SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2023 Updates: sbi.co.in hall ticket likely soon

After candidates undergo interview, a merit list is prepared by SBI based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam and interview. Based on the final SBI PO cutoff marks and available vacancies, candidates are offered letter of appointment for the post of Probationary Officer. 75 per cent weightage marks of the SBI PO Mains exam (out of 250 marks) and 25 per cent weightage marks of Group Exercise and Interview (out of 50 marks) will be considered. 

State Bank of India (SBI) released the pre-exam training SBI PO 2023 admit card.The pre-exam training call letter was released for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

Candidates can prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching. However, they need to be consistent and serious about your studies. 

Ideal time duration to prepare for SBI PO is one year. However, many candidates have cracked the exam by preparing for only six or four months. Candidates should prepare for the exam with dedication and sincerity

The preliminary exam of SBI PO comprises the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The prelims exam is only conducted to screen candidates for the Mains exam. The marks obtained in this stage are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The structure of SBI PO prelims exam pattern is given below.

The difficulty level of the SBI PO prelims can vary depending on the individual's level of preparation and the specific mock test they have taken. However, it is generally considered to be a challenging exam due to its high competition and the level of knowledge and skill required to pass it. It is important to prepare well and stay focused in order to perform well on the exam. SBI PO exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims exam, Mains exam, psyhometric test, group exercises and interview. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The Mains exam carries a total of 250 marks. The group exercises and interview carries 50 marks. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The pychometric test is also qualifying in nature. The final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and group exercises and interview. 

The minimum marks to crack SBI PO 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 PO exam

The distribution of questions in Quant is given below.

The distribution of questions in the Reasoning section is given below.

The distribution of questions in English is given below.

SBI has introduced psychometric test in the selection process of SBI PO exam. The psychometric test is conducted for personality profiling for those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase 3. The performance of candidates in the psychometric test will be placed before the interview panel for having a through perspective on the candidates.

The standard of SBI PO syllabus is of graduation level. The syllabus of SBI PO is different for prelims and Mains exams. SBI PO syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), English Language, and Reasoning Ability. The syllabus for the Mains exam comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), English Language, and Reasoning Ability. SBI PO syllabus is given below: Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more. English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc. Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc. General Awareness: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, General Knowledge, Static Awareness, Banking Terminologies Knowledge, Banking Terminologies Knowledge, Principles of Insurance

SBI PO selection process comprises three stages: Phase I (Preliminary), Phase II (Mains), and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Interview and Group Exercises).

The vacancy break-up of SBI PO exam is given below.

Candidates can check below some last minute preparation tips for SBI PO:

• It is crucial that candidates must be clear with the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates must solve the time-consuming topics first. In English, candidates must solve topics such as Cloze test, spotting errors, fillers, vocab questions from RC. In, Quantitative Aptitude solve questions such as Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Data Interpretation. In Reasoning Ability solve questions from Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood relations, direction sense, etc.
• Candidates must attempt a good number of questions with accuracy to clear the cut-off marks
• The Prelims exam is all about time management, speed, and accuracy
• Candidates must maintain their speed from the start of the test
• Candidates should not panic even if they get a new pattern of question
• Candidates must keep calm and solve the questions with accuracy

The descriptive paper comprises questions based on Essays and Letters. This paper test the and English Language and writing skills of candidates. The descriptive paper carries two questions. The total marks allotted to this paper are 50. The descriptive paper is conducted online for 50 marks. Candidates are not allowed to use the keyboard while answering the questions. They need to type the answers using the mouse. The topics from where questions are asked in the Descriptive Test are given below:

• Views on acquisitions and mergers of banks
• Privatization of Banks and its effects on the common public
• Handling of bad banks
• Disinvestment of Public Sector Units
• Promoting the use of UPI among the common people: Their advantages and disadvantages
• Challenges before Nationalized Banks
• Merger of banks
• Indian Banking System: Positive and negative elements
• The economic condition of India
• Public and Private sector banks
• FDI in India

The steps to download the admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website of SBI 
• Go to the 'SBI PO advertisement' 
• Click the 'SBI PO admit card 2023 link' on the home page
• Enter the required credentials
• The admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

The sectional timings for SBI PO prelims exam are given below.

The marking scheme of SBI PO is given below:

• There is SBI PO 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
• There is no SBI PO negative marking for the subjective part of the mains exam
• If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question
• For correct answers, candidates score one mark

The link to download the SBI PO prelims admit card will be activated on the official website. However, we will provide a direct link to download the admit card. Candidates need to download the admit card online by logging with the required credentials.

The allowances offered to employees are given below.

