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State Bank of India has released the official notification (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04) for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officers (500 regular + 41 backlog) as of June 24, 2025.
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Released: June 24, 2025
- Online Registration Open: June 24 – July 14, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: July 14, 2025
- Prelims Admit Card: Late July (3rd/4th week)
- Preliminary Exam: July – August 2025
- Mains Exam: September 2025
- Interview / Group Exercise: October – November 2025
👤 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 to 30 years (as on Apr 1, 2025) – born between Apr 2, 1995 and Apr 1, 2004 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: +5 yrs; OBC (NCL): +3 yrs; PwBD: 10–15 yrs; Ex‑Servicemen: +5 yrs; J&K domiciles: +5 yrs |
| Education | Graduates (any discipline) from recognized university (final‑year candidates allowed provisionally) |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Attempts Limit | Gen/EWS – 4; OBC – 7; SC/ST – unlimited; PWD (Gen/OBC) – 7 |
📚 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective (100 marks, 1 hour): English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning. No sectional cutoff; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
- Main Exam – Objective + Descriptive (3½ hours + 30 mins):
- Objective: Reasoning & Computer, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English, General/Banking Awareness.
- Descriptive: Letter & Essay (50 marks)
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview – Final merit based on Mains + Interview plus group test
🧭 Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹750 (non‑refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD / EXS: Nil
💰 Probationary Officer Salary & Posts
- Total Vacancies: 541 (500 regular + 41 backlog)
- Starting Pay: ₹48,480/month + allowances (DA, HRA, CCA, medical, etc.)
- Annual CTC: Approx. ₹8–13 LPA, varies by location
- Posting: Across India
📌 How to Apply
- Visit www.sbi.co.in → Careers → Current Openings
- Locate SBI PO 2025 (Advt. CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04)
- Download/read notification for details, fill online form
- Upload documents & photograph as per specs
- Pay fee & submit
- Take printout of submitted form
💡 Additional Notes for Aspirants
- Biometric verification will be part of exam stages.
- Integrated Dual Degree or CA holders are eligible.
- Pre-Exam Training (PET) may be arranged for reserved categories.
- Educational & age documents must be in place by the time of interview.
- Admit cards will be released online before each stage.
🔗 Official References
- SBI official web page: www.sbi.co.in (Careers section)
- Notification PDF & advertisement number CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04
🎯 Preparedness Tips
Focus your strategy based on the phased exam pattern—start with Prelims basics, then intensify Mains-level editing and essay skills. Also, keep banking awareness up-to-date for GA section and interview rounds.
