SBI PO 2016 FAQs

May 17th, 2016 - Tuesday

SBI PO 2016 FAQs

SBI PO 2016 FAQs

SBI is one of the most renowned banks in India. It has changed the way recruitment is done in banking sector. It is much known for its various examinations that are conducted every year to fill various available posts. SBI PO exam is one such examinations conducted by SBI for the probationary Officer Cadre. This position offers a very challenging and responsible career in banking domain along with a remarkable salary and other allowances.

SBI PO Exam 2016 has been advertised through “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA ADVERTISEMENT NO-CRPD/PO/2016-17/02”. Candidates in huge numbers are eyeing for SBI PO 2016 preliminary examination that will held on 18^th July, 2016. This is once a year opportunity that sorts and recruits a lot of competent candidates that really want to get into banking domain for an exceptional career ahead.

This article has compiled a lot of common and frequently asked questions about SBI PO 2016 Exam to clarify all your doubts and to guide you better.

What are the important dates for SBI PO 2016 Exam?

Here is the table on all the important dates related to SBI PO Exam 2016 that must be kept in mind.

SBI PO Recruitment Activities	Important Dates
Online registration through SBI’s official website	4^th May, 2016 to 24^th May, 2016
Download Call Letters or, admit cards for SBI PO Preliminary Exam	14^th June, 2016 onwards
Pre-Exams Training for shortlisted eligible candidates	From 20^th June, 2016 to 25^th June, 2016
SBI PO Preliminary Exam	2^nd, 3^rd, 9^th and 10^th July, 2016
SBI PO Preliminary Exam result Declaration	18^th July, 2016
Download Call Letters or, admit cards for SBI PO Main Exam	21^st July, 2016 onwards
SBI PO Main Exam	31^st July, 2016
SBI PO Main Exam result Declaration	16^th August, 2016
Download Call Letter for SBI GD & Interview	22^nd August, 2016
SBI GD & Interview Conduct	1^st September, 2016
Declaration of Final result	30^th September, 2016

Is there any published detailed advertisement for the upcoming SBI PO exam 2016?

Yes, there is a detailed advertisement on SBI PO Exam 2016 published by SBI in both the English and Hindi Languages. It is always recommended that candidates must go through the complete advertisement before starting registration process.

You can download SBI PO Exam 2016 English advertisement by clicking on the given link: http://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/PO_2016_ENGLISH_CRPD_PO_2016_17_02.pdf

If you are interested in SBI PO Exam 2016 Hindi advertisement, then download it from this link: http://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/PO_2016_HINDI_CRPD_PO_2016_17_02.pdf

How many vacancies are to be filled through SBI PO 2016 Exam?

There are enormous vacancies to be filled for the post of Probationary Officer in this year at State Bank of India. The mentioned below table details discloses vacancies available in 2016 for the SBI PO Post.

Vacancies
Category	No. of posts available
General	1028
SC	351
ST	231
OBC*	590
Total Posts	2200

*Vacancies reserved for OBC category are available to OBC Candidates belonging to 'Non-Creamy Layer'*

It must be noted that ‘Creamy Layer' OBC candidates should indicate their category as 'General'

Vacancies for PWD
Category	No. of posts available
OH	20
VI	20
HI	20
Total Posts	60

What is the eligibility criteria required for SBI PO 2016 Exam?

SBI is very particular about the eligibility norms that have been laid down by it so to check and sort applicants at very initial stage first. The mentioned below Eligibility Criteria must be checked before moving forward for the registration process.

Essential Academic Qualifications required for SBI PO Exam 2016

Graduation or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized university/ college/ institute or by the central government as on 31^st August, 2016 is required.
Candidates who have Integrated Dual Degree can also apply but must make sure that their passing certificate shall be on or before 31^st August, 2016.
Those candidates who are waiting for their final year results can also apply with a condition that they must possess passing certificate shall be on or before 31^st August, 2016 at the time of interview.

Age Limit for SBI PO Exam 2016

No candidate below 21 years and above 30 years as on 1^st April, 2016 is allowed to give SBI PO Exam 2016 which means that candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1986 and not later than 01.04.1995 (Include both the dates).

Is there any relaxation in the upper age limit for the reserved class or for other special case applicants?

Yes, there is a relaxation in the upper age limit for candidates as per the table provided for your support.

S. No.		Age Relaxation
	Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe	5 years
	OBC(Other Backward Classes)-Non Creamy Layer	3 Years
	Persons with disabilities (Gen)	10 years
	Persons with disabilities (SC /ST)	15 Years
	Persons with disabilities (OBC)	13 Years
	Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service.	5 Years
	Persons ordinarily domiciled of the state of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989	5 Years

What is the Registration or Application fee that needs to be paid for the SBI PO Exam 2016?

Aspiring candidate need to pay one time registration or application fee for the SBI PO Exam 2016 only via online mode after you register yourself and fill the examination form. This fee is non refundable.

The table shows category-wise fees that need to be submitted to take this examination.

	Fees Amount
General and OBC category Candidates	Rs. 600 (included both the application fee along with intimation charges)
	Rs. 100 (includes only the intimation charges)

How can I apply for the SBI PO Exam 2016?

Here is the complete guide on how you can register yourself, fill the exam form and pay exam fee online.

Registration for SBI PO Exam 2016: Candidates shall go through the given link: http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbipomay16/basic_details.php to register their candidature online and proceed with all the further steps required to fill the form. You will receive registration ID and password after submitting your registration form details; make sure that you keep these details safe with you.
After you have received registration ID and password, fill examination form with correct personal and educational qualifications information. You are required to upload your recent picture and signature to complete the process.
After this step, you must pay application fee via provided online options such as Credit/Debit/Internet Banking. Submit form and fees successfully to get an e-receipt of same.
Now you can take print of your filled application for future references from here: http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbipomay16/

Is there any helpline number or e-mail ID to contact for all the exam form filling related queries?

Yes, In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/intimation charges or receipt of Admission/Call letter, there is a proper helpdesk where you can report queries related to the SBI PO Exam 2016.

Telephone no: 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days)
You can e-mail at sbirect@ibpsorg.org. Candidates are advised not to forget to mention ‘RecruitmentofProbationaryOfficers inStateBank ofIndia-2016’ in the subject of the email.

What is the Exam pattern for SBI PO 2016 examination?

The given below table on SBI PO preliminary Exam is to tell you about the majors of this examination.

Exam Name	SBI PO preliminary Exam
Exam type	Online
Total Sections	3
Time allotted	60 minutes
Marking Scheme	Negative Marking; 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer
Total Questions	100

Here are the details on each section that shall be asked in SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2016:

Sections asked	Total Marks allotted	Total Questions asked
English Language	30	30
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35

Here are the details about SBI PO Main Exam 2016:

SBI PO Main Exam Pattern
Sections asked	Total Marks allotted	Total Questions asked	Time allotted for each section	Total Time Allotted to the test	Mode	Marking Scheme
English Language	40	35	40	2 Hours	Online	Negative marking is applicable. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
General Awareness (Banking Domain Knowledge)	40	40	40
Reasoning and Computer Awareness	60	45	60
Quantitative Aptitude (Includes data interpretation and analysis)	60	35	60
Descriptive Test	50	3	1 Hour

What is the selection process of SBI PO Exam 2016?

It is mandatory to qualify in all the three levels that are applicable in SBI PO Exam 2016.

Level	Type	Step/Level name
Step 1	Online	SBI PO Preliminary Exam
Step 2	Online	SBI PO Main Exam
Step 3	Face to Face	Group Discussion and Interview

The official website of SBI that can be referred for all updates is: http://www.sbi.co.in/

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