SBI PO vs IBPS PO: Detailed Analysis

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

1. Selection Process
2. Job Profile
3. Salary Structure
4. Career Growth
5. Posting/Transfer Policy
6. 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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