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SBI PO Online Application

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Prospective Candidates can visit SBI OFFICIAL WEBSITE or can click on APPLY ONLINE to submit the SBI PO Online Application form. No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates can apply online from 2.04.2019 to 22.04.2019 i.e. from April 4th, 2019 till April 22nd, 2019.
Post Application Fees
SBI PO SC/ ST/ PWD 125/-
General/ EWS/ OBC: 750/-
PWD - Persons with Disability ✦EWS - Economically Weaker Section

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This chapter provides a Quick Guide and a Detailed Guide (with elaborate instructions) for filling Online Application for SBI PO 2019.
The online application process for SBI PO 2019 is an easy procedure, provided, the candidates have all the required data before starting the process. Below is a Step-by-Step Guide for the online application process.
1. Go to the official Website of SBI PO Careers
2. Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to register on the SBI PO.
3. Enter all the required details. The name entered in the online application form should match exactly with requisite documents (PHOTO ID, etc.) to be produced at the time of the examination and interview. Any discrepancies/mismatches will result in getting debarred from the selection process.
4. It is very important to enter an active phone number and an active email ID as the mentioned phone number and email Id will be the only way through which updates/notifications are communicated.
5. Upload the photograph and signature wherever needed.
6. Preview all the entered information.
7. Pay the Required fees through debit card/credit card/internet banking.
Click Here - For SBI PO 2019 - Official Notification
Click Here – To Apply Online
Instructions for writing Category Name & Code no. while applying online:
Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the 'CREAMY LAYER', are not entitled to OBC reservation and age relaxation. They should indicate their category as 'GEN' or 'GEN (LD)' or 'GEN (VI)' or GEN (HI) (as applicable).
Various category names and their code numbers are given below:

Category Code
SC 01
SC(LD) 02
SC (VI) 03
SC (HI) 04
SC (VI) 05
Category Code
ST 06
ST(LD) 07
ST (VI) 08
ST (HI) 09
ST (VI) 10
Category Code
OBC 11
OBC(LD) 12
OBC (VI) 13
OBC (HI) 14
OBC (VI) 15
Category Code
GEN 16
GEN(LD) 17
GEN (VI) 18
GEN (HI) 19
GEN (VI) 20
Category Code
EWS 21
EWS (LD) 22
EWS (VI) 23
EWS (HI) 24
EWS (d&e) 25
SBI PO - Apply Online - Detailed Guide
Pre-requisites for Applying Online: Candidates should have valid email ID which should be kept active till the declaration of results. It will be essentially required for receiving any communication from the bank.
Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking.
    A. Registration & Payment of Fees: [Online Mode Only] B. Guidelines for Scanning the Photograph & Signature C. Application Fee and Intimation Charge (Non Refundable)

i. Candidates should first scan their photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature.
ii. Candidates to visit Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers and open the appropriate Online Application Form, available in the 'Current Openings’.
iii. Fill the application carefully. Once the application is filled in completely, candidates should submit the data. In the event of candidates not being able to fill the data in one go, they can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the registration number and password. They can re-open the saved data using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility will be available three times only. Once the application is filled in completely, candidates should submit the data. No change/ edit will be allowed thereafter. The registration at this stage is provisional.
iv. After ensuring the correctness of the particulars of the application form, candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, following the instructions available on the screen.
v. The payment can be made by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.
vi. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated; which may be printed for record. The printout of the application form is NOT to be sent to the Bank.
vii. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online.
viii. There is also a provision to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form containing fee details, at later stage.
Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Signature & Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her/ their photograph and signature as per the specifications given in Annexure-II [Click Here]. Online application will not be registered unless candidates upload photo and signature as specified.
Sr.No. Category Application Fee
1 SC/ST/PWD Rs.125/- (Intimation Charges Only)
2 General and Others Rs.750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

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Candidates can contact the Help Desk for any concerns/issues like filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/ call letter during the SBI PO Recruitment Process.
SBI PO Help Desk
Online Support & Feedback Candidate Grievance Redressal System 🔗
Phone Support Institute of Banking Personnel Selection For any concerns/ queries, call/fax Phone: 022-22820427 (Available between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days)


To provide quick resolution of the error encountered by the candidate, the following details are to be provided by the candidate while lodging a query on HELP DESK
    ✦ Registration Number ✦ Name of the Bank ✦ Name of the Post applied for ✦ Email Id ✦ Contact telephone number (preferably your Mobile no.) ✦ Operating System Windows XP SP2 or Linux (with Version number) ✦ Browser with its version number ✦ Whether javascript is enabled ✦ Copy of Exact Text of error message you encounter

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SBI PO Online Application process is a detailed process and solicits great attention. Application once submitted cannot be retrieved and hence candidates should exercise extreme caution while submitting the online application. Several times candidates have queries regarding different elements of the application process. Below provide is a guide with different frequently asked questions that will help the candidates with certain queries.
Click Here - For FAQ of Online Registration Process

SBI PO - Related Information
SBI PO 2019 - Eligibility Criteria
SBI PO 2019 - Official Notification