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SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025: Apply before July 14 : Qualification: Degree

05/07/2025

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The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has announced the recruitment of Probationary Officers (POs) for the year 2025. With a total of 541 vacancies, this recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for graduates across the country to join the banking sector at an officer level.

Key Highlights:

Post: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 541 (including reserved categories & backlog)
Advertisement No.: CRPD/PO/2025-26/04
Online Registration Dates: June 24, 2025 to July 14, 2025
Official Website: bank.sbi/web/careers

Tentative Schedule:

Activity	Date
Registration & Fee Payment	24.06.2025 – 14.07.2025
Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download	3rd / 4th week of July 2025
Preliminary Exam	July / August 2025
Main Exam	September 2025
Psychometric Test / Interview / GE	October – November 2025
Final Result	November – December 2025

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Educational Qualification (as on 30.09.2025):

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final-year students may apply, provided they produce proof of graduation by 30.09.2025.

2. Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):

21 to 30 years (born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004, both inclusive)
Age relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.

Vacancy Breakup:

Category	Regular	Backlog	Total
SC	75	5	80
ST	37	36	73
OBC	135	0	135
EWS	50	–	50
UR	203	–	203
Total	500	41	541

Additionally, PwBD candidates have horizontal reservations across all categories.

Application Fee:

UR/EWS/OBC: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee

Selection Process:

The recruitment will be conducted in three phases:

Phase I: Preliminary Exam

Objective-type paper: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
1 hour duration, 100 marks

Phase II: Main Exam

Objective Test (200 marks) + Descriptive Test (50 marks)
Sections: Reasoning & Computer, Data Interpretation, General Awareness, English

Phase III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview

Psychometric profiling for personality insights
Group Exercise (20 marks), Interview (30 marks)

Final merit will be based on Phase II (75%) and Phase III (25%) marks.

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Exam Centers:

Exams will be conducted nationwide across major cities. Check the notification for detailed state-wise center lists.

Pay scale:

Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- + 4 advance increments
Gross CTC (approx.): ₹20.43 LPA at Mumbai

Training & Bond:

Candidates will undergo pre-joining training.
Must sign a 3-year bond worth ₹2 lakhs.

Important Notes:

Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Ensure CIBIL status is clear.
Keep documents ready: graduation proof, caste/ income certificates (if applicable), ID proof, and scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression & hand-written declaration.