Are you looking to build a secure and rewarding career in the banking sector? The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its SBI PO Recruitment Notification 2025 (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04) for 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across India.
The online application process starts on 24th June 2025 and will remain open until 14th July 2025. Selection will be done in three phases: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive), and Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercise).
SBI PO 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Vacancies | 541 (including backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | bank.sbi |
| Application Dates | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
Vacancy Details – SBI PO 2025
| Category | Regular | Backlog | 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 |
👉 PwBD Reservation: 5 vacancies each for VI, HI, LD & d&e categories.
SBI PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline. Final year students may apply, subject to proof of passing by 30 September 2025. - Age Limit(As on 01.04.2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD (UR): +10 years
- PwBD (OBC): +13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
💵 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
💼 SBI PO Salary & Benefits 2025
- Pay Scale: As per JMGS-I Scale
- Benefits: DA, HRA, Lease Rental, Medical Aid, LFC, and more.
📘 SBI PO Selection Process 2025
- Preliminary Examination (Objective – 100 Marks)
- Main Examination (Objective – 200 Marks + Descriptive – 50 Marks)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 Marks) + Interview (30 Marks)
Final Selection = Mains (75%) + Interview/GE (25%)
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer
Main Exam – Objective Test (3 Hours)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Test (30 Minutes)
Includes Email, Report Writing + Optional (Precis or Situation Analysis)
Total Marks: 50
Phase-III: Group Exercise & Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025
- Visit: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2025”
- Register using a valid mobile number & email
- Fill in the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and print your application
Important Dates – SBI PO 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Registration | 24 June – 14 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | July 2025 (3rd/4th week) |
| Prelims Exam | July/August 2025 |
| Mains Exam | September 2025 |
| Final Result | Nov/Dec 2025 |
FAQs – SBI PO 2025
Q1. Last date to apply for SBI PO 2025?
✅ 14 July 2025
Q2. Can final-year students apply?
✅ Yes, with proof of passing by 30.09.2025
Q3. What is the application fee?
✅ ₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS), Nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Q4. Is there a descriptive test?
✅ Yes, in the main exam phase