SBI PO(Probationary Officer) Recruitment 2013 notice published today on the State Bank of India website. SBI invites application from the eligible Indian candidates for the appointment of Probationary Officer in State Bank of India. There are total of 1500 vacancies in SBI PO this year.

Important Dates:

Online registration of Application: 30 Jan, 2013 to 23 Feb, 2013
Payment of Fees Online: 30 Jan, 2013 to 23 Feb, 2013
Payment of Fees Offline: 01 Feb,2013 to 28 Feb, 2013
Date of Written Exam: 28 April 2013

Total Number of Vacancies in SBI PO Recruitment 2013:

Total Vacancies: 1500
General: 758
OBC: 405
SC: 225
ST: 112
Total Vacancies(PWD): 44
VH: 22
OH: 22

Age Limit(As on 1st Jan,2013):

Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years. Relaxation is allowed as per government norms.

Educational Qualifications: Graduation or any equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognized university.

Application Fees:
General: Rs. 200(includes intimation charges)
SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 50(Intimation charges only)

Selection Process:

Phase 1: Objective written examination consisting 200 questions and a separate descriptive test.
The objective written examination(200 marks) with 2 hour duration will consists of 200 questions divided into four sections of 50 marks each viz. English, Reasoning, ‘Data Analysis & Interpretation’ and “General Awareness, Marketing & Computers”.
The descriptive test(50 marks) would be of 1 hour duration, and would consists of English Language.

Phase 2: Group Discussion(20 Marks) and Interview(30 Marks)

Final selection will be made on the basis of both phase 1 and 2. Marks secured by the candidate in the written test(out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 and marks secured in the Group discussion and interview (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 50. Then, a merit list will be prepared and final selection will be made.

For More details regarding the selection process and other information – Download SBI PO Recruitment 2013 Notice PDF.

Apply online at SBI website.