SBI PO 2021 Notification
State Bank of India will release an Official Notification of SBI PO 2021 on the Official website at sbi.co.in. SBI PO 2021 Notification is expected to be released soon. For the year 2020, due to covid, the SBI PO 2020 notification was released in the month of November 2020. The last date for the online application was 4th-Dec- 2020. The online exam of SBI PO Prelims 2020 held on 4th,5th & 6th Jan 2021 in various slots.
Last Year, the number of vacancies for the year 2020 was 2000. The aspirants who want to pursue their career with SBI must go through the notification and check all the eligibility criteria. The link for the Official Notification of the SBI PO 2020 will be provided.
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SBI PO Online Form 2021: Important Dates
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SBI PO 2021 Exam Activity
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Tentative Dates
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SBI PO 2021 Notification
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April 2021 (expected)
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Online Application Starts Form Date
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April 2021 (expected)
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Application Form of SBI PO Last date
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April 2021 (expected)
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Download Admit Card for Prelims Exam
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To be Notified
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SBI PO 2021 Exam Date (Preliminary)
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To be Notified
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Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination
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To be Notified
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Download of Main Examination Call letter
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To be Notified
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SBI PO Exam Date 2021 (Main)
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To be Notified
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Declaration of Result of Main Examination
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To be Notified
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Download of Phase-III Call Letter
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To be Notified
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Phase-III: Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises)
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To be Notified
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Declaration of Final Result
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To be Notified
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Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates
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To be Notified
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Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training
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To be Notified
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Conduct of Pre- Examination Training
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To be Notified
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SBI PO Online Application Process
After a long wait State bank of India will release an official notification for SBI PO 2021 Exam. Aspirants can apply for the SBI PO 2021 online exam on the Official Website.
SBI PO Registration has 5 major steps involved- Registration, Uploading Documents, Filling the Application Form, Fee Payment, and Printing the application form.
Step 1: Registration
Candidates are required to follow the steps mentioned below to register themselves for SBI PO 2021
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Visit the official website i.e sbi.co.in
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Click for the New registration option
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You can also click on the ‘How to Apply’ option provided in the Reference Documents to check the registration process.
Next, SBI PO Registration Form will open. Enter the below-mentioned details:
A. Name: Enter your full name properly (includes First name, Middle name, and Last name). If candidates don’t have any Middle name then they can ignore that option. The name entered should be the same as that of the given ID proof that you will show during the time of the examination as well as the Interview.
B. Mobile Number: Mobile number should remain the same till the entire procedure. No changes in the mobile number will be accepted later. No need to prefix 0.
C. E-Mail ID: Enter your Email IDs correctly to get notifications regarding any update related to the SBI PO examination or application procedure.
After filling in the basic information, candidates will be asked for confirmation regarding the information provided by them and once you press the OK button, you cannot go back. So be careful while filling up the basic information.
Press Ok to confirm your registration. You will be provided with the registration number and password. Note down your registration number and password details to edit your application form (if necessary).
Also to take a print of your submitted SBI PO application form simply log in using the registration number and password, and click on the print/save button.
Step 2: Upload Photograph and Signature
A . Candidates have to upload their recent passport size photograph and signature in the SBI PO application form.
Here are some instructions you need to adhere to:
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The photograph and signatures should be scanned properly and should be clearly visible.
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If there is some extra space around the scanned image that is unnecessary, it can be cropped to reduce the size.
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Both, the photograph and signature, have to be uploaded to the proper specifications.
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The Signature must be done by using a Black ink pen on a white sheet of paper.
Photo and Signature Specifications for SBI PO 2021:
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Documents
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Specifications
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Photograph
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JPEG/ JPG format
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Dimensions- 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm
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File Size- 20 Kb – 50 Kb
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Pixels- 200 x 230
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Signature
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JPEG/ JPG format
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White sheet using Black Ink pen
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File Size- 10 Kb – 20 Kb
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Dimensions- 140 x 60 Pixels
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B. ‘Choose File’ option will appear. Candidates can select their photograph and signature respectively by clicking on the options.
C. Click on the Next button and the Window there will appear.
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Step 3: SBI PO Application Form Filling
After uploading the images, enter your Qualification/ Academic details:
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Educational qualifications should be filled correctly.
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The date of passing the eligibility examination should be the date appearing on the mark-sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute.
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Those who are in the final year/ semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that if they will be called for an interview, they must have cleared their Graduation before August 1, 2021.
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The fractional percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e 59.99 will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.
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Fill in the degree, name of the institution, place of the institution, date of passing, the percentage of marks, and grade. Candidates have to choose the best possible option available.
