SBI PO 2020-21 | Important Dates
The expected schedule for SBI PO 2020-21 are as under:
| SBI PO 2020-21 | |
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Beginning of Online Registration | 14.11.2020 |
| Final Date of Online Registration | 04.12.2020 |
| Release of Admit Card for Prelims 2020 | Third week of December 2020 onwards |
| Exam Date for Prelims 2020 | 31-12-2020 & 02, 04, 05-01-2021 |
| Declaration of Result for Prelims 2020 | 3rd Week of Jan 2021 |
| Release of Admit Card for Mains 2020 | 3rd Week of Jan 2021 onwards |
| Exam Date for Mains 2020 | 29-01-2021 |
| Declaration of Result for Mains 2020 | 3rd/ 4th Week of Feb 2021 |
| Release of Admit Card for Interview 2020 | 3rd/ 4th Week of Feb 2021 |
| Declaration of SBI PO Final result | Last week of March 2021 |
SBI PO 2020-21 | SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are required to meet the following eligibility criteria for the post of SBI PO:
| SBI PO 2020: SBI PO Eligibility Criteria | |
| Educational Qualification | i) The candidate should have a graduation degree in any of the streams such as B.Com, BSc, BA, B.Tech. etc. from a recognised university by the Central or State Government of India.
ii) Candidate should have a fair knowledge of Computer operation. |
| Language Proficiency | The candidate should be proficient in reading, writing or speaking the official language of his State/UT. |
| Nationality | Candidates applying for SBI PO Exam should be one of the following:i) Citizen of India
ii) A subject of Nepal or Bhutan iii) Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, Vietnam or from East India countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Zaire, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Malawi with the intention of settling permanently in India. iv) Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement. – Candidates belonging to categories ii, iii or iv must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt of India in their favour. |
| Age | Applicants should be more than 21 years old and less than 30 years old while applying for the exam. The age relaxation for different categories are as follows:i) SC/ST- 5 years
ii) OBC Non-Creamy Layer- 3 years iii) Persons with Disabilities (PWD)- 10 years iv) Ex-Servicemen- 5 years v) Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir during the period of January 1, 1980 to December 31st, 1989 |
SBI PO 2020-21 Exam Pattern
The SBI PO 2020-21 Exam will be conducted in 3 phases. The written exam is – Prelims & Mains which are conducted online, followed by an interview round. The structure of exams is as follows:
Phase-1: SBI PO Preliminary Examination
This is an online exam where candidates have to solve the question paper in hour for 100 marks. The test comprises of 3 sections. The section-wise distribution of the marks is given below:
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | |
Phase-2: SBI PO Mains Exam
This test has 155 questions that have to be answered in 3 hours. The paper is divided into 4 sections – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness and English Language.
| S.No. | Name of Tests(Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours | |
Classroom Lecture Schedule
Branch |
Batch |
Schedule |
Time |
Fort |
Weekdays |
Mon, Wed, Fri |
06.30 p.m. – 08.30 p.m. |
Dadar |
Weekend |
Sun & Public Holidays |
9.00 am.-1.00 pm. |
Thane |
Weekdays |
Mon, Wed, Fri |
05.00 P.m. – 07.00 P.m. |
SBI PO Syllabus
SBI PO Syllabus for Reasoning Ability
This section tests your thinking ability both in terms of critical and logical. The topics under this section are mentioned below:
| Logical Reasoning |
| Alphanumeric Series |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet test |
| Data Sufficiency |
| Coded Inequalities |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Puzzle |
| Tabulation |
| Syllogism |
| Blood Relations |
| Input Output |
| Coding and Decoding |
| Verbal Reasoning |
| Circular Seating Arrangement |
| Linear Seating Arrangement |
| Double Lineup |
| Scheduling |
| Directions and Distance |
| Ordering and Ranking |
| Course of Action |
| Critical Reasoning |
| Analytical and Decision Making |
SBI PO Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
This section requires you to have a fair knowledge of your high school Mathematics. The section tests both your Mathematical and analytical skill. The topics for this section are tabulated below:
| Simplification |
| Profit and Loss |
| Mixtures and Allegations |
| Simple and Compound Interest |
| Surds and Indices |
| Work and Time |
| Time and Distance |
| Mensuration |
| Data Interpretation |
| Ratio and Proportion |
| Percentage |
| Number System |
| Sequence and Series |
| Permutation and Combination |
| Probability |
| Tabular Graph |
| Line Graph |
| Pie Chart |
| Bar Graph |
| Radar Graph |
| Caselet |
| DI |
| Data Sufficiency |
SBI PO Syllabus for English Language
This section tests your knowledge of English grammar and vocabularies. You need to be well versed with comprehension as well to get through this section. Topics for English Language are as under:
| Reading Comprehension |
| Para Jumbles |
| Cloze Test |
| Error Spotting |
| Fill in the Blanks |
| Paragraph Completion |
| Grammar |
| Vocabulary |
| Verbal Ability |
| Word Association |
| Sentence Improvement |
| Miscellaneous |
SBI PO Syllabus for General Awareness
This section tests your knowledge of current affairs as well as knowledge about banking and economy. The various topics for this section are as under:
| Current Affairs- Technology, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors, Awards, National & International Events etc |
| Financial Awareness |
| General Knowledge |
| Static Awareness |
| Banking and Financial Awareness |
SBI PO Syllabus for Computer Awareness
This section tests your basic knowledge of Computer hardware and software. You should have a basic understanding of computer operation to get through this section. The topics included in this section are as under:
| Internet |
| Memory |
| Keyboard Shortcuts |
| Computer Abbreviation |
| Microsoft Office |
| Computer Hardware |
| Computer Software |
| Operating System |
| Networking |
| Computer Fundamentals |
SBI PO Syllabus For Descriptive Test
The descriptive test has two sections namely Essay writing and Letter writing. Usually, official or business letters are asked in the test. Essay topics could be related to economy, society, culture or politics.
