11. How to Apply for State Bank of India (Probationary Officers):

Candidates are required to go to any CBS Branch of State Bank of India and pay the amount of prescribed fees and get receipt from the branch. The candidates are required to apply online through website www.statebankofindia.com and www.sbi.co.in No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

The last date of registering applications on-line is 16.08.2008. Application registration on our website will be open from 14.07.2008 to 16.08.2008.

Guidelines for Filling Application are as under:

Candidates should have a valid email id. This will help him/ her in getting call letter/ interview advices etc. by e-mail.

Candidates must ensure that on deposit of fee, the branch issues him a receipt which should invariably mention undernoted items :-

1. Journal number (7-10 digits)
2. Branch Name
3. Branch code number and
4. Date of deposit The payment of fees should be made on or before the 16.08.2008. This date will be same for the candidates belonging to far-flung areas.

Candidates should keep a copy of the Application printout and Payment Receipt (Deposit Journal No.) for their record. An 'Acquaint Yourself' booklet will be sent to the candidates along with the call letter for written test. Candidates serving in Government/ Quasi Government offices, Public Sector undertaking including Nationalised Banks and financial Institutions will be required to submit 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid.

Original payment receipt will have to be submitted with the call letter at the time of written examination.

The reserve category candidate will have to produce his/her original caste certificate/ relevant certificates at the time of interview, failing which his/her candidature shall be cancelled and he/she will not be admitted for interview. OBC candidates, availing reservation will have to produce OBC certificate with Non-creamy layer clause issued on or after 01.04.2008 at the time of interview.

Note: The Bank would be analyzing the responses of a candidate with other appeared candidates to detect patterns of similarity. On the basis of such an analysis, if it is suspected that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not genuine/valid, the Bank reserves the right to cancel his/her candidature.

13. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/or an application in response there to can be instituted only in Mumbai and courts/ tribunals/ forums at Mumbai only shall have sole & exclusive jurisdiction to try any clause/ dispute.

14. Last Date for Registration of On Line Applications: 16.08.2008 Including far flung areas.

How to Apply for State Bank of India (Probationary Officers)