SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 541 Vacancies

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 541 Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025–26. Eligible candidates can apply online for 541 posts across India. This is a golden opportunity to begin a career with one of India’s premier banking institutions.

📄 Official Notification: Download PDF

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Registration & Fee Payment24 June – 14 July 2025
Prelims Admit Card3rd / 4th Week of July 2025
Preliminary ExamJuly / August 2025
Main ExamSeptember 2025
Final ResultNovember / December 2025

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 541 Posts

CategoryVacancies
SC80
ST73
OBC135
EWS50
UR203
Total541

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025): 21 to 30 years. Age relaxation applicable as per category norms.
  • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline. Final year students can apply provisionally.

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General/OBC/EWS₹750/-
SC/ST/PwBDNil

Selection Process

  1. Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Online Objective – 100 Marks)
  2. Phase-II: Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive – 250 Marks)
  3. Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview (50 Marks)

Note: There is negative marking (0.25) in objective papers.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

SectionQuestionsDuration
English Language3020 min
Quantitative Aptitude3520 min
Reasoning Ability3520 min

Main Exam

Objective (200 Marks)

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude406050 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation306045 min
General Awareness (Banking/Economy)606045 min
English Language402040 min

Descriptive (50 Marks): 3 Questions – Email, Report, and Either Situation Analysis or Precis Writing

Phase-III

  • Psychometric Test
  • Group Exercise (20 Marks)
  • Interview (30 Marks)

Bond & Training

  • 3-Year Bond: ₹2 Lakhs
  • Probation Period: 2 Years

How to Apply

  1. Visit bank.sbi/web/careers
  2. Click on “Apply Online” under PO Recruitment 2025
  3. Register and fill the application form
  4. Upload documents and pay the fee
  5. Submit and download application copy
Apply Online