i. Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application form after submitting the application.
ii. Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. The Bank would admit to the test all the candidates applying for the posts with the requisite fee on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall determine their eligibility only at the time of interview.
iii. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/ failure to log on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam.
iv. SBI does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of SBI.
v. Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained and the application fee/ intimation charges paid for the other registrations will stand forfeited. Multiple attendance/ appearance by a candidate in examination and/ interview will be summarily rejected/ candidature cancelled.
vi. The possibility of occurrence of some problems in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out completely, which may impact test delivery and/ or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include the conduct of another examination if considered necessary.
vii. Candidates serving in Govt./Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector undertakings including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions are advised to submit 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid.
viii. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper discharge certificate from the employer at the time of taking up the appointment.
ix. The original documents regarding eligibility criteria and proof of date of birth should be produced for verification on the date of interview. Candidate will not be allowed to attend the interview if original certificates are not produced for verification on the date of interview.
x. Caste certificate issued by Competent Authority on format prescribed by the Government of India will have to be submitted by the SC/ ST candidates, if called for interview.
xi. A declaration will have to be submitted in the prescribed format by candidates seeking reservation under OBC category stating that he/ she does not belong to the creamy layer as on 13.05.2018. OBC certificate containing the 'Non-creamy layer' clause, issued during the period 01.04.2018 to the date of interview, should be submitted by such candidates, if called for interview.
xii. Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID alive for receiving advices.
xiii. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to his /her/ their being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
xiv. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/ or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai and courts/ tribunals/ forums at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any cause/ dispute.

1. Photograph Image:

• Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.


• Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.


• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.


• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.


• If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".


• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.


• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.


• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).


• Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

2. Signature Image:

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.


• The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.


• The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.


• If the Applicant’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does not match the signature on the Call Letter, the applicant will be disqualified.


• Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).


• Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb.


• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

3. Scanning the Photograph & Signature:

• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).


• Set Color to True Color File Size as specified above File Size as specified above.


• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).


• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.


• Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50kb & 20kb respectively by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager.
  Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb(signature) by using crop and then resize option (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are available in other photo editor also.


• If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.


• While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his/ her/ their photograph and signature.

4. Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature:

• There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature.


• Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / Signature”.


• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / Signature file has been saved.
• Select the file by clicking on it.


• Click the 'Open/Upload' button. The respective files will be uploaded.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photograph and signature as specified.