🏦 SBI PO Recruitment 2025 — 541 Vacancies | Apply Online by 14th July
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) under Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. This recruitment drive includes 541 vacancies, consisting of both regular and backlog posts.
This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring to join one of the most reputed public sector banks in India.
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📅 Key Dates:
- Online registration begins on 24th June 2025
- Last date for online application and fee payment is 14th July 2025
- Preliminary exam call letters can be downloaded in the 3rd/4th week of July 2025
- Preliminary exam will be held in July/August 2025
- Results of the prelims will be declared in August/September 2025
- Main exam call letters will be available in August/September 2025
- Main exam will be conducted in September 2025
- Final results will be declared in November/December 2025
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and Interviews will be held during October/November 2025
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💰 Application Fees:
- ₹750/- for candidates belonging to General, EWS, and OBC categories
- No fee for candidates from SC, ST, and PwBD categories
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✅ Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Those with professional degrees such as Engineering, Medicine, Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy are also eligible.
Age Limit:
Applicants must be between 21 to 30 years as on 1st April 2025. Age relaxations apply as per government rules.
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📊 Vacancy Breakdown:
The total number of vacancies is 541, which includes:
- 500 regular posts
- 41 backlog posts
Candidates will be posted across SBI branches in India based on merit and preference.
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💼 Pay Scale:
Selected candidates will be placed at the basic pay of ₹48,480/-, along with four advance increments. The gross compensation ranges between ₹8.20 to ₹13.08 lakh per annum, depending on the place of posting and perks.
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📝 Selection Process:
The selection will be done through a three-phase process:
Phase I – Preliminary Examination: Objective-type test of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
Phase II – Main Examination: Includes both objective tests (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language) and descriptive test (Essay & Letter Writing).
Phase III – Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview: Final selection will be made based on performance in all three phases.
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🔗 How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply online through SBI’s official recruitment portal:
https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbipomay25
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📎 Official Resources:
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⚠️ Note:
Applicants are advised to read the official notification thoroughly before applying. The exam pattern has multiple stages, so early preparation is recommended to qualify at each level.