SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – 541 vacancies available

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced by the State Bank of India. This recruitment drive offers 541 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer. Graduates across India who aspire to work in the banking sector can now apply online and take part in this prestigious selection process. The last date to apply is 14 July 2025.

Last Date : 14th July 2025

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 541 Posts
Post: Probationary Officer (PO)

Category-wise Vacancies:

• SC: 80 (75 Regular + 5 Backlog)
• ST: 73 (37 Regular + 36 Backlog)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 135
• EWS: 50
• UR: 203

PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal): 5 each for VI, HI, LD, d&e categories

Educational Qualification
(as on 30.09.2025)

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Final year students may apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by 30.09.2025.
• Candidates with professional degrees (e.g., CA, Engineering, Medical, etc.) are also eligible.

Salary Details

• Basic Pay: ₹48,480 + 4 increments
• Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920
• CTC (at Mumbai): Approx. ₹20.43 Lakhs per annum
• Includes allowances: DA, HRA/Lease Rental, PF, NPS, Medical, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years
  Born between: 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004 (inclusive)

Age Relaxation:

• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD: 10–15 years (depending on category)
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

Nationality:

• Must be a citizen of India.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee

Selection Process

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

• Mode: Online (Objective Type)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour (20 minutes for each section)

Sections:

1. English Language – 30 Questions (30 Marks)
2. Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Questions (35 Marks)
3. Reasoning Ability – 35 Questions (35 Marks)

Key Points:

• No sectional cut-off.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Candidates approx. 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Mains.

Phase-II: Main Examination

• Mode: Online
• Total Marks: 250
  • Objective Test: 200 Marks
  • Descriptive Test: 50 Marks

Objective Test

• Duration: 3 hours (Separate timing for each section)

Descriptive Test

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Topics: Letter Writing & Essay (3 questions – attempt any 2)
• Marks: 50
• Mode: Online (Type answers on computer)

Note:

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in objective tests.
• Sectional cut-off applies in Mains.
• Candidates up to 3 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase-III.

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview

1. Psychometric Test – For personality profiling (Not scored but shared with the interview panel)
2. Group Exercise – 20 Marks
3. Interview – 30 Marks

Total Phase-III Marks: 50

Final Selection Criteria

• Weightage:
  • Mains (Objective + Descriptive): 75 marks (scaled from 250)
  • Phase-III (GE + Interview): 25 marks (scaled from 50)
• Total: 100 marks
• Candidates must qualify both Phase-II and Phase-III separately.
• Final merit list is based on aggregate marks (normalized).

Important Dates

• Online Registration: 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025
• Prelims Call Letter Download: 3rd / 4th week of July 2025
• Preliminary Exam: July / August 2025
• Prelims Result: August / September 2025
• Main Exam: September 2025
• Main Exam Result: September / October 2025
• Interview & Final Result: November / December 2025

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Download Notification PDF
• Official Website
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