Short Description:
State Bank of India invites online application from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (SBI PO).
The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) is a prestigious managerial-level post in the State Bank of India. Selected candidates undergo training and probation before being posted as Assistant Managers. Their key responsibilities include customer service, managing bank operations, handling loans, supervising staff, and promoting financial products. It offers excellent salary, growth opportunities, job security, and a chance to work in India’s largest public sector bank. This job is ideal for graduates aiming for a dynamic banking career with leadership roles.
Important Dates:
| Application Start Date | 24 June 2025 |
| Application End Date | 14 July 2025 |
| Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters | 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | 2nd , 4th & 5th August 2025 |
| Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination | August / September 2025 |
| Download of Main Examination Call letter | August / September 2025 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2025 |
| Declaration of Result of Main Examination | September / October 2025 |
| Download of Phase-III Call Letter | October / November 2025 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test | October / November 2025 |
| Interview & Group Exercises | October / November 2025 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2025 |
| Tentative Vacancies | 541 |
Important Links:
| Official Site | SBI Careers |
| Download Notification | Official Notification(Below) |
| Apply Online | Candidate Portal |
| Admit Card Link | Click Here |
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025 : Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Visit the Official Website:
Go to the official SBI careers portal:
🔗 https://bank.sbi/careers
Or directly: 🔗 https://www.sbi.co.in/careers
Step 2: Click on “Current Openings”:
- Under the “Join SBI” tab, find and click on “Current Openings”.
- Locate the link for “Recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO)”.
- Click on “Apply Online”.
Step 3: Register Yourself:
- Click on “Click here for New Registration”.
- Enter your Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Security Code.
- A registration number and password will be sent to your email and phone.
Step 4: Fill the Application Form:
Log in using the registration details and fill in:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Exam center preferences
- Language preferences, etc.
Step 5: Upload Documents:
You will need to upload:
- Passport-size Photograph (Recent, color, JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB)
- Signature (on white paper with black ink, JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB)
- Handwritten declaration (text as per SBI guidelines)
- Left Thumb Impression (if asked)
Step 6: Pay Application Fee
- Use debit card/credit card/net banking to pay the fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: No fee
Step 7: Final Submission:
- Preview all details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Save and print the confirmation page and fee receipt.
About Exam Pattern:
SBI PO 2025 Selection Process Overview
The selection is done in 3 phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Objective Test (Online) – Total: 100 marks, 1 hour
- 3 sections (20 minutes each):
| Section | No. Of Questions | Total Marks |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
🔹 There will be sectional cut-off in Mains Exam
🔹 Shortlisting: Top candidates ~10 times the number of vacancies move to Phase-II
Phase-II: Main Examination
Includes Objective Test and Descriptive Test, both online.
(i) Objective Test – 200 Marks, 3 Hours
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness (Economy & Banking) | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 20 | 40 minutes |
(ii) Descriptive Test – 50 Marks, 30 Minutes
- Types: Email, Report (compulsory), and either Situation Analysis or Precis (choose one)
🔹 Sectional cut-off applies
🔹 Shortlisting: ~3 times the number of vacancies for Phase-III
Phase-III: Interview Round
Consists of:
- Psychometric Test (for personality profile)
- Group Exercise – 20 marks
- Personal Interview – 30 marks
➡️ Total: 50 Marks
Negative Marking:
- ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains (Objective Tests)
Final Selection Criteria:
- Marks in Prelims not counted in final selection
- Final merit list based on:
- Phase-II (Mains): out of 250 (normalized to 75)
- Phase-III (Interview/Group Exercise): out of 50 (normalized to 25)
➡️ Total = 100 Marks
Selection is made based on category-wise top merit ranks.
📢 Result Publication:
- Results of Prelims, Mains, and Final Selection will be published on the SBI official website.
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