Overview for SBI PO 2025 Notification
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04, inviting online applications for 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across its branches in India. This end-to‑end recruitment—from Preliminary Exam through Interview—is managed by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, SBI Corporate Centre, Mumbai . Candidates selected will be placed on probation for two years, after which they will be confirmed in Junior Management Grade Scale‑I.Those Candidates who is interested and meets the eligibility criteria and want to apply these Posts, they can read the notification and apply online. The Applicants can find the eligibility criteria and age limit,Syllabus, Selection process and Qualification Details as given below

Total Posts – 541
Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
---|---|---|---|
UR | 203 | – | 203 |
SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
OBC | 135 | – | 135 |
EWS | 50 | – | 50 |
Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
IMPORTANT DATES
Activity | Date / Period |
---|---|
Online Registration & Application Fee Payment | 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025 |
Download Preliminary Call Letter | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 |
Phase‑I: Preliminary Exam | July / August 2025 |
Declaration of Preliminary Result | August / September 2025 |
Download Main Exam Call Letter | August / September 2025 |
Phase‑II: Main Exam | September 2025 |
Declaration of Main Exam Result | September / October 2025 |
Download Phase‑III Call Letter | October / November 2025 |
Phase‑III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October / November 2025 |
Final Result Declaration | November / December 2025 |
SBI PO 2025 Notification – APPLICATION FEES
Category | Fee |
---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 750/‑ |
Fees are non‑refundable and must be paid online by 14 July 2025 .
SBI PO 2025 Notification – Salary
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹ 48,480/‑ (plus 4 advance increments)
- Salary Scale: 48,480 – 2,000(7) – 62,480 – 2,340(2) – 67,160 – 2,680(7) – 85,920
- Approximate CTC: ₹ 20.43 LPA (at Mumbai centre)
- Allowances: DA, HRA/Lease Rental, CCA, Medical, and other perks
SBI PO 2025 Notification – Educational Qualification Details
- Essential: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (as on 30 September 2025).
- Provisional: Final‑year/semester students may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of graduation at Interview.
- Additional: Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Medical, and Engineering graduates are eligible.

SBI PO 2025 Notification – Age Limit
Minimum Age of the Candidate: 21 Years
Maximum Age of the Candidate: 30 Years
Date Range: Born not later than 01 April 2004 and not earlier than 02 April 1995.
Relaxations:
- Ex‑Servicemen: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PWD
- (UR/EWS): +10 years ,
- (OBC): +13 years,
- (SC/ST): 15 years
Exam Pattern
Phase‑I: Preliminary Examination
Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Numerical Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Phase‑II: Main Examination
- Objective Test (200 marks; 3 hours)
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – 40 Qs / 60 marks / 50 min
- Data Analysis & Interpretation – 30 Qs / 60 marks / 45 min
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness – 60 Qs / 60 marks / 45 min
- English Language – 40 Qs / 20 marks / 40 min
- Descriptive Test (50 marks; 30 minutes)
- Tasks: One compulsory Email, one Report, and either Situation Analysis or Precis Writing
SBI PO 2025 Notification – Selection Process
- Phase‑I: Online Prelims (qualifying; sectional cut‑offs removed)
- Phase‑II: Online Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase‑III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
- Final Merit: Normalized marks of Phase‑II (75%) + Phase‑III (25%)
SBI PO 2025 Notification – Important Documents
- Identity Proof: Passport / Aadhar / PAN / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Bank Passbook with photo
- Educational Certificates: Graduation Marksheet/Provisional Certificate
- Caste / PwBD / EWS Certificate: (if applicable) in prescribed format
- Photograph & Signature: Clear, as per Annexure‑II specifications
- Hand‑written Declaration & Thumb Impression: On white paper, black ink
SBI PO 2025 Notification – How to Apply
- Visit: SBI Careers – Current Openings
- Open: Advertisement CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04
- Register: Create Login, fill personal & educational details
- Upload: Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression & Hand‑written Declaration as per specifications
- Pay Fee: Online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI)
- Submit: Review & finalize application before 14 July 2025
IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply Online Start Date | 24/06/2025 | |||||
Apply Online Close Date | 14/07/2025 | |||||
DOWNLOAD NOTIFICATION | CLICK HERE | |||||
Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ –
Can final‑year students apply?
Yes, provisionally; must produce proof of graduation by 30 September 2025.
Is there sectional cut‑off in Prelims?
No, only overall score matters in Phase‑I.
How many total attempts for General category?
Maximum 4 Main exam attempts (Prelims not counted).
What is the bond amount?
₹ 2 Lakh, binding selected candidates for minimum 3 years of service.
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