State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment Notification 2025 to fill 541 vacancies across India. This is a great opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious career in the banking sector.
Important Dates
- Online Registration & Fee Payment: 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: July / August 2025
- Main Exam Date: September 2025
- Group Exercise & Interview: October / November 2025
- Final Result: November / December 2025
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 541 (Regular: 500 + Backlog: 41)
- Category-wise (Regular): SC - 75, ST - 37, OBC - 135, EWS - 50, UR - 203
- PwBD: 5 vacancies each under VI, HI, LD, d&e categories
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2025 (relaxation as per norms)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline by 30.09.2025
Selection Process
- Phase I – Preliminary Exam: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning (100 marks)
- Phase II – Main Exam: Objective (200 marks) + Descriptive (50 marks)
- Phase III – Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview: (50 marks)
- Final Merit: Based on normalized marks from Phase II & III
Exam Pattern (Prelims)
- English Language – 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 20 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Questions – 35 Marks – 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability – 35 Questions – 35 Marks – 20 minutes
Salary
Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments)
Approx. CTC at Mumbai: ₹20.43 lakhs per annum
Application Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
How to Apply
Apply online through SBI Careers portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
No other mode of application is accepted.