The difficulty level of questions asked in SBI PO exam is usually moderate. Candidates can prepare for the exam by referring to the SBI PO exam pattern, syllabus, and previous years' question papers. Besides, candidates should be consistent with their preparations. The questions in SBI PO prelims exam are objective-type. While the Mains exam comprises both objective and subjective-type questions.

SBI PO job profile is given below:

• Candidates are given training regarding basic banking knowledge before joining through an online course
• They are required to complete the course before joining
• Selected candidates at the time of joining are also required to sign a bond of INR 2 lakhs
• They are required to serve the bank for a minimum period of three years
• The officers will be on probation for two years
• They are subjected to continuous assessment during the probation period
• Candidates meeting the parameters are confirmed in the service
• Those who achieve higher scores are considered for direct placement in the next higher grade, Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) immediately after confirmation

The initial basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960 (with four advanced increments). This means PO gets a basic of INR 36000 with an increment of INR 1490 for the next seven years, followed by a basic of INR 46430 with an annual increment of INR 1740 for the next two years, and so on. The maximum basic salary will be INR 63840. The pay scale of a Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee is INR 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. For aspirants seeking jobs in the banking sector, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after job with a considerable career growth option. SBI PO salary is inclusive of multiple benefits and allowances that every employee is liable to get.

The increment process of SBI PO is given below.

The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI PO exam are given below:

• Know SBI PO exam pattern & syllabus
• Have a deep understanding of all the important topics
• Go through the previous years' papers for SBI PO exam
• Strengthen weak areas and polish strong areas
• Make a proper study routine
• Attempt mock tests to increase speed and accuracy

The best books for SBI PO Quant section are given below:

• Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
• Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra
• Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma

SBI PO best books for Reasoning section are given below:

• A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal.
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
• A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by BS Sijwali, Indu Sijwali

The best books for English Language are given below.

The distribution of questions in Quant is given below.

The distribution of questions in SBI PO Reasoning section is given below.

The distribution of questions in SBI PO English section is given below.

SBI PO cut off 2020 for different categories is given below.

SBI PO prelims cut off in 2021 is given below.

SBI PO cutoff is calculated after normalising the marks. The normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question papers. SBI PO exam is conducted in various slots as a result of which the topics, questions, and difficulty levels vary for each shift. The questions in one slot may be comparatively difficult in another. For fair evaluation, SBI normalises the marks scored by candidates in various slots of the exam. The normalisation is done using the equi-percentile method.

Candidates must pay attention to questions on Simplifications, Approximations, Missing and Wrong Number Series, Data Interpretation, and Quadratic comparisons. Practice regularly to crack the exam. The questions asked will be very logical in nature.

The Reasoning section offers a good scope for score maximization. Symbols and Puzzles (Linear Arrangements, Circular Arrangements, Distribution and Comparison) are the major areas of attention. Questions in this section test a candidate’s ability to follow a set of complex instructions. Questions on Input-Output and Data Sufficiency usually figure in the Mains, but candidates must be alert as they might be asked in the prelims exam too.

Questions are asked from Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, FIBS, Para jumbled, Grammar (Error identification, Phrase replacement), Word interchange, Match the Clause and Incorrect usage form important components of this section. The questions asked in the prelims exam are much easier than the mains exam. Brush up the grammar and improve the vocabulary by reading daily. It is one of the easiest sections to crack.

The last minute preparation tips for SBI PO exam are given below.

• It is crucial that candidates must be clear with the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates must solve the time-consuming topics first. In English, candidates must solve topics such as Cloze test, spotting errors, fillers, vocab questions from RC. In, Quantitative Aptitude solve questions such as Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Data Interpretation. In Reasoning Ability solve questions from Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Blood relations, direction sense, etc.
• Candidates must attempt a good number of questions with accuracy to clear the cut-off marks
• The Prelims exam is all about time management, speed, and accuracy
• Candidates must maintain their speed from the start of the test
• Candidates should not panic even if they get a new pattern of question
• Candidates must keep calm and solve the questions with accuracy

SBI POs can become managers after getting promoted. There are two ways: 1. Direct promotion after training: This is the first opportunity to become a manager for PO. They can take a cumulative promotion test to get promoted to the post of deputy manager (scale 2). This opportunity is offered after completion of training. 2. Service year based: This is a regular way and POs will get seniority-based promotions per year of service. The Probationary Officer can be promoted to the post of Chief General Manager.

