Assessing Your Chances for SBI PO Selection Based on Scores and Weights

To assess your chances of selection for the SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) position based on your scores, it is essential to understand the weightage of each stage and the cut-off trends. Let's break down the detailed analysis step-by-step.

Exam Structure and Scoring

The SBI PO selection process consists of three stages:

Preliminary Exam Mains Exam Interview

The final merit list is generally prepared based on the combined scores from the Mains Exam and the Interview. The weightage for the Mains Exam is usually higher compared to the Interview, typically around 75 for the Mains and 25 for the Interview, although this can vary by year.

Your Scores

Mains Exam: 98 out of a possible total (let’s assume it's typically out of 200).
Interview: 22 out of a possible total (usually out of 30).

Calculation

Assuming the weightage is 75 for the Mains and 25 for the Interview:

Mains Score Contribution:

Mains Score out of 200 98 Mains Score Contribution (98/200) * 75 36.75

Interview Score Contribution:

Interview Score out of 30 22 Interview Score Contribution (22/30) * 25 18.33

Total Score: 36.75 18.33 55.08

Your total score would be approximately 55.08 out of 100.

Chances of Selection

Cut-off Marks: The actual cut-off marks for selection can vary each year based on the overall performance of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies. Historically, candidates with total scores above 60-65 have had better chances of selection.

Comparison with Previous Years

Historically, candidates with total scores above 60-65 have had better chances of selection, but this is not a fixed rule. For a better understanding, let's breakdown the score calculation using the normalized score method.

Normalized Score Calculation

The final merit list is prepared based on the normalized scores of the Mains examination and interview.

Convert Mains Score to 75 Weightage

Mains Score out of 250 98

Mains Score out of 75 (98/250) * 75 29.4

Convert Interview Score to 25 Weightage

Interview Score out of 50 22

Interview Score out of 25 (22/50) * 25 11

Total Normalized Score out of 100

Total Normalized Score 29.4 11 40.4

Cut-off Trends

The final cut-off marks for selection in SBI PO vary each year based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of vacancies, and overall performance of candidates. Generally, the cut-off for final selection tends to be around 45-55 out of 100 normalized score, but it can vary.

Analysis of Chances

Current Normalized Score: 40.4

Previous Year Trends: If we consider previous years' cut-off trends, candidates with a normalized score of around 40-55 have had chances of being selected, but this can vary significantly.

Conclusion

With a normalized score of 40.4, your chances of selection may be on the lower side as the typical cut-off range has been around 45-55 in recent years. However, this is not an absolute prediction, and actual cut-offs can vary. It would be best to wait for the official cut-off marks and final results from SBI to determine your chances accurately.

For a better understanding, keep an eye on official notifications from SBI and compare your score with the final cut-off once it is released.