SBI PO Notification 2023 has been issued by the State Bank of India on 7 September 2023. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply for the Probationary Officer (POs) position at the State Bank of India. Candidates who get selected in this recruitment exam will be assigned any job location to work in across India.

SBI PO Recruitment registration process concludes on 27th September 2023. Candidates who want to apply for the SBI PO Exam 2023 can check the SBI PO detailed Notification 2023 and apply to avoid the last-minute hustle.

SBI PO 2023 Notification

The State Bank of India (SBI) issued the SBI PO Notification 2023 on September 7, 2023, aiming to fill 2000 vacancies of Probationary Officers (PO) in various SBI offices located across India. The official notification PDF is now available on the SBI Career page of the SBI's official website, sbi.co.in. 

Alongside the notification, SBI has also specified the SBI PO 2023 Exam Dates, Online Application process, and other relevant details. Read this article carefully to know the whole information related to the SBI PO 2023 Recruitment.

SBI PO Notification Overview 2023

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Notification 2023, with the 2000 Probationary Officer vacancies. To select suitable candidates, SBI will conduct a comprehensive three-phase selection process consisting of Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. Below, you will find key highlights concerning the SBI PO Exam 2023:

 Important Updates

Exam Conducting Body

State Bank Of India

Post Name

SBI PO (Probationary Officer)

Vacancies/Posts

2000

Application Dates

7 September to 27 September 2023

Application Mode

Online

Examination Mode

CBT

Exam Frequency

Annually

Job Location

All Over India

Selection Process

• Preliminary

• Mains

• Interview

SBI PO 2023 Important Dates

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued the SBI PO Notification 2023, along with the announcement of SBI PO 2023 Online Registration and tentative Exam Dates on September 6, 2023.

The SBI PO Online Registration for 2023 will be accepted from 7 September to 27 September 2023. We have provided important dates for the SBI PO 2023 Exam, as per the information released in the SBI PO Notification.

Event

Date

Notification Release Date

7 September 2023

Application Start Date

7 September 2023

Last Date to Apply

27 September 2023

Last Date to Submit The Application Fee

27 September 2023

SBI PO Preliminary Examination Call Letters

2nd Week of October 2023 onwards

SBI PO Preliminary Examination Date

November 2023

Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination

November-December 2023

Download of Main Examination Call letter

November-December 2023

SBI PO Main Examination Date

December 2023- January 2024

Declaration of Result of Main Examination

December 2023- January 2024

Download of Phase-III Call Letter

January-February 2024

Phase-III: Psychometric Test

January-February 2024

Interview & Group Exercises

January-February 2024

Declaration of Final Result

February / March 2024

Pre-Examination Training is available for candidates belonging to SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), and Religious Minority Communities.

Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training

1st week of October 2023 onwards

Conduct of Pre-Examination Training

2nd week of October 2023 onwards

SBI PO 2023 Important Links

Candidates can apply online for the SBI PO 2023 Recruitment. We are providing the SBI PO Online application link in this post for your reference. Just click on the link and follow the steps mentioned below to apply. Don’t forget to submit your application before 27th September 2023:-

Official Website

SBI PO Notification 2023 PDF

SBI PO Apply Link

SBI PO Admit Card 2023 Link (Inactive)

SBI PO 2023 Answer Key Link (Inactive)

SBI PO Mains Result PDF 2023 Link

SBI PO Vacancy 2023

A total of 2,000 vacant seats are going to be filled through the SBI PO Recruitment drive 2023. Category-wise SBI PO vacancy details are tabulated below:-

Category Vacancy

SC - 300
ST - 150
OBC - 540
EWS - 200
General - 810
Total - 2,000

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

Before applying for the SBI PO Recruitment 2023, candidates must check the SBI PO Eligibility Criteria to ensure that they are eligible to appear for the SBI exam 2023. Here we are providing the SBI PO Eligibility Criteria details, which consist of nationality, age limit and educational qualification:-

(a) Nationality:

The candidate should be an Indian citizen for applying in the SBI PO Recruitment 2023.

(b) Age Limit:

Candidates are required to be between 21 and 30 years of age as of April 1, 2023. In other words, candidates should have been born no later than April 1, 2002, and no earlier than April 2, 1993, with both dates inclusive.

Relaxation Age:

Specific categories will be granted certain relaxations in the upper age limit. The relaxation in the upper age limit is provided as follows:

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Category
Relaxation in Age

Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe
5 years

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
SC/ST: 15 Years
OBC: 13 Years
GEN/ EWS: 10 Years

Ex-Servicemen, ECOs/ SSCOs
5 Years

(c) Educational Qualification

To apply for the SBI PO examination, a candidate should have below-mentioned academic qualifications:-

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University in any discipline or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

• Candidates in their Final Year/Semester of Graduation can also apply for the SBI PO Position provisionally. However, if selected for an interview, they must provide proof of graduating by December 31, 2023.

• For candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificates, the completion date of the IDD program must be on or before December 31, 2023.

• Candidates with qualifications in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, Cost, Accountancy and similar qualifications are also eligible to apply.

SBI PO 2023 Application Process

To apply for the SBI PO 2023 Exam, candidates must complete the online registration process through the designated website. Registration is considered complete only when the application fee is submitted to the bank in online mode on or before the specified deadline of September 27, 2023.

If you are facing any trouble in applying for the SBI PO exam then below we are providing the steps for submitting an SBI PO application, which candidates should follow carefully to apply:-

Visit the official website of the SBI and click the “NEW REGISTRATION” tab.

Now, a screen will appear where you have to enter your basic details, such as educational qualifications. Provide category information, disability status, previous SBI employment, etc.

Review your form and receive registration details via email and SMS. Agree to terms and conditions and submit.

Upload required documents like Signature, Photograph, and SBI PO Hand Written Declaration in the specified format.

To complete the application process, pay the application fee online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

Click on Submit to complete the application process. Take a printout of the final submission for future reference.

Application Fees

Below is the category-wise fee structure for the SBI PO 2023 online application. Please note that once the fee or intimation charges are paid, they cannot be refunded or reserved for any other examination or selection.

SNo.

Category

Application Fee

1

SC/ST/PWD

Nil

2

General and Others

Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

SBI PO Selection Process

SBI Bank PO Recruitment Selection Process consists of 3 rounds which are as follows:-

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Main Examination

3. GD/Interview

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2023

Here we are providing the detailed SBI PO exam pattern for preliminary, mains and interviews. Applicants can check this pattern before applying & preparing for the examination

Preliminary Examination Pattern

• The Exam will be conducted in online mode for a duration of 1 hour.

• Exam will be conducted for 100 marks.

• 1/4th marks deduction for each incorrect answer will be applicable as a negative marking.

• The examination will be divided into three sections.

Section-wise Mark Distribution of Preliminary SBI PO exam:-

SBI PO 2023 Prelim Exam Pattern

Main Examination Pattern

The Main Examination will be conducted online. It will comprise two parts:

• Objective Test: This test carries 200 marks and will last for 3 hours. It consists of four sections, each with separate timings.

• Descriptive Test: This test carries 50 marks and will be conducted immediately after the Objective Test ends. Candidates are required to type their Descriptive Test responses on the computer.