SBI PO Recruitment 2025: Golden Opportunity to Become a Probationary Officer with 541 Vacancies
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the much-awaited SBI PO Recruitment 2025 (CRPD/PO/2025-26/04), offering 541 vacancies for Probationary Officers. Eligible candidates can apply online from June 24, 2025, to July 14, 2025. Find all details on eligibility, salary, exam pattern, application process, and important dates here.
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| SBI PO RECRUITMENT 2025 |
The State Bank of India (SBI), one of the most prestigious banking institutions in the country, has released its official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025. This announcement opens up a significant opportunity for aspiring bankers to join the premier public sector bank. A total of 541 vacancies have been declared, and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the official SBI careers website.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025: Key Details
- Recruitment Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement Number: CRPD/PO/2025-26/04
- Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
- Total Vacancies: 541
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Anywhere in India
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 500 regular vacancies and 41 backlog vacancies.The category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| UR | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
Horizontal Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):
- Visually Impaired (VI): 5
- Hearing Impaired (HI): 5
- Locomotor Disability (LD): 5
- d&e Category: 5
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria as of the specified dates to be considered for the post.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old.
- They must have been born not later than 01.04.2004 and not earlier than 02.04.1995 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Essential Academic Qualifications (as on 30.09.2025)
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government is required.
- Candidates in their Final Year/Semester of Graduation are also eligible to apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2025 if called for an interview.
- Candidates with qualifications like Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Salary and Emoluments
Selected candidates will be placed in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- (with 4 advance increments).
- Pay Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
- Allowances: The official will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facility, and other allowances and perquisites as per the rules.
- Approximate CTC: The Cost to Company (CTC) at the initial scale of pay at the Mumbai Centre is approximately ₹20.43 Lacs.
Selection Process
The selection for SBI Probationary Officers is a comprehensive three-phase process:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
This is an online objective test of 100 marks. The marks from this phase are not considered for the final merit list but are qualifying for the Main Examination.
Exam Pattern:
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 100 (Total) | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
There will be no sectional cut-off in the preliminary examination. Candidates numbering approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Phase-II: Main Examination
This will also be conducted online and consists of an Objective Test for 200 marks and a Descriptive Test for 50 marks.
(i) Objective Test (3 hours duration):
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
(ii) Descriptive Test (30 minutes duration):
This test will have a score of 50 marks and will assess communication skills through Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis & Precis Writing.
Penalty for Wrong Answers: For both Preliminary and Main exams, 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective Tests.
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
- Psychometric Test: The Bank will conduct this test for personality profiling of shortlisted candidates.
- Group Exercise: 20 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
Final Selection
To qualify for the final selection, candidates must pass both Phase-II and Phase-III separately. The final merit list will be prepared by aggregating the marks obtained in the Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive Tests) and Phase-III (Group Exercise and Interview). The marks will be normalized to 100 as follows:
| Test | Maximum Marks | Normalized Marks |
| Main Examination (Written) | 250 | 75 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 300 | 100 |
Application Process
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
- Unreserved / EWS / OBC Candidates: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online only between 24.06.2025 and 14.07.2025.
- Visit the official SBI Careers website:
https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings. - Before applying, ensure you have a scanned photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration ready as per the specified guidelines.
- Register on the website and fill out the application form carefully
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or Internet Banking.
- After successful payment, print the e-receipt and the final application form for your records.
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 24.06.2025 to 14.07.2025 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letters | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | July/August 2025 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result | August / September 2025 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2025 |
| Declaration of Main Exam Result | September/October 2025 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October / November 2025 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2025 |
Important Links
- Official Website:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the last date to apply for the SBI PO 2025 recruitment?
The last date for online registration and payment of fees is July 14, 202571.
2. How many vacancies have been announced for SBI PO 2025?
There are a total of 541 vacancies, which include 500 regular and 41 backlog vacancies72.
3. What is the educational qualification required for the SBI PO post?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university as of 30.09.202573.
4. What is the age limit for the SBI PO exam?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as of 01.04.202574. Relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable for reserved categories75.
5. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹750 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates. There is no fee for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates76.
6. Is there a penalty for wrong answers in the exam?
Yes, for every wrong answer in the Objective Tests of both the Preliminary and Main examinations, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted77.
7. Are the marks from the Preliminary Exam included in the final merit list?
No, the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for preparing the final merit list for selection. It is only a qualifying exam.
8. Is there a bond period for selected candidates?
Yes, selected candidates will have to execute a Bond for ₹2.00 Lacs to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years.
