SBI PO Application Form 2021: Registration Dates, How to Apply?

SBI PO Application Form 2021: The candidates who want to pursue their career in Banking Sector as Probationary Officer (PO) then they should apply for SBI Bank PO exam. The State Bank of India conducts recruitment drives each year for filling up of vacant Bank PO post in various branches throughout the country. Interested candidates must apply as per the schedule prescribed by the SBI. Registration can be done from 1st week of April 2021 to the last week of July 2021.

Candidates can apply through online mode only at the official website. But before making an online application form, one must ensure eligibility conditions. There are certain eligibility requirements that should be fulfilled by each applicant. Those who found ineligible later, their candidature will be canceled even after selection. The candidates who are preparing for SBI PO 2021 Recruitment Exam can find here guidelines to make application form. Go through the complete article to explore crucial information.

SBI PO 2021 Application Form: Notification

  • The notification for SBI PO 2021 exam will publish online on the official website.
  • The submission of SBI PO 2021 application form is expected to be released on the official website from 1st week of July 2021. 
  • Interested candidates can apply till the last week of July 2021. 
  • Candidates are recommended to apply within the stipulated time frame.

SBI PO 2021 Recruitment: Exam Schedule

The aspirants can check here the entire schedule of the SBI PO 2021 exam in the table below. Read all the information carefully and apply accordingly:

SBI PO 2021 Exam Event Dates (Tentative)
Online registration process including modification/correction in the application form 1st week of July 2021
Last date for online registration Last week of July 2021
Application Fee/Intimation charges can be paid July 2021
Call letter for the preliminary exam will be available from 3rd week of July 2021 onward
Online Preliminary exam date To be announced
Result of the preliminary exam To be announced
Download admit card for the online main exam To be announced
Main exam will be conducted on To be announced
Main exam result will be declared on To be announced
Group exercise and Interview To be announced
The final result will be announced To be announced
Pre-Exam Training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates
Download call letters for Pre-Exam Training To be announced
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training To be announced

How to Fill SBI PO Application Form 2021?

There are necessary steps, which applicants need to follow while making the SBI PO application form. These steps are as under:

  • First of all, applicants need to register online at the official website of the State Bank of India.
  • Now click on SBI PO Recruitment 2021 link to open the application form.
  • Read all the instructions carefully and then go ahead for filling up the SBI PO application form 2021.
  • The candidate should provide all the information asked in the application form. If anyone could not complete the form in one go then he/she can save the data entered.
  • After saving the data, a system-generated provisional registration number and password will display on the screen. The candidate should note down that registration number and password.
  • Candidate can re-login through the registration ID and password and can complete the application form. Candidates should note that they can use this facility thrice only.
  • Candidates also need to upload scanned passport size photograph and the digital signature with required specifications at the appropriate place.
  • Submit the duly filled application form after checking all the entries. Once the application form is submitted then no change/edit can be done. The registration will be provisional till the application fee is paid.
  • After ensuring the entries made in the application form are correct, go for making payment of requisite application fee through the payment gateway integrated with the application.
  • Candidates can pay the application fee through debit card/credit card/Internet Banking etc. as prescribed. Additional online transaction charges will be borne by the candidates.
  • On successful completion of payment, e-receipt and application form will be generated which candidates should take the printout for future reference.
  • If the online transactions failed then the candidate should register again and make payment accordingly.
  • One can reprint the e-receipt and SBI PO 2021 application form later.

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Rs.750/- (including intimate charges)
SC/ST/PwD Rs.125/- (intimation charges only)

The SBI PO application fee can be paid through online payment gateways like Credit Card/Debit Card/ Internet Banking. The application form cannot be completed till the application fee is paid. Candidate must pay the application fee well in time before the due date. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to upload scanned Photograph and Signature?

The applicants need to upload their recent passport size photograph and signature with the prescribed format and size. The guidelines for uploading photograph and signature are as under:

Details of Scanned Photograph

  • First of all, keep ready a scanned coloured passport size photograph.
  • Resize the photograph as per the given specifications.
  • Images should be in JPEG format and background should be clean.
  • The dimension of the photograph should be 200×230 pixels and size must be within 20KB to 50 KB.
  • No hats, caps, and dark glasses are allowed in the photograph. Religious headwear are allowed but it should not cover your face.

Details of Scanned Signature

  • Sign on a clean white paper with a black point pen.
  • The signature should be signed by the applicant only not by another person.
  • Image must be in JPEG format with the dimension of 140×60 pixels (preferred)
  • The size of the image must within 10 KB to 20 KB.
  • The signature should be in running handwriting. Capital letters shall not be accepted.
  • The signature will be put on call letter/admit card.
  • Applicant’s signature at the time of the examination should match with the signature on the call letter, if it does not match then the applicant may be disqualified.

Procedure for Uploading Scanned Images (Photograph and Signature)

  • Candidates can find two separate links for uploading photographs and Signature while applying online.
  • Click on concerned link ‘Upload Photograph/Signature’.
  • Browse and select the file location where scanned photograph and signature are saved.
  • Upload the files one by one and proceed further.

Note: Registration will not be completed unless you upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed manner.

Important Highlights of SBI PO 2021 Application Form

  • Candidates should ensure their eligibility first before applying for the SBI PO exam.
  • Take a printout of the system generated online application form after submitting the application form.
  • Apply well within the stipulated time limit to avoid last hour rush, technical fault, etc.
  • Submit only one application form. More than one application form may be rejected or application submitted later may be accepted but the application fee will be forfeited.
  • Do not conceal any information other it cost you later.
  • The candidates, who are working in Government/Semi-Government organization, Public Sector Undertakings including nationalized banks and Financial Institutions must submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ issued by the concerned employer. Failing to do so, will lead to cancellation of candidature.
  • Reserved category candidates (SC/ST) must submit their caste certificate in support of their claim.
  • Candidates should maintain their e-mail ID and mobile number active until the entire recruitment process completed.

Official Website: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/

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