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SBI Recruitment 2026 for 7 VPs / IT, Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive Posts | Last Date: 6th October 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 7 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies under Advertisement Nos. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22. The recruitment includes Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive positions at the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata, along with Deputy Vice President and Assistant Vice President positions in IT Risk. Candidates require postgraduate, MBA, B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc or other relevant qualifications depending on the post, along with substantial professional experience. Post-wise age limits range from 28 to 55 years as on August 31, 2026. Annual CTC ranges up to โน50 lakh to โน98 lakh depending on the position and is negotiable as per SBI terms. Eligible candidates can submit online applications until October 6, 2026.
SBI Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Names
Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive, Deputy Vice President (IT Risk), Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
Education
MBA / PGDM / Post Graduation / Ph.D. / B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc., post-wise with relevant experience
Total Vacancies
7
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Kolkata, West Bengal / Mumbai, Maharashtra; posting or transfer elsewhere as per SBI requirements
Last Date To Apply
October 6, 2026
SBI Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Dean
1
MBA / Executive MBA / PGDM or Ph.D. with minimum 55% marks and 15 years relevant experience, including 3 years in prescribed leadership roles
Faculty
1
Postgraduate with minimum 55% marks and at least 6 years relevant teaching experience
Marketing Executive
1
MBA in Marketing with minimum 55% marks and at least 5 years marketing experience, including 3 years in the education sector
Deputy Vice President (IT Risk)
2
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT with minimum 50% marks and at least 12 years relevant IT experience
Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
2
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT with minimum 50% marks and at least 9 years relevant IT experience
Total
7
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Salary
Post Name
Annual CTC
Dean
Up to โน98 lakh
Faculty
Up to โน63 lakh
Marketing Executive
โน52 lakh
Deputy Vice President (IT Risk)
Up to โน60 lakh
Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
Up to โน50 lakh
CTC Structure
Negotiable; fixed and variable components as applicable
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit as on August 31, 2026
Dean
40โ55 years
Faculty
35โ55 years
Marketing Executive
28โ40 years
Deputy Vice President (IT Risk)
36โ45 years
Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
32โ42 years
Age Relaxation
Applicable to eligible reserved categories as per prescribed rules
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC
โน750
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
Selection Process
Applications will be scrutinized against the prescribed eligibility, qualification and experience requirements.
Eligible candidates will be shortlisted by SBI.
Dean and Faculty candidates will undergo an Interview-cum-Demo Session.
Marketing Executive candidates will undergo an interview.
IT Risk candidates will be shortlisted and considered under the selection procedure prescribed for Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22.
Final selection will be based on the applicable interview/selection criteria and subsequent CTC negotiation where required.
How to Apply
Visit the SBI Careers current openings portal.
Locate the relevant Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment under Advertisement Nos. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22.
Complete the online registration process using a valid email address and mobile number.
Fill in the required personal, educational and professional experience details.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, resume, identity proof, educational certificates and experience documents.
Upload category/PwBD and other supporting certificates where applicable.
Pay the โน750 application fee online if applicable through the available payment methods.
Review the completed application before final submission.
Submit the online application by October 6, 2026 and retain a copy for future reference.
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 3 Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive Posts | Last Date: 6th October 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 3 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies at the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20. The recruitment includes one vacancy each for Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive on a contractual basis. Candidates require MBA, PGDM, Post Graduation, Ph.D. or M.Phil. qualifications depending on the post, along with 5 to 15 years of relevant professional or teaching experience. The post-wise age limits range from 28 to 55 years as on August 31, 2026. Annual CTC ranges up to โน52 lakh to โน98 lakh depending on the position and is negotiable under SBI’s prescribed terms. Online applications are open from September 16 to October 6, 2026.