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‘Other details option’ is also provided for the reserved classes if they are interested in participating for the Pre-exam training. This section is optional.
After submitting all the details, a preview option will appear where candidates can recheck the information provided by them and they can change/edit any incorrect information.
Step 4: Application Fee Payment
After verifying all details and ensuring that they are accurate, candidate must proceed with the application fee payment.
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The fee can be paid using any of the online options, such as debit card, credit card or net banking.
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Fees for the General category /EWS and OBC is INR 750 and for SC/ST, it is NIL.
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Once the fee has been paid successfully, a receipt is generated.
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The Candidate must save a copy of this receipt as proof of fee payment
Step 5: Confirmation
After successful completion of the payment method, you will get a confirmation message/mail by saying your application form accepted
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Candidates are advised to take a printout of the SBI PO 2021 Application Form for future use.
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To take a print of your submitted application form simply log in using the registration number and password, and click on the print/save button.
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A copy of the completed form needs not to be sent to the bank.
In case the payment is unsuccessful:
The candidate must register afresh and start the form filling process a second time.
Q1. May I know the expected date for SBI PO 2021 Notification?
Ans1. State Bank of India will release the notification of SBI PO 2021 expected in the month of April.
Q2. What is the schedule for SBI PO Exam?
Ans2. The dates for the SBI PO 2021 will be scheduled only after the release of notification.
Q3. May I know the application fee for SBI PO 2021 Exam?
Ans3. The Application fee for SBI PO 2021 exam varies according to the categories. For the General/ OBC category, it is INR 750 and NIL for SC/ ST.
Q4. Will the SBI PO Exam be conducted Bilingual?
Ans4. Yes, SBI PO Exam is conducted bilingually except for the English Language Section.
Q5. Is there any Negative Marking in SBI PO Exam?
Ans5. Yes, there is negative marking for every wrong answer marked with as much as one-fourth of the total marks allotted for that question.
Q6. Are there sectional timings for SBI PO Exam?
Ans6. Yes, there will be sectional timings followed in both Prelims & Mains exams of SBI PO Exam 2021.
Q7. Will the descriptive test be conducted offline or online?
Ans7. The descriptive test of the SBI PO Exam will be conducted online only. Candidates are consequently advised to practice typing before they come out for the test.
Q8. May I know the exam pattern for the descriptive test?
Ans8. The descriptive test will comprise of two questions which will consist of letter and essay. The descriptive test will be of maximum 50 marks and have to be attempted within 30 minutes duration.
Q9. How many marks are allotted for PI & GD?
Ans9. In SBI PO Exam 2021, the maximum 50 marks allocated for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
Q10. How many vacancies are estimated to be there?
Ans10. The total number of vacancies will be released after the release of the Official Notification.
Q11. What educational qualification is required for SBI P.O. job?
Ans11. Candidates appearing for the SBI PO exam should possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Q12. Is there any common interview after the written result?
Ans12. Yes, there will be a common interview once the candidate qualifies all the phases of SBI PO selection process.
Q13. Do I need 60% in graduation to become an SBI PO?
Ans13. No, 60% in graduation is not essential to appear for SBI PO exams. Percentage in graduation is not measured in the eligibility criteria for SBI PO exams.
Q14. Can a B.Tech student apply for SBI PO exams?
Ans14. Yes, a B.Tech student is permitted to apply for the SBI PO exam. A candidate should possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Q15. What percentage is necessary in graduation for the SBI PO exam?
Ans15. Percentage in graduation is not measured in the eligibility criteria for SBI PO exams. A candidate should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Q16. Is a B.Sc graduate eligible for SBI PO exams?
Ans16. Yes, a B.Sc graduate is eligible for the SBI exam. To appear in SBI PO exams, a candidate needs to have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Q17. May I know the selection procedure of SBI PO?
Ans17. The recruitment procedure of SBI PO comprises of three steps:
1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam (Objective + Subjective)
3. Interview
Q18. Is there be any sectional cut-off for SBI PO Exam?
Ans18. Yes, there is sectional and overall cut-off in SBI PO Prelims as well as Mains Examination. A candidate has to succeed in both the cut-offs in order to shelter the seat for the next phase of the exam.
Q19. What is the age limit for SBI PO exams?
Ans19. To apply for the SBI PO exam, a candidate should be 21-30 years of age. There is an age relaxation of 5 years provided to candidates belonging to SC and ST. The candidates of OBC categories are specified an age relaxation of 3 years. The ex-servicemen and the candidates having Jammu and Kashmir quota are also specified an age relaxation of 5 years.