Comprehension |
| Line Graph | Verbal Reasoning | Financial Awareness | Grammar |
| Bar Graph | Circular Seating Arrangement | General Knowledge | Verbal Ability |
| Charts & Tables | Linear Seating Arrangement | Static Awareness | Vocabulary |
| Missing Case DI | Double Lineup | Banking Terminologies Knowledge | Sentence Improvement |
| Radar Graph Caselet | Scheduling | Banking Awareness | Word Association |
| Probability | Blood Relations, Critical Reasoning | Principles of Insurance | Para Jumbles |
| Data Sufficiency | Input-Output, Analytical and Decision Making | Error Spotting | |
| Let it Case DI | Directions and Distances | Cloze Test | |
| Permutation and Combination | Ordering and Ranking, Code Inequalities | Fill in the blanks | |
| Pie Charts | Data Sufficiency | ||
| Coding-Decoding, Course of Action |
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SBI PO Salary 2021
| SBI PO Salary (Basic Pay) | Rs 27620/- |
| Dearness Allowance Of SBI PO | 46.9% of the basic pay |
| City Compensatory Allowance(CCA) | 3% or 4%(depending on the place of posting) |
| Leased House Accommodation | Minimum- Rs 8000/-(Rural areas)Maximum- Rs 29500/-(Urban Areas) |
| Furniture Allowance | Rs 120000/- |
| Medical Insurance | 100% for employees75% for families |
| Travelling Allowance | Reimbursement for AC-2Tier (Exclusively for official travels) |
| Petrol | Rs 1100-Rs 1300 |
| Miscellaneous | Rs 4000/- |
| Total Compensation(Annually) | 7.5 lakhs to 12.9 lakhs |
| Loan Benefits | Employees get Concession on interest rates |
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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?
Rs.27,620/- (basic pay) which is followed by four increments. Official pay scale – 23700-980/7 -30560-1145/2 – 32850-1310/7- 42020.
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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