SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Information: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2025 PDF under advertisement number CRPD/PO/2025-26/04, inviting online applications for the post of Probationary Officer. The application window is open from 24th June to 14th July 2025. Check eligibility, application process, exam pattern, previous year cutoff, salary, and other important details below. For more jobs visit us.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Vacancies | To be announced |
| Registration Dates | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (UR/EWS/OBC), Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, GE & PI |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14th July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | 3rd/4th Week of July 2025 |
| Phase-I: Preliminary Exam | July/August 2025 |
| Result of Preliminary Exam | August/September 2025 |
| Phase-II: Main Exam | September 2025 |
| Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercise | Oct/Nov 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | Nov/Dec 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline by 30.09.2025. Final year students can apply provisionally.
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2025)
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10-15 years depending on category
- Age relaxation:
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise & Interview
- Final Selection based on merit (Phase II + Phase III)
Phase-I: Prelims
| Subject | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quant Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hr |
Note: No sectional cutoff, but 1/4th negative marking applies.
Phase-II: Mains (Objective + Descriptive – 250 Marks)
Objective Test (3 Hours)
| Section | Question | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
| English Language | 35 | 30 | 40 mins |
| Total (Objective) | 155 | 200 | 3 hrs |
Descriptive Test (30 minutes)
- Essay & Letter Writing (2 Questions): 50 Marks
Phase-III: Interview & GE (Total 50 Marks)
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Final merit list = Normalized scores: Mains (75) + Phase-III (25)
SBI PO Salary 2025
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- (with 4 advance increments)
- Pay Scale: 48480–2000/7–62480–2340/2–67160–2680/7–85920
- Approx. CTC: ₹20.43 LPA (Mumbai)
- Other Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical, Leased Accommodation etc.
Bond & Probation
- Bond Amount: ₹2 lakhs (minimum 3 years service)
- Probation Period: 2 years
- Training: Mandatory online banking course before joining
Previous Cut-Off (2024) – Mains (Out of 250)
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 94.85 |
| OBC | 86.75 |
| SC | 78.25 |
| ST | 72.25 |
| EWS | 90.25 |
Expected Cut-Off 2025(Mains – Out of 250)
| Category | Expected Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 95-100 |
| OBC | 88-92 |
| SC | 78-82 |
| ST | 72-76 |
| EWS | 91-95 |
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FAQs – SBI PO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
A: 21 to 30 years as on 1st April 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
A: 14th July 2025.
Q3. Is there any negative marking in SBI PO exam?
A: Yes, 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO?
A: Graduation in any discipline by 30.09.2025.
Q5. What is the SBI PO salary in 2025?
A: Approx. ₹20.43 LPA CTC including allowances.
Q6. What is the selection process of SBI PO?
A: It consists of Prelims, Mains (Objective + Descriptive), Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview.
Q7. Can final year students apply for SBI PO 2025?
A: Yes, but they must produce proof of graduation by 30th Sept 2025.