The State Bank of India has released the official notification for SBI PO Exam 2021 to recruit eligible and interested candidates to the post of Probationary Officers in SBI. The notification was released on October 4, 2021. A total of 2056 vacancies have been announced by SBI. The online registration and application process will begin on October 5, 2021 and the last date to apply is October 25, 2021. Candidates who are aspiring to apply for SBI PO Exam 2021 should know all the details about the recruitment such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and so on. In this article, we have explained all the details about SBI PO 2021 rectuiment for the benefit of the candidates.
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SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Important Dates
The important dates related to SBI PO 2021 recruitment are as follows:
| Events | Dates |
| SBI PO 2021 Notification Released | 4th October 2021 |
| Application Starts | 5th October 2021 |
| Application Ends | 25th October 2021 |
| Prelims | November/December 2021 |
| Mains | December 2021 |
| Interview | 2nd/3rd Week of February 2021 |
SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Vacancies
As per the official notification, a total of 2056 vacancies have been announced. The category-wise distribution of vancancies is as follows:
| Categories | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
| SC | 300 | 24 |
| ST | 150 | 12 |
| OBC | 540 | 20 |
| EWS | 200 | – |
| General | 810 | – |
| Total | 2000 | 56 |
| Total | 2056 |
The distribution of vacancies for candidates belonging to PwD category is as follows:
| Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 20 | - | 20 |
| VI | 20 | 01 | 21 |
| HI | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| d & e | 20 | 09 | 29 |
SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for candidates applying for SBI PO 2021 Exam is as follows:
| Nationality |
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| Age Limit | Candidates should be between 21 to 30 years of age to be eligible to apply for SBI PO 2021 Exam. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidate should have completed graduation from any recognised college or university. Final year students can also apply for the exam. |
SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Selection Process
SBI PO selection process comprises of three stages:
- Prelims
- Mains
- Interview
The pattern for each of these stages is as follows:
SBI PO Exam Pattern: Prelims
| S.No. | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted
for each test |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
SBI PO Exam Pattern: Mains
| S.No. | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted
for each test |
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | General Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | |
| 5. | English Language
(Letter Writing & Essay) |
02 | 50 | 30 minutes |
SBI PO Exam Pattern: Interview
The interview will comprise of a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview round. The Group Exercise will be of 20 marks while personal interview will be of 30 marks.
SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Apply Online
The application process for SBI PO 2021 Exam will begin on 5 October, 2021. The last date to apply is 25 October 2021. Candidates can follow these steps to apply for SBI PO 2021 Exam:
- Go to the official website of SBI.
- Click on 'Apply' Link.
- Click on 'New Registration'.
- Fill in your details and register yourself.
- Log in with the credentials that will be provided to you after registration.
- Fill the application form.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form.
The application fee is as follows:
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | Nil |
| 2 | General and Others | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
SBI PO 2021 Recruitment FAQs
Q. How many vacancies have been announced for SBI PO 2021 Recruitment?
A. A total of 2056 vacancies have been announced for SBI PO 2021 Recruitment.
Q. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2021 Exam?
A. The last date to apply for SBI PO 2021 Exam is 25 October, 2021.
Q. Can a final year student apply for SBI PO exam?
A. Yes, candidates in final year of their graduation can also apply for SBI PO Exam.
Q. What is the application fee for SBI PO 2021 recruitment?
A. The application fee for SBI PO 2021 recruitment is Rs. 750.
Q. What is the age limit to apply for SBI PO 2021 recruitment?
A. The age limit to apply for SBI PO 2021 recruitment is 21 to 30 years of age.