SBI PO Mains Exam 2023 starts today: Check test guidelines and other key details

Following the objective section, the descriptive test takes place, accounting for a total of 50 marks. This part includes an essay and a letter writing, assessing candidates’ writing skills and communication abilities.

Timely Arrival: The SBI PO Main Exam 2023 duration will be from 8.30 am to 12 pm. The candidates have been instructed to reach the exam center at 7.30 am, 1 hour before the commencement of the exam.

Signature Verification: Signatures must match the previously uploaded signature during the application process. Any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.

Use of Capital Letters: Capital letters in signatures are unacceptable; candidates are advised to adhere to the specified format.

Adherence to Instructions: Strict compliance with instructions from test administrators and invigilators is mandatory.

Prohibited Items: Items such as calculators, cell phones, books, notebooks, slide rulers, or written notes are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

Rough Work: Candidates are allowed to do rough calculations on the provided sheets, which should be submitted after the exam.

Scribe Declaration: Candidates using a scribe must submit a declaration form, available for download from the bank’s official website.

No Reimbursement: No traveling allowance or additional expenses will be reimbursed to the candidates.

Fair Conduct: Employment of unfair means during the exam will result in immediate disqualification.

There will be a negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective tests. For each wrongly answered question, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty. Leaving a question blank will not incur any penalty. It is essential to note that sectional marks will not be maintained for both the preliminary and main examinations.