• January-22-2025

State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment: Exams

State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment: Exams, Job Roles, and Application Process

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts recruitment exams for various roles in its organization. SBI offers job opportunities for positions like Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk (Junior Associate), and Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO).

1. SBI PO (Probationary Officer)

Job Role:

• Managing customer service
• Overseeing daily banking operations
• Handling business development and loan approvals

Exam Pattern:

The SBI PO exam consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Exam:
   • Sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
   • Total Questions: 100
   • Total Marks: 100
   • Duration: 1 hour
2. Main Exam:
   • Sections: Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language
   • Total Marks: 200 (Objective) + 50 (Descriptive)
   • Duration: 3 hours (Objective) + 30 minutes (Descriptive)
3. Group Exercise & Interview:
   • Weightage: 50 marks

2. SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)

Job Role:

• Customer interactions and handling inquiries
• Assisting in deposit/withdrawal transactions
• Maintaining cash balance and records

Exam Pattern:

The SBI Clerk exam has two stages:

1. Preliminary Exam:
   • Sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability
   • Total Questions: 100
   • Total Marks: 100
   • Duration: 1 hour
2. Main Exam:
   • Sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
   • Total Questions: 190
   • Total Marks: 200
   • Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes

3. SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO)

Job Roles:

• IT Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Law Officer
• Marketing Executive
• Other specialized roles

Exam Pattern:

The pattern varies based on the specific role. Generally, it includes:

1. Online Test:
   • Sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, and Professional Knowledge
   • Duration: 2 hours
2. Interview:
   • Weightage: Varies based on the post

Visit the Official SBI Career Website:

• Go to: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/Current-openings