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SBI PO 2023 Eligibility Criteria

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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2023

 All the aspirants who want to participate in SBI PO 2023 have to clear SBI PO Eligibility Criteria only then they can be eligible to fill the application form. Those aspirants who do not fulfill eligibility criteria, can not appear for the SBI PO 2023 exam. Any candidate who wants to be on the post of Probationary Officer (PO), s/he has to fulfill this eligibility criteria to be able to take and clear this exam.

Let's have a look at all factors related to SBI PO Eligibility in this blog. It would Include Age Limit & Age relaxation, Educational qualification, Nationality. Any candidate having a Bachelor degree and age between 21 to 30 years can apply for SBI PO 2023 exam and can fill the application form.

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria Highlights 

Some important points related to SBI PO Exam are mentioned below.

ParticularsSBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2023 Details
Educational QualificationGraduation or any equivalent degree
Age limit21 to 30 years
Age RelaxationSC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
The number of attemptsUR/EWS: 4
OBC: 7
SC/ST: No Limit

SBI PO Eligibility 2023

State Bank of India releases the eligibility criteria of SBI PO in official notification PDF so that candidates can know whether they can proceed with the process of filling the application form of SBI PO or not. After candidates have filled application forms, they can start preparing for preliminary exam, main exam and interview.

Let us take a closer look at the SBI PO eligibility criteria for 2023, which are stated below.

  • Age limit
  • Educational qualification
  • Nationality
  • Number of attempts
  • Age relaxation
  • Persons with disabilities PWD

SBI PO 2023 Age Limit

Candidates who are applying for the SBI PO Exam 2023 should examine the age restriction that has been established for them. There will be a minimum and maximum age limit, both of which must be met by the candidates.

Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 30 to be considered. Candidates under the age of 21 years and over the age of 30 years will be ineligible for the position of SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2023.

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years 

There is also some flexibility of the upper age limit, which varies depending on the category. Please see the table below for a better understanding of the Age Relaxation for the SBI PO 2023.

CategorySBI PO Age Relaxation Limit
General Category0 years
Scheduled Caste (SC)5 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST)5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
Personal with disabilities Gen/ EWS)10 years
Persons with disabilities (SC/ ST)15 years
Persons with disabilities (Other Backward Classes)13 years
Persons with Domicile of Jammu & Kashmir during 1-1-1980 to 31-12-19895 years
Ex-Servicemen (Army personnel), Commissioned officers, Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs)5 years

Please note that there are some additional eligibility requirements for applicants who are not qualified for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2023 position indicated below in addition to the above qualifying criteria.

  1. Applicants with a history of defaulting on loan repayments, a CIBIL poor report, or credit card dues are ineligible to apply for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) post.
  2. Applicants with a history of moral turpitude, improper character, or antecedents are ineligible as well.

SBI PO 2023 Nationality Criteria 

Now for the SBI 2023 Nationality Criteria for the position of Probationary Officer (PO), which are as follows:

  1. Candidates must be citizens of India.
  2. Applicants must be Nepali or Bhutan nationals.
  3. A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the purpose of establishing a permanent residence.

SBI PO 2023 Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2023) 

Applicants who are aspiring to apply for the SBI PO exam must meet one or more of the educational requirements specified below.

  1. A degree in any discipline from a recognised university or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government is required of all applicants.
  2. On a provisional basis, applicants who are in their final year/semester of graduation are also eligible to apply for the SBI PO. However, if they are called for an interview, they must present documentation of having passed the graduation.
  3. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should check the official website  https://bank.sbi/web/careers to confirm that the date of IDD graduation matches the SBI PO notice.
  4. Candidates having a Chartered Accountant degree also are eligible to apply for the SBI PO position.

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FAQs

What is the eligibility criteria for SBI PO exam?

The eligibility criteria for SBI PO exam are as follows: The candidate must be a citizen of India. The candidate must have a graduation degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. The candidate must be between 21 to 30 years of age as on April 1, 2023. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

What is the selection process for SBI PO exam? +

The selection process for SBI PO exam consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination: It is an online objective test of 100 marks and one-hour duration. It has three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Main Examination: It is an online objective and descriptive test of 250 marks and three-hour duration. It has four sections: Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language. The descriptive test consists of two questions on letter writing and essay writing. Group Exercise and Interview: It is the final stage of the selection process. It carries 50 marks and evaluates the candidates’ personality, communication skills, and suitability for the bank.

Is 2 months preparation enough for SBI PO? +

It can be, especially for aspirants which have prepared over the course of last 2-3 months for exam like RRB PO, Clerk, IDBI, & SBI Clerk. You will have to follow a dedicated study plan.

How to apply for SBI PO exam? +

The candidates can apply for SBI PO exam online through the official website of SBI (www.sbi.co.in). The application process involves the following steps: Registration: The candidates have to register themselves by providing basic details such as name, email, phone number, etc. Application Form: The candidates have to fill the application form by providing personal, educational, and other details. They also have to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature. Application Fee: The candidates have to pay the application fee of Rs. 750 (for General/EWS/OBC category) and Nil (for SC/ST/PWD category) through online mode using debit card/credit card/internet banking. Confirmation: The candidates have to submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

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