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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