SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 541 Posts

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for 541 posts. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a banking career. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI careers website before 14th July 2025.

📋 Vacancy Details

Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 541 Posts
Job Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online
Category: Bank Jobs, Government Jobs

💰 Application Fee

For Unreserved / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750/-
For SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 26-06-2025
Starting Date for Online Application: 26-06-2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 14-07-2025
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: 14-07-2025
Preliminary Exam Date (Expected): August 2025
Main Exam Date (Expected): September 2025

🎂 Age Limit (as on 01-04-2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government rules.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final Year/Semester students can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing the examination on or before the interview.
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), Engineering, Medical, Chartered Accountant qualifications are also eligible.

💼 Salary Details

Basic Pay: Rs. 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments)
Pay Scale: 36,000-1,490/7-46,430-1,740/2-49,910-1,990/7-63,840
Additional allowances: DA, HRA/Lease Rental, CCA, Medical, and other benefits as per bank rules.
Total CTC (approx.): Rs. 8.20 – 13.08 lakhs per annum depending on posting location.

📝 Selection Process

Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test)
Group Exercises & Interview

📝 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

Duration: 1 hour
100 questions for 100 marks
Sections:
- English Language: 30 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions
Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer

Main Exam

Objective Test: 200 marks (3 hours)
Descriptive Test: 50 marks (30 minutes, Letter & Essay Writing)
Sections:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions – 60 min
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions – 45 min
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions – 35 min
- English Language: 35 questions – 40 min

📚 Syllabus (Brief)

English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting, Vocabulary
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic
Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Coding-Decoding
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness

📄 How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?

Visit the official SBI Careers website: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers
Go to the PO Recruitment 2025 section and click on “Apply Online”.
Register using your mobile number and email ID and save your registration ID and password.
Fill in the online application form carefully with correct details.
Upload the required documents: Photograph, Signature, and other relevant documents.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for your records.

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