SBI PO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online For 541 Posts

SBI PO Recruitment 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) released the official notification for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 on 24 June 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 541 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO). Aspiring candidates can apply online through the official SBI website until 14 July 2025. This article covers all essential details, including eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, selection process, salary structure, and more.

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SBI PO Recruitment Notification 2025 – Overview

Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Vacancies	541
Application Process	Online
Educational Qualification	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Age Limit	21 to 30 years (as of 1st April 2025)
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates

Keep track of these key dates for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:

• Application Start Date: 24 June 2025
• Application Last Date: 14 July 2025
• Preliminary Exam Date: July/August 2025 (tentative)
• Mains Exam Date: September 2025 (tentative)

SBI PO Vacancy 2025

Category	Regular	Backlog
General	203	0
SC	75	5
ST	37	36
OBC	135	0
EWS	50	0
Total Post	500 Posts	41 Posts

SBI PO Recruitment Eligibility 2025

To be eligible for SBI PO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification:
  A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must submit proof of graduation if selected for the interview.
• Age Limit:
  Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as of April 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply as follows:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 years
  • PwBD (OBC): 13 years
  • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Additional Criteria:
  For nationality, experience, or other specific requirements, candidates should refer to the official notification on sbi.co.in.

How to Apply For SBI PO Recruitment 2025

Follow these simple steps to apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:

1. Visit the Official Website:
   Go to sbi.co.in and click on the “Careers” section.
2. Register:
   Select “New Registration,” enter your basic details, and receive a registration number and password.
3. Fill the Application Form:
   Log in with your credentials, complete the form with personal and educational details, and double-check for accuracy.
4. Upload Documents:
   Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents in the specified format.
5. Pay the Application Fee:
   Pay Rs 750 (General/OBC/EWS) online via debit/credit card or net banking. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt.
6. Submit and Print:
   Review your application, submit it, and take a printout for future reference.

Apply before 14 July 2025 to avoid last-minute issues!

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Important Link

Application Link	Apply Now
Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
Telegram Channel	Join Now

SBI PO Selection Process 2025

The selection process for Probationary Officers consists of three phases:

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination is an objective test for 100 marks, conducted online. The structure of the test is as follows:

Selection Criteria for Main Examination:

• A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Examination.
• There is no sectional cutoff in the Preliminary Examination.
• Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination from the top of the merit list.

Phase-II: Main Examination

The Main Examination is conducted online and comprises two parts:

1. Objective Test: 200 marks

2. Descriptive Test: 50 marks

The Descriptive Test is administered immediately after the Objective Test, and candidates must type their answers on the computer.

Sectional Cut-off/Minimum Qualifying Marks in Main Examination:

• Candidates must score a minimum qualifying mark in each test (Objective and Descriptive) individually.
• Cut-off will be decided based on the number of available vacancies. Candidates will be shortlisted for Phase-III from the top of the merit list, provided they meet the minimum qualifying score.

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview

The final phase comprises three components:

• Psychometric Test: Personality profiling for shortlisted candidates. Findings may be presented to the Interview panel.
• Group Exercise: Maximum Marks: 20
• Personal Interview: Maximum Marks: 30

Final Selection

• Candidates must qualify in both Phase-II and Phase-III separately.
• Marks obtained in the Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive) and Phase-III will be combined to prepare the final merit list.
• Marks from the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not contribute to the final merit list.
• Normalization of marks will be applied as follows:

Test	Max. Marks	Normalized Marks
Phase-II	250	75
Phase-III	50	25
Total	300	100

Final selection is based on the top-ranked candidates in each category.

SBI PO Salary 2025

SBI Probationary Officers enjoy a lucrative salary package. Here’s the breakdown:

Component	Details
Basic Pay	Rs 48,480/-
Allowances	Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), CCA, etc.
In-Hand Salary	Rs 84,000 – Rs 85,000 per month (varies by posting location)
Other Benefits	Medical insurance, pension, provident fund, and career growth opportunities

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