The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI PO exam in two months are given below:

• Quantitative Aptitude section is majorly about Data Interpretation. Candidates must become quick in calculations as it will save a lot of time
• Learn tables, square roots and cube roots
• For every subject, focus more on quality rather than quantity
• Revise GK by reading the newspapers
• Be clear with all the topics given in the SBI PO syllabus
• Attempt mock tests 
• Solve a lot of time bound quizzes to improve speed and accuracy
• Candidates must buy SBI PO books to clear their concepts for each and every topics
• Candidates must frame a proper timetable

SBI has introduced a Psychometric Test in Phase III of SBI PO exam pattern. The psychometric test is personality profiing of candidates who are selected for Phase III of SBI PO exam. The result of the psychometric test is placed before the interview panel so that they have full understanding of the candidates. SBI PO Psychometric Test determine whether a candidate is psychologically qualified for the position of the banker. The test basically assess logical reasoning, job-specific aptitude, position-specific attributes, personality type, stress management, and much more.

The list of prelims exam centres is given below.

Following are the changes observed in the structure of SBI PO exam:

• SBI will conduct a Psychometric Test in Phase III of the SBI PO exam 
• The Psychometric Test will be conducted for personality profiling of candidates shortlisted for Phase 3 exam
• The performance of candidates will be provided to the interview panel 
• There are no marks allotted to the Psychometric Test
• The interview and group exercise will be conducted in a face-to-face manner

The standard of SBI PO syllabus is of graduation level. The syllabus of SBI PO is different for prelims and Mains exams. SBI PO syllabus for the prelims exam comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), English Language, and Reasoning Ability. The syllabus for the Mains exam comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude (QA), English Language, and Reasoning Ability. SBI PO syllabus is given below: Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more. English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc. Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc. General Awareness: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, General Knowledge, Static Awareness, Banking Terminologies Knowledge, Banking Terminologies Knowledge, Principles of Insurance

The initial basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960 (with four advanced increments). This means PO gets a basic of INR 36000 with an increment of INR 1490 for the next seven years, followed by a basic of INR 46430 with an annual increment of INR 1740 for the next two years, and so on. The maximum basic salary will be INR 63840. The pay scale of a Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee is INR 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840.

SBI PO in hand salary ranges between INR 52,000 to 55,000 per month with the basic pay of INR 41,960. The Gross compensation received lies between INR 8.20 Lakhs (minimum) to INR 13.08 lakhs (maximum) per annum. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay. 

In the Reasoning section of SBI PO candidates can cover Seating Arrangements, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, etc. To score good marks in this section, candidates should practice previous years' question papers and mock tests. Candidates can also practice sudoku and different types of puzzles. This will help me to solve the questions in Reasoning easily.

The important topics for SBI PO English Language are Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, fill in the blanks, spotting the error, etc. To prepare for this section, candidates should clear their concepts of grammar and vocabulary. They should read the editorial section of the newspaper. The concepts related to grammar and vocabulary can be cleared from the high school level books. The tips and tricks to crack the English section are given below: Candidates must be aware that the Comprehensions carries the maximum weightage in the exam. They are usually the excerpts from the newspapers or magazines. So, candidates must make habit of reading the newspapers daily. They should read the editorial section of the newspapers Candidates must work on improving their vocabulary. Candidates can again improve their vocabulary by reading newspapers and storybooks Candidates should jot down the important words Candidates must practice previous years' question papers

Sectional cut off marks are not there in SBI PO prelims and Mains exam. There is only overall cutoff at both levels. Candidates need to secure the overall SBI PO cut off marks in order to get shortlisted. SBI PO cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks which candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam. It is important to secure the cut off marks in every stage of selection process.

The process to normalise the marks is given below:

• The raw scores of all candidates are calculated based on the number of questions answered correctly in each section of the exam
• The raw scores are then converted to scaled scores using a statistical process called equating. This ensures that the difficulty level of the exam remains consistent across different test administrations
• The scaled scores are used to determine the final scores of the candidates, which are used for selection and ranking purposes

To be in the final merit list, candidates need to qualify in both Phase 2 and 3 separately. The marks obtained in the mains exam, both in the objective and descriptive test, are added to the marks obtained in Phase 3 for preparing the final merit list. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not added to the final merit list. The marks obtained by the candidates in Phase 2 (Main Examination both Objective & Descriptive Tests) and Phase-3 (Group Exercise & Interview) are normalised to 100 marks.

The category-wise SBI PO 2022 prelims cut off is given below.

SBI PO prelims admit card 2023 will be released soon by SBI. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

The training process of SBI PO is given below:

• After joining to the post of SBI PO, candidates are on probation for two years
• During the probation, candidates are subject to continuous assessment, as per bank's extant policy
• Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the service of the bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
• During training, candidates are provided the basic knowledge through online course

The selection process of SBI PO comprises the following stages:

• Phase I: Preliminary exam
• Phase II: Mains Exam
• Phase III: Interview & Group Exercises, Psychometric Test

The career growth of SBI PO is given below:

• Probationary Officer (Assistant Manager, JMGS - I)
• Deputy Manager (MMGS)
• Manager (MMGS)
• Chief Manager (MMGS)
• Assistant General Manager (SMGS)
• Deputy General Manager (TEGS)
• Chief General Manager (TEGS)
• General Manager (TEGS)

The vacancy break-up of SBI PO is given below.

