Download pdfSBI PO 2019 Selection Process
SBI PO Exam 2019 will be conducted in the following three phases -
Phase 1: Preliminary exam
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S. No.
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Name of the Test
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No. of Questions
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Sectional Time
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Marks
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1.
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English Language
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30
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20 minutes
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Total Maximum
Marks 100
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2.
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Reasoning Ability
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35
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20 minutes
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3.
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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20 minutes
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Total
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100
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1 hour
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Phase 2: Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern - Objective
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S. No.
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Name of Test
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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1.
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Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude
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45
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60
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60 minutes
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2.
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Data Analysis and Interpretation
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35
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60
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45 minutes
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3.
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General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
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40
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40
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35 minutes
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4.
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English Language
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35
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40
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40 minutes
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Total
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155
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200
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3 hours
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SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern - Descriptive
The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes duration with two questions for 50 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)
Phase 3: Group Exercise and Interview
Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) the category wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the Group Exercise & Interview from the top of the category wise merit list subject to a candidate scoring the minimum aggregate qualifying score.
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both - Preliminary and Main Exam): There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score.