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.
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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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