State Bank of India (SBI) requires 1000 Probationary Officers 2011 recruitment

Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary officers (POs) in State Bank of India. Candidates selected are liable to be posted anywhere in India. In case of POs (RB) the selected officers will remain under Rural Business Group (RBG) for a minimum period of 10 years.

Vacancies: Vacancies for OH/VH category candidates are reserved horizontally. Vacancies including reserved vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the requirements of Bank.

Post: Probationary Officers: SC-150, ST-75, OBC-270, GEN-505, Total-1000

Eligibility criteria (as on 01/05/2011)

Essential Academic Qualifications

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised college / university

Age limit : as on 01.05.2011

Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.05.2011 i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.05.1981 and not later than 01.05.1990 (both days inclusive)

Selection procedure (common for both the posts)

Phase- I: Written examination - combined duration 3 Hrs (combined objective and descriptive type tests) - Max marks-250 (combined). Duration of objective type test will be 2 hours, maximum marks 200 and will consist of (i) test of English language (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension etc.) (ii) test of general awareness, marketing and computers (iii) test of data analysis and interpretation (iv) test of reasoning (high level), duration of descriptive type test will be 1 hour, maximum marks-50 and the test will be of test of English language (comprehension, short precis, letter writing and essay), descriptive test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who are adequately high in percentile ranking in each of all the four objective tests and have scored overall aggregate 40% and above in case of general category and aggregate 35% and above in case SC/ST/OBC/PWD category. The qualifying marks for descriptive test will also be overall aggregate 40% for general category and overall aggregate 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. The merit list of written examination will be based on the aggregate of the marks obtained by the candidates in objective and descriptive tests.

Phase-II: Group discussion and interview (a) for POs – maximum marks – 50, GD – 20, Interview – 30. The aggregate marks of objective test and descriptive test will be arranged in descending order and the candidates who have qualified in both the written examinations will be called for group discussion and interview depending upon the vacancies in each category, subject to maximum of 3 times of the vacancies.

How to Apply

How to apply for State Bank of India PO Exam 2011

How to apply:

Candidates are required to download from bank’s website www.sbi.co.in / www.statebankofindia.com / the cash voucher (fee payment voucher) for payment of the application fee. The cash voucher is in duplicate. Candidates are required to go to any branch of state bank of india and pay the amount of prescribed fees (fee details see para 7 ) and postage and get the receipt

Application fees to be paid between 18-05-2011 to 07-06-2011. Obtain the duplicate copy of the cash voucher duly receipted by the branch and ensure that this cash receipt contains journal number (7-10 digits) ii) branch name branch code no.; date of deposit; amount this fee receipt needs to be produced at the time of written examination Before applying online candidates are required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below. Candidates are required to upload a scanned copy of his/her photograph along with a scanned copy of signature in the online application.

Guidelines for filling application are as under

Candidates should have a valid e-mail id. This will help him/ her in getting call letter/ interview advices etc. by e-mail.

Last date for registration of on-line applications: application must be registered on or before the 09.06.2011. Mumbai, General Manager

DATE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION : 24/07/2011 (SUNDAY)

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Source:http://www.sbi.co.in/user.htm