SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Notificaiton: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2024-25/22. This recruitment drive offers 600 vacancies, including backlog vacancies for various categories. Eligible candidates can apply online from December 27, 2024, to January 19, 2025. Selected candidates will be appointed as Probationary Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in India’s largest public sector bank. The recruitment process involves three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Overview
Recruitment Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Advertisement Number
CRPD/PO/2024-25/22
Total Vacancies
600
Post Name
Probationary Officer (PO)
Job Location
Anywhere in India
Pay Scale
₹48,480/- to ₹85,920/- with additional allowances
Official Website
bank.sbi/ web/ careers
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date for Online Applications
December 27, 2024
Last Date to Apply
January 19, 2025 (Extended)
Correction Window
Not Mentioned
Download of Preliminary Exam Admit Card
3rd/4th week of February 2025
Preliminary Exam Dates
March 8 & March 15, 2025
Declaration of Preliminary Result
April 2025
Main Examination Call Letter Download
2nd week of April 2025
Main Exam Dates
April/May 2025
Declaration of Main Result
May/June 2025
Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
May/June 2025
Declaration of Final Result
May/June 2025
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC
₹750
SC/ST/PwBD
Nil
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
Category
Regular Vacancies
Backlog Vacancies
Total Vacancies
General
240
–
240
OBC
158
–
158
EWS
58
–
58
SC
87
–
87
ST
43
14
57
Total
586
14
600
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of April 1, 2024):
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
Candidates must have been born between April 2, 1994, and April 1, 2003 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Educational Qualification (as of April 30, 2025):
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply, provided they submit proof of passing by April 30, 2025.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three phases:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour
Sections: English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks).
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
Phase II: Main Examination
Objective Test: 200 marks
Descriptive Test: 50 marks (Essay & Letter Writing)
Total Duration: 3.5 hours
Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview
Total Marks: 50
Final Selection
Combined marks of Main Examination and Phase III are normalized to 100 for merit listing.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
Test Name
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
Preliminary Exam
100
100
1 hour
Main Exam (Objective Test)
170
200
3 hours
Main Exam (Descriptive Test)
2
50
30 minutes
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025
Visit the official website: bank.sbi/web/careers.
Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with accurate details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.