The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Notification 2025 on 24th June 2025 to recruit 541 Probationary Officers (POs). Interested candidates can apply online from 24th June to 14th July 2025 at SBI’s official website bank.sbi.
Check eligibility, vacancies, selection process, salary, and other key details in this article.
SBI PO Notification PDF 2025 OUT
The SBI PO Notification 2025 PDF has been officially released on 24th June 2025. Through this notification, the State Bank of India has announced 541 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO). The notification contains all the important details like eligibility, age limit, selection process, exam dates, and how to apply.
SBI PO Vacancy 2025
A total of 541 vacancies have been announced for SBI PO, including regular and backlog vacancies across various categories:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 203 |
| OBC | 135 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 73 |
| EWS | 50 |
| Total | 541 |
Horizontal reservations for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) are also included: 5 each for VI, HI, LD, and d&e.
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
Students from Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university as on or before 30th September 2025 are eligible to apply for the SBI PO.
Final year/semester students can also apply provisionally.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025)
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL) – 3 years
- SC/ST – 5 years
- PwBD – 10 to 15 years depending on category
SBI PO Application Fee 2025
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI)
SBI Probationary Officer Selection Process 2025
The SBI PO recruitment process is held in three phases:
- Preliminary Exam (100 Marks – Objective)
- Main Exam (250 Marks – Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview (50 Marks)
Final merit list will be prepared based on normalized marks from Main Exam and Interview.
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SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 1 hour |
Negative Marking: 1/4th of the marks
Main Exam Pattern
- Objective Test: 170 Qs – 200 Marks – 3 hours
- Descriptive Test: 3 Questions – 50 Marks – 30 mins
Subjects include Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English, and Banking Awareness.
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SBI PO Salary 2025
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- (with 4 advance increments). Including allowances, the total CTC at Mumbai is approximately ₹20.43 lakhs per annum.
| Pay Scale | Basic Pay | CTC (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| JMGS-I | ₹48,480/- | ₹20.43 LPA |
Other perks include HRA/Lease, DA, Medical, PF, NPS, and LTC.
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SBI PO Online Form 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online from 24th June to 14th July 2025 for the SBI PO Recruitment 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit bank.sbi
- Click on “Apply Online” under PO recruitment.
- Register with email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
Important Dates for SBI PO 2025
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24 June 2025 |
| Online Application Dates | 24 June to 14 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | July–August 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | September 2025 |
| Interview Date (Tentative) | Oct–Nov 2025 |
| Final Result | Nov–Dec 2025 |
SBi Probationary Officer Recruitment 2025 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2025?
There are a total of 541 vacancies for the Probationary Officer (PO) post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 14th July 2025.
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2025?
The candidate must be between 21 to 30 years as of 1st April 2025. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.
Q4. What is the application fee for SBI PO?
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: No fee
Q5. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2025?
The selection is done through Prelims, Mains, and Interview with Group Exercise.
