SBI PO recruitment for 2000 posts: Last date to apply May 2

The last date for application for State Bank of India Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies is approaching soon. Total 2000 posts are available for the position of PO. The candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may send their application forms by May 2, 2015.

In order to avoid last minute hassle and possibility of disconnection/inability/failure, candidates must apply soon.

Know if you are eligibility : 

Educational qualification: The candidates should be graduates in any discipline from a recognised University or have any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The candidates who are still in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for the interview, they will  produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before September 1, 2015.

The candidates having an integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should also ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before September 1.

Age limit: The candidates applying for the position must not be below 21 years and above 30 years as on April 1. 

How to apply: The candidates will be required to register themselves online through the official website of SBI - www.statebankofindia.com orwww.sbi.co.in.

After registration, the candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee of Rs 100 for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PWD category (Intimation Charges only) and Rs 600 for candidates belonging to the  General and Others category (App. Fee including intimation charges) through the online mode by using debit card/ credit card/internet banking.

The candidates are advised to take a printout of their system-generated online application forms after submitting the application;

Selection procedure:

SBI will conduct the selection program in three phases given below:

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Phase-II: Main Examination
Phase - III: Group Discussion (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks)

Final Selection
The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for the selection and only the marks obtained in the Main Examination (Phase-II) will be added to the marks obtained in the GD and Interview (Phase-III) for preparation of the final merit list.

Result
The candidates who qualify for the GD and Interview phase and the list of candidates finally selected will be made available on the official SBI website.

There are reserved seats for SC, ST and OBC candidates. For more details about fees and reserved seat you may visit the official website

Important dates:

On-line registration of application and fee payment will be only till May 2

Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in June 2015