SBI PO 2025 Notification Released for 541 Vacancies

SBI PO 2025 Notification Released for 541 Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2025 on 24th June 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) across its branches in India. Considered one of the most prestigious roles in the banking sector, the SBI PO exam is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a rewarding career in banking.

This year, SBI has announced a total of 541 PO vacancies. The detailed notification is available on the official website — www.sbi.co.in/careers.


SBI PO 2025: Key Highlights

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationState Bank of India (SBI)
PostProbationary Officer (PO)
Vacancies541
Application ModeOnline
Registration Dates24th June to 14th July 2025
Salary₹48,480/-
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains, Interview
Job LocationAcross India
Official Websitewww.sbi.co.in

Why Choose SBI PO?

  • Prestigious position with India’s largest public sector bank
  • Highest salary among PSU banks
  • Strong career progression (up to the level of Chairperson)
  • Job security and social recognition
  • Exposure to various banking functions and nationwide postings

Selection Process for SBI PO 2025

The SBI PO recruitment process includes three stages:

  1. Preliminary Exam
  2. Main Exam
  3. Group Discussion & Interview

Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next, with final selection based on merit.


SBI PO 2025 Important Dates

ActivityDate
Notification Release24th June 2025
Online Application Start Date24th June 2025
Last Date to Apply14th July 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment14th July 2025
PET Admit CardJuly 2025
Prelims Admit Card3rd / 4th week of July 2025
Prelims ExamJuly / August 2025
Mains ExamSeptember 2025
InterviewOctober / November 2025

SBI PO Vacancy 2025: Category-Wise Breakdown

CategorySCSTOBCEWSURTotal
Regular753713550203500
Backlog053641
Total807313550203541

SBI PO Vacancy Trends (Previous Years)

YearVacancies
2025541
2024600
20232000
20221673
20212056
20202000
20192000
20182000
20172313

SBI PO 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for SBI PO 2025 varies by category and must be paid online only. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment process.

Category-wise SBI PO Application Fee

S. No.CategoryApplication Fee
1SC/ST/PWDNil
2General & Others₹750 (Includes application + intimation charges)

💡 Note: Candidates must ensure successful payment to complete the application process. Incomplete applications due to failed payment will be rejected.


How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?

Candidates interested in applying for SBI PO 2025 must complete their online registration through the official SBI website before the deadline of 14th July 2025.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

  1. Visit the official SBI website: www.sbi.co.in
  2. Scroll to the bottom and click on “Careers”.
  3. On the new page, go to Current Openings.
  4. Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers” and download the official notification to read all instructions carefully.
  5. Click on “Apply Online” and begin the registration process.
  6. Fill in your personal, educational, and other required details.
  7. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and documents as per the guidelines.
  8. Pay the application fee via online payment methods.
  9. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.

SBI PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SBI PO 2025 exam, candidates must satisfy both educational and age requirements.

1. Educational Qualification

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
  • Final-year/semester students can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation during the interview.
  • Candidates with Integrated Dual Degrees (IDD) must ensure their passing date aligns with the eligibility date.
  • Candidates with Chartered Accountant qualifications are also eligible.

2. Age Limit (as of 01/04/2025)

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years

Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004 (both dates inclusive).


SBI PO 2025 Selection Process

The SBI PO selection process includes three rigorous stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Online)
  2. Main Examination (Online)
  3. Group Discussion & Personal Interview

Final selection will be based on merit after all three phases are completed.


SBI PO 2025 Exam Pattern

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam is an objective-type test with a total of 100 marks. It must be completed within 1 hour. Each incorrect answer will incur a penalty of 0.25 marks.

SectionNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
English Language404020 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude303020 Minutes
Reasoning Ability303020 Minutes
Total1001001 Hour

📝 Note: There is no sectional cut-off in the prelims. Overall marks will determine qualification for the mains.

Phase-II: Main Examination Pattern

(i) Objective Test

The duration of the Objective Test is 3 hours, consisting of 4 sections. Each section has a fixed time and weightage:

Test No.Name of the TestNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
IReasoning & Computer Aptitude406050 minutes
IIData Analysis & Interpretation306045 minutes
IIIGeneral Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge606045 minutes
IVEnglish Language402040 minutes
Total1702003 hours

(ii) Descriptive Paper

This section will test your communication skills. It will begin immediately after the Objective Test, and candidates must type the answers on the computer.

Test ComponentTopicsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
Descriptive PaperEmails (Compulsory), Reports (Compulsory), and either Situation Analysis or Precis Writing35030 minutes

Total Marks (Objective + Descriptive): 250


SBI PO 2025 Syllabus Overview

The SBI PO syllabus includes all major topics under three key sections in the preliminary stage:

English Language

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Para Jumbles
  • Vocabulary
  • Error Spotting
  • Sentence Completion

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Simplification / Approximation
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Work
  • Data Interpretation
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Interest (SI & CI)
  • Number Series
  • Time & Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Permutation & Probability

Reasoning Ability

  • Puzzles
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Blood Relations
  • Syllogism
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Input-Output
  • Direction Sense
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Inequalities
  • Logical Reasoning

Important Notes for SBI PO 2025 Aspirants

🔍 Biometric Verification

SBI may capture candidates’ thumb impressions digitally for verification. Avoid applying mehndi, ink, or chemicals on your hands to prevent biometric failure.

⏳ Number of Attempts

CategoryMax. Number of Attempts
General / EWS4
General / EWS (PWD)7
OBC / OBC (PWD)7
SC / ST (incl. PWD)No Restriction

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