SBI Probationary Officers Exam Pattern | SBI Probationary Officers Exam paper format

Probationary Officers Exam Pattern In Associate Banks Of STATE BANK OF INDIA and other banks

Part I written exam (Objective type)

Except the Test of English Language all the questions in the tests will be in Hindi and English. For these four objective type tests, you will be given a composite time of 2 Hours. Candidate has to pass in each test separately.

Part II

This is to check your proficiency in English Knowledge.

It will consist of

*Group Discussion
* Essay writing
* Letter writing
* Precis writing etc.

And lastly PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Descriptive test will carry 50 marks. The candidate must pass in this test also. Minimum passing marks in this paper are 40% (35% for SC/ST/PWD).

Passing marks in test:

The candidate MUST PASS in each of the four objective type tests. The passing marks in each test will be decided by the Department on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates in each test subject to a minimum required level. Candidates who pass in each test and rank sufficiently high on the basis of the aggregate marks in the objective tests and descriptive paper as stated above will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The number of such candidates would depend upon the number of vacancies to be filled in. Final selection will be on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate „ in the written examination (Main), Group Discussion and Personal Interview.