How is the final selection of candidates for SBI PO exam done?
Only the Phase III interview and the Phase II major test, or the group exercises and interviews, are used to make the final selection of candidates. The final merit list for selection does not include the scores from the preliminary examination. The points that applicants received on the main exam (
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The culmination of the selection process for the SBI PO exam hinges upon two pivotal phases: the Phase II mains examination and the Phase III Interview or Group Exercises, as delineated in various sources. Contrary to the initial phase, the preliminary exam's marks hold no sway in the final merit li
Upvote After candidates undergo interview, a merit list is prepared by SBI based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam and interview. Based on the final SBI PO cutoff marks and available vacancies, candidates are offered letter of appointment for the post of Probationary Officer. 75 per cent weightage ma
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Yes. There is negative marking in the SBI PO exam in both Prelims and Mains for the objective-type questions. For every wrong answer 0.25 marks or 1/4th marks are deducted but for un attempted or skipped questions none of the marks are deducted.
The application fee for the SBI PO exam varies or differs as per the categories. For General and OBC category it is INR 750 and for SC/ST/PwBD there is no fee it is exempted.
The selection process of SBI PO exam consists of three rounds. The selection process is" Prelims, Mains and Interview. Several changes were also done in the exam pattern for the SBI PO exam.
The SBI PO 2026 application form is expected to be released in June. Along with the announcement of the notification, the application link will be active.
The SBI PO admit card 2026 will be released on the SBI careers portal officially at sbi.co.in. It will be released online and is a mandatory to carry at the examination centre by the candidate.
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