sbi po prelims (2022) Recent Notification and Tentative Exam Dates
State Bank of India - SBI
Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Corporate Centre, Mumbai
"RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS"
SBI PO 2021-22
Notification, Tentative Dates, Eligibility, PET, How to Apply, Application Fees & Applying Procedure:
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (POs) in State Bank of India. The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India
- Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility.
- The process of Registration is complete only when fee is deposited with the Bank through Online mode on or before the last date (25.10.2021) for payment of fee.
- Candidates are advised to check Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers regularly for details and updates. No separate intimation will be issued in case of any change/ update. All Changes/ Updates/ Corrigendum will be hosted only on Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers
Prospective candidates, who aspire to join State Bank of India as a Probationary Officer, can apply after carefully reading the advertisement regarding eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of application fee, issuance of call letters, process & pattern of examinations/ interview, etc. and ensure that they fulfil the stipulated criteria and follow the prescribed processes. Eligible candidates are required to register on-line for the recruitment process which will be held in three phases viz.
- Phase-I;
- Phase-II; and
- Phase-III.
Candidates who are shortlisted after Phase-I will have to appear for Phase-II. Candidates who are shortlisted after the Phase-II will be subsequently called for Phase-III.
SBI PO 2021-22 "Activity & Tentative Dates"
Let's disscussing the various provision given under SBI PO Notification 2021-22;
This article will provide all pieces of information related to your doubts about this SBI examination.
The tentative schedule of events is as follows:
List of Activity |
Respective Dates |
On-line registration including Editing/ Modification of Application by candidates |
05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021 |
Payment of Application Fee |
05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021 |
Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters |
1st / 2nd week November 2021 onwards |
Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination |
November/ December 2021 |
Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination |
December 2021 |
Download of Main Examination Call letter |
2nd / 3rd week December 2021 onwards |
Phase-II: Online Main Examination |
December 2021 |
Declaration of Result of Main Examination |
January 2022 |
Download of Phase-III Call Letter |
1st / 2nd week February 2022 onwards |
Phase-III: Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises) |
2nd / 3rd week February 2022 |
Declaration of Final Result |
February / March 2022 |
Pre-Examination Training for SC/ ST/ Religious Minority Community candidates |
|
Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training |
1st week November 2021 onwards |
Conduct of Pre- Examination Training |
2nd week November 2021 |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers for details and updates.
VACANCIES DETAILS FOR SBI PO 2021-22:
Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | TOTAL | LD# | VI# | HI# | d & e# @ |
Regular Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Backlog Vacancy | 24 | 12 | 20 | -- | -- | 56 | -- | 1 | 36 | 9 |
Total | 324 | 162 | 560 | 200 | 810 | 2056 | 20 | 21 | 56 | 29 |
Abbreviations:
SC- Scheduled Caste, ST- Scheduled Tribe, OBC- Other Backward Classes, EWS- Economically Weaker Section, GEN- General Category, LD- Locomotor Disability, VI- Visually Impaired, HI- Hearing Impaired
Vacancies detailed above are provisional and may vary according to Bank’s requirements.
* Vacancies reserved for OBC category are available only to the 'Non-creamy layer' OBC candidates. 'Creamy layer' OBC candidates should indicate their category as 'General'. OBC category candidates should submit the OBC certificate on format prescribed by Govt. of India containing the 'Non-creamy layer' clause, issued during the period 01.04.2021 to the date of interview, should be submitted by such candidates, if called for interview.
# Vacancies for Person with Benchmark Disability (PWD) category candidates are reserved horizontally.
@ PWD categories under clauses ‘d’ & ‘e’ of Section 34 (i) of RPWD Act 2016 suitable for the post are: (i) “Specific Learning Disability” (SLD); (ii) “Mental Illness” (MI); (iii) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild)- ASD (M) (iv) “Multiple Disabilities” (multiple disabilities amongst LD, VI, HI, SLD, MI & ASD-M);
^ Reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in recruitment is governed by Office Memorandum no. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019 of Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions, Government of India.
Disclaimer: “EWS vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives of Government of India and outcome of any litigation. The appointment is provisional and is subject to the Income & Asset certificate being verified through the proper channels.”
Benefit of reservation under EWS category can be availed upon production of an “Income & Asset Certificate” issued based on gross annual income for the Financial Year 2020-21 as per DoPT guidelines.
The EWS candidates are required to produce for verification the ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ issued based on gross annual income for the Financial Year 2020-21 as per extant DoPT guidelines, on the date of document verification at the time of interview. Hence the ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ issued based on gross annual income for the financial year 2020-21 must be obtained by the candidate on or before the date of document verification at the time of interview. No request for extension of time for production of ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ beyond the said date shall be entertained and if a candidate fails to produce the ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ on the date of document verification at the time of interview, he/ she will not be considered for appointment in the Bank for the post of Probationary Officer.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SBI PO 2021-22:
(A) Essential Academic Qualifications (as on 31.12.2021):
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. 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 31.12.2021. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2021. Candidates possessing qualification of Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant may also apply.
Important Note:
★ The date of passing eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/ Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/ Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.
★Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained in Graduation calculated to the nearest two decimals in the online application. Where CGPA/ OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted into percentage and indicated in the online application. If called for interview, the candidate will have to produce a certificate issued by the appropriate authority inter alia stating the norms of the University regarding conversion of grade into percentage and the percentage of marks scored by the candidate in terms of these norms.
★Calculation of Percentage: The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all the semester(s)/ year(s) by aggregate maximum marks in all the subjects irrespective of Honours/ optional/ additional optional subject, if any. This will be applicable for those Universities also where Class/ Grade is decided on basis of Honours marks only. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 54.99% will be treated as less than 55%.
(B) Age Limit: (As on 01.04.2021):
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2021 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2000 and not earlier than 02.04.1991 (both days inclusive). Relaxation in Upper age limit shall be as below:
Sr. No. |
Category |
Age relaxation |
|
1 |
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe |
5 years |
|
2 |
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
|
3 |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWD |
- PWD (SC/ ST) |
15 years |
- PWD (OBC) | 13 Years | ||
- PWD (Gen/ EWS) | 10 Years | ||
4 |
Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 6 months from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment. |
5 years |
Important Note:
CUMULATIVE AGE RELAXATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE EITHER UNDER THE ABOVE ITEMS OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER ITEMS.
Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificates(s) at the time of interview/ joining, if qualified. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of online application. No correspondence/email/phone will be entertained in this regard.
(C) Other:
I. 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.
II. Candidates against whom there is/ are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude are not eligible to apply for the post.
PRE-EXAMINATION TRAINING FOR SBI PO 2021-22:
Bank may arrange pre-examination training (PET) at certain centres for SC/ ST/ Religious Minority Community candidates in consonance with the guidelines issued by Government of India. Candidates belonging to the above categories who desire to avail themselves of such training at their own cost may indicate to that effect against relevant column while applying on-line. An indicative list of training centres is given as Annexure-I.
Bank may add additional centers or may delete some of the centers indicated for training. Candidates opting for pre-examination training should download their call letter for training from Bank's website by entering their registration number and password/ date of birth. No hard copy of the call letter will be sent.
In view of the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, Bank may, depending on feasibility, hold the PET through physical classes OR by way of Online tools.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SBI PO 2021-22:
Candidates can apply online only from 05.10.2021 to 25.10.2021. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Pre-Requisites for Applying Online
Candidates should have valid email ID and mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of results. It will be essentially required for receiving any communication/ call letters/ advices from the bank by email/ SMS.
GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:
Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Bank's ‘Career’ website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking.
Helpdesk: In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/ call letter, queries may be made at telephone no. 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. Candidates should mention ‘RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA - 2021’ in the subject of the email.
A. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT OF FEES [Online Mode Only]:
- First scan the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration as detailed under the guidelines given in Annexure-II.
- The text for the hand-written declaration is as follows: “I________(Name of the candidate), _______(Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine”.
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression: If a candidate is not having left-hand thumb impression, he/ she may use his/ her right-hand thumb impression.
- Visit Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers and open the Online Application Form, available under 'Current Openings’.
- Fill the application carefully. Once the application is filled completely, candidates should submit their data. In case a candidate is unable to fill the data in one go, he/ she can save the entered data. On saving complete/ partially complete application, a provisional registration number and password is generated by the system and displayed on the screen which should be carefully noted. Candidates can reopen and edit their saved application form (if required) by using their registration number and password. Once the application is filled completely, candidates should carefully check the form before final submission. No change/ edit will be allowed thereafter. The registration at this stage is provisional.
- After rechecking and ensuring correctness of the particulars in the application form, candidate should pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, by following the instructions available on the screen.
- The payment can be made by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.
- On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated; which may be printed for record.
- If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online.
- There is also a provision to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form containing fee details, at later stage.
- Please do not send the printout of application form to the Bank.
B. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING THE PHOTOGRAPH , SIGNATURE, LEFT-HAND THUMB IMPRESSION AND HAND-WRITTEN DECLARATION
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications given in Annexure-II. Online application will not be registered unless candidates upload photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration as specified.
Important Note:
i. In case, the face in the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression & hand-written declaration is unclear, the applicant’s candidature may be rejected.
ii. In case the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression & hand-written declaration is unclear, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression & hand-written declaration, prior to submitting the form
Application Fees/ Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) for SBI PO 2021-22 Exam:
Application Fee will be Rs. 750/- for General/ EWS/ OBC candidates and ‘Nil’ for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates. Application Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
Refer: SBI PO 2021-22 syllabus-wise subjects materials & parctice question and answers test & quiz also get online Mock test.
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