SBI Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Names
Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive
Education
MBA / PGDM / Post Graduation / Ph.D. / M.Phil., post-wise, with relevant experience
Total Vacancies
3
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata, West Bengal; posting anywhere in India as required
Last Date To Apply
October 6, 2026
SBI Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Dean
1
MBA / Executive MBA / PGDM / PGDBA or equivalent with minimum 55% marks, or Ph.D./M.Phil.; minimum 15 years post-qualification experience including 3 years in a prescribed senior leadership role
Faculty
1
Postgraduate in any discipline with minimum 55% marks; MBA/PGDM/MHRM in HR, Finance or Banking preferred; minimum 6 years relevant teaching/training experience
Marketing Executive
1
MBA or equivalent in Marketing with minimum 55% marks; minimum 5 years marketing experience including at least 3 years in relevant education/training sector marketing
Total
3
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Salary
Post Name
Annual CTC
Dean
Up to โน98 lakh
Faculty
Up to โน63 lakh
Marketing Executive
โน52 lakh
CTC Structure
Generally 80% fixed pay and 20% performance-linked pay
Final CTC
Negotiable as per SBI terms
Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit as on August 31, 2026
Dean
40โ55 years
Faculty
35โ55 years
Marketing Executive
28โ40 years
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC
โน750
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
Selection Process
Post Name
Selection Method
Dean
Shortlisting + Interview-cum-Demo Session
Faculty
Shortlisting + Interview-cum-Demo Session
Marketing Executive
Shortlisting + Interview
Final Merit
Based on interview/interview-cum-demo performance
How to Apply
Visit the SBI Careers portal and open the current openings section.
Find Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 for Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive posts.
Complete the online registration and enter all required personal, educational and professional details.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, biodata/resume, ID and date-of-birth proof, educational certificates and experience certificates.
Upload category/EWS/PwBD certificates where applicable and any preferred qualification or professional certification documents.
Upload the required employment documents, including Form-16/offer letter, latest three months’ salary slips and CTC Negotiation Form, as applicable.
Pay the โน750 application fee online if applicable.
Submit the completed application by October 6, 2026 and retain a printout for future reference.
SBI SO Recruitment 2026 for 220 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts | Last Date: 25th September 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 220 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies for Wealth Management positions on a contractual basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The recruitment includes Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth and AVP Wealth posts. Candidates generally require a Graduation or relevant postgraduate qualification/CA/CFA along with post-specific professional experience ranging from 3 to 15 years. The positions offer annual CTC packages reaching up to โน97 lakh depending on the post. Online applications open on 4 September 2026 through the SBI careers portal. The last date to submit the online application is 25 September 2026.
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 35 Trade Finance Officer Posts | Last Date: 19th September 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced recruitment for 35 Trade Finance Officer (TFO-IBG) posts under its Specialist Cadre Officers recruitment drive. The vacancies include 14 posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) and 21 posts in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II). Candidates need a Graduate degree in any discipline along with Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF, besides relevant post-qualification experience in Trade Finance operations. The age limit is 21โ30 years for JMGS-I and 23โ32 years for MMGS-II as on 31 July 2026. Selection will be based on shortlisting and interview without a written examination. Eligible candidates can submit online applications through the SBI careers portal up to 19 September 2026.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 9766 Junior Associate Posts [Regular] | Last Date: 31st August 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 for the recruitment of 9,766 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in its clerical cadre across India. The vacancies comprise 7,680 regular and 2,086 backlog positions across various States and Union Territories. Fresh graduates with a degree in any discipline are eligible, subject to proficiency in the specified local language of the State/UT selected. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory, and selection will involve Preliminary and Mains examinations followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable. The pay scale ranges from โน24,050 to โน64,480, with a starting basic pay of โน26,730 for graduates. Online applications are open from 11 August to 31 August 2026.
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 1538 Junior Associate Posts | Last Date: 27th August 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies through a special recruitment drive for SC, ST and OBC backlog positions. The vacancies are distributed across multiple SBI circles and States/UTs throughout India. Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline, while final-year students may apply provisionally subject to meeting the prescribed qualification deadline. Applicants must apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory and possess proficiency in its specified local language. Selection will involve a preliminary examination, main examination and local-language proficiency test. Eligible candidates can submit online applications from 7 August to 27 August 2026.
State Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Education
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Total Vacancies
1,538 backlog vacancies
Advertisement Number
CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Eligible Categories
SC, ST and OBC
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Multiple SBI circles and States/UTs across India
Application Start Date
7 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
27 August 2026
Preliminary Examination
Expected in September 2026
Main Examination
Expected in October or November 2026
Official Website
sbi.bank.in
State Bank of India Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
1,538
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Total
1,538
Graduation required
State-wise Vacancy Details
State/UT
Local Language
Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu/Urdu
88
Karnataka
Kannada
120
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
134
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
26
Odisha
Odia
111
Chandigarh
Hindi/Punjabi
22
Jammu and Kashmir
Urdu/Hindi
42
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
11
Punjab
Punjabi/Hindi
18
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
65
Telangana
Telugu/Urdu
32
Rajasthan
Hindi
106
West Bengal
Bengali/Nepali
55
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi/Urdu
31
Maharashtra
Marathi
165
Delhi
Hindi
17
Gujarat
Gujarati
289
Assam
Assamese/Bengali/Bodo
39
Tripura
Bengali/Kokborok
22
Bihar
Hindi/Urdu
12
Jharkhand
Hindi/Santhali
133
Total
1,538
Salary
Particular
Details
Starting Basic Pay
โน26,730
Approximate Monthly Emoluments
Around โน46,000 in metropolitan cities
Additional Benefits
Allowances and benefits applicable under SBI rules
Age Limit
Category
Age Limit/Relaxation
Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Base Age
28 years
Eligible Date of Birth
Between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, inclusive
OBC
Three years of relaxation
SC and ST
Five years of relaxation
PwBD โ OBC
13 years of relaxation
PwBD โ SC and ST
15 years of relaxation
Ex-Servicemen
Length of actual service plus three years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years
Widows and Divorced Women
Seven years, subject to the applicable category-wise maximum age
Trained SBI Apprentices
Category-specific relaxation as prescribed in the notification
Age Calculation Date
1 April 2026
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
OBC
โน750
SC, ST and PwBD
Nil
Payment Mode
Online
Selection Process
Phase I: Online preliminary examination
Phase II: Online main examination
Local-language proficiency test
Document verification
Medical examination
Final selection based primarily on main examination performance, subject to qualifying the local-language requirement and satisfying all eligibility conditions
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 38 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts | Last Date: 27th August 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 38 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies through three linked recruitment notifications. The available positions include Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager, Manager, Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Vice President posts on regular and contractual terms. Candidates require a relevant engineering, technology, computer science, management or HR qualification, depending on the position. Applicants must also possess the prescribed post-qualification experience, ranging from four to 18 years. Selection will be conducted through shortlisting and an interview, followed by CTC negotiation for contractual positions. Eligible candidates can apply online through the SBI careers portal from 7 August to 27 August 2026.
State Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Notification
Name of Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Names
Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager, Manager, Deputy Chief Technology Officer and Vice President
Education
B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.E., M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, PGDM or PGDBM, depending on the post
Total Vacancies
38
Advertisement Numbers
CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13
Apply Mode
Online
Job Type
Regular and contractual
Job Location
Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Application Start Date
7 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
27 August 2026
Official Website
sbi.bank.in
State Bank of India Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Deputy Vice President โ Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab
1
B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc.
Deputy Vice President โ Citizen Centric Initiatives
1
B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc.
Deputy Vice President โ Cyber Security
2
B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.E., M.Tech or M.Sc.
