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.
How to Apply:
- Visit: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- Click on the relevant advertisement.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Take a printout of the application for your records.
Apply between June 24 and July 14, 2025 and take your first step toward a promising future with SBI.
