SBI PO Recruitment 2020-21 – 2000 Vacancies Open

SBI PO 2020-21 Selection Procedure

Selection Process: The selection for Probationary Officers will be done through a three-tier process:

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:

Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online.

Selection criteria for Main Examination: Categorywise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Examination. There will be no sectional cut-off. Candidates numbering 10times (approx.)the numbers of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for Main Examination from the top of the above merit list.

Phase-II: Main Examination: Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 50marks. The Descriptive Test will be administered immediately after the conclusion of the Objective Test and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer.

(i) Objective Test: The duration of objective test is 3 hours and it consists of 4 Sections of total 200 marks. There will be separate timing for every section

(ii) Descriptive Test: The duration of Descriptive Test is 30 minutes. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) with two questions for total 50 marks.

Phase-III: In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rdPhase may comprise of (i) Interview only (50 marks) OR (ii) Interview(30marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks). Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase-IIIto be considered for final selection.

Candidates qualifying for Phase-III under ‘OBC’ category would be required to submit OBC certificate containing the ‘Non-Creamy layer’ clause. Candidates who have registered themselves as OBC but do not submit OBC ‘Non-Creamy layer’ certificate and request to be interviewed under the General category will not be entertained.