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The prelims exam of SBI PO is conducted for 100 marks. The number of good attempts in SBI PO exam is given below.SectionsGood Attempts Reasoning Ability23-25English Language21-23Quantitative Aptitude18-20Overall62-68  

After joining to the post of SBI PO, candidates are on probation for two years. Candidates are required to undergo training regarding the various bank processes. They are subjected to various assessments as per bank's extant policy. After completing the probation, candidates are confirmed in the service of the bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

The performance in the SBI PO psychometric test is not counted for the final merit list. However, the performance in the test is shared to the interview panel. The psychometric test is qualifying in nature. 

To be eligible for SBI PO exam, candidates must be a graduate. Those who have only passed Class 12 are not eligible to apply for the exam. The age limit for SBI PO exam is  21 and 30 years. Candidates must check the eligibility before applying for SBI PO exam.

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. 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).

State Bank of India conducts exams such as SBI PO, SBI Clerk and SBI SO. SBI PO exam is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Probationary Officers. SBI Clerk exam is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Junior Associates and Management Trainees in SBI. SBI SO exam is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Specialist Officers in SBI.

Generally, the SBI PO exam is considered to be moderately difficult due to its comprehensive syllabus and challenging questions. However, with thorough preparation, practice, and dedication, many candidates are able to successfully crack the exam. The difficulty level of the SBI Clerk exam is usually easy to moderate.

The duration of SBI exam is different for different stages of selection. The duration of the prelims exam is one hour for SBI PO and Clerk exam. The duration of the mains exam is two hours for SBI Clerk exam and 3 hours 30 minutes for mains exam. There are also sectional timings in SBI exam.

The number of papers in SBI exam are different for different posts. SBI Clerk prelims exam carries three papers and total marks allotted to the test are 100. SBI Clerk mains exam carries four papers and carries a total of 200 marks. SBI PO prelims exam carries three papers. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. SBI PO mains exam carries both objective and descriptive tests. The total marks allotted to the test are 250.

SBI exam pattern is prescribed by the State Bank of India. SBI exam pattern is different for different posts. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam and mains exam. SBI PO exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises. There is no interview for SBI Clerk posts.