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SBI PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021

SBI PO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021: The official SBI PO notification can be expected anytime in the coming months but one should not wait for the notification to be release. A real aspirant starts his or her preparation well before the notification release.

SBI PO Exam Pattern

Prelims

S. No.Name of Tests(ObjectiveNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Quantitative Aptitude353520 minutes
3Reasoning Ability353520 minutes

Mains

S. No.Name of Tests(Objective)No. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
1Reasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 minutes
2English Language354040 minutes
3Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 minutes
4General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness404035 minutes

SBI PO Syllabus Prelims 2021

SBI PO Quantitative Aptitude SyllabusSBI PO Reasoning SyllabusSBI PO English Syllabus
Simplification/ Approximation Profit & LossAlphanumeric SeriesReading Comprehension
Mixtures & AlligationsLogical ReasoningFill in the blanks
Permutation, Combination & ProbabilityData SufficiencyCloze Test
Work & Time, Sequence & SeriesRanking & Order Directions Alphabet TestPara jumbles
Simple Interest & Compound InterestSurds & IndicesSeating ArrangementVocabulary
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, SphereCoded InequalitiesParagraph Completion
Time & Distance, Number SystemsPuzzle Coding-DecodingTabulationMultiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Data InterpretationSyllogismSentence Completion
Ratio & ProportionPercentageBlood Relations, Input-OutputTenses Rules

SBI PO Syllabus Mains 2021

Data Analysis & InterpretationReasoningGeneral/Economy/Banking AwarenessEnglish Language
Tabular GraphSyllogismCurrent AffairsReading Comprehension
Line GraphVerbal ReasoningFinancial AwarenessGrammar
Bar GraphCircular Seating ArrangementGeneral KnowledgeVerbal Ability
Charts & TablesLinear Seating ArrangementStatic AwarenessVocabulary
Missing Case DIDouble LineupBanking Terminologies KnowledgeSentence Improvement
Radar Graph CaseletSchedulingBanking AwarenessWord Association
ProbabilityBlood Relations, Critical ReasoningPrinciples of InsurancePara Jumbles
Data SufficiencyInput-Output, Analytical and Decision MakingError Spotting
Let it Case DIDirections and DistancesCloze Test
Permutation and CombinationOrdering and Ranking, Code InequalitiesFill in the blanks
Pie ChartsData Sufficiency
Coding-Decoding, Course of Action

SBI PO Salary 2021

SBI PO Salary (Basic Pay)Rs 27620/-
Dearness Allowance Of SBI PO46.9% of the basic pay
City Compensatory Allowance(CCA)3% or 4%(depending on the place of posting)
Leased House AccommodationMinimum- Rs 8000/-(Rural areas)Maximum- Rs 29500/-(Urban Areas)
Furniture AllowanceRs 120000/-
Medical Insurance100% for employees75% for families
Travelling AllowanceReimbursement for AC-2Tier (Exclusively for official travels)
PetrolRs 1100-Rs 1300
MiscellaneousRs 4000/-
Total Compensation(Annually)7.5 lakhs to 12.9 lakhs
Loan BenefitsEmployees get Concession on interest rates

FAQs

What is the in-hand salary of SBI PO?

In-hand salary is Rs. 40,000 to 50,000. However, after cracking internal banking exams the in-hand salary can get raised up to Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 70,000 a month.  

What benefits are provided apart from the SBI PO salary?

Some of the key benefits provided to an SBI PO at SBI: 

  • House Rent Allowance
  • Medical Allowance
  • Travel Allowance
  • Furniture Allowance
  • Loan Benefits
  • Dearness Allowance

What is the basic pay for SBI PO?

Rs.27,620/- (basic pay) which is followed by four increments. Official pay scale – 23700-980/7 -30560-1145/2 – 32850-1310/7- 42020. 

What is HRA in SBI PO salary?

House rent allowance is provided as per the city at which employee gets posted. Due to frequent transfers SBI makes it a priority to ensure HRA for its SBI PO level employees. 

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Vishwas Agarwal

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