Check the Weightage of Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI)

• The SBI PO Interview, which includes both the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI), plays a significant role in the final selection process.
• While the Mains Examination (Phase II) evaluates a candidate’s academic knowledge and analytical skills, the Interview stage assesses personality traits, communication skills, leadership qualities, confidence, and overall suitability for the role of a Probationary Officer.

• The total marks for the Interview stage are 50, with 20 marks assigned to the Group Discussion and 30 marks for the Personal Interview.

• For the final merit list, these 50 marks are normalized to 25 marks, which accounts for 25% of the total weightage in the final selection.

• The remaining 75% weightage comes from the Mains Examination, which is conducted out of 225 marks and converted to 75 marks for the final merit calculation.

Candidates are required to qualify separately in both the Mains Examination and the Interview stage, ensuring that only well-rounded candidates progress.

The final selection is based on a combined score of 100 marks, integrating both academic performance and personal aptitude.

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FAQs

Q. What is the weightage of SBI PO Interview marks in the final selection?

The SBI PO Interview, including Group Discussion and Personal Interview, carries 50 marks, which are normalized to 25 marks. This contributes 25% weightage to the final merit list, while the Mains Examination contributes the remaining 75% weightage.

Q. How many marks are allotted for Group Discussion and Personal Interview in SBI PO?

In the Interview stage, 20 marks are allotted for Group Discussion (GD) and 30 marks for the Personal Interview (PI), making a total of 50 marks.

Q. How is the final merit list for SBI PO prepared?

The final merit list is prepared by combining the converted scores of the Mains Examination, 225 marks converted to 75, and the GD & Interview, 50 marks normalized to 25. Thus, the merit list is calculated out of 100 marks.

Q. Do candidates need to qualify separately in the SBI PO Mains and Interview?

Yes, candidates must qualify separately in both the Mains Examination (Phase II) and the Interview & Group Discussion (Phase III) to be considered for the final selection.