India’s banking giant, the State Bank of India (SBI), has officially launched its much-anticipated recruitment drive for Probationary Officers (PO) in 2025! With 541 prestigious positions up for grabs, this is your golden opportunity to launch a dynamic career in the nation’s largest bank. The online application window is now open – don’t miss your chance!
SBI PO Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights at a Glance
Here’s a quick snapshot of the essential details:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Total Vacancies | 541 Posts (Including Backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test + Group Exercise & Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | bank.sbi/careers |
Crucial Application Timeline: Mark Your Calendars!
Ensure you stay on track with these important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | 24 June 2025 |
| Online Registration Ends | 14 July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Admit Card | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | July/August 2025 |
| Preliminary Result | August/September 2025 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | August/September 2025 |
| Main Exam | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | September/October 2025 |
| GE & Interview Call Letter | October/November 2025 |
| Psychometric Test + Interview | October/November 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | November/December 2025 |
Application Fee Structure
Pay the non-refundable fee based on your category:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Vacancy Distribution & Eligibility
Total Positions: 541 (500 Regular + 41 Backlog)
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | – | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | – | 50 |
| UR | 203 | – | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
Additional Horizontal Reservation for PwBD: 5 vacancies each for VI, HI, LD & d&e categories.
Educational Qualification (As on 30.09.2025):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year students may apply provisionally but must submit proof by 30.09.2025.
- Professionals (CA, Engineers, Doctors, etc.) are eligible.
Age Limit (As on 01.04.2025): 21 to 30 years (Born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Selection Process: Your Path to Becoming an SBI PO
The selection involves a rigorous 3-phase process:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (GE) + Interview
Final Merit Calculation:
- 75% weightage: Main Examination Score
- 25% weightage: Group Exercise & Interview Score
Exam Pattern: Know What to Expect
Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (1 Hour – 100 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
| Negative Marking: 1/4th penalty per wrong answer. No sectional cut-off. |
Phase-II: Main Exam
- Objective Test (3 Hours – 200 Marks): Section Ques Marks Duration Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 min Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 60 45 min General/Economy/Banking Aware 60 60 45 min English Language 40 20 40 min Total 170 200 3 Hours
- Descriptive Test (30 Minutes – 50 Marks):
- Compulsory: Email Writing & Report Writing.
- Choice: Precis Writing or Situation Analysis.
Phase-III: Group Exercise & Interview (50 Marks)
- Group Exercise: 20 Marks
- Interview: 30 Marks
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025
Follow these steps before the July 14, 2025 deadline:
- Visit the official SBI Careers portal: bank.sbi/careers.
- Locate and click: “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS 2025”.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Carefully fill in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Link for Applicants