Deputy Manager โ AI Specialists
25
Relevant B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. with at least 50% marks
Deputy Manager โ IT Security Expert
2
Relevant B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. with at least 50% marks
Deputy Manager โ Cyber Security Analyst
3
Relevant B.E., B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. with at least 50% marks
SBI Recruitment 2026 for Medical Officer Post [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI), Administrative Office-IV, NCR Haryana, has released the SBI Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of one Medical Officer (General) on a contractual basis for its Gurgaon Dispensary. Candidates holding an MBBS degree with valid Medical Council Registration are eligible to apply. The appointment will initially be for one year and applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format. The selection process includes scrutiny of applications followed by an interview. The last date for receipt of applications is 24 July 2026.
MBBS Degree from a recognized University with valid Medical Council Registration
Salary
Remuneration: โน1,200 per hour of attendance.
Working Hours: 2 hours per working day (Pre-Lunch Session).
Preferred Timing:
11:00 AM โ 01:00 PM, or
12:00 Noon โ 02:00 PM
Conveyance Allowance: โน3,200 per month (Lump Sum).
Age Limit
Age limit has not been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
Scrutiny of Applications
Interview
How to Apply
Prepare the prescribed bio-data/resume.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Place the application and documents in a sealed envelope.
Send the application to the following address before 24 July 2026:The Chief Manager (HR) State Bank of India H.R. Section, Administrative Office-IV (NCR-Haryana) CRM Campus-II, Plot No. 79, Sector-18, Gurugram, Haryana โ 122015
Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before the last date.
SBI Bank Medical Officer (BMO) Recruitment 2026 for 35 Posts [CLOSED]
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Bank Medical Officer (BMO) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/03 for 35 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies. The recruitment is open for qualified medical professionals with MBBS or higher qualifications and relevant work experience. Selected candidates will be appointed as Bank Medical Officer (BMO-II) in MMGS-II with an attractive pay scale and allowances. Interested candidates can apply online through the SBI Careers portal from the notification release date until 14 July 2026.
SBI Bank Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification
SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 for 47 Assistant Manager & Deputy Manager Posts [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers in the Law discipline. A total of 47 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts. Eligible Law Graduates enrolled with the Bar Council and possessing the required legal experience can apply online. The online application process commenced on 24 June 2026 and will remain open until 14 July 2026. Interested candidates should complete the online application before the closing date.
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC: โน750
SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Fee is non-refundable and payable online.
Selection Process
Online Written Test
Personal Interview
Document Verification
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the official SBI Careers portal and open the Current Openings section.
Step 2: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Step 3: Complete the online application form with all required details.
Step 4: Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, Bar Council enrolment certificate and other required documents.
Step 5: Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Step 6: Submit the application form and keep a printout of the system-generated application for future reference.
State Bank of India Recruitment 2026 for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,500 vacancies across India. The recruitment drive aims to appoint eligible graduates as Probationary Officers (PO) through a multi-stage selection process comprising Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline, including final-year students who can produce proof of passing by 30 September 2026, are eligible to apply. The online application process commenced on 18 June 2026 and will continue until 08 July 2026. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India and will receive salary and allowances as per the SBI PO pay scale.
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 05 Defence Banking Advisor Posts [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Defence Banking Advisor Recruitment 2026 notification for 05 Specialist Cadre Officer posts on a contractual basis. The vacancies are available for retired senior officers from the Indian Navy, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and Indian Army. Candidates who have served in specified senior ranks such as Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Director General, Major General, or Brigadier are eligible to apply. The recruitment offers an opportunity to work with India’s largest public sector bank at locations including Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Pune. The online application process commenced on 18 June 2026 and will remain open until 08 July 2026. Interested candidates must apply online through the SBI Careers Portal before the closing date.
Defence Banking Advisor, Advisor (CAPF), Circle Defence Banking Advisor
Education
Retired Defence / CAPF Officers from Specified Ranks
Total Vacancies
05 Posts
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow & Pune
Last Date to Apply
08 July 2026
SBI Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)
1
Retired Vice Admiral or Rear Admiral from Indian Navy
Advisor (Central Armed Police Force)
1
Retired Director General (DG) from CAPF with 3 Years Experience
Circle Defence Banking Advisor
3
Retired Major General or Brigadier from Indian Army
Total
05
Specified Defence/CAPF Service Experience Required
Eligibility Criteria
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy): Retired from the rank of Vice Admiral or Rear Admiral in the Indian Navy.
