
SBI PO Recruitment 2025: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the much-awaited notification for Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment 2025, opening doors to 541 positions. Graduates aged between 21 and 30 years can apply for these prestigious posts across SBI branches nationwide. The online application process started on June 24, 2025, and the last date to submit applications is July 14, 2025.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Out of the 541 posts, 500 are regular vacancies, while 41 are backlog vacancies reserved for various categories. Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. The age criteria for applicants are 21 to 30 years, as mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process & Exam Structure
SBI PO 2025 recruitment involves a three-phase selection process, Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview/Group Exercise. The prelims are likely to be held in July or August, followed by the mains in September, and the final interview round in the later months of the year.
The preliminary exam will be an online objective test of 100 marks. The paper will have three sections, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, with a total duration of 1 hour.
Direct Link to SBI PO Notification 2025
Preliminary Exam Pattern
S.No |
Name of Test |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
1 |
English Language |
30 |
Total Marks: 100 |
20 minutes |
2 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
20 minutes |
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3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
20 minutes |
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Total |
100 |
1 hour |
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Important Dates to Remember
Activity |
Tentative Dates |
Online Registration & Fee Payment |
June 24 to July 14, 2025 |
Download of Prelims Call Letter |
3rd / 4th week of July 2025 |
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination |
July / August 2025 |
Result of Preliminary Exam |
August / September 2025 |
Phase-II: Main Exam & Call Letter |
September 2025 |
Result of Main Examination |
September / October 2025 |
Interview & Psychometric Test |
October / November 2025 |
Final Result |
November / December 2025 |
Pre-Examination Training for Reserved Categories |
July / August 2025 |
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025
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Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in
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Go to the 'Careers' section on the homepage
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Click on 'Current Openings' and find the SBI PO 2025 recruitment link
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Click 'Apply Online' and register with basic details
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Log in using the generated credentials
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Fill the application form, upload required documents, and pay the fee
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Submit and download a copy for future use
Direct Link to Apply SBI PO Recruitment 2025
This recruitment presents a golden opportunity for aspirants seeking a secure and rewarding banking career with India’s largest public sector bank. For the detailed notification PDF and regular updates, candidates should visit the official SBI careers portal frequently.