SBI CBO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 2600+ Circle Based Officer Vacancies
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 notification (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03) released. Apply online for over 2600 Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts across India. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern, selection process, and important dates here. Last date to apply extended to June 30, 2025.
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| SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 |
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a major recruitment drive for the position of Circle Based Officer (CBO) for the year 2025. This is a significant opportunity for experienced banking professionals to join the nation's largest lender. The recruitment aims to fill over 2600 vacancies across various circles in India.
Eligible Indian citizens with the required experience in other scheduled commercial banks or Regional Rural Banks are invited to apply online. The selected candidates will be posted in the circle they apply for and will need to be proficient in the specified local language of that region.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025: Key Details
- Recruitment Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement Number: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03
- Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
- Total Vacancies: 2600+ (Regular & Backlog)
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Various Circles across India
Circle-wise Vacancies and Local Languages
The recruitment is being conducted for multiple circles, and candidates must apply for one circle only.
| Circle | State/UT | Specified Local Language(s) |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Gujarati |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia |
| Chandigarh | J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab | Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry | Tamil |
| North Eastern | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok. English is also included for candidates who passed 10th/12th from Arunachal Pradesh/Nagaland. |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, A&N Islands, Sikkim | Bengali, Nepali, Hindi |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra, Goa | Marathi, Konkani |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | Malayalam |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility norms as of the specified dates.
1. Essential Academic Qualification
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University.
- Qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant are also eligible.
2. Experience (as on 30.04.2025)
- A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.
- Candidates must submit a job profile certified by their employer, which should substantially match the job profile of a Scale-I Generalist Officer at SBI.
3. Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Candidates must have been born not later than 30.04.2004 and not earlier than 01.05.1995.
Upper Age Limit Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
4. Local Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, and understanding) in one of the specified local languages of the circle they are applying for.
- A language proficiency test will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates before joining.
- Candidates who have studied the specified local language as a subject in their 10th or 12th standard are exempted from this test.
Salary and Emoluments
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- with 2 advance increments for the experience of 2 years or more.
- Pay Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
- Allowances: The official will be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/Lease rental, C.C.A, PF, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), LFC, Medical Facility, and other allowances as per rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI CBO involves four stages:
- Online Examination: Comprising objective and descriptive tests.
- Screening: Applications of qualified candidates will be screened by a committee to verify experience and job profile suitability.
- Interview: The interview will carry 50 marks.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: For candidates who do not have proof of studying the local language in 10th/12th standard.
Exam Pattern for Online Test
The online test has a total of 170 marks and a duration of 2.5 hours.
(i) Objective Test (120 Marks, 2 Hours):
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
(ii) Descriptive Test (50 Marks, 30 Minutes):
- This is a test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
- It will have two questions for a total of 50 marks.
Important Note: There will be no penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests, and sectional marks will not be maintained.
Final Selection
The final merit list will be prepared based on the normalization of marks obtained in the Online Test and Interview, with a weightage of 75:25, respectively. Candidates must qualify in both the online test and the interview separately to be considered for the final selection.
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Application Process
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers website:
https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings. - Navigate to the advertisement
CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03and click on "Apply Online". - Register by filling in the required details carefully.
- Upload all required documents, including photograph, signature, ID proof, resume, and experience certificates as per the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online via debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
- After final submission, take a printout of the application form for your records.
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
| Original Online Registration & Fee Payment | 09.05.2025 to 29.05.2025 |
| Re-opened Registration Window | 21.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Test | July 2025 |
| Online Test | July 2025 |
Important Links
- Official Website:
https://bank.sbi/web/careers - Apply Online/Current Openings:
https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings - Online Apply : Apply Here
- Official Notification : Check Here
- Notice Regarding Last Date Extension : Check Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the last date to apply for the SBI CBO 2025 recruitment?
The registration window has been reopened, and the new last date to apply is June 30, 2025.
2. I have already applied. Do I need to apply again?
No, candidates who have already registered for the post need not register again.
3. What is the required experience for the SBI CBO post?
A minimum of 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required as of April 30, 2025.
4. Can I apply for more than one circle?
No, a candidate can apply for a vacancy in one circle only.
5. Is there an interview for the SBI CBO selection?
Yes, the selection process includes an interview of 50 marks.
6. What is the probation period for selected CBOs?
Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 6 months from the date of joining.
7. Is there a penalty for wrong answers in the online exam?
No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the objective tests for the CBO exam.
8. Are final year students eligible to apply for SBI CBO?
The eligibility requires a completed graduation degree plus a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience as an officer, so final year students are not eligible.
9. Is an inter-circle transfer allowed for CBOs?
No, selected candidates will not be entitled to an inter-circle transfer until their promotion to SMGS-IV Grade or 12 years of service, whichever is later.
