State Bank of India (SBI) has released its detailed notification (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 dated 23.06.2025) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO). This is a golden opportunity for aspiring bankers to join India’s largest public sector bank.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 80 (75 regular + 5 backlog) |
| ST | 73 (37 regular + 36 backlog) |
| OBC | 135 |
| EWS | 50 |
| UR | 203 |
| Total | 541 |
- Age: 21 to 30 years (born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004)
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline (final year students eligible provisionally, subject to graduation proof by 30.09.2025)
- Attempts Allowed:
- UR/EWS: 4
- OBC: 7
- SC/ST: Unlimited
Selection Process
Phase I – Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 1 hour)
| Test | Qs | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Phase II – Main Exam (250 marks)
- Objective: 200 marks (Reasoning, Data Analysis, GA/Economy/Banking, English)
- Descriptive: 50 marks (emails, reports, precis, situation analysis)
- Final selection = Normalized Main + Interview/GE = 75:25
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply online | 24.06.2025 – 14.07.2025 |
| Prelims | July/August 2025 |
| Mains | September 2025 |
| Final result | Nov/Dec 2025 |
Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: NIL