SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2024: Complete Guide

 SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2024: Complete Guide

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced recruitment for Probationary Officers (PO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2024-25/22. If you aspire to join SBI, this article covers everything you need to know, including eligibility, syllabus, application process, and more.

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Vacancy Details

• Total Vacancies: 600 (Regular: 586, Backlog: 14)

• Category-wise Breakdown:

  • SC: 87
  • ST: 57
  • OBC: 158
  • EWS: 58
  • UR: 240

• PwBD Vacancies:

  • VI (Visual Impairment): 10
  • HI (Hearing Impairment): 26
  • LD (Locomotor Disability): 6
  • Other Disabilities (d&e): 26

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Important Dates

• Online Registration: 27th December 2024 to 16th January 2025 Apply Online
• Preliminary Exam Call Letter: 3rd or 4th week of February 2025
• Preliminary Exam Dates: 8th & 15th March 2025
• Main Exam Dates: April/May 2025
• Final Results: May/June 2025

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Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21–30 years as of 01.04.2024 (Relaxations apply for reserved categories).
• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline by 30.04.2025. Final-year students may apply provisionally.

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Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted

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How to Apply

1. Visit SBI's official website: SBI Careers.
2. Complete the online registration form with valid details.
3. Upload the required documents:
   • Photograph
   • Signature
   • Left-hand thumb impression
   • Handwritten declaration
4. Pay the application fee via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
5. Submit and save your application for future reference.

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Selection Process

The recruitment consists of three phases:

1. Phase I: Preliminary Exam

   • Objective Test (100 Marks, 1 Hour):
     • English Language (30 Marks, 20 Minutes)
     • Quantitative Aptitude (35 Marks, 20 Minutes)
     • Reasoning Ability (35 Marks, 20 Minutes)

2. Phase II: Main Exam

   • Objective Test (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
     • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
     • Data Analysis & Interpretation
     • General Awareness
     • English Language
   • Descriptive Test (50 Marks, 30 Minutes): Essay and Letter Writing

3. Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview

   • Psychometric Test: Personality assessment
   • Group Exercise: 20 Marks
   • Interview: 30 Marks

Final merit will be prepared based on normalized scores of the Main Exam and Phase III.

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Syllabus

Preliminary Exam:

• English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Arithmetic, Data Interpretation.
• Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms.

Main Exam:

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency.
• Data Analysis: Charts, Graphs, Caselets.
• General Awareness: Banking Awareness, Current Affairs.
• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing.

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Exam Fees

• ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
• Free for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

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Exam Pattern

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for wrong answers in objective tests.
• Call Letters: Available online; no hard copies will be sent.

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Salary & Perks

• Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (plus allowances)
• CTC: Approximately ₹18.67 Lakhs (at Mumbai)

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Other Important Points

• Ensure biometric verification consistency across stages.
• Carry valid ID proof and photographs to the exam venue.
• No request for exam center changes will be entertained.

For more details, visit the official SBI Careers Portal.

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This guide provides a clear roadmap for aspiring candidates. Start your preparation today and aim for a promising career with SBI!