{"id":123572,"date":"2024-12-27T17:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T11:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=123572"},"modified":"2024-12-28T16:26:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T10:56:17","slug":"new-changes-in-sbi-po-2025-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/new-changes-in-sbi-po-2025-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"New Changes in SBI PO 2025 Notification Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/sbi-po\/\">SBI PO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">New Changes in SBI PO 2025 Notification<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To make an effective strategy to clear the SBI PO 2025 exam, you must also be well aware of all the important changes SBI made in the SBI PO 2024 notification released on 26 December 2024.<\/strong> SBI has made important changes to the exam pattern and emoluments. Additionally, there has been a decline in the total number of vacancies, from 2,000 in 2023 to 600 in 2024. As a result, the competition will increase, and you\u2019ll have to prepare more dedicatedly to stay ahead of all the competitors. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss all the changes introduced by SBI in the latest notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po-test-series\/?ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take a Free Mock Test &amp; Know How You Can Increase Your&nbsp;Answering&nbsp;Speed<\/strong> <strong>by 10X<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po\/sbi-po\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO Notification 2025 &#8211; Click to Check<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><blockquote><p><strong>The SBI PO Notification 2024 is out with some big changes! The Prelims and Mains exam patterns have been updated, and there&#8217;s a new Descriptive Paper format. The salary has shot up to \u20b956,480, with an annual CTC of \u20b918.67 lakh. On the downside, the number of vacancies has dropped to 600. The competition is going to be tougher! Read to Know More&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Changes in SBI PO Notification 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The SBI PO 2025 notification<\/strong>&nbsp;introduced multiple changes, from salary to exam pattern. Therefore, candidates must know about all these changes to start their studies accordingly.&nbsp;They must align their study plan and preparation process with these changes to stay ahead of other candidates in this competitive race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The distribution of marks in SBI PO Prelims or Phase I exam has been changed. The weightage of each section is no longer the same as before. <strong>40 marks have been assigned to the English Language section now has a higher weightage. <\/strong>Previously, it was worth only 30 marks. So, this is an increase in its importance. On the other hand, both the <strong>Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections now each carry 30 marks.<\/strong> Earlier, they were worth 35 marks. This means these sections have been given less weightage compared to before. This change highlights the need to perform well in the English section, as it is now the most important section in the Prelims exam with the largest weightage. <strong>Although the marks distribution has changed, the total amount of time and number of questions (100) in the exam stays the same.<\/strong> <strong>Candidates will need to adjust how they manage their time to perform well under the new marking system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Major Updates to the SBI PO 2024 Mains Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks (After Changes)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mains (Phase II) exam has been changed by SBI this year. Here are the main updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/strong>: <strong>Now, there are 40 questions worth 60 marks.<\/strong> There were 50 marks for 50 questions earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/strong>: <strong>Now there are 30 questions that carry 60 marks.<\/strong> There were 40 questions worth 50 marks earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness<\/strong>: <strong>This section has been increased to 60 questions for 60 marks.<\/strong> It used to be 50 questions earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English Language<\/strong>: <strong>This section now has 40 questions for 20 marks.<\/strong> It used to be 35 questions for 40 marks earlier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The total number of questions in the SBI PO 2024-25 Mains exam has gone up to 170 Questions<\/strong> from 155. This makes the exam longer and more demanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"5\"><strong>Major Updates to the SBI PO 2024 Mains Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td>40<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General\/Economy\/Banking Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>60<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>170<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>155<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-free-mock-test-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO Free Mock Test for Perfect Start- Click to Check<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New in the SBI PO Descriptive Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Descriptive Paper has also seen some changes that are interesting and important from the point of view of the SBI PO 2024-25 aspirant. <strong>Now, this test will examine a candidate\u2019s writing or<\/strong> <strong>communication skills through Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis, and Precis Writing. Earlier, they tested it through Letter and Essay writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI PO Revised Emoluments (Salary)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting basic pay for SBI POs has seen a handsome hike. <strong>Under the revised pay scale, the salary ranges from \u20b948,480 to \u20b985,920, for Junior Management Grade-I. For Mumbai postings, the total CTC is an impressive \u20b918.67 lakhs per year. It includes perks like DA, HRA, NPS, LFC, lease rental, and medical facilities. <\/strong>The post becomes a more lucrative career option with this salary boost. The boost makes this role an even more attractive career choice in the banking sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Previous<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Revised<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting Basic Pay<\/td><td>\u20b941,960<\/td><td>\u20b948,480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salary Range (Junior MG I)<\/td><td>\u20b948,480 &#8211; \u20b985,920<\/td><td>\u20b948,480 &#8211; \u20b985,920<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total CTC (Mumbai Posting)<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>\u20b918.67 Lakhs per year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Included Perks<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>DA, HRA, NPS, LFC, Lease Rental, Medical Facilities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI PO 2025 Decreased Vacancies, What It Means for Aspirants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, only <strong>600 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced, a sharp decline from <strong>last year\u2019s 2000 positions<\/strong> and this is the lowest number of vacancies in recent past years. This reduction in vacancies is expected to raise the cutoff marks, making the competition tougher than ever. Aspirants must bring their best efforts to secure a place among the limited seats available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Last Year (2023)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>This Year<\/strong> <strong>(2024)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of SBI PO Vacancies<\/td><td>2000<\/td><td>600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancy Trend<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Sharp Decline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact on Competition<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Tougher Cutoffs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sectional Cut-Off Changes in SBI PO Notification 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SBI PO Notification 2025 has also introduced significant changes related to the sectional cut-offs. <strong>This year, there will be no sectional cut-off in the SBI PO 2024-25 Prelims Exam.