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State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officers (PO) under Advt No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025. The recruitment process includes Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview.
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SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Application Start: 24/06/2025
- Last Date : 14/06/2025
- Last Date of Fee: 14/06/2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: July/August 2025
- Main Exam Date: September 2025
- Final Result: November/December 2025
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation: Age Relaxation as per SBI rules
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: 750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
- Pay The Examination Fee Through UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking etc.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Final Year students may apply provisionally
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Full Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2025 (Born between 02.04.1995 to 01.04.2004, both dates inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years SC/ST: 5 Years PwBD (UR): 10 Years, PwBD (OBC): 13 Years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University Final Year students can apply if they graduate before 30.09.2025 |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Attempts Allowed |
UR/EWS: 4 Attempts OBC: 7 Attempts SC/ST: No Restriction Only Main Exam attempts are counted (since 2010) |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Salary
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- (with 4 advance increments) |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000×7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340×2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680×7 – ₹85,920 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As applicable (revised quarterly) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 9% / 8% / 7% depending on city of posting |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | As per location |
| Special Allowance & Other Benefits | Lease rental, medical, LFC, PF, NPS, etc. |
| Approximate Gross CTC (Mumbai) | ₹20.43 Lakhs per annum |
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- (with 4 advance increments)
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 (as per promotion & tenure)
- Allowances: DA, HRA (7%–9%), CCA and special allowances
- Additional Benefits: Lease rental, LFC, PF, NPS, Medical, etc.
- Total Gross CTC (approx): ₹20.43 Lakhs per annum (in metro cities)
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam – Online objective test (100 marks) with sections on English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
- Phase-II: Main Exam – Online Objective Test (200 marks) + Descriptive Test (50 marks) including writing of Emails, Reports, Precis or Situation Analysis.
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test – Personality profiling test (not scored, used for Interview insights).
- Group Exercise – Interactive evaluation of teamwork, communication and leadership (20 marks).
- Personal Interview – One-on-one assessment by interview panel (30 marks).
- Final Merit List – Prepared based on normalized scores of Phase-II (75 marks) and Phase-III (25 marks).
- Document Verification & Medical Fitness – Final eligibility check before appointment.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
SBI PO 2025 Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
SBI PO 2025 Main Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness / Economy / Banking | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Minutes |
| Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay Writing) – 3 Tasks, 50 Marks, 30 Minutes | |||
| Total | 170 | 250 | 3 Hours + 30 Minutes |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| UR | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 How To Apply
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit the official SBI career page: bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings |
| Step 2 | Click on the "Apply Online" link under advertisement no. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Step 3 | Register using your valid Email ID and Mobile number |
| Step 4 | Fill the application form carefully with all correct details |
| Step 5 | Upload scanned photo, signature, thumb impression & handwritten declaration |
| Step 6 | Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI |
| Step 7 | Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2025?
The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 14 July 2025.
2. How many vacancies are available in SBI PO 2025?
There are a total of 541 vacancies for Probationary Officers across various categories.
3. Can final year students apply for SBI PO 2025?
Yes, candidates in their final year or semester may apply provisionally. They must pass their graduation before 30 September 2025.
4. What is the application fee for SBI PO 2025?
The fee is ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
5. What is the salary of an SBI PO in 2025?
The basic pay starts at ₹48,480. Total gross CTC at metro cities like Mumbai is approximately ₹20.43 lakhs per annum.
6. Is there negative marking in SBI PO exams?
Yes. ¼th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains objective tests.
7. How many attempts are allowed for SBI PO?
- UR/EWS – 4 Attempts
- OBC – 7 Attempts
- SC/ST – No Limit
8. Is there any bond or service agreement?
Yes, candidates must sign a bond of ₹2 lakhs to serve the bank for at least 3 years from the date of joining.