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23 Aug

SBI PO 2013 Final Marks List

SBI has released the final marks list of all the candidates who appeared for the Probationary Officers(PO) examination. SBI conducted the written exam(Objective+Descriptive) on April 28, 2013 for the selection of Probationary officers. The shortliested candidates were called for GD and interview.

SBI PO 2013 Final Marks List:

Click here to check final Marks List of SBI PO 2013. Just enter your roll no/registration number and Date of birth.

You can check your written exam marks(section wise), cutoff, Group discussion marks and interview marks. You can also check how they have arrived for final selection.

See Also: SBI To Recruit 10,000 POs & Clerks in 2013 (Official Statement)

Do share your marks below.

24 Jun

SBI To Recruit 10,000 POs & Clerks in 2013 (Official Statement)

Finally, SBI has released an official statement that it will hire 10,000 new employees in the year 2013. These vacancies will include both Probationary Officers and Clerks and whole selection process would be completed by March, 2014.

The official statement is released by SBI after series of rumors in leading newspapers about 19,000 clerk vacancies in SBI.
SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told PTI that SBI will be hiring only 10,000 people this year, including 1,500 probationary officers, the process for which was started early this year and the results of written test have been announced recently.

He also added that “We have upgraded our branches, all have become air-conditioned. We have adequately staffed our branches. In the last quarter, we recruited 20,000 assistant grade employees at front office,”

What is the reason behind this large scale recruitment?

In State Bank of India, around 7,500 employees would be retiring this year. The bank also plans to open about 1,200 new branches in the country and another 8 branch offices overseas, including China & the United Kingdom, in the current fiscal.

When will be the notification of SBI Clerk will be out?

Though no official statement is being made regarding this but SBI Clerk 2013 notification is expected to come out in September, 2013.

Various Public sector banks have hired more than 63,000 employees in the last financial year.

The country’s largest bank State Bank of India alone hired 20,000 clerical staff and 1,200 POs.

The total strength of various public sector banks is about eight lakh employees as on March 31, 2012.

Source of this Official Statement:

– Hindu Business Line
– NDTV

18 Jun

SBI Rajbhasha Officers Recruitment 2013 – Apply Online & Admit Cards

State Bank of India has published the recruitment notice of 17 Rajbhasha Officers in SBI 2013. Rajbhasha Officers is Scale 1 job in State Bank of India.

Important Dates Regarding Rajbhasha Officers Recruitment 2013:

Online Registration Dates: June 24, 2013 – July 13, 2013

Online Application Fees Payment Dates: June 24, 2013 – July 13, 2013

Offline Application Fees Payment from : June 24, 2013 – July 13, 2013

Date of Online Written Exam: 11 August, 2013

Job Profile:

Assistant Manager(Rajbhasha Officers) – Junior Management Grade Scale 1 – Basic Pay Rs. 14,500 – 25,700 along with other allowances and benefits.

Age Limit:

21 – 30 years. Relaxation of age is also allowed as per the norms of the government.

Probation Period: 2 years.

Eligibility Criteria as on June 1, 2013:

Post Graduate in Hindi or Sanskrit with Hindi and English as subjects at Degree level. Minimum 1 year experience of translation from Hindi to English in a reputed organization.

How To Apply:

Candidates can apply online before the above mentioned dates. But you can deposit the fees both online and offline. The application fees is Rs. 200 for General candidates and Rs. 50 for others. The registration process will start from June 24, 2013. Link will be active then on the SBI website – www.sbi.co.in.

SBI Rajbhasha Officers 2013 Admit Cards:

Admit cards will be available from August 1, 2013 onwards. We will update the direct link to download the Admit cards here in August.

Click here to download SBI Rajbhasha Advertisement 2013.

If you have any doubts, ask in comments.

08 Jun

SBI Clerk 2013 – Solved Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers 2012 (PDF Downlaod)

State Bank of India has published the notification for the recruitment of SBI Clerks in 2013. The total number of vacancies are expected to be more than 19,000 clerk posts this year. So, it is crucial that you start preparing for this exam now if you want to build a long term and great career in banking sector.
State Bank of India, being the largest public sector bank in India, provides numerous opportunities to grow along with better pay packages.

The selection process for SBI Clerk involves two phases:

1) Objective Written Test
2) Interview

See Also: Best Books for SBI CLERK Exam 2014

Check out the full SBI Clerk notification here.

