SBI SO Selection Process 2021

SBI SO Selection process 2020-21: The SBI SO Selection process is conducted for recruiting candidates to work in various SBI branches across the country. If you are interested in working in an SBI branch, this article is a must-read for you. 

SBI SO Selection Process 2021

The selection process of SBI SO is conducted by the State Bank of India for recruiting candidates for various vacant posts. To clear the exam and get recruited, the candidates have to go through and clear 2 stages:

  • Written exam
  • Interview

Scroll down to know the complete SBI SO 2021 Selection Process.

  1. SBI SO Selection Process 2021: Written examination

For the role of Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, and IT Security Expert, the written test consists of four subjects, whereas for the role of Project Manager, Application Architect, and Technical Lead, there are 5 subjects. Let’s talk about them in a bit of detail.

  • For Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, and IT Security Expert Exam Pattern

  1. This exam is conducted via online mode.
  2. 4 subjects are asked in this exam, all qualifying in nature.
  3. It is an objective type examination.
  4. Except for the English language paper, all the other subjects, questions are asked in bilingual language.
  5. 1 mark is rewarded for every correct answer, but no marks are deducted for any wrong answer.

Subject

Maximum questions

Maximum marks

Duration

Reasoning

50

50

90 minutes

English Language

35

35

Quantitative Aptitude

35

35

IT Professional Knowledge

75

150

70 minutes

Total

185

275

160 minutes

  • For Project Manager, Application Architect, and Technical Lead
  1. This is a computer-based examination.
  2. It is divided into 5 sections.
  3. 1 mark is rewarded for every correct answer, but no marks are deducted for any wrong answer.
  4. Except for the English language paper, all the other subjects, questions are asked in bilingual language.

Subject

Maximum questions

Maximum marks

Duration

Reasoning

50

50

90 minutes

English Language

35

35

Role-based Knowledge

50

100

Quantitative Aptitude

35

35

IT Professional Knowledge

25

50

70 minutes

Total

185

275

160 minutes

2. SBI SO Selection Process 2021: Interview

  • After qualifying for the Written exam, the candidates will have to clear the Interview.
  • The total weightage of the interview is 25 marks.
  • It is in a 70:30 ratio with the written examination.
  • The final merit will be decided by the marks obtained in the written exam plus the interview.

SBI SO Selection Process – CutOff

Check out the previous year’s cut-off to get an idea for the SBI SO Selectional process for this year!

  • Prelims Sectional cutoff

Subjects

Cutoff (General)

Cutoff (SC/ST/PWD/OBC)

Reasoning

12.50

11.50

English Language

6.50

5.75

Quantitative Knowledge

4.25

3.50

Professional Knowledge

45

40

Category-wise cutoff

Subjects

Cutoff  (Overall)

General 

59.25

SC

54.50

ST

47.25

OBC

57.50

VI

49.25

HI

42

OH

49.75

Final cutoff

Subjects

Cutoff  Final

General 

85.5

SC

75.50

ST

71

OBC

79.25

VI

75.50

HI

63.25

OH

71

Must-Check: SBI SO Eligibility Criteria

To be able to fill the application form, a candidate must fulfill their eligibility criteria. But the eligibility criteria are not the same for all the posts. So be sure to check the eligibility criteria of the post you are interested in.

  • Get Complete Details on SBI SO Eligibility

We have covered everything related to SBI SO 2021 Selection Process. For further queries regarding the SBI SO Exam, you can ask in the comment box. 

FAQs: SBI SO Selection Process

How many stages are there in the SO Selection Process?

There are 2 stages the SO Selection Process
Written exam
Interview

What is the total number of questions asked in the Role-based knowledge section?

50 questions will be asked from this section.

What are the mode & type of the written exam?

It is an online & objective type exam.

Will all the sections have bilingual questions?

Except for the English language paper, all the other subjects, questions are asked in bilingual language.

What are the important credentials to check the SO CutOff 2021?

Registration Number & Password (your date of birth) are the important credentials to check the SO CutOff 2021.

What is the Official website of the SBI?

sbi.co.in is the Official website of the SBI

Is there any negative marking in the exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the exam.

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