<\/strong> Now, the candidates can only concentrate on getting an overall cut-off score. However, <strong>candidates must still meet the minimum score requirement in each section of the SBI PO 2024-25 Main Examination.<\/strong> In comparison, last year&#8217;s notification also indicated the removal of sectional marks for both the Preliminary and Main Examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Last Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>This Year (2024-25)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sectional Cut-off in Prelims<\/strong><\/td><td>Removed<\/td><td>Removed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sectional Cut-off in Mains<\/strong><\/td><td>Removed<\/td><td>Minimum score required in each section<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overall Cut-off<\/strong><\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Required (only overall)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI PO Free Preparation Resources Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we have provided the SBI PO free preparation resources link for the prelims exam. Candidates are advised to use these free resources and attempt all the SBI PO free operation resources and boost their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po-test-series\/?ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO 2024 Free Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Sign Up &amp; Attempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopiclrpre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO 2024 Free Reasoning Topic Test<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Attempts All Topic Test &amp; Boost Your Performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopicqapre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO 2024 Free Quantitative Topic Test<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Attempts All Topic Test &amp; Boost Your Performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopicelpre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO 2024 Free English Topic Test<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Attempts All Topic Test &amp; Boost Your Performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po-previous-year-question-paper-solution-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Solve this Paper &amp; know your Preparation Level<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI PO 2024 Free PDF Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SBI PO 2024 Free PDF Course is a comprehensive study resource designed to help candidates prepare effectively for the SBI PO 2024 exam. <strong>This PDF contains over 600 carefully curated questions covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language sections, aligned with the latest exam pattern and difficulty level. <\/strong>Additionally, the PDF provides detailed solutions and explanations for all questions. This free resource is an important tool for your preparation and boosting confidence for the SBI PO Prelims exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SBI PO Free PDFs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PDFs Link<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200+ Reasoning Practice Questions PDF<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fpdf_course_sbi-clerk-po_pre(final_file).pdf&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up &amp; Download<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200+ Quantitative Aptitude Practice Questions PDF<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fpdf_course_sbi_clerk-po_pre-quant-(1).pdf&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up &amp; Download<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200+ English Practice Questions PDF<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fsbi-clerk-po-prelims-2024-english-all-topics-(1).pdf&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up &amp; Download<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI PO 2024 Free Mock Test Challenge, Key Prep Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SBI PO is an exam with cut-throat competition. So, you need to start your preparation for the exam effectively and early. You must clear Prelims, Mains, and Interviews to secure a post. So, to make your begging effective and easy we\u2019ve provided links to free resources to kickstart and boost your preparation journey. Quickly sign up for these free resources and get a feel of the difficulty level, boost scoring, and build speed and accuracy for the real exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SBI PO Prelims Free Preparation Material<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dsbipo23pre%26i%3Dbanking%23mtestdata&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to get 1 Free SBI PO Free Mock Test 2024<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 2: Mini Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dsbipo23secpre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO Section-wise mini Mock Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Day 3: Topic Tests<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/sbi-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopicqapre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO Prelims section-wise Topic Test<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know all the changes that are introduced by SBI for the upcoming SBI PO 2025 exam, it&#8217;s the ideal time to start your exam preparation by taking a Free Mock Test. Attempt a free mock test and know where you are right now in terms of exam preparation. Go through the Mock Test feedback carefully to know what changes you need to implement in your preparation plan or study style to prepare successfully and clear the first stage of the exam in first attempt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=12372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Grab the Best &amp; the Most Affordable SSC &amp; Banking Plans<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735299826973\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the changes in the SBI PO 2024-25 exam pattern?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The English section now carries 40 marks, while Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections are worth 30 marks each.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735299828562\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Have SBI PO 2024-25 vacancies decreased?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, vacancies have dropped from 2,000 in 2023 to 600 in 2024, increasing competition.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735299829478\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a sectional cut-off in the SBI PO Prelims?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, there is no sectional cut-off in the Prelims exam this year, only an overall cut-off.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735299830921\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the new SBI PO 2024-25 salary structure?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The starting pay is Rs 46,480, with a total CTC of Rs 18.67 lakhs annually for Mumbai postings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735299832041\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many questions are there in the SBI PO Mains exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Mains exam now includes 170 questions, up from 155 last year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735300042293\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What changes are there in the SBI PO Descriptive Paper?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Descriptive Paper now includes Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis, and Precis Writing, replacing Letters and Essays.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1735300103514\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I get free study resources for SBI Clerk 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, free PDFs and mock tests for SBI Clerk 2024 are available, covering Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the latest changes in the SBI PO 2025 notification, including exam pattern updates, vacancies, salary hikes, and more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":123681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sbi-po"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the 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