SBI PO, (State Bank Of India),SBI Exam notification. The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for a total of 541 vacancies. Online application process start on 24th June 2025 and Lat date 14th July 2025. Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 1st April 2025. Interested candidates are advised to review the complete details of the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Notification provided below before applying.
SBI PO Notification 2025: Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2025 to eligible candidates for the position of Probationary Officer (PO) across various branches in India. Online application process is now active on the official SBI website. Interested candidates can check the key highlights of the recruitment below:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 541 (Including Regular & Backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwD: Nil |
| Selection Process | – Preliminary Exam – Mains Exam – Interview & Group Exercise |
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- (Plus applicable allowances) |
| Download PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA SBI PO
Age Limit: (As on 04.2025): Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2025 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2004 and not earlier than 02.04.1995 (both days inclusive). Relaxation in Upper age limit shall be as below:
| Sl. | Category | Age relaxation
(In years) |
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| a) | Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 | |
| b) | Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ ST) | 5 | |
|
c) |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
– PwBD (UR/ EWS) | 10 |
| – PwBD (OBC) | 13 | ||
| – PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 | ||
| d) | Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service
or invalidment. |
5 |
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| (B) | Essential Academic Qualifications (as on 30.09.2025): |
| Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2025. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2025. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering,
Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible. |
|
SBI PO 2025 Selection Procedure
The recruitment process for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) in SBI will be conducted in three phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test carrying a total of 100 marks, divided into three sections. Each section has a separate time limit.
| S. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase-II: Main Examination
The Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of:
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Objective Test (200 marks)
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Descriptive Test (50 marks)
| (i) Objective Test: The duration of objective test is 3 hours, and it consists of 4 Sections of total 200 marks. There will be separate timing for
every section. |
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| Test | Name of the test | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration |
| I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours | |
| (ii) Descriptive Paper | ||||
| Communication Skills: Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis & Precis Writing | 3 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Grand Total | 250 | |||
Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercise
Candidates who qualify the Main Examination will be shortlisted for the final phase, which includes:
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Group Exercise
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Personal Interview
How to Apply Online for SBI PO Notification 2025?
Candidates can directly visit the official website to apply online for SBI PO Vacancy 2025 or follow the steps below to apply online the SBI PO Notification 2025
- Visit the official website, ww.sbi.co.in
- SBI home page, click on careers right side
- Click on the current opening, then click on the apply online button of SBI PO Notification 2025
- Fill the basic details (Name, Email, Mobile number etc.) to get the registration number and password
- Now log in again with the provided registration number and password.
- Fill the remaining details and pay the required fees as per your category
- Click on final submit button, print and download the SBI PO online application form.
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