Adv. No: CRPD/PO/2025-26/04
Department - State Bank of India (SBI)
SBI PO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 541 Probationary Officer Posts Before 14 July - 541 Posts
The State Bank of India (SBI) has opened online applications for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officers (PO) for 2025. Graduates from any discipline can apply, including candidates in their final year of study, provided proof of graduation is submitted before 30-09-2025. The application window is open from 24-06-2025 to 14-07-2025 at sbi.co.in. The selection process includes Preliminary and Main Exams, followed by Psychometric Tests and Interviews. The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 plus allowances. The total cost to company (CTC) at Mumbai is approximately ₹20.43 lakhs annually. Reserved category candidates are exempt from the application fee.
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Exam Details
Shivam Solanki
27 Jul, 2025 02:00 PM
| Application Start | 24 Jun, 2025 |
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| Last Date for Apply | 14 Jul, 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training Call Letter Download: July / August 2025 | |
| Pre-Exam Training: July / August 2025 | |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download: 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards | |
| Phase-I: Preliminary Exam: July / August 2025 | |
| Preliminary Exam Result: August / September 2025 | |
| Main Exam Call Letter Download: August / September 2025 | |
| Phase-II: Main Exam: September 2025 | |
| Main Exam Result: September / October 2025 | |
| Phase-III Call Letter Download: October / November 2025 | |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test: October / November 2025 | |
| Interview & Group Exercises: October / November 2025 | |
| Final Result Declaration: November / December 2025 | |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
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| SC / ST / PwBD | Nill |
Age Criteria and Qualifications
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxations: as per rules
- Degree
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SBI Probationary Officers Recruitment 2025 - Qualification, Salary & Vacancy |
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Educational Qualification:Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification acknowledged by the Central Government. Those in their final year or semester can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by 30-09-2025 if shortlisted for the interview.Applicants with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) should ensure the final passing date is also on or before 30-09-2025. Additionally, individuals with professional degrees such as MBBS, B.Tech, CA, Cost Accountancy, and similar qualifications are considered eligible, which reflects the broad eligibility framework set by SBI. |
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Salary & Benefits:The initial basic pay for SBI Probationary Officers is ₹48,480 (including 4 advance increments) under the pay scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. This role falls under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I.Along with basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, New Pension Scheme (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facilities, and lease rental options as per bank rules. The total estimated cost to company (CTC) for a Mumbai posting is approximately ₹20.43 lakhs per annum, making this role financially attractive for aspiring candidates. |
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| Category | Total Vacancies | Remarks |
| Regular Vacancies | 500 | Open positions available for general recruitment |
| Backlog Vacancies | 41 | Reserved category vacancies carried forward from previous years |
Exam Syllabus
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The State Bank of India conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) examination to recruit eligible candidates for managerial roles across its branches. The selection process consists of three key phases – Prelims, Mains, and Interview/Group Exercise. Each stage tests different skill areas that are vital for banking professionals. Below is a detailed breakdown of the pattern and syllabus.
Selection Process
- Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
- Phase 2: Main Examination
- Phase 3: Psychometric Test, Group Discussion & Interview
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
This stage is qualifying in nature. It includes the following sections:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Phase 2: Main Examination
This stage includes both objective and descriptive tests. Marks obtained here are counted towards the final merit list.
Objective Test (3 Hours)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
Descriptive Test (30 minutes)
- Letter Writing & Essay
- Total Marks: 50
Phase 3: Interview & Group Exercises
- Group Exercise: 20 marks
- Interview: 30 marks
Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the main exam. The final merit is prepared by combining the scores of Phase 2 and Phase 3.
Detailed Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms)
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table)
- Simplification & Approximation
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems (Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work)
- Number Series
- Mensuration
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
Computer Aptitude
- Basics of Software & Hardware
- Internet & Networking
- MS Office Tools
- Operating Systems
- Computer Abbreviations
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Indian Banking System
- RBI Functions & Policies
- Budget & Economic Survey
- Government Schemes
- Financial Terms & Institutions
Descriptive Test
- Essay Writing on Economic, Banking, or Current Issues
- Letter Writing (formal/informal/business)
Important Notes
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains Objective Tests.
- No sectional cutoff, only overall cutoff is considered.
- Descriptive papers are evaluated only for those who qualify the objective part of the Mains exam.
Keep practicing mock tests regularly and stay updated with current banking trends. Preparing consistently across all three phases will increase your chances of success in SBI PO 2025.
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