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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the SBI PO exam Bilingual?
Yes, all question papers (except the English Language and descriptive test) are set in both Hindi and English, allowing you to choose your preferred language for answering.
Which subject has more weightage in the SBI PO Phase 1?
English subject of SBI PO Phase 1 carries the highest weightage, 40 marks.
Which subject has more weightage in the SBI PO Phase 2?
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and Data Analysis & Interpretation sections of SBI PO Phase 2 carry the highest weightage, 60 marks each.
Does the SBI PO pattern remain the same every year?
No. SBI has changed the SBI PO pattern in 2024. Before that, the pattern was changed in 2022.
Will SBI change the pattern of the SBI PO exam this year?
Yes SBI has introducted some minor changes to the SBI PO pre and mains exams.
How long is the SBI PO Phase 1 exam?
The SBI PO Phase 1 exam lasts for 1 hour (20 minutes sectional timing for each subject).
What are the SBI PO Phase 1 shift timings?
SBI PO Phase 1 is conducted in 4 shifts:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Shift 3: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Shift 4: 3:30 PM to 4: 30 PM
You need to attend only one shift.
SBI PO Phase 2 is conducted in 1 shift: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Important Note: The information provided is a general guideline based on the past years’ shift timings, and the actual timings for your exam may differ.
What is the SBI PO pre-to-mains ratio?
The SBI PO pre-to-mains selection ratio is 1:10, and the mains-to-interview selection ratio is 1:3.
It means that candidates called for the mains are typically 10 times the number of vacancies across all categories. This narrows down to around 3 times the number of vacancies for the interview stage.
What are the requirements for a scribe in the SBI PO exam?
At the time of online/written SBI PO examination, those PwBD candidates (with 40% or more disability) who have physical limitation in typing/writing including that of speed would be allowed the facility to use the service of a scribe. However, such candidates will have to arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
