The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the much-awaited SBI PO Notification 2025 on 24th June 2025, announcing 541 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO). Aspiring candidates can apply online from 24th June to 14th July 2025 through the official website bank.sbi. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for graduates aiming for a career in the banking sector.
SBI PO 2025 Recruitment Overview – Vacancy, Dates, and Fee Details
Here’s a snapshot of the SBI Probationary Officer recruitment 2025 process, including essential dates and application details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 541 |
| Application Start Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th July 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (UR/OBC/EWS) | ₹750/- |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | Nil |
| Official Website | bank.sbi |
SBI PO Vacancy 2025 – Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 203 |
| OBC | 135 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 73 |
| EWS | 50 |
| Total | 541 |
Horizontal reservation includes 5 vacancies each for VI, HI, LD, and d&e categories under PwBD.
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Education and Age Limit
Educational Qualification for SBI PO 2025
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (as on or before 30th September 2025).
- Final-year students can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by the deadline.
SBI PO Age Limit 2025 (as on 01.04.2025)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| PwBD | +10 to 15 years |
SBI PO Selection Process 2025 – Exam Pattern & Interview Details
Probationary Officer Selection Stages
- Preliminary Examination – Objective Test (100 Marks)
- Main Examination – Objective + Descriptive (250 Marks)
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview – (50 Marks)
Final selection will be based on marks scored in the Main Exam + Interview, normalized.
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 mins |
- Negative marking: 0.25 for every wrong answer.
SBI PO Main Exam Pattern 2025
| Test Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | 170 Questions – 200 Marks – 3 hours |
| Descriptive | 3 Questions – 50 Marks – 30 mins |
| Sections | Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English, GA/Banking |
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SBI PO Salary 2025 – Pay Scale and Perks
- Basic Pay (JMGS-I): ₹48,480/-
- Approx. CTC at Mumbai: ₹20.43 LPA
- Other Benefits: DA, HRA, Lease Accommodation, Medical, PF, NPS, LTC, etc.
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How to Apply Online for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit bank.sbi
- Click on “Careers” > “Join SBI” > “Current Openings”
- Click on “Apply Online for Probationary Officer”
- Register with email ID and phone number
- Fill in all required details, upload photo, signature, and documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit
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SBI PO 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule – Complete Timeline
Here’s the official SBI PO 2025 exam schedule as per the notification:
| Activity | Tentative Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Registration & Modification of Application | 24th June to 14th July 2025 | ||
| Payment of Application Fee | 24th June to 14th July 2025 | ||
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Date (Phase-I) | 2nd, 4th, and 5th August 2025 | ||
| Download of SBI PO Mains Admit Card | August / September 2025 | ||
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date (Phase-II) | September 2025 | ||
| Declaration of SBI PO Mains Result | September / October 2025 | ||
| Download of Phase-III (Interview) Call Letter | October / November 2025 | ||
| SBI PO Phase-III Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises | October / November 2025 | ||
| Declaration of SBI PO Final Result | November / December 2025 | ||
| Download of Call Letter for Pre-Exam Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | July / August 2025 | ||
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training for Reserved Categories | July / August 2025 | ||
SBI PO 2025 Important Links – Apply, Notification, and Website
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SBI PO 2025 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online for SBI PO 2025 | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs on SBI PO Notification 2025
A total of 541 posts are available for Probationary Officers.
The last date to apply online is 14th July 2025.
Yes, the final stage includes a Group Exercise & Interview along with a Psychometric Test.
Yes, ₹750/- for General/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
