Published on Jun 24, 2025
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SBI PO Notification 2025 Out for 541 Posts!
SBI PO Notification 2025 Out for 541 Posts!

📢 SBI PO 2025 Notification Out!

The State Bank of India released the official SBI PO Notification (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04) on June 24, 2025, announcing 541 Probationary Officer vacancies (500 regular + 41 backlog)

🗓️ Important Dates

Event

Date

Notification Release

June 24, 2025

Online Application Start

June 24, 2025

Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee

July 14, 2025

Pre-Exam Training (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)

July–August 2025

Prelims Admit Card

3rd/4th week July 2025

Prelims Exam

July–August 2025

Prelims Result

August–September 2025

Mains Admit Card

August–September 2025

Mains Exam

September 2025

Phase III (Psychometric + GD + Interview)

October–November 2025

Final Result

November–December 2025


👥 Vacancies Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 541

Regular: 500

Backlog: 41

Category-wise breakdown:

SC: 80 (75+5), ST: 73 (37+36), OBC: 135, EWS: 50, UR: 203


âś… Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Final‑year students may apply provisionally—must submit passing proof by interview time

Age Limit (as of April 1, 2025):

Minimum: 21 years | Maximum: 30 years

DOB Range: April 2, 1995 – April 1, 2004

Age Relaxation:

OBC: +3 yrs | SC/ST: +5 yrs | PwBD‑UR/EWS: +10 yrs | PwBD‑OBC/SC-ST: +13/+15 yrs | Ex‑Servicemen: +5 yrs


đź’° Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750

SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted

Payment Mode: Debit/Credit card, Net banking, UPI, wallets


📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Selection Phases:

Preliminary Exam (Objective, qualifying)

Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)

Phase III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview

Prelims Exam Pattern (100 marks, 60 min, –0.25 per wrong answer) :

English: 30–40 Qs

Quantitative Aptitude: 30–35 Qs

Reasoning: 30–35 Qs

Mains Exam Pattern:

Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hr):

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language

Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 min): Essay & Letter

Phase III: Group Exercises (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks)

Syllabus Highlights:

Prelims: Reading Comprehension, Cloze, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting; Arithmetic, Number Series; Puzzles, Seating, Syllogism

Mains: All above + Computer Basics, Data Interpretation, Banking Awareness, Essay/Letter writing


🎓 Age & Attempts

Age counts as of April 1, 2025

Attempts allowed: General/EWS – 4, OBC – 7, SC/ST – unlimited


đź’Ľ Pay & Perks

Basic Pay: ₹48,480 + 4 advance increments

Gross Salary: ₹8.20–13.08 LPA (incl. DA, HRA, CCA, Medical, PF, NPS, etc.)


🛠️ How to Apply

Visit the official SBI careers portal or sbi.co.in – “Recruitment for Probationary Officer”

Register and fill the online form

Upload photo/signature/documents

Pay fee online

Submit form and print confirmation

Documents needed: ID (Aadhaar, Voter), passport photo, signature, graduation proof/caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable)


đź§­ Preparation Tips

Focus on time management & sectional practice for Prelims

Develop writing skills, current banking awareness, and reasoning speed

Solve mock tests and previous-year papers diligently


FAQs

How many vacancies? 541 total (500 regular + 41 backlog)

Age range? Born Apr 2 1995–Apr 1 2004

Application window? June 24–July 14, 2025

Phases? Prelims → Mains → Phase III (Psychometric, GD, Interview)

Pay scale? Basic ₹48,480, gross up to ₹13 LPA