SBI PO 2018 : Notification FAQ’s – LAST DATE REMINDER

 

Dear Bankersdaily Aspirants,

SBI PO notification has been released in the past and only three more days left to apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam. The total number of vacancies available for the SBI PO 2018 is 2000. This notification is released at a time when there were speculations about the future of the bank exams.

Have you applied for the SBI PO 2018 Exam ? If not apply for the SBI PO EXAM 2018 now as there are only 3 days left to apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam. SBI is not known for increasing or extending the dates for the applications. So act fast and apply now. Also this will set a benchmark for the other upcoming exams in the forthcoming days. So preparations for this exam will be cement our preparations for the other exams.

Aspirants may encounter some Questions in the last hour of Application and we got you covered. We have curated the Questions we have got during these days into a FAQ (Frequently asked Questions) section which will enlighten you about the Application Process.

Q1. What are the important dates for the Application process of the SBI PO Exam 2018?

Aspirants can find the important days pertained to the SBI PO Exam 2018 from the table that is mentioned below.

Important Events Dates
Commencement of on-line registration of application 21/04/2018
Closure of registration of application 13/05/2018
Closure for editing application details 13/05/2018
Last date for printing your application 28/05/2018
Online Fee Payment 21/04/2018 to 13/05/2018

 

 

 


Q2. What is the Total Number of Vacancies available in the SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

The Total number of vacancies available in the SBI PO 2018 is 2000. The total number of vacancies available in the backlog vacancies in 38.

VACANCIES VACANCIES (PWD)
SC ST OBC* GEN TOTAL LD VI HI Total
300 150 540 1010 2000 27 26 65 118

Backlog vacancies detailed as under have been included in the above mentioned total vacancies.


SC ST OBC* TOTAL LD VI HI
38

Q3. What is the Educational Qualification to apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

The aspirants who wish to apply for the SBI PO exam 2018 should be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university  or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.


Q4. Can Aspirants who are in the final year of college apply for the posts available in SBI PO 2018 ? 

  • Those who are in the Final year/ Semester of their Graduation 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 31.08.2018.
  • Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.08.2018.
  • Candidates possessing qualification of Chartered Accountant may also apply.

Q5. Can aspirants who have less than 60 % in the Graduation, apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

YES. Since no percentage criteria has been mentioned in the Official notification of the SBI PO 2018 Exam. So 60% criteria is not applicable for the aspirants who wish to apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam.


Q6. Is there any age limit to apply for the SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

YES. The aspirants who wish to apply for the SBI PO 2018 should not be below 21 years and should not be above 30 years. This criteria will be considered as on 1st April , 2018.

Please note that the candidates must have been born not later than st April, 1997 and not earlier than 2nd April, 1988.


 Q7. Who are not eligible to apply for the posts available in SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

A. Candidates with record of default in repayment of loans/credit card dues and/ or against whose name adverse report of CIBIL or other external agencies are available are not eligible for appointment.

B. Candidates against whom there is/are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude are not eligible to apply for the post.


Q8. I have obtained EDUCATION LOAN from the banks , Can I apply for the posts in SBI PO 2018 Exam ? 

Your application will not be considered and not eligible for appointment, only if the candidates are with a record of default in repayment of loans/credit card dues and  or against whose name adverse report of CIBIL or other external agencies are available. So if you have obtained an educational loan, that cannot hinder the application process.


Q9. What is the Exam pattern of SBI PO – Prelims & Mains Exam 2018 ?

Exam Pattern of SBI PO – Prelims Exam 2018

SL. Name of test No. of Questions Marks Duration
1. English Language 30 Total Maximum Marks100 20 minutes
2. Quantitative Aptitude 35 20 minutes
3. Reasoning Ability 35 20 minutes
Total 100 1 hour

Exam Pattern of SBI PO – Mains Exam 2018

Test Name of the test No. of Qs. Max. Marks Duration
I Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45  

Total Max. Marks 200

60 minutes
II Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 45 minutes
III General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 35 minutes
IV English Language 35 40 minutes
Total 155 3 hours
* Please note that there is descriptive Test in the mains examination of SBI PO 2018.
Descriptive Test: The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).

Q10. Is there any difference with that of the previous year Exam patterns of SBI PO ? 

Yes, this time sectional timing has been introduced for the first time and there are no cutoff marks for the Prelims Examination and only aggregate marks will be considered for the SBI PO 2018.


Q11. What is the emoluments for the aspirants getting selected as SBI PO Exam 2018 ? 

Basic Pay : Rs. 27, 620/-

Total Compensation Per Annum :

Minimum – Rs. 8.20 Lakhs /-

Maximum – Rs. 13.08 Lakhs /-


Q12. What is the application fee to apply for the SBI PO Exam 2018 ? 

Sr. No. Category Total
1. SC/ST/PWD 100/- (Intimation Charges only)
2. General, OBC 600/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

Q13. What are the exams dates of the Prelims & Mains Exam of SBI PO 2018 ?

The preliminary and the mains Examination of the SBI PO 2018 will happen in the following dates mentioned in the below table.

Online Examination – Preliminary 1st, 7th & 8th of July 2018
Result of Online exam – Preliminary 15.07.2018
Download of Call letter for Online Main Exam 20.07.2018
Conduct of Online Examination – Main 04.08.2018
Declaration of Result – Main 20.08.2018
Download Call Letter for Interview 01.09.2018
Conduct of Group Exercises & Interview 24.09.2018 to 12.10.2018
Declaration of Final Result 01.11.2018

Aspirants can apply for the SBI PO 2018 from the official website of State Bank of India (SBI) or from the link that is mentioned below. 



Aspirants can check the Official notification of the SBI PO 2018 from the link that is mentioned below.