Download SBI Clerk 2014 Call Letter

As we publish Solved sample papers and previous years’ question papers for various exams, check out the solved sample papers for SBI Clerk 2013:

Click here to download Solved Model Test Paper for SBI Clerk 2013

Click here to download Solved Sample Paper(English Section) for SBI Clerk 2013

Click here to download SBI Clerk 2012 Solved Question Paper

Click here to download SBI Associate Clerk 2011 Solved Question Paper

We will update this page with more solved sample papers very soon. You are advised to bookmark this page and like us on Facebook for more updates.

02 Jun

SBI Clerk 2013 Notification, Paper Pattern & Syllabus

State Bank of India(SBI) invites applications from the eligible Indian candidates for the post of Clerk in SBI, 2013. The selection process for the recruitment of clerks in SBI would include objective written examination followed by an interview.

Important Dates:

Date of Notification: June 15, 2013

Selection Process:

Objective Written test followed by an interview.

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduation from a recognized university in any stream.

Paper Pattern:

The objective written test would be of 200 marks to be completed in 2 hours. There would be four sections viz. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language and Financial & General Awareness.
The shortlisted candidates after giving written exam would be called for interview and final selection would be based on total marks of both written test and interview.

Check out SBI Clerk 2013 – Solved Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers 2012 (PDF Download)

Total Number of Vacancies:

The total number of vacancies would be approx. 19,000 divided into various states.

We will update more details once the notification of SBI Clerks 2013 is out June 15, 2013.

Update: There has been some delay to release the Clerk notification on the part of State Bank of India. We are trying to get more details on the matter. Till then, we request our readers to have some patience and keep checking Examsbuzz.
New Update: SBI has released an official statement that it will hire 10,000 new employees in the year 2013. More details about SBI recruitment in 2013 here.

29 Apr

SBI PO 2013 CutOff, Analysis, Results & Selection Procedure

State Bank of India(SBI) conducted the written exam for the selection of Probationary Officers(PO) in SBI on April 28, 2013. The written exam was conducted in two sessions i.e. Morning and Evening. There was an objective type written test consisting of 200 marks(200 questions divided into 4 sections) followed by a descriptive test of 50 marks. More than 17 lacs candidates from over India applied for this exam. You can read more about SBI PO 2013 official notification here. There are total of 1,500 vacancies.

SBI PO 2013 – Written Exam Analysis:

Data Sufficiency: As expected, there were not much proper mathematics questions except 1 or 2 but most of the questions were from the Data Interpretation and Sufficiency. This was one of the easiest section of today’s exam as the questions were pretty straight forward with minimal shortcuts required.

English Language & Comprehension and General Awareness: Both the sections were average in difficulty as some of the questions were pretty easy, summed up with some tricky questions. General Awareness section was easier than it was expected before the exam.

Reasoning: As always, Reasoning was the difficult and time consuming section of all. Questions of arrangement again took the lot of time of students.

Verdict: Overall, the difficulty level of exam was average. Definitely, it was easier than the last year’s exam.

Selection Process in SBI PO 2013:

Phase 1: The candidates are required to qualify in the objective tests by securing passing marks, in each of the tests, to be decided by SBI, on the basis of competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level for each category. There will be sectional cut off and a overall cut off.

Descriptive Test of only those candidates will be evaluated who will qualify objective test. There will be minimum cut off in descriptive test too like the objective written exam.

To call the candidates for interview, the aggregate marks of both objective test and descriptive test will be considered i.e. from total of 250 marks.

Phase 2: Three times the number of vacancies would be called for GD and interview. Group Discussion of 20 marks followed by interview of 30 marks.

SBI PO Cutoff 2013:

The minimum cut off for General candidates to be called for GD and interview is expected to be more than 125-130 marks this time around as the exam was relatively easier than the last year’s. Last year, the marks secured in the written test by the last candidates who were called for GD & interview are as follows:

General: 110
OBC: 99
SC: 88
ST: 88
OH/VH: 88

SBI PO Result 2013:

The result of SBI PO 2013 is expected to be announced in a month or two. As the exam was conducted offline and there was a descriptive test also, so the result processing might take some time. Till then, you can check out SSC CGL 2013 Question papers and answer keys.

Update: Click here to check out the result of SBI PO 2013 Written Exam. (List of Roll Nos. of selected candidates shortlisted for interview). Only 3127 candidates have been shortlisted for 1500 PO vacancies.
The interviews are scheduled from July 3, 2013. The cutoff and marks will be announced later after the selection process is completed.

Click here to check the final result of SBI PO 2013(Written test+Interview).
You can also check the circle allotted to you.

