How is the final selection of candidates for SBI PO exam done?
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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 (out of 250) are converted to 75 points, and the points they received on the interview (out of 50 points) are converted to 25 points. The converted marks out of 100 are added together to get the final merit list. The candidates that rank the highest in each category are chosen.
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Adv. Ved Vinayak Law educator at Lex Logic You Tube channel. | Contributor-Level 9
a year agoThe 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 list for candidate selection. Instead, candidates' performance in the mains examination and subsequent interview or group exercises forms the bedrock of their selection process. It is the final merit list that ultimately delineates the candidates who will assume the mantle of Probationary Officers within the State Bank of India. This meticulou
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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 marks of the SBI PO Mains exam (out of 250 marks) and 25 per cent weightage marks of Group Exercise and Interview (out of 50 marks) will be considered. To compile the final merit list the aggregate scores (out of 100) will be calculated.
SBI PO Exam Pattern: Weightage of marks
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SBI PO prelims result 2025 was announced on September 1, 2025. The result was announced on the official website of SBI. The direct link to check the result is provided on this page. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials.
The distribution of questions in the Quant section of SBI PO 2025 prelims exam is given below.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
Pie chart DI (based on variable) | 6 |
Bar graph DI + Table DI (related graduate, post-graduate students in college) | 6 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Quadratic equation | 3 |
| Arithmetic problems | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
The distribution of questions in the prelims exam is given below.
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Parallel row seating (single variable, 14 persons) | 5 |
| Circular seating (7 persons, double variable, inside facing) | 5 |
| Age puzzle (single variable) | 5 |
| Box puzzle (single variable) | 5 |
| Month-based puzzle | 5 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
Misc. Meaningful word - 1 Forward, backward -1 | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
SBI PO 2025 prelims good attempts refer to the number of questions attempted successfully by candidates. The number of good attempts is given below.
| Sections | Total Questions | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 19-25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 16-22 |
| English Language | 40 | 24-30 |
| Overall | 100 | 59-77 |
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