The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) in 2025, announcing a total of 541 vacancies, including 500 regular and 41 backlog positions. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aiming to build a prestigious career in India’s largest public sector bank.
- Notification Release Date: June 24, 2025
- Online Application Dates: June 24 – July 14, 2025
- Vacancies: 541 total (500 regular + 41 backlog)
- Official Website: sbi.co.in careers portal
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students may apply provisionally, provided they submit proof of graduation by the specified cutoff (typically by the time of interview).
2. Age Limit
- Candidates must be 21–30 years old as of April 1, 2025; i.e., born between April 2, 1995 and April 1, 2004
- Age relaxations are provided as per government norms:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 to 15 years
3. Nationality
- Must be an Indian citizen.
Application Process & Fee
Application Fee
- ₹750 for General, OBC, EWS candidates
- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD applicants
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers section on sbi.co.in
- Find and click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2025”
- Register with valid email/mobile
- Fill in personal/academic/t%C3%A9 details
- Upload photo, signature, and documents
- Pay fee (if applicable) and submit the form
- Download confirmation receipt for future reference
Selection Process & Exam Dates
The recruitment consists of a three-tier selection process:
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying nature)
- Main Examination (objective + descriptive)
- Phase III:
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercises
- Personal Interview
Exam Schedule
- Prelims: July–August 2025
- Mains: September 2025
- Phase III (PT + Interview): October–November 2025
- Final Results: November–December 2025
Admit cards for Prelims are expected in the 3rd–4th week of July, while Mains admit cards should be out in August/September
Exam Pattern: Snapshot
Preliminary Exam
- Total: 100 marks / 1 hour
- English: 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35
- Reasoning Ability: 35
Main Exam
- Objective section: Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English
- Descriptive section: Essay/Letter writing.
Final Phase
- Psychometric Test (20 marks)
- Group Exercise (30 marks)
- Interview (50 marks)
Marks in Mains and Phase III are normalized (Prelims marks not counted in final merit list) .
Salary & Perks
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (plus allowances)
- Gross Monthly Salary: ₹84k–₹85k (approx.)
- Annual CTC: up to ~₹20.4 LPA in metro cities.
- Plus: Housing/Lease allowance, LTC, medical cover, pension, concessional loans, nationwide transfers, and accelerated promotional path.
Vacancies: Category-Wise Breakdown
According to one report, the 541 posts are distributed as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 203 |
| OBC | 135 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 73 |
| EWS | 50 |
| Total | 541 |
Horizontal reservations for PwBD applicants (VI, HI, LD, etc.) are also included.
Why SBI PO Still Matters
Becoming an SBI PO remains among the most coveted roles in India due to:
- Prestigious role with managerial responsibilities
- Strong job security and excellent salary
- Fast-track career progression and growth
- Nationwide mobility and prestigious brand reputation.
Preparation Tips
Feedback from aspirants highlights key strategies:
“For quant – DI, speed maths and arithmetic… reasoning – syllogism and equality… puzzle marathon….”
“…puzzle marathon dekh lo, vo help kr denge.”
- Prelims
- Focus on speed and accuracy in Quant & Reasoning
- Practice sectional mocks under timed conditions
- Mains
- Work on writing skills for descriptive section
- Stay updated on current affairs, banking awareness
- Phase III
- Prepare for personality test and group discussions/interviews
- Build confidence through mock interviews
📌 Final Checklist
- ✅ Graduate degree or proof of completion
- ✅ Age within 21–30 years (with category relaxations)
- ✅ Complete form & fee paid before July 14, 2025
- ✅ Keep scanned documents ready
- ✅ Start solving mock papers right away
Conclusion
If you have been dreaming of a secure, respected banking career, SBI PO 2025 is your window of opportunity. With applications open until July 14, 2025, there’s no time to waste. Organize your documents, apply online, and launch your preparation—this could be your turning point toward a rewarding career in banking.
All the best—may your efforts land you a position in the SBI family! 💼✨