SBI CBO Interview Call Letter 2024 Out Now
The SBI CBO Result for the year 2024 has recently been made available to candidates on 6th June on the official website sbi.co.in. Aspirants seeking to view the SBI CBO Online Test Result for 2024 can easily access it through a provided direct link. The SBI conducted the CBO exam on 21st January 2024 to fill 5447 (including 167 backlog vacancies) vacant positions for Circle Based Officers (CBO) nationwide.
Apart from the result announcement, the SBI CBO Result also includes the interview call letter for the Online Test, comprising both Objective and Descriptive questions. Successful candidates will be able to download their interview call letter, indicating their qualification for the next round. On the contrary, candidates encountering difficulties in accessing their call letter may not have met the requirements to proceed to the interview phase.
SBI CBO Result 2024 Important Date
| Exam Name | SBI CBO |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officers |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post Date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Latest Update | 06 Jun 2024 |
| Total Vacancy | 5280 |
| Interview Date | 4th week of June |
| Closure of Call letter Download | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
SBI CBO Age Limit 2024
The age limit for the SBI CBO 2024 recruitment is set between 21 to 30 years as of 31st October 2023. This means that candidates applying for this position must not be below 21 years old and must not exceed 30 years at the cutoff date, which is 31st October 2023. This implies that applicants should have been born no later than 31st October 2002 and no earlier than 1st November 1993, including both these dates.
There are specific relaxations provided in the upper age limit for different categories. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are eligible for a 5-year age relaxation. Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) have a relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) have varying age relaxations based on their category; PwBD (SC/ST) get a 15-year relaxation, PwBD (OBC) get a 13-year relaxation, and PwBD (Gen/EWS) get a 10-year relaxation.
Additionally, ex-servicemen, including Commissioned officers like Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have completed 5 years of military service and were released upon completing their assignment are eligible. This also includes those whose assignment is due to conclude within a year from the last date of application submission. These relaxations aim to provide opportunities to a diverse range of candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences.
SBI CBO Selection Process 2024
The selection procedure includes an Online Examination, Screening, and Interview.
- Online Examination: The online assessment will comprise of Objective Tests worth 120 marks and a Descriptive Test worth 50 marks. Following the Objective Test, the Descriptive Test will be conducted, where candidates will be required to type their responses on the computer.
Get ready for the challenge of the objective test! This assessment spans over a period of 2 hours and is divided into 4 distinct sections, with a total of 120 marks up for grabs. Each section has its own designated time slot to ensure fairness and efficiency.
Section I is the English test, featuring 30 questions with a maximum score of 30 marks, to be completed within 30 minutes. Next up is Section II, focusing on Banking Knowledge, comprising 40 questions worth 40 marks, to be tackled in 40 minutes. Section III delves into General Awareness and Economy, with 30 questions carrying 30 marks to be answered in a 30-minute timeframe. Finally, Section IV assesses Computer Aptitude through 20 questions worth 20 marks in a concise 20-minute duration.
In total, you have 2 hours to navigate through the 120 questions across all sections and secure a maximum of 120 marks. Good luck!
The Descriptive Test lasts for 30 minutes and focuses on assessing English language proficiency through Letter Writing and Essay tasks. It consists of two questions worth a total of 50 marks, with no sectional qualifying requirements. The minimum aggregate qualifying marks will be determined by the Bank. Unlike the Objective Tests, there is no penalty for incorrect answers, and sectional marks are not applicable in the Online Examination.
- Screening: Upon successful completion of the online examination, candidates will undergo a rigorous screening process conducted by the Bank’s Screening Committee to ensure compliance with the specified experience criteria for the Scale-I Generalist Officer position at the State Bank of India.
- The Committee will meticulously compare the candidates’ submitted job profiles (authenticated by their current or previous employer(s)) with the requirements of the Scale-I Generalist Officer role. Any significant disparities between the candidate’s job profile and that of the Scale-I Generalist Officer will result in immediate rejection of the application.
- The Bank retains the discretion to establish suitable parameters for aligning the candidates’ job profiles with the position’s requirements. The Bank’s decision in this matter is conclusive and binding for all applicants, with no room for further appeals or discussions.