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30 Mar

Download SBI PO Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2013

State Bank of India (SBI) is conducting the Probationary Officers(PO) exam in 2013 to fill its 1500 vacancies all over India.
More than 17 lakhs candidates have applied for the SBI PO recruitment 2013. This is a huge number considering that there are only 1500 vacancies. So, candidates should expect lot of competition in this exam. The SBI PO examination would consist 200 objective type questions divided in five sections viz. General Awareness, English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, & Computer Awareness. Total time would be of two hours.
The SBI PO exam date is April 28, 2013.

SBI PO Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2013:

The SBI Admit card Download Link was available on April 2, 2013 but it seems State Bank of India has taken it down on April 3, 2013 in the evening. According to various sources, the SBI PO Call letter download link would again be available on April 8, 2013.
Here’s the link – SBI PO Admit Card 2013.

How to Prepare for SBI:

You can check out our “Study Materials” section to download the General awareness updates for this examination. Also check our best books for SBI PO here.

Best of luck for this examination.

20 Feb

Best Books for SBI PO(Probationary Officer) Exam 2013

SBI recently published the recruitment of PO(Probationary Officer) 2013 in a public notice on its official website. State Bank of India invited the applications for the fulfillment of 1500 PO vacancies all over India. SBI is one of the most premier public sector bank in India. The first preference for most of the aspiring candidates of PO post is State Bank of India. But getting selected in SBI is no easy deal.
For starters, SBI test is not conducted by IBPS unlike other public sector banks. SBI conducts its own separate test for the recruitment of PO’s ad clerks. The level of difficulty is also more in SBI PO exam than IBPS PO exam. So, students need to work really hard. The SBI PO Exam 2013 will be conducted on April 28, 2013. Read more about vacancies, selection process and interview here.

SBI PO 2013 Written Test Format

The objective test will comprises of 200 question and a time of two hours. There will be 4 sections of 50 questions each:

a) English
b) Reasoning
c) Data Analysis & Interpretation
d) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers.

The objective written test will be followed by a descriptive English Language test of 1 hour.

Here is the list of Best Books (English, Reasoning, Data Analysis, Marketing, Computers, etc.) for SBI PO(Probationary Officer) Exam 2013:

1) English Language:(50 Objective Questions and a Descriptive Test)

a) English Language and Comprehension by Kiran Prakashan: Though this book is specially written for SSC Exam but it has covered all the concepts in detail for you to study and prepare for any other exam also.

b) General English by Lucent: Great book for all the competitive exams such as Banks, SSC, UPSC, etc. Covered all the concepts in both English and Hindi language.

c) IBPS Bank PO/MT Descriptive English: One of the best book for preparation of Descriptive English.

2) Reasoning: (50 Objective questions)

a) A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal: The wholesome book for verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Covered everything regarding reasoning.

b) How to Crack Test of Reasoning In All Competitive Exam: If you want an inexpensive alternative for the reasoning book, try this one.

3) Data Analysis & Interpretation: (50 Objective questions)

Both the books for ‘Data Analysis and interpretation’ given below are good. You can purchase any of these.

a) Data Analysis & Interpretation Data Sufficiency by Kiran Prakashan:

b) Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency MCQs 800+Q:

4) General Awareness, Marketing and Computers:(50 Objective questions)

a) Marketing Aptitude Test by BSC: The Best book available to prepare the marketing section for all competitive exams.

Try the link below if it is shown out of stock.

b) To prepare the computer section, buy “Lucent’s Computer” Book which has thoroughly covered the entire computer section for competitive exams. Also purchased the “Lucent’s Marketing, Economics and Banking” book which would also be helpful for SBI PO exam. Both the books are priced under Rs. 100 and are not available on Flipkart. So, you’d have to buy it from a local vendor.

c) For current affairs, visit our website regularly as we will updating it every month for updates regarding banking, economic and other related information for SBI PO exam 2013.

5) Combined Books: Check out the combined books of all sections for SBI PO Exam 2013.

a) State Bank of India (SBI) and State Bank Associates: Probationary Officer (PO) Exam Practice Work Book: This book is specially prepared for SBI PO Exam 2013. Covered all the sections in details(Even descriptive paper, group discussion and interview). It also provides model test papers and previous years’ question papers.

b) State Bank of India (SBI) and State Bank Associates: Probationary Officer (PO)Exam Solved Papers 2000 to 2011:: Solved previous years’ question papers.

c) How to Crack the SBI PO Exam: State Bank of India and Associates Probationary Officer Success Master: Another great book for SBI PO exam.

If you have any query, just ask in comments.

23 Jan

SBI PO Recruitment 2013 Notice – Total Vacancies, Selection Process & Important Dates

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.