The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025, offering 541 prestigious positions across India. With applications open from June 24 to July 14, 2025, interested candidates can apply this recruitment by fallowing below steps.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025
Recruiting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
Posts | 541 |
Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Exam |
Official Website | www.sbi.co.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally but must submit proof of graduation by 30 September 2025.
- Professional degrees (CA, Engineering, Medical) accepted.
Age Limit (as of 01 April 2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD (General): +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
Important Dates
Online Application Starts | 24 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 14 July 2025 |
Preliminary Exam | July/August 2025 |
Main Exam | September 2025 |
Interview & Group Exercises | October/November 2025 |
Final Results | November/December 2025 |
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
- 100 MCQs | 1 Hour | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 17.
- 100 MCQs | 1 Hour | Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
- Phase-II: Main Exam (200 + 50 Marks)
- Objective Test (200 Marks | 3 Hours):
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (60 marks)
- Data Analysis (60 marks)
- Economy/Banking Awareness (60 marks)
- English Language (20 marks)
- Descriptive Test (50 Marks | 30 Minutes):
- Email drafting, Report writing, Précis/Situation analysis.
- Objective Test (200 Marks | 3 Hours):
- Phase-III: Group Exercise + Interview (50 Marks)
- Psychometric Test followed by Group Discussion (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks)
How to Apply
- Visit Portal: Go to sbi.co.in/
- Register: Click “Probationary Officers 2025” New Registration (email/mobile verification)
- Fill Form: Enter personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload Documents:
- Scanned photo (4.5 × 3.5 cm | 20–50 KB)
- Signature (14 × 6 cm | 10–20 KB)
- Left thumb impression (scanned on white paper)
- Pay Fee: Complete transaction before 14 July 2025
- Print Confirmation: Save application for future reference
Important Dates
Notification | Check Here |
Apply Link | Check Here |
FAQs
Q1: Can I apply if I turn 21 after April 1, 2025?
A: No. Age must be 21–30 as of April 1, 2025.
Q2: Is work experience required?
A: No. Freshers with a bachelor’s degree are eligible.
Q3: Are scribes allowed for PwBD candidates?
A: Yes, with 40+% disability. Scribes get compensatory time (20 mins/hour)