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SBI PO Recruitment 2025: SBI invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025-26. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. A banking job is one of the finest jobs in India. Thousands of students apply for it every year. It is a stable and high-perk central government job. Therefore, it is a golden opportunity for aspirants who want to work in the banking sector. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this post from 24th June to 14th July 2025. The age limit for candidates should be between 21 to 30 years, and age relaxation will be given according to government norms. Candidates have to go through the SBI selection process to secure this post. We have covered all the important points of SBI PO Recruitment 2025, such as the exam pattern, selection process, application fee structure, and more. However, candidates must read the official notification carefully to avoid any confusion
SBI PO Recruitment 2025
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 24.06.2025 |
| Online Registration End Date | 14.07.2025 |
| Preliminary Exam | July/August 2025 |
| Main Exam | September 2025 |
| Psychometric Test & Interview | October/November 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | November/December 2025 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
| 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 |
PwBD Reservations: VI (5), HI (5), LD (5), d&e (5) - Horizontal reservation across categories
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 - Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):
- Minimum: 21 years (born not later than 01.04.2004)
- Maximum: 30 years (born not earlier than 02.04.1995)
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Educational Qualification (as on 30.09.2025):
- Graduation in any discipline from recognized University
- Final year students may apply provisionally
- Professional qualifications (CA, Engineering, Medical etc.) also eligible
SBI PO Recruitment - Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Online)
- English Language (40 Q, 20 mins)
- Quantitative Aptitude (30 Q, 20 mins)
- Reasoning Ability (30 Q, 20 mins)
- Total: 100 marks, 1 hour
- Phase-II: Main Exam (Online)
- Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hours)
- Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 mins)
- Phase-III:
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise (20 marks)
- Interview (30 marks)
- Final Merit: Normalized marks from Phase-II (75%) and Phase-III (25%)
SBI PO Recruitment - Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Section | 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 |
Phase-II: Main Examination (Online)
| Test | Section | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective Test | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General Awareness/Economy/Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes | |
| Descriptive Test | Communication Skills (Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis, Precis Writing) | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Grand Total | 173 | 250 | 3.5 hours | |
Note: There will be negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main Examinations.
SBI PO Recruitment - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
SBI PO Notification 2025 - How to Apply
- Application Mode: Online only at SBI's career website
- Steps:
- Register on SBI's career portal
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration)
- Pay application fee (if applicable) through online mode
- Submit the application and take printout for future reference
- Important Notes:
- Only one application per candidate allowed
- No changes allowed after final submission
- Keep email ID and mobile number active throughout recruitment process
- No hard copies to be sent to SBI
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
Additional Notes
- Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years
- Starting basic pay: ₹48,480/- plus 4 advance increments
- Approximate CTC at initial scale: ₹20.43 Lacs (Mumbai)
- Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2.00 Lacs for 3 years service
- Check CIBIL score before applying (defaulters not eligible)
- No request for change of category will be entertained after application submission
- PwBD candidates must submit disability certificate as per guidelines