Advisor (CAPF): Retired Director General with minimum 3 years of experience in Central Armed Police Forces.
Circle Defence Banking Advisor: Retired Major General or Brigadier from the Indian Army.
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on 31 May 2026.
Salary
Remuneration will be paid as per SBI norms for contractual engagement.
Additional terms and benefits will be governed by SBI’s contractual employment policy.
Age Limit
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy): Maximum 62 Years
Advisor (CAPF): Maximum 62 Years
Circle Defence Banking Advisor: Maximum 60 Years
Age calculated as on 31 May 2026.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / EWS / OBC
โน750
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Fee must be paid online.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Shortlisting of Applications
Interview
Preparation of Final Merit List
Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit the SBI Careers Portal and open Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10.
Register online using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the application form carefully with all required details.
Upload recent photograph, signature, resume, ID proof, date of birth proof, discharge certificate, pension/salary documents, biodata form, and other required documents.
Pay the application fee online if applicable.
Submit the completed application form before 08 July 2026.
Download and print the application form for future reference.
SBI Recruitment 2026 for 7150 Apprentice Posts [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 7,150 Apprentice vacancies across various states and Union Territories in India. Graduates from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this one-year apprenticeship training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of โน15,000 during the training period. This recruitment provides valuable banking sector experience but does not guarantee employment with SBI after completion of the apprenticeship. The online application process commenced on 19 May 2026, and the last date has been extended to 15 June 2026. Eligible male and female candidates can apply online through the official SBI and apprenticeship portals.
SBI Recruitment 2026 For 105 Resolvers Posts [CLOSED]
State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for Resolvers Recruitment 2026 on a contractual basis. A total of 105 vacancies are available exclusively for retired SBI officers under the Customer Experience Enhancement Department. Candidates who have served in MMGS-II, MMGS-III or SMGS-IV grades can apply. The selection process will be based on interview and document verification. The online application process started on 15 April 2026 and will continue till 05 May 2026. Selected candidates will be posted across various SBI circles in India.
State Bank of India is a Government owned multinational public sector banking and financial services organization in India. SBI headquarters are located in Mumbai with more than 13,000+ branches and 200+ offices across India and rest of the world. It is undoubtedly one of the largest Public Sector Bank in India. It started as Bank of Calcutta as it was founded in 1806. Later it was renamed to the Imperial Bank of India in the year 1921 but later in 1955 it was re-organized and renamed as State Bank of India.
SBI โ State Bank of India
State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest and the oldest financial service provider in India. It is one of the largest employers in the country with more than 250,000 employees. Being said that, every year the State Bank of India conducts various exams to add more employees to its roaster as a part of its expansion policy. In this article, we will discuss the different exams conducted by SBI along with other details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus.
SBI Exams
SBI is the biggest employer in India and thus conducts a number of different exams each year to recruit talented and qualified individuals. Millions of individuals apply each year to get a job with the State of Bank of India. If you are also looking to get a job with the largest bank of India, the following are some of the most popular exams conducted by the State Bank of India.
SBI PO Exam
SBI PO is one of the most sought government exams in India. Being a probationary officer with SBI offers a great career as it provides lucrative perks, salary, benefits, and job security among others. However, millions of individuals appear for the SBI PO exam every year. Therefore, to ensure that you perform well during the exam, it is crucial to have prior knowledge of the SBI PO exam pattern, syllabus, and other details. Knowing all of these details will help you prepare for the exam accordingly.
