| Post Name | Probationary Officer |
| Total Posts | 600 Posts |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs.750/- |
| Start Date | 27 December 2024 |
| Last Date | 19 January 2025 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) in its various branches across the country. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates for a total of 600 vacancies. The online application process for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 commenced on 27th December 2024. Candidates can submit their applications through the official IBPS web portal.
SBI PO Recruitment Details
Name of Post: Probationary Officer
No of Posts: 600 Posts
- Assam: 311 Posts
Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2024-25/22
Exam Centres (Assam): Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government as of 30th April 2025.
Final Year Students: Candidates in the final year or semester of their graduation are eligible to apply provisionally. However, they must provide proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30th April 2025 if called for the interview.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 30th April 2025. They should have been born no earlier than 2nd April 1994 and no later than 1st April 2003 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC/MOBC candidates, 5 years for ST candidates, and 10 years for PwD candidates. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for detailed information.
Application Fee: The application fee is NIL for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Ex-servicemen/PwBD categories, while it is ₹750/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates. The fee can be paid online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the payment gateway.
SBI PO Vacancy Details
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 600 vacancies for SBI PO Recruitment 2025, which is significantly lower compared to last year’s 2,000 vacancies. The detailed vacancy breakup for this year is provided below for reference.
| SBI PO Vacancy 2024-25 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Regular Vacancies | 87 | 43 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 586 |
| Backlog Vacancies | – | 14 | – | – | – | 14 |
| Total | 87 | 57 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 600 |
SBI PO Selection Process
The selection process for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025 consists of three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview. Each stage is designed to assess candidates’ skills and competencies comprehensively.
The Preliminary Examination is the first stage, conducted online with a total of 100 marks. It includes three sections: English Language (30 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks), and Reasoning Ability (35 marks), with a total duration of one hour. Candidates must complete each section within the allotted 20 minutes. Based on aggregate marks, a category-wise merit list will be prepared, and approximately 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
The Main Examination is the second phase and consists of two parts: an Objective Test (200 marks) and a Descriptive Test (50 marks). The Objective Test includes four sections—Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness (Economy/Banking), and English Language. Each section has a specific time limit. The Descriptive Test requires candidates to write an essay and a letter, which they must type on the computer. The combined duration of the Main Examination is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The table below summarizes the structure of both the Preliminary and Main Examinations:
| Examination | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Main (Objective) | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General Awareness (Economy/Banking) | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes | |
| Main (Descriptive) | Essay and Letter Writing | – | 50 | 30 minutes |
After the Main Examination, candidates are shortlisted for the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview based on their performance. The Psychometric Test is used for personality profiling and is followed by a Group Exercise (20 marks) and Personal Interview (30 marks). The combined marks for this phase are 50.
The final merit list is prepared by normalizing the marks from the Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) and Phase III. The Main Examination contributes 75% to the final score, while Phase III accounts for the remaining 25%. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered in the final selection.
Negative marking is applicable in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, with a deduction of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer. Results for each phase will be announced on the official SBI website, and the entire process ensures transparency and fairness in selecting the most qualified candidates for the Probationary Officer position.
Exam Centers for SBI PO Recruitment
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a tentative list of exam centres for the Preliminary and Main Examinations for Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025. The examinations will be conducted at various venues across India. Below is the comprehensive list of state-wise exam centres:
| State/UT | Preliminary Exam Centers | Main Exam Centers |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Arrah, Patna, Muzaffarpur |
| Chandigarh | Mohali | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Delhi-NCR | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities) | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR Cities) |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
| Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubli, Gulbarga, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru |
| Maharashtra | Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nagpur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi | Lucknow, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Varanasi |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri | Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani |
Important Notes
1. The final allocation of exam centres will depend on administrative feasibility, and SBI reserves the right to add or cancel any centre.
2. Candidates must appear at their own risk and expense. Unruly behaviour at any exam centre may lead to disqualification.
3. The Main Examination centres are limited to select locations, and no requests for changes to exam centres or dates will be entertained.
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment?
Candidates eligible for the post of Probationary Officer can submit their online applications through the official web portal. During the application process, candidates must fill in their details and upload the required documents, including a photograph and signature.
Candidates belonging to categories that are not exempt from the application fee must complete the payment to successfully submit their application. The application will be submitted upon successful payment, and an acknowledgement receipt will be generated.
For convenience, a direct link to the online application portal is provided in the Important Links section of this article.
Important Dates of SBI PO Recruitment
| Notification Published | 26 December 2024 |
| Application Start Date | 27 December 2024 |
| Application End Date | 19 January 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 8 and 15 March 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | April/ May 2025 |
Important Links of SBI PO Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
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| Visit Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs for SBI PO Recruitment 2025
What is the total number of vacancies for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 600 vacancies for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025.
When will the online application process for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 start?
The online application process for SBI PO Recruitment 2025 is begun on 27th December 2024.
Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exams?
Yes, a penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations.
Where can I find the list of exam centres for SBI PO Recruitment?
The tentative list of exam centres for both the Preliminary and Main Examinations is provided in this article. SBI reserves the right to modify the exam centre allocation based on administrative feasibility.