SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Exam Dates - 2024 & Calendar

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 EventsSBI PO Exam Dates
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 codeState/ UTPreliminary Examination CentreMain Examination Centre
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!

SBI PO Prelims - Free Mock Tests

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FAQs

Once the application form for the SBI PO exam is submitted and the requisite fees is remitted, requests for changing examination centres are generally not entertained. Candidates should carefully select their preferred centre at the time of application submission to avoid any inconvenience or complications during the examination process.
Upon selection as an SBI PO, you will enter a probationary period lasting two years. During this time, you will undergo training and assessment to acclimate to your new role, gain proficiency, and demonstrate your capabilities as a Probationary Officer within the State Bank of India.
Pre-exam training for the SBI PO Exam is obligatory and only for candidates falling under specific categories, not for all. This training is designed to offer guidance and support to individuals who might require additional assistance in preparing for the exam. The details regarding pre-exam training will be given in the impending notification of SBI PO exam 2024.
Yes, one can submit the SBI PO application form on the final date. However, it is recommended to apply earlier to avoid any potential last-minute rush or technical issues, ensuring a smoother application process and minimizing the risk of encountering unforeseen complications.
The SBI PO notification 2024 is not released yet. The exact exam dates for SBI PO exam will be given in the notification.
The issuance date of the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card will typically be communicated through official notifications, 10-15 days prior to the exam. Candidates are advised to regularly check the SBI's official website or relevant communication channels for updates regarding the release of the Admit Card for the SBI PO Preliminary examination.

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