SBI PO 2019 | Important Dates
The tentative schedule of events for SBI PO exam 2019 as released on sbi.co.in:
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Online Registration (including Editing/ Modification of Application) | 2nd – 22nd April 2019 |
| Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges | 2nd – 22nd April 2019 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination | 3rd week of May 2019 onwards |
| SBI PO 2019 Preliminary Exam Date | 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th June 2019 |
| SBI PO 2019 Preliminary Exam Result | 1st week of July 2019 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Main Examination | 2nd week of July 2019 |
| SBI PO 2019 Main Exam Date | 20th July 2019 |
| SBI PO 2019 Main Exam Result | 3rd week of August 2019 |
| Download of Call Letter for Group Exercises & Interview | 4th week of August 2019 |
| SBI PO 2019 Group Exercises & Interview Date | September 2019 |
| SBI PO 2019 Final Result | 2nd week of October 2019 |
SBI PO Exam Pattern Quick Facts:-
SBI PO 2019 Prelims
- The exam is held in online mode.
- There are 100 objective-type questions.
- The duration of SBI PO Prelims is 60 minutes.
- This paper has 3 sections (English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability).
- Sectional Weight age in SBI PO Prelims
- The following table represents the distribution of questions in SBI PO Prelims exam:
| Section Name | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes |
SBI PO 2019 Mains
- The exam is held in online mode.
- There are 155 objective-type and a letter/ essay writing questions weighing to 50 marks.
- The duration of objective paper is 3 hours, while for subjective paper, it is 30 minutes.
- This paper has 4 sections in the objective paper (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness about Economy/ Banking, English language).
- In the subjective paper, you have to write a Letter and an Essay.
SBI PO Group Exercise & Personal Interview
- Candidates, who qualify SBI PO Mains, appear for the GD/PI rounds.
- Marks for Group Exercise round are 20.
- Marks for Personal Interview round are 30.
Every year, the competition for PO increases by 5%. Hence, it is important for all candidates to be thorough with SBI PO Exam Pattern and Syllabus.
Sectional Weight age in SBI PO Mains
The following table represents the distribution of questions in SBI PO Prelims exam:
| Section | Total Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (minutes) |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| General Awareness (Economy & Banking) | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 155 Questions | 200 Marks | 3 Hours |