A daily study plan of 5-6 hours for 5 months is more than enough to clear SBI PO. Plan your studies with adequate breaks. Buy books which cover all the topics (Reasoning, Aptitude and English). Read The Hindu newspaper daily for GK and to improve your vocabulary. Cracking IBPS PO exam does not require years and years of preparation. You can clear the exam with five months of preparation if you follow the right strategy and approach. You need to really work hard to crack the exam. Consistency is important for preparation and candidates should study regularly for the exam.

The sectional timings of SBI PO prelims exam are given below.

The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and group exercises and interview. Out of 100, the weightage of marks given to the Mains exam are 75. The weightage of marks given to the interview and group discussion are 25. The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam, group exercuses and interview.

The marking scheme of SBI PO is given below:

• There is SBI PO 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
• There is no SBI PO negative marking for the subjective part of the mains exam
• If a question is left blank, there will be no penalty for that question
• For correct answers, candidates score one mark

The structure of SBI PO prelims exam pattern is given below.

SBI PO exam pattern for prelims comprises 100 objective questions of 100 marks. The duration of SBI PO exam is one hour. The test comprises three sections with separate timings for each section. The marks obtained by candidates in the prelims exam will not be counted for the final merit list. For the correct answers, candidates will score one mark while 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers. On the basis of SBI PO result of the prelims exam, candidates 10 times the number of vacancies will be selected for the mains exam. 

The minimum marks to crack SBI PO 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 PO exam. Candidates need to secure the overall cut off marks as per their categories in the exam.

After downloading the SBI PO admit card, candidates must check all the details printed on it carefully. For spelling error in the name, candidates must immediately report to the examination authority after the admit card is released.

Candidates need to download SBI PO admit card online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards online only. The admit card comprises details such as exam date, reporting time, scanned photograph & signature, address of the exam centre, etc.

The details of the SBI PO exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. Once it is allotted, it cannot be changed. Therefore, candidates should enter their preferences of exam cities carefully while filling the application form. Candidates can choose two exam cities each for prelims and Mains exams. The details regarding SBI PO exam centres are mentioned on the admit card. The exam centres are allotted to candidates as per their choice. However, in case of unavailability of exam centres in the test cities chosen by candidates, the examination authority allots them to the available exam centre. The prelims exam of SBI PO is conducted at around 200 test cities. The mains exam is conducted at around 70 cities.

Once the SBI PO admit card is released, candidates face problem in downloading their hall tickets due to heavy load at the server. In such case, candidates are not required to panic rather they should keep calm and try to download the SBI PO admit card after a gap of five minutes. It is always good to download the admit at night. SBI PO admit card is released online on the official website. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Candidates need to affix photograph on SBI PO admit card and self-attest it. Candidates are also required to carry two additional photographs along with the SBI PO admit card. The photographs should match the one uploaded during filling the application form. SBI PO admit card is released online which candidates can download by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. SBI PO admit card is an important document as it carries all the important information related to the exam. After downloading the admit card, candidates must check all the details carefully and for any discrepancy report to the examination authority.

Candidates need to carry the following documents along with the admit card:

Candidates are advised to check the details carefully after downloading the admit card. In case candidates find discrepancies in the admit card, they should inform the examination authority by sending email to sbirect@ibpsorg.org. The subject line should be ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI’. Candidates can even contact them on 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days). 

The process to retrieve the password is given below:

• Click the ‘Forgot Password’ tab at the bottom of the login page
• Enter application number and other details
• Click on ‘Get Password’
• The password is sent to the email ID and registered mobile number

The details on SBI PO prelims admit card are given below:

Candidates might face problems in downloading the admit card due to the following reasons:

• Incomplete application
• Slow internet connectivity
• Entering the wrong credentials

Candidates need to download SBI PO admit card online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards online only. The admit card comprises details such as exam date, reporting time, scanned photograph & signature, address of the exam centre, etc.

SBI PO admit cards for different stages of exams are made available online on the official website. Candidates need to enter the required login credentials to download their admit cards. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The steps to download the admit card is given below:

• Visit the career page of SBI
• Go to the current opening section from the join SBI tab
• Click the link-Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI
• From the drop-down, click the admit card link of SBI PO
• Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password
• SBI PO admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

SBI PO prelims admit card 2023 will be released soon by SBI. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.