SBI PO 2025 Notification Released: Apply for 600 Vacancies, Direct Link, Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern And More
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI PO 2025 Notification for 600 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. This recruitment offers aspiring candidates a golden opportunity to join one of the most prestigious positions in the banking sector.
SBI PO 2025: Key Highlights
- Notification Release Date: December 26, 2024
- Online Registration: From December 27, 2024, to January 16, 2025
- Number of Vacancies: 600
- Exam Conducting Body: State Bank of India
- Selection Process:
- Phase 1: Preliminary Exam
- Phase 2: Mains Exam (Objective and Descriptive)
- Phase 3: Individual Interview, Group Activity, and Psychometric Test
For detailed information, download the official SBI PO Notification PDF here.
SBI PO 2025 Important Dates
Activity | Important Dates |
---|---|
Notification Release Date | December 26, 2024 |
Online Registration Start Date | December 27, 2024 |
Last Date to Apply | January 16, 2025 |
Prelims Exam Dates | March 8 and 15, 2025 |
Mains Exam Date | April/May 2025 |
SBI PO 2025 Vacancy Details
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular | 87 | 43 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 586 |
Backlog | — | 14 | — | — | — | 14 |
Total | 87 | 57 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 600 |
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Age restriction: 30 years (effective April 1, 2024)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PWD: 10–15 years
2. Educational Qualification
- Any discipline-specific bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- Final-year students may also apply, provided they submit proof of passing by the specified date.
3. Nationality
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962, are also eligible.
SBI PO 2025 Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
---|---|
General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
SC/ST/PwBD | Exempted |
Candidates can pay the fee online through debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.
SBI PO 2025 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Mains Exam (Objective)
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
Descriptive Test
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Marks: 50
- Topics: Email writing, report writing, précis writing, and situation analysis.
Interview
- Group Exercise: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks
SBI PO 2025 Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus
English: Reading comprehension, para jumbles, fill-in-the-blanks, cloze test, grammar.
Quantitative Aptitude: Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation, Time & Work, Probability.
Reasoning Ability: Seating arrangement, puzzles, syllogism, coding-decoding.
Mains Syllabus
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Data sufficiency, logical reasoning, internet basics.
Data Analysis & Interpretation: Tabular, line, bar, and pie charts, probability.
General Awareness: Current affairs, banking terminologies, principles of insurance.
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025
- Visit the official SBI website.
- Click on “New Registration” and fill in the required Specifications.
- Upload your documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for your future reference.
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Why Apply for SBI PO?
Joining SBI as a Probationary Officer provides a gateway to a rewarding career, offering:
- Attractive Salary: ₹41,960/month (basic pay) with allowances.
- Job Security: Permanent role in a leading public sector bank.
- Growth Opportunities: Managerial and leadership roles.
Start your registration process today and gear up for the SBI PO 2025 Exam.