- A merit list will be compiled based on the total marks obtained in the Online Test by candidates meeting the experience criteria set by the Screening Committee, categorized by Circle and Category.
- Subsequently, candidates up to three times the number of vacancies in each Circle and Category, contingent upon the availability of qualified individuals, will be invited for interviews starting from the top of the merit list. It is crucial to note that qualifying in the online examination does not guarantee an interview opportunity.
SBI CBO Interview Process 2024
The interview component holds a weightage of 50 marks, which is crucial for candidates to secure in order to advance to the final selection stage. The specific minimum qualifying marks for the interview will be determined by the Bank itself.
For candidates falling under the ‘OBC’ category, it is mandatory to furnish an OBC certificate that includes the ‘Non-Creamy layer’ stipulation. Those individuals who identify as OBC but fail to provide the requisite OBC ‘Non-Creamy layer’ certificate and subsequently seek consideration under the General category will not be accommodated.
Likewise, candidates qualifying for the interview under the EWS category must present an EWS certificate that indicates their gross annual income for the financial year 2022-23, following the guidelines set by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Candidates who have designated themselves as EWS but do not supply the necessary EWS certificate reflecting their gross annual income for the financial year 2022-23 in line with DoPT guidelines and then opt for consideration under the General category will not be accommodated.
SBI CBO Final Selection 2024
Candidates are required to successfully pass both an Online Test and an Interview separately. The scores from the Online Test, including both the Objective and Descriptive sections, will be combined with the Interview scores to determine the final ranking. The final merit list will be compiled by normalizing the marks obtained in the Online Test and Interview, with a weightage of 75% for the Online Test and 25% for the Interview.
The marks achieved by candidates in the Online Test (maximum 170 marks) will be scaled down to a total of 75 marks, while the Interview scores (maximum 50 marks) will be converted to 25 marks. The ultimate merit list, categorized by region and group, will be established by totaling the converted marks from the Online Test and Interview out of a possible 100. Selections will be made from the highest-ranking candidates in the merit list organized by region and category.
SBI CBO Announcement of Results 2024
- The Bank’s website will provide updates on the outcomes for candidates invited for interviews and final selection.
- Successful candidates must also meet the requirement of passing a proficiency test in the specified local language they selected, if applicable, as explained earlier.
Basic Salary of SBI CBO 2024
Currently, the initial salary stands at 36,000/- within the range of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 for Junior Management Grade Scale-I, along with 2 additional increments (for a tenure of 2 years or more in an officer position in a Scheduled Commercial Bank/ Regional Rural Bank). The employee will also receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance/ Lease rental, City Compensatory Allowance, Medical benefits, and other entitlements as per the prevailing regulations.
SBI CBO: Documents to Submit at Interview
Candidates invited for an interview must bring a photo ID proof such as Passport, Aadhar, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter’s ID Card, Bank Passbook with certified photo, School or College ID, or a Gazetted Officer’s ID on official letterhead in original and a self-attested photocopy. The photocopy of the ID should be submitted with the call letter; otherwise, the candidate may not be allowed to take the test if their identity is uncertain. Additionally, candidates must bring copies of all relevant documents, original copies, and the interview call letter for verification. Failure to comply or doubts regarding the candidate’s identity may result in not being permitted to attend the interview.
SBI CBO Vacancy Details 2024
| State | Total |
| Gujarat | 430 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | |
| Daman & Diu | |
| Andhra Pradesh | 400 |
| Karnataka | 380 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 450 |
| Chhattisgarh | |
| Odisha | 250 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 300 |
| Ladakh | |
| Himachal Pradesh | |
| Haryana | |
| Punjab | |
| Tamil Nadu | 125 |
| Pondicherry | |
| Assam | 250 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Manipur | |
| Meghalaya | |
| Mizoram | |
| Nagaland | |
| Tripura | |
| Telangana | 425 |
| Rajasthan | 500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 600 |
| West Bengal | 230 |
| A & N Islands | |
| Sikkim | |
| Maharashtra | 300 |
| Goa | |
| Maharashtra | 90 |
| Delhi | 300 |
| Uttarakhand | |
| Haryana | |
| Uttar Pradesh | |
| Kerala | 250 |
| Lakshadweep |
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