Exam Pattern
The SBI PO exam is divided into three tiers โ Prelims, Mains, and Group Discussion, and PI. Both the prelims and the main exams are conducted online wherein the candidate can choose the language of paper either in Hindi or English. Having said that, the prelims exam is 100 marks and the main exam is 200 marks. Group Discussion and Personal Interview carries 50 marks in total.
Prelims exam consist of three sections โ English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The English Language section carries a maximum weightage of 30 marks, whereas the Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability consist of 35 marks each. Being said that, you get a total of 60 minutes to solve 100 marks prelims paper.
The Mains Exam consists of five different sections โ Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General Awareness, English Language, and Descriptive Test. The Reasoning and Computer Aptitude and Data Analysis and Interpretation section consist of 60 marks each. On the other hand, General Awareness and English Language section consist of 40 marks each. The Descriptive Test section consists of 50 marks. Being said that, you get a total of 180 minutes to solve four objective sections and 30 minutes for the Descriptive Test.
Exam Syllabus
Now that you know the exam pattern and topics of questions for the SBI PO exam, let us have a detailed look at the topics from which you can expect the questions in your written SBI PO exam.
For Prelims Exam
Reasoning โ Logical reasoning, data sufficiency, seating arrangement, tabulation, puzzles, and others.
Quantitative Ability โ Simplification, profit and loss, time and distance, data interpretation, and others.
English Language โ Comprehension, miscellaneous, vocabulary, paragraph completion, and others.
Data Analysis โ Line graph, bar graph, missing case, probability, permutation and combination, and others.
General Awareness โ Financial awareness, current affairs, general knowledge, static awareness, and others.
English Language โ Grammar, vocabulary, sentence improvement, cloze test, error spotting, fill in the blanks, and others.
Group Discussion and Personal Interview
This is the final stage of the SBI PO exam. Candidates who qualify for the first two online tests are selected for GD and PI. The GD accounts for 20 marks and the PI accounts for 30 marks.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO Exam
The following are the different eligibility criteria that the candidate is required to meet to appear for the SBI PO exam.
Educational Qualification โ You must hold a graduation degree from any recognized university in India.
Nationality โ You must be a citizen of Indian and must also be a permanent resident of India.
Age Limit โ You must be in the age group of 21 to 30 years to become eligible for the SBI PO Exam.
These are the three eligibility criteria that you are required to fulfill to appear for the SBI PO exam. There is certain age relaxation for minority categories as well. For instance, SC and ST candidates have an age relaxation of 5 years, whereas OBC category candidates have an age relaxation of 3 years.
SBI Clerk Exam
SBI Clerk is another most sought government exam in India. Being a clerk with SBI offers a great career as it provides lucrative perks, salary, benefits, and job security among others. However, millions of individuals appear for the SBI Clerk exam every year. Therefore, to ensure that you perform well during the exam, it is crucial to have prior knowledge of the SBI Clerk exam pattern, syllabus, and other details. Knowing all of these details will help you prepare for the exam accordingly.
Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk exam is divided into two tiers โ Prelims, and Mains Exam. Both the prelims and the main exams are conducted online wherein the candidate can choose the language of paper either in Hindi or English. Having said that, the prelims exam is 100 marks and the main exam is 200 marks.
Prelims exam consist of three sections โ English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The English Language section carries a maximum weightage of 30 marks, whereas the Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability consist of 35 marks each. Being said that, you get a total of 60 minutes to solve 100 marks prelims paper.
The Mains Exam consists of four different sections โ Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language. The Reasoning and Computer Aptitude section consists of 60 marks each. On the other hand, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude section consist of 50 marks each. The English Language section consists of 40 marks. Being said that, you get a total of 160 minutes to solve the mains exam.
Exam Syllabus
Now that you know the exam pattern and topics of questions for the SBI Clerk exam, let us have a detailed look at the topics from which you can expect the questions in your written SBI Clerk exam.
For Prelims Exam
Reasoning โ Logical reasoning, data sufficiency, seating arrangement, tabulation, puzzles, and others.
