SBI PO vs IBPS PO: Detailed Analysis: SBI PO and IBPS PO are the two most attractive exams in the banking world. A probationary oficer’s tenure and growth is much appreciated than of a clerk. Annual package, even for a brignner and that too a graduate is quite something. But how does one make a choice between the two is a real dilemma?
In this blog today, PracticeMock is going to cover a detailed analysis of SBI PO vs IBPS PO. Both exams are highly reputable and hail from credible Indian organizations.
Here are the following parameters included for the comparison
- Selection Process
- Job Profile
- Salary Structure
- Career Growth
- Posting/Transfer Policy
- Bond Signing
Selection Procedure
The overall selection process is exactly the same for both the exams.
| IBPS PO | SBI PO |
| An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process: Prelims Mains Personal Interview | An objective examination along with a descriptive test during mains. 3 Rounds of selection process: Prelims Mains Personal Interview |
SBI PO Exam Pattern Prelims
| Serial Number | Name of section | Number of questions in the section | Marks allotted for the section |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| – | Total | 100 | 100 |
SBI PO Main Exam Pattern
| Serial Number | Name of the section | Number of questions asked in the section | Marks allotted to the section |
| 1 | English language | 35 | 40 |
| 2 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 |
| 4 | General Awareness (special reference to banking industry) | 40 | 40 |
| – | Total | 155 | 200 marks |
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.
IBPS PO Exam Pattern
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2021
| S.No. | Name of Tests (Objective | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021
| 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 |
| 5 | English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
IBPS PO vs SBI PO Salary Structure
| SBI PO | IBPS PO |
| Presently, the starting basic pay is 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. | 23700 to (980 x 7) to 30560 – (1145 x 2) to 32850 to (1310 x 7) to 42020. The Basic Salary of IBPS PO after 7 Years increases to Rs 30,560. The Basic Salary of IBPS PO after 7 + 2 Years increases to Rs 32,850 The Basic Salary of IBPS PO after 7 + 2 + 7 Years increases to Rs 42,020 |
IBPS PO vs SBI PO – BOND
| SBI PO | IBPS PO |
| An SBI PO has to sign a three-year bond | Different banks will have different bond periods or release amounts. As you must know IBPS PO is conducted for a group of banks. |
Career Growth Plan Comparisions
| SBI-PO | IBPS PO |
| PO/AM Deputy Manager – Chief Manager – Asst General Manager – Deputy General Manager – General Manager – Chief General Manager – Deputy Managing Director | Junior Management Grade – Scale I – PO Middle Management Grade – Scale II – Manager Middle Management Grade – Scale III – Senior Manager Senior Management Grade – Scale IV – Chief Manager Senior Management Grade – Scale V – Assistant General Manager Top Management Grade – Scale VI – Deputy General Manager Top Management Grade – Scale VII – General Manager Executive Director (ED) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) |
Work Culture
| SBI PO | IBPS PO |
| Work pressure is high for an SBI PO. | Work pressure is comparatively less if compared with SBI PO. Moreover, it ha smore to do with your posting. Rural/regional posting will have less pressure and metros would have the equal amount of pressure as there is in SBI. |
Transfer Policy
| SBI PO | IBPS PO |
| Transfers happen every 2 to 3 years. Can be transferred to Rural or Urban Areas | Again, it would bank-specific policy, but in any banking job transfer are frequent at regular intervals. |
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