Important Points you should know about SBI PO 2014

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We have been getting a number of queries regarding SBI PO exam. As its not possible for us to answer all the queries, here we are giving you all the basic and important details you should know about SBI PO Exam 2014. We hope this post will clear all your doubts. If you have any additional doubts, then feel free to use the comments box below to ask your question. All the best :)

SBI PO Notification Details :

• Name of the Post : Probationary Officers in State Bank of India 
• Number of Vacancies : 1837
• Qualification : Any Degree from a recognized university
• Age : 21 Years to 30 Years (as on 1st April 2014) 
• Application Fee :
• Rs. 500/- for General
• Rs. 100/- for SC / ST / PWD
• Application Process :
• You should apply Online from SBI's website https://www.sbi.co.in/. You should enter the required details and should upload your passport size photograph and signature. After completing all the required fields, click on SUBMIT button. Then you will get the registration number. You will also get the confirmation message to your mobile.
• Offline Fee payment process : You should downlod the generated fee payment challan. Take a print out of it and you can pay your fee after two working days from any nearby State Bank of India's branch.
• Online Fee Payment Process : Click on the online fee payment option. You can immediately pay the fee from Net Banking or Credit / Debit cards.

Some Frequently Asked Questions about SBI PO Exam

I don't have first class in my Graduation. Can I apply ?

Ofcourse you can. Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University is enough to apply for SBI POs. There is no extra percentage required.

I am in my final year of Graduation. Can I apply for this post ?
Yes you can. In the first page of the notification itself they have clearly mentioned that "The candidates who are in the Final year of their Graduation/Semester may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 10.08.2014". That means, final year graduates can also apply. But the condition is, you should clear your exam by 10th August 2014.
Note : You should choose the option "Appearing / Appeared".


What is the Selection Process of SBI PO ?
As you might already have observed from the notification, the selection procerss consists of two stages.

• Phase I : 
• Online Objective Test : 2 Hours
• 200 Marks
• 50 Marks - English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension etc)
• 50 Marks - General Awareness, Marketing & Computer Knowledge
• 50 Marks - Data Analysis & Interpretation
• 50 Marks - High Level Reasoning 
• Individual sectional wise cutoffs will be there.
• Descriptive Test : 1 Hour
  
•  50 Marks
• English Language Comprehension, Precis, Letter & Essay Writing
• Phase II : Group Discussion & Interviews
  
• 20 Marks - Group Discussion
• 30 Marks - Interview

The organization will make a merit list based on the performance of Phase I and Phase II. The will convert your marks in the Written Test (out of 250 marks) to out of 75 and marks of Group Discussion & Interview (out of 50 marks) to out of 25. Based on the obtained marks they will make a final merit list out of 100 for each category. From these lists, they will pick the candidates according to vacancies.

What are the last year's Cutoffs ?
We have already posted last 2 years' SBI PO Cutoff details. You can get them from here.

What are the Expected Cutoffs of SBI PO Exam 2014 ?
Generally, we hate to predict the expected cutoffs for any exam (ofcourse, we can't do that too :P ). We have posted an analysis on Why we shouldn't rely on expected cutoffs. Please read that article from here if you have time.

Why should I prefer SBI PO to other banking jobs ?
Because this is the best banking job when you compare with other nationalized banks (By keeping the Job Security, Salary and Allowances in mind).


How much salary can I get as SBI PO ?
Basic salary is Rs. 16,900/-. You will get HRA, DA, CCA, News Paper and Entertainment Allowenses. Including all these you will get around Rs. 35,000 in hand as initial salary. Apart from these you will get best medical, home, transport and personal loan facilities.

What is the career graph as SBI PO ?
With hard work and dedication you can easily reach the top in very less time span. All the selected candidates have to serve as Probationary Officers in any SBI branch for 2 years. Based on your performance during these 2 years, you will be promoted as Grade 2 officers. Or else you have to satisfy with Grade 1. SBI has a number of branches in various countries. So you will get chances to work in other countries too.

That's all for now friends. We have been working on study materials. We will try to upload them soon. Good Day :)

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