SBI SO 2024 Exam Date: Exam Timing, Shift Details & Schedule

No, the SBI SO application form can be filled in online mode only on the official website of the board. The board follows a structure of completing exam process in which the online application is part of the structure. The candidates have to fill out the SBI SO form online according to the norms of the board. The candidates have to pay the application fees online. No alternate option is available for the candidates to make the payment for the SBI SO exam.

Candidates must follow the tips given below to clear the exam: Revise the important topics from each section Allot time judiciously to each question or section Attempt the maximum questions within the given time limit and with accuracy Read the complete question first Maximize your score by focusing on choosing the most accurate option as your answer Revise all the topics Attempt full-length and sectional mock test. The section-wise preparation tips for SBI PO exam are given below:

English Language

• Candidates must develop the habit of reading regularly. Candidates must read newspapers, novels, articles, journals
• Reading books help candidates in improving the vocabularly and comprehension
• Practice grammar regularly
• Candidates must brush up their grammar rules 

Reasoning Ability

This section can be tricky at times. However, with practice candidates can easily ace this section. Puzzles and Seating Arrangement are two important topics in the Reasoning section. Maximum questions in the exam are asked from these two topics. Candidates should practice questions from these two topics daily.

Quantitative Aptitude

Maximum questions in this section are asked from data interpretation. Questions of Data Interpretation are usually based on basic calculations like Ratios, Proportions, Averages, Profit/ Loss, Percentages, etc. So, understand the basics of these topics properly. The bar/ Line/ Pie/ Tabular chart may ask the questions. Questions in Artithmetic section are asked from topics such as Averages, Percentages, Problems on Ages, Profit & Loss, Partnership, Simple & Compound Interest, Mixture & Alligation, Time & Work, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns, Time Speed & Distance, Probability, Mensuration, etc. Candidates need to underatand the concepts and basic formulas.

General Awareness

To score good marks in the General Awareness section, candidates must read newspapers and watch news channels to know regarding the latest events taking place around the world.

The State Bank of India (SBI) does not impose a limit on the number of attempts for the Specialist Officer (SO) examination. Candidates can apply for the SBI SO exam as many times as they wish, provided they meet the age and other eligibility criteria specified for the post they are applying for. This open attempt policy allows candidates to improve their performance and apply multiple times to increase their chances of selection. However, it’s important to note that while there is no restriction on the number of attempts, candidates must still fall within the prescribed age limits for their category each time they apply.

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the Specialist Officer (SO) exam primarily as an online computer-based test (CBT). This modern approach to testing allows for a standardized and efficient assessment process. In the CBT format, candidates are presented with questions on a computer screen and submit their answers electronically within the exam’s duration. The online mode ensures a fair testing environment, with consistent question delivery and timing mechanisms across all test centers. It also facilitates quick processing of results and a more eco-friendly alternative to paper-based exams. For certain positions, the selection process may include shortlisting based on qualifications and experience, followed by an interview, rather than an online test. This methodical and transparent approach to recruitment reflects SBI’s commitment to selecting the best candidates for specialist roles in the banking sector.

The salary of a SBI Specialist Officer varies from position to position and from grade to grade. For example, a junior management grade scale I officer starts at a basic salary of INR 23,700 which can go up to INR 42,020 with the passage of time. Middle Management and senior management positions have higher starting salaries and pay scales.

Besides the basic salary, SBI SO’s also get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensation Allowance, and other allowances. SBI SOs also get perks like Provident Fund, Contributory pension fund, Medical facility, and Lease facility.

The in-hand salary of an SBI Specialist Officer is usually between INR 42,000 and 45,000 with or without additional benefits and allowances.

The minimum marks to crack the SBI SO exam isn't disclosed yet by the governing committee. It depends on the level of competition and the number of vacancies they have. Based on these, after the examination is over, the committee decides the cut-off level and sends notifications to the qualifying candidates informing them of further procedures. There are no sectional cut off marks in SBI SO exam. Candidates need to secure the overall cut off marks as per their categories in the exam. The marks of candidate are calculated as per the marking scheme. The marking scheme is given below:

• There is SBI SO negative marking for wrong answers, one-fourth of marks assigned to a particular question in the objective test are deducted as a penalty to arrive at the corrected scores.
• If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question.
• For correct answers, candidates score one mark.