SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims Typing Test Simulator (TCS-iON Hall UI)
Official exam-hall computer typing simulator mirroring TCS-iON and High Court examination centers. Features strict word/character counting, automatic calculation of full/half mistakes, and instant category pass/fail qualification certificates.
SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims DEST Typing Speed & Error Rules
For clerical and executive evaluation in SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims, typing speed requirement is 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 15-minute test window with maximum 5% permissible errors for UR.
| Key Exam Attribute | Official Parameter & Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Post Designation | Probationary Officer (Scale-I) State Bank of India |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| 7th CPC Pay Level | Pay Level 8 (Grade Pay ₹5400) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹65,780 |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | ₹1,16,367 / month (Metro) |
| Total Questions & Time | 100 Qs in 60 Minutes |
| Marking Scheme | +1 Positive | -0.25 Negative |
| Typing Test Speed | 35 WPM (English) / 30 WPM (Hindi) |
| Age Criteria (General/UR) | 21 to 30 Years |
SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims Typing Speed Test
Typing Skill Test FAQs: SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims
Q1. What is the starting in-hand salary for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims?
As per the 7th CPC Matrix Level 8, the starting basic pay is ₹65,780. With Dearness Allowance (55% DA), House Rent Allowance (up to 30% for X-cities), and Transport Allowance minus NPS/PF deductions, the net monthly in-hand salary comes to approximately ₹1,16,367.
Q2. What is the negative marking and question pattern for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims?
The exam paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for a duration of 60 minutes. Candidates receive +1 marks for each correct response, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect attempt. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.
Q3. Is there a typing skill test required for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims?
For posts requiring clerical or secretariat duties under SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims, a Computer Typing Skill Test is mandatory with a qualifying benchmark of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi over a 15-minute exam session with 5% allowed error margin.
Q4. What are the age limits and relaxation criteria for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims?
General (Unreserved) candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age. OBC category candidates receive a 3-year upper age relaxation, and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year upper age relaxation as per Government of India / State Government rules.
Q5. How does the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor impact the Probationary Officer (Scale-I) State Bank of India salary?
If the 8th Pay Commission implements a projected fitment factor between 1.92x and 2.86x, the basic pay for Level 8 (currently ₹65,780) is projected to rise to between ₹1,26,298 and ₹1,88,131, dramatically boosting future gross pension and retirement benefits.
Q6. Can I download and print a free practice OMR sheet for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Prelims?
Yes! ToppersMarg provides a free 1-click A4 Printable OMR Sheet Generator calibrated with exact 100 bubbles, corner optical alignment marks, roll number grid, and question-category sections mirroring the real exam hall sheet.