The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI PO Exam every year to select eligible candidates for the Probationary Officers (PO) vacancies in different branches of the State Bank of India. The SBI PO is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking industry and is a dream job for millions of aspirants across India. This year, SBI has come up with a total of 541 vacancies for Probationary Officer (PO) posts, for which a detailed SBI PO Recruitment 2025 pdf has been released on 24th June 2025 at www.sbi.co.in/careers/ page along with online registration and exam dates.
Important Details
- Total Vacancies: 541 (500 regular and 41 backlog vacancies)
- Application Mode: Online
- Registration Dates: June 24 to July 14, 2025
- Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years
- Salary: ₹48,480 per month
SBI PO 2025 Important Dates
Along with the release of the SBI PO Notification PDF, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Online Registration & tentative Exam Dates. The SBI PO Apply Online 2025 has started on 24th June 2025 at www.sbi.co.in, and candidates can submit their application forms by 14th July 2025. Check important dates from the table below.
| SBI PO 2025 Exam Schedule | |
| SBI PO Activity | Dates |
| SBI PO Notification 2025 | 24th June 2025 |
| SBI PO Apply Online 2025 Starts | 24th June 2025 |
| Last date for SBI PO Apply Online | 14th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 14th July 2025 |
| Pre Examination Training | July / August |
| Download of Prelims Admit Card | 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 |
| Phase 1- Online Preliminary Exam | July / August 2025 |
| Declaration of Prelims Result | August / September 2025 |
| Download of Mains Admit Card | August / September 2025 |
| Phase 2- Online Main Exam | September 2025 |
| Declaration of Mains Result | September / October 2025 |
| Download of Interview Call Letter | October / November 2025 |
| Psychometric Test | October / November 2025 |
| SBI PO Interview | October / November 2025 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2025 |
SBI PO 2025 Application Fee
The category-wise fee structure for the SBI PO 2025 online application is given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee for SC/ST/PWD category candidates is Nil and Rs. 750/ for General and other categories of candidates.Candidates must pay the application fee online. To know more, check the complete guide for the SBI PO Application.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWD | Nil |
| General and Others | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
The candidates willing to appear for SBI PO 2025 have to submit their online applications at www.sbi.co.in before the last date to apply.
- Browse the official website of the State Bank of India (SBI) at www.sbi.co.in.
- Scroll down the page and click on Careers, then a new page with url https://sbi.co.in/web/careers opens on the screen.
- After clicking on the current opening, you will see a list of current recruitments
- Now click on “Recruitment for Probationary Officer”, download the notification pdf and check all details mentioned in it.
- After that, click on “Apply Online” and start with the registration process.
- Enter the required personal details, educational qualifications, and other information as asked in the application form.
- Attach the documents, signature, and photograph in the permissible size.
- Pay the required application fee through online mode.
- Submit the duly filled application form and save it for future reference.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The SBI PO recruitment exam is the premier among the public-sector bank exams in India. It is considered a little difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for Probationary Officers at SBI consists of 3 stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- GD/Interview
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for the SBI PO 2025 exam, candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing the exam before final selection. Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the date specified in the official notification. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria Overview
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Final Year Students | Eligible if proof of passing is submitted at the time of the interview |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 30 years |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per government norms |
SBI PO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for SBI PO 2025 consists of three main stages:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type questions only. Acts as a screening round.
- Main Examination – Includes both objective and descriptive sections.
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview – Final selection based on combined scores of Mains and Interview.
SBI PO Phase 1 Exam Pattern
The preliminary examination tests basic aptitude and time management. It consists of three sections, with a total duration of 60 minutes and sectional timing. There is no sectional cut-off, but candidates must qualify overall.
Phase I Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI PO Phase 2 Exam Pattern
After clearing Prelims, candidates take the Main exam which has both objective and descriptive sections.
SBI PO Phase 2 Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Qs. | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test (English) | 03 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Important Rules: Biometric Verification & Attempt Limits for SBI PO Exam
When applying for SBI PO Exam, candidates need to be aware of two important rules which is Biometric Verification and Maximum Number of Attempts. These rules should be strictly followed during the recruitment process, so it is important to understand them clearly. Below we have given it in detail:
Biometric Verification
At all stages including Prelims, Mains, and Interview, the bank may capture biometric data such as thumb impression or IRIS scan. Candidates must ensure that the biometric data matches at each stage. Avoid applying henna, ink, or chemicals on fingers. Mismatch or misrepresentation may lead to cancellation of candidature and legal consequences.
Number of Attempts
Importantly, only Main exam attempts are counted; consequently, Preliminary attempts do not count. Since April 18, 2010, attempