Understand the exam
SBI PO
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Probationary Officer recruitment at SBI
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
A bachelor degree in any discipline, or final-year students subject to conditions. Age 21 to 30 with the usual category relaxations.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
SBI PO is the State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination.
What it is used for. Probationary Officer recruitment at SBI.
Conducted separately from IBPS and generally regarded as the most competitive banking recruitment.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Computer-based plus group exercise and interview.
Conducted by. State Bank of India.
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is SBI PO used for?
Probationary Officer recruitment at SBI.
Who is eligible to appear for SBI PO?
Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is SBI PO held, and in what format?
Once a year. Computer-based plus group exercise and interview.
Who conducts SBI PO?
State Bank of India.