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The selection procedure will be divided into 3 parts, consisting of 2 written papers and a third GD/Interview round. The Preliminary examination is only qualifying in nature and will not be counted towards the final total. Only those who qualify through Phase II will be eligible to attend Phase III processes. The scores of the remaining two rounds will be normalized to 100 as follows:
Phase/Test | Max. Marks | Normalized to |
Main Examination (Phase II) | 225 | 75 |
GD & Interview (Phase III) | 50 | 25 |
TOTAL | 275 | 100 |
NOTE:
- As negative marking (penalty) for wrong answers, marks equal to one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
- No negative marking for unattempted questions.
- You have to qualify in all 3 sections, SBI will decide the cut offs for the same at its discretion.
PRELIMS (Phase I)
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 1 hour |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
TOTAL | 100 | 100 |
MAINS (Phase II)
SBI PO Mains 2017 will be consist of 2 parts – Objective Test (200 marks) and Descriptive Test (25 marks). Both the parts will take place online.
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
General Awareness about Economy/ Banking | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
TOTAL | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
Mains Descriptive Test
The descriptive paper will be of 30 minutes duration with 50 marks assigned to the test of English Language. You will be tested on Letter Writing & Essay. You will be needed to secure passing marks to qualify the Descriptive Test, to be decided by the Bank.
NOTE: The Descriptive Test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who have scored qualifying marks in the Objective Tests and are placed adequately high as per total marks in Objective Test.
GROUP DISCUSSION & INTERVIEW (Phase III)
Aggregate marks of candidates qualifying in both Objective and Descriptive Tests will be arranged in descending order in each category. A certain adequate number of candidates as decided by the bank, will be called for the Group Discussion and Interview.
Test | Max. Marks |
Group Discussion | 20 |
Interview | 30 |
TOTAL | 50 |