State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025. The online registration for SBI PO 2025 has started from 24th June 2025 and will remain open till 14th July 2025. This recruitment drive is being conducted under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 for a total of 541 vacancies, including backlog posts. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India. The recruitment will be done through a three-phase process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam (with Descriptive Test), followed by Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview.
Candidates interested in a challenging career with India’s largest bank should carefully go through the eligibility criteria and apply online through the official website of SBI: bank.sbi/careers. Read below for complete details including vacancies, exam pattern, age limit, application process, and selection procedure.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Total Vacancies | 541 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, GE & Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | bank.sbi |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
| Download of Prelims Admit Card | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | July / August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | August / September 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | August / September 2025 |
| Main Exam Date | September 2025 |
| Main Exam Result | September / October 2025 |
| Phase-III (GE/Interview) Call Letter | October / November 2025 |
| Psychometric Test + Interview | October / November 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | November / December 2025 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Recruitment servicesNote: Fee once paid is non-refundable.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Vacancies & Qualification
Vacancy Details:
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | – | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | – | 50 |
| UR | 203 | – | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
Horizontal Reservation for PwBD: 5 vacancies each for VI, HI, LD & d&e categories.
Educational Qualification (As on 30.09.2025):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final year students can apply provisionally, but must produce proof of graduation by 30.09.2025.
- Candidates with professional qualifications like CA, Engineering, Medical etc. are also eligible.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
As on 01.04.2025, candidates must be between 21 to 30 years. (Born between 02.04.1995 to 01.04.2004)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of three phases:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Final selection will be based on marks obtained in Main Exam (75%) + Interview/GE (25%). Prelims is qualifying in nature.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
No sectional cut-off. 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers.
Phase-II: Main Examination
Objective Test (3 hours)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
Descriptive Test (30 minutes – 50 Marks)
- 3 Questions: One Email (compulsory), One Report (compulsory), and One from Precis Writing/Situation Analysis.
- Total Marks: 150
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, GE & Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online only through SBI’s official website from 24 June to 14 July 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS 2025”.
- Register using valid email and mobile number.
- Fill the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and take a printout for reference.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| SBI PO 2025 Official Notification | Notification |
| SBI PO 2025 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| SBI Official Website | SBI |