SBI PO 2016 Notification Out!

State Bank of India released a notification inviting candidates to apply for 2200 vacancies in the post

of Probationary Officer. According to the SBI PO 2016 notification, the recruitment process will

contain online written examinations in two parts (Phase I – Prelims and Phase II – Mains) as well as a

third phase consisting of GD & Interview.

Read on to find out about the tentative schedule of important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit and

relaxation, reservations in vacancies, exam date, registration process and how to apply, online

application fee, selection procedure, examination pattern, career path, salary structure, important

links and more according to the SBI PO 2016 Notification.

Tentative Exam Schedule and Other Important Dates

Activity Dates

Registration Dates- 4th May 2016 to 24th May 2016

Fee Payment Window- 4th May 2016 to 24th May 2016

Download Call Letter for Prelims - 14th June 2016 onwards

Online Exam – Prelims 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th July 2016

Result of Online Exam - Prelims 18th July 2016

Download Call Letter for Mains - 21st July 2016 onwards

Online Exam – Mains 31st July 2016

Result of Online Exam - Mains 16th August 2016

Download Call Letter for Interview - 22nd August 2016


Interview & Group Discussion -1st September 2016

Final Results - 30th September 2016

Pre-Exam Training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community Candidates

Download Call Letter for Pre-Exam Training -13th June 2016 onwards

Pre-Exam Training - 20th June 2016 to 25th June 2016

Vacancies and Reservation

SC 351

ST 231

OBC* 590

GEN 1028

TOTAL - 2200

NOTE: Vacancies for PwD are reserved horizontally. The above mentioned total vacancies include

backlog vacancies as mentioned below:

SC -47, ST -79, OBC -42, Total – 168


Emoluments / Basic Pay / Salary

Current Starting Basic Pay: ₹ 27,620/- (with 4 advance increments)

Pay Scale: 23700-980/7-30560-1145/2-32850-1310/7-42020

Grade: Junior Management Grade Scale-I

Allowances: D.A, H.R.A/Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules

in force from time to time.

Total Compensation: Total compensation per annum would be a minimum of ₹ 7.55 lacs and

maximum of ₹ 12.93 lacs depending on place of posting and other factors.

Other: SBI plans to offer, subject to necessary approvals, a SMART Compensation Package which

would enable candidates a choice to monetize specific elements of the salary package. Career Path

2 years’ Pro atio Period & I te sive Trai i g ≫ Screening Process ≫ Officer Middle Management


Grade Scale-II OR Officer Junior Management Grade Scale-I

Travel Abroad: The Bank provides immense opportunities for growth in the Bank including opportunities for postings abroad.

Promotions: The attractive promotion policy of the Bank provides an opportunity to the meritorious and exceptionally brilliant officers to reach the Top Management Grade in a reasonably quick time. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (As on 31.08.2016)

any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government OR

they produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.08.2016 OR

Dual Degree (IDD) certificate, provided date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.08.2016 OR

Age Limit (As on 01.04.2016) Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 1st April 2016 i.e. candidate should have been


born not before 02.04.1986 and not after 01.04.1995 (both days inclusive). Relaxation of Upper Age Limit

Category - Age Relaxation

SC/ST 5 years

OBC (Non Creamy Layer) 3 years

PwD (SC/ST) 15 years

PwD (OBC) 13 years

PwD (Gen) 10 years

Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers with 5

years’ servi e o pleted a d released. 5 years

Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 01.01.1980

to 31.12.1989 5 years

NOTE: Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be made available. Other Eligibility Criteria

This criteria has been newly instated by the SBI. Following candidates will NOT be eligible to apply:


(A) Candidates with record of default in payment of loans/credit card dues OR if their name appears in the adverse report of CIBIL or other agencies.

(B) Candidates who have adverse report regarding character and antecedents, moral turpitude. Selection Procedure and Exam Pattern

The selection procedure consists of three phases. The written examinations (Preliminary and Main) will be conducted online. Application Fee

This fee is non-refundable. Category Total SC/ ST/ PwD ₹ 100/- (Intimation Charges only)

General/ OBC ₹ 600/- (Application Fee including Intimation

Charges) How to Apply for SBI PO 2016

h Bank's website http://www.sbi.co.in/careers.

ine application available.


Card/ Internet Banking.

no. 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days)

Email with subject Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India-2016 to sbirect@ibpsorg.org.

declaration of results.

requirements mentioned in the notification.

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