How many times can I give SBI PO Exam?

How many times can I give SBI PO Exam? If you have been looking for the answer to this very question, well, we shall clear all your doubts today with comprehensive details about the matter.

How many times can I give SBI PO Exam?

Is there any specific criteria for the same? Or is it just a random number?

No, it’s nothing like that. The possible number of attempts for an SBI PO examination is decided by the category of the candidate.

General candidates – 4 maximum attempts

OBC & PwD candidates – 7 maximum attempts

SC/ST candidates – Unlimited attempts until the age limit is exhausted

SBI PO Vacancies 2021

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

History of SBI PO Vacancies

Year	No. Of Vacancies
2013	1500
2014	1897
2015	2000
2016	2200
2017	2313
2018	2000
2019	2000
2020	2000

SBI PO Exam Pattern

Prelims

S. No.	Name of Tests(Objective	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes

Mains

S. No.	Name of Tests(Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
2	English Language	35	40	40 minutes
3	Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
4	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes

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.

Selection criteria for Phase-III: Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in Phase-II (Main Exam). There will be no sectional cut-off. Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) of the category wise vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase-III from the top of the category wise merit list subject to a candidate scoring the minimum aggregate qualifying score, as decided by the Bank.

Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary & Main Examination)

There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. if no answer is marked by candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.

Sectional Marks will not be maintained for both Preliminary & Main Examinations.

Interview & Group Exercises

In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Phase may comprise of (i) Interview only (50 marks) OR (ii) Interview (30 marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks).

Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks in Phase-III to be considered for final selection. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.