State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment notification for 541 vacancies. Eligible graduates can apply online from 24 June to 14 July 2025. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains (Objective + Descriptive), and Interview/GD.
State Bank of India SBISBI Probationary Officers PO Recruitment 2025SBI PO Advt No : RPD/PO/2025-26/04) : Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
SBI PO Online Form 2025 Vacancy & Post Details:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 210 |
| OBC | 140 |
| SC | 80 |
| ST | 60 |
| EWS | 51 |
| Total Posts | 541 |
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Job Type: Banking (All India Posting)
SBI PO Online Form 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any stream from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply (if result declared before 31-12-2025). - Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):
21 to 30 years- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years (as per norms)
Selection Process Overview
| Stage | Mode | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Online | 100 | |
| Online | 250 | |
| Offline | 50 | |
| Based on Mains + Interview (300 marks total) |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern
Phase 1 – Preliminary Exam (100 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Qualifying nature: Marks not counted in final merit
Phase 2 – Mains Exam (250 Marks)
Objective Test (200 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 30 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Test (50 Marks)
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Marks: 50
Descriptive test is conducted immediately after the Objective test
Descriptive marks are counted in final merit
Phase 3 – Interview / Group Exercise (50 Marks)
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Interview Only | 50 |
| OR Group Exercise + Interview | 20 + 30 |
Only candidates qualifying Mains will be called for Interview
Final selection will be based on Mains (250) + Interview (50) = 300 marks
Detailed Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Simplification/Approximation
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss, SI & CI
- Time & Work, Speed & Distance
- Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration
Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Direction Sense
Mains Syllabus
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Input-Output
- Syllogism, Puzzles
- Decision Making
- Computer Basics (MS Office, Internet, Networking)
Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Tabular/Line/Bar/Pie Chart DI
- Caselets
- Probability
- Data Sufficiency
- Permutation & Combination
General / Economy / Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Banking & Financial Awareness
- Budget & Economic Survey
- RBI Functions & Policies
- Government Schemes
- Static GK
English Language (Objective & Descriptive)
- RC, Error Spotting
- Para Completion
- Fillers
- Essay Writing
- Letter Writing
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 : Preparation Strategy
- Strengthen speed & accuracy in Quants & Reasoning for Prelims
- Practice extensive Mains-level DI sets and GK articles
- Improve writing skills for descriptive section (mock essays/letters)
- Stay updated on banking & financial news, read newspapers daily
How to Fill SBI PO Online Form 2025:
- Go to https://bank.sbi/careers
- Click on “Current Openings → SBI PO 2025”
- Register using Name, Email & Mobile
- Fill personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload documents (as per specs)
- Pay fee online (Debit/Credit/UPI/Net Banking)
- Submit & download confirmation page
Documents Required:
- Passport size photo (20–50 KB)
- Signature (10–20 KB)
- Thumb impression (20–50 KB)
- Handwritten declaration (50–100 KB)
- 10th & 12th marksheet
- Graduation certificate
- Caste/PwBD/ESM certificate (if applicable)
- Valid mobile & email ID
Application Fee:
- GEN / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0
- Fee once paid is non-refundable
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many posts are available in SBI PO 2025?
👉 Total 541 posts are available.
Q2. What is the qualification for SBI PO?
👉 Graduation in any stream is required.
Q3. What is the age limit?
👉 21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2025), with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What documents are needed during form filling?
👉 Photo, signature, handwritten declaration, thumb impression, educational documents, caste/PwD certificates if applicable.
Q5. How to apply for SBI PO?
👉 Through online mode only at https://bank.sbi/careers
Q6. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹750 for GEN/OBC/EWS, Nil for others.
Q7. Will there be any interview in SBI PO 2025?
👉 Yes, after mains exam, shortlisted candidates will appear for GD & Interview.