SBI PO Selection Process 2025, Prelims, Mains and Interview Stages Details

SBI PO Selection Process 2025 Documents Required

• Printout of SBI PO Interview Admit Card.
• Proof of Date of Birth (as specified in SSC/class 10th certificate)
• Hard Copy of Online SBI PO Application Form.
• Identification Proof with Photograph accepted by SBI (Aadhar Card, PAN card, etc.)
• Educational Documents
• Caste certificate as per the categories issued by competent authority as designated by the Government of India. (if applicable)
• A disability certificate issued by the District Medical Board in case of persons with a disability must be carried along with the other documents. (if applicable)
• Ex-servicemen are required to produce a copy of the Service or Discharge book besides pension payment order and documentary proof of rank previously / currently held at the time of the interview.
• Experience Certificate
• Documents related to the Nationality of the candidate (if applicable)
• Documents related to the Age Relaxation (if applicable)

SBI PO Joining and Training Period

1. The selected candidates shall be provided basic banking knowledge through an online course, which they shall complete before joining. The selected candidates, at the time of joining, will have to execute a Bond for a value of 2.00 Lacs ( Two Lacs only) to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years. The Bond will be invoked by the Bank if the candidate resigns from the service of the Bank before the expiry of three years from the date of joining.
2. On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as “Probationary Officers” and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per the Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
3. If any candidate fails to achieve the minimum standards stipulated, his/ her services may be terminated as per the policy of the Bank in force at the material time.
4. Bank provides immense opportunities for growth in career, including opportunities for posting abroad. The attractive promotion policy of the Bank provides an opportunity to meritorious and exceptionally brilliant officers to reach the Top Management Grade in a reasonably quick time.

SBI PO Preparation Tips

1. Dedicate Time for Reading: Spend an hour daily reading newspapers.
2. Build Vocabulary and General Awareness: Work on enhancing your vocabulary.
3. Revise and Practice Shortcut Tricks: Dedicate time for revising and practicing quantitative aptitude shortcuts.
4. Thorough Understanding of Concepts: Be clear on all the concepts.
5. Practice Sectional Tests and Practice sets: Focus on specific sections for targeted improvement.
6. Speed and Accuracy: Keep track of your speed and accuracy.
7. Mock Tests: Take mock tests regularly.