Quantitative Ability โ Simplification, profit and loss, time and distance, data interpretation, and others.
English Language โ Comprehension, miscellaneous, vocabulary, paragraph completion, and others.
Quantitative Aptitude โ Line graph, bar graph, missing case, probability, permutation and combination, and others.
General Awareness โ Financial awareness, current affairs, general knowledge, static awareness, and others.
English Language โ Grammar, vocabulary, sentence improvement, cloze test, error spotting, fill in the blanks, and others.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk Exam
The following are the different eligibility criteria that the candidate is required to meet to appear for the SBI Clerk exam.
Educational Qualification โ You must have cleared 10 + 2 from any recognized institute in India.
Nationality โ You must be a citizen of Indian and must also be a permanent resident of India.
Age Limit โ You must be in the age group of 21 to 30 years to become eligible for the SBI Clerk Exam.
These are the three eligibility criteria that you are required to fulfill to appear for the SBI Clerk exam. There is certain age relaxation for minority categories as well. For instance, SC and ST candidates have an age relaxation of 5 years, whereas OBC category candidates have an age relaxation of 3 years.
Benefits of Joining SBI
Excellent Leave Policy
One of the major benefits of joining the largest bank in the country is the excellent leave policy that they have. For instance, SBI PO receives a total of 12 leaves along with the additional 30 privilege leaves in a year. Therefore, if you like to go on a vacation every year, SBI PO is a great job to have.
Leave Travel Concession
Another excellent benefit available for SBI employees is the leave travel concession. SBI provides excellent guest-houses for employees when traveling with their families all over the country. Thus, offering employees a great travel experience.
Constant Training and Professional Development
Any position available with the State Bank of India requires high intellectual capacity. As a result, SBI provides all of its employees with constant training and professional development on a regular basis. This training offered to the employees ensures that they are well-motivated to their job in the right manner.
Student Engagement Program
Every year, the State Bank of India offers a summer internship program to eligible candidates for a duration of 10 weeks maximum. The Student Engagement Program is specifically designed for MBA and M. Tech. students who are looking to work on live projects in the area of Banking Technology.
Not only the internship program provides candidates a great opportunity to learn, but they can also earn a stipend of INR 12,000 per month during their tenure with the State Bank of India. And if the performance remains good enough during the internship program, they can be even hired permanently with the largest bank in the country.
Career Path โ SBI
The growth opportunities with the State Bank of India are quite immense for the right candidate. Of course, you will start as a probationary officer with the State Bank of India. However, if you stick long enough and provide your 100% on the job, you will certainly achieve higher roles in the future. Following is the promotion path followed by the State Bank of India.
Probationary Officer
Deputy Manager
Manager
Chief Manager
Assistant General Manager
Deputy General Manager
Chief General Manager
General Manager
Being said that, if you work hard enough, the bank will definitely honor your commitment with the promotion and other benefits. Therefore, your career path with the SBI solely depends on your performance with the largest bank in India.
Apart from the promotion, eligible candidates also get a chance for foreign postings every year. The deserving candidates get the chance to explore the banking giant globally and work with different teams and departments on the international level. Therefore, do ensure that you give 100% on the job.
Final Thoughts
SBI PO and Clerk exams are some of the most difficult competitive exams. With millions of individuals giving the exam every year, getting recruitment in the SBI recruitment drive is one of the toughest things for eligible candidates. As a result, it becomes important to know about these exams in a much more detailed and comprehensive manner.
Being said that, there are several benefits of joining the largest bank in the country. From excellent compensation to other benefits such as professional training and development โ there are many things to like about the State Bank of India. Moreover, you also get to have a great career path with the State Bank of India. There are ample different opportunities to grow and learn with the SBI. Therefore, if it is on your mind, start preparing for the different SBI exams. Go through the exam pattern and syllabus in detail and ensure that you prepare accordingly for the written exams.
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