BankingUsual cycle
IBPS PO
IBPS Probationary Officer / Management Trainee
- Age
- 20–30
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around July–August
SBI Probationary Officer
SBI PO · also known as State Bank PO
Overview
State Bank of India's own recruitment for Probationary Officers, one of the most sought-after banking jobs.
Posts: Probationary Officer (JMGS-I) in SBI.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | March–September |
|---|---|
| Applications | Within 3 weeks of the notice |
| Exam | 1–2 months after the notice (Prelims) |
| Result | Final result 4–6 months after the notice |
Eligibility
Age
21–30 years. Counted on the date in the notice (usually 1 April).
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 30 years | 4 |
| EWS | 30 years | 4 |
| OBC | 33 years (+3) | 7 |
| SC | 35 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 35 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years (+10) | 7 |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning (35) | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | 0.25 |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English | 170 | 200 | 3 hours | 0.25 |
| Descriptive English | — | 50 | 30 minutes | — |
3. Phase III
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychometric test, group exercise and interview | — | 50 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Exam subjects
- Reasoning and computer aptitude
- Data analysis and interpretation
- General, economy and banking awareness
- English language
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → psychometric test, group exercise and interview. Final merit from Mains and Phase III.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Basic ₹48,480 with four advance increments; roughly ₹85,000–1,00,000 a month with allowances (approx.).
Vacancies: About 600–2,000 posts a year.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
How many attempts?
General/EWS 4, OBC and PwBD 7, SC/ST no limit (within the age).
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on sbi.co.in/web/careers before applying.