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SBI PO Exam Calendar 2024; SBI PO Important Exam Dates
Each year, the State Bank of India (SBI) releases the SBI PO exam notification, an announcement inviting applications from suitable candidates for the role of Probationary Officer. SBI PO is highly coveted among banking sector aspirants due to SBI's status as one of the nation's largest public sector banks. Joining such a prestigious institution significantly boosts one's career prospects.
The aspirants are eagerly awaiting the release of the SBI PO notification 2024. The notification will provide candidates with valuable details about the SBI PO exam, including the SBI PO eligibility criteria, application process, SBI PO exam pattern and syllabus, in addition to other significant exam-related details. Meanwhile, aspirants can refer to the previous year's information and start their preparation accordingly. In 2023, SBI PO notification 2023 had announced a total of 2000 vacancies for the post of Probationary officers (PO). Aspiring candidates need to successfully navigate through both Preliminary and Mains exams, followed by a crucial Interview phase to secure the position. Candidates will be required to participate in a Psychometric Test, along with the Personal Interview. This assessment method, widely used across various sectors, aids in identifying individuals with the appropriate aptitude for banking roles.
SBI PO Important Dates 2024
Candidates can obtain comprehensive information about the specifics and timing of the SBI PO exam 2024 by referring to the notification from the previous year. The SBI PO 2023 notification was released on September 06, 2023. The application process for interested candidates for the SBI PO 2023 exam was open between September 07 and October 03, 2023. The SBI PO Prelims exam 2023 was held on November 01, 04 and 06, 2023, whereas the SBI PO Mains exam was conducted on December 05, 2023 and the results were announced on January 11, 2024 at the official website of SBI.
The Psychometric Test for SBI PO 2023-24 had commenced on January 16, 2024 and the final stage Interview have commenced on January 21, 2024. SBI Probationary Officer aspirants are urged to get prepared for the upcoming SBI PO 2024 exam based on the following details.
Let's have a look at the key dates for SBI PO 2024 to stay informed and be prepared for the upcoming exam.
SBI PO Important Dates 2024
SBI PO Events | SBI PO Exam Dates |
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Online Registration of Applications and Payment of Fees / Intimation Charges 2024 | To be notified later |
Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters 2024 | To be notified later |
SBI PO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination 2024 | To be notified later |
Click Here for SBI PO Phase 1 (Preliminary) Online Examination Result 2024 | |
Click Here to download SBI PO Phase 2 (Mains) Admit Card 2024 | |
SBI PO Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination 2024 | To be notified later |
[Click Here for Declaration of Result of Main Examination PDF] 2024 | |
Declaration of Result of Main Examination 2024 | To be notified later |
Download of Phase 3 Call Letter 2024 | To be notified later |
Phase 3: Psychometric Test 2024 | To be notified later |
Interview & Group Exercises 2024 | To be notified later |
Click Here to Check your SBI PO Final Result 2023 |
SBI PO Exam Centres 2024
SBI is India's largest bank, so the rush is paramount. Almost lakhs of candidates apply for this job opportunity, and thus, SBI has to allot several exam centres for the examination to be conducted smoothly. You will be given the choice of exam centres while filling up the SBI PO exam application form. Once the form is submitted, you will not be given the chance to change the SBI PO exam centre. The list of the SBI PO 2023 exam centres were as follows.
State code | State/ UT | Preliminary Examination Centre | Main Examination Centre |
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11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundhry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam |
13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
15 | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Arrah, Patna, Muzzafarpur |
16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/ Mohali | Chandigarh/ Mohali |
17 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
18 | Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
19 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar |
20 | Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamunanagar | Ambala, Hissar, Faridabad, Gurugram |
21 | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Shimla, Solan |
22 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
23 | Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
24 | Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru |
25 | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
26 | Ladakh | Leh | Leh |
27 | Lakshwadeep | Kavarrati | Kavarrati |
28 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain | Bhopal, Indore |
29 | Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Aurangabad, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai |
30 | Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
31 | Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
32 | Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
33 | Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
34 | Delhi -NCR | Delhi & New Delhi | Delhi & New Delhi |
35 | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar |
36 | Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
37 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala |
38 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur |
39 | Sikkim | Bardang - Gangtok | Bardang - Gangtok |
40 | Tamilnadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
41 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad |
42 | Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
43 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi. | Agra, Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Noida/ Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
44 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
44 | West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata |
SBI PO Exam Day Preparation
Preparing for the SBI PO exam day involves several key steps to ensure you're ready to perform your best:
- Go through your study materials one last time. Focus on key concepts, formulas, and important facts.
- Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and allocate time for each section. Practice time-bound mock tests to improve your pacing.
- Ensure you get a good night's sleep before the exam day to be mentally alert and focused.
- Eat a balanced meal to sustain your energy levels during the exam. Avoid heavy or unfamiliar foods.
- Keep your admit card, photo ID, and other required documents ready the night before.
- Plan your route to the exam center in advance. Aim to reach early to avoid any last-minute stress.
- Stay positive and confident. Recollect your preparation efforts and remember that you are well-prepared.
- Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the exam.
- Carefully read all instructions provided on the question paper and follow them.
- Skim through the paper and prioritize which sections to attempt first. Don't spend too much time on any single question in the SBI PO exam.
- Start with questions you are confident about. This builds momentum and boosts confidence.
- If you come across a difficult question, stay calm and move on. You can always revisit it later if time permits.
- While educated guesses can be helpful, avoid blind guessing as there might be negative marking.
- Once you've completed the paper, if time allows, review your answers. Check for errors or any unattempted questions.
- Even if you finish early, remain seated until the exam concludes. Utilize this time to review your paper.
- After the SBI PO exam is over, try not to dwell on how you performed. Focus on the next steps in your preparation journey.
Remember, exam day preparation is not just about what you do on the day itself but the cumulative effort you've put into studying and practicing over a long time. Stay calm, confident, and give your best effort. Good luck!
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