The State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications for Probationary Officers (PO) under Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. Recognized as the Best Bank in India for 2024 by Global Finance, SBI offers one of the most prestigious opportunities for aspiring bankers. Here’s everything you must know.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Download | 3rd / 4th Week of July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam (Phase I) | July–August 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | August–September 2025 |
| Main Exam (Phase II) | September 2025 |
| Psychometric Test / Interview (Phase III) | October–November 2025 |
| Final Result Declaration | November–December 2025 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) | July–August 2025 (Online only for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
📌 Eligibility Criteria
📍 Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
- 21 to 30 years (Born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004)
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years depending on category
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
🎓 Educational Qualification (as on 30.09.2025)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Final year students can apply provisionally (must show proof before interview)
- IDD/Professional degree holders (e.g., CA/Engineer) also eligible
🧪 Selection Procedure
✅ Phase I – Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 mins |
No sectional cut-off. 100 marks total.
✅ Phase II – Main Exam
Objective Paper (3 hrs, 200 marks)
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 40 Qs (60 marks)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 30 Qs (60 marks)
- General Awareness/Economy/Banking: 60 Qs (60 marks)
- English Language: 40 Qs (20 marks)
Descriptive Paper (30 mins, 50 marks)
- Email Writing (Compulsory)
- Report Writing (Compulsory)
- Either Situation Analysis or Precis Writing
➡️ Sectional cut-offs apply
✅ Phase III – Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Psychometric Test | 20 |
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Personal Interview | 30 |
➡️ Final Merit = Main (75 normalized) + Phase III (25 normalized)
🧑💼 Vacancy Details
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 203 | — | 203 |
| OBC | 135 | — | 135 |
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| EWS | 50 | — | 50 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
➕ Horizontal PwBD Vacancies: 5 each in VI, HI, LD, and d&e categories
💵 Application Fee (Non-refundable)
- UR/EWS/OBC: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: NIL
🏦 Salary & Perks
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments)
- Approx CTC (Mumbai): ₹20.43 LPA
- Additional benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, LTC, Lease, Medical, etc.
✍️ Bond Agreement
- A bond of ₹2,00,000 is required to be executed for 3 years of service.
- Failing to complete the period invokes bond recovery.
🧾 How to Apply
- Apply only through SBI’s official career page: 👉 bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
- Apply Link via IBPS – Recruitment of Probationary Officers ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2025-26/04
- Upload:
- Passport photo
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration: “(Name), (DOB) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me…”
🧑⚖️ Important Conditions
- Multiple applications = disqualification
- Caste/EWS/OBC/PwBD certificate must be valid and as per GOI norms
- CIBIL defaults & adverse reports may lead to rejection
💬 Special Notes
- Exam centers across all states, including Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur
- Call letters available online only—no hard copies will be sent
- No changes allowed after submitting the application
- Detailed scribe policy & biometric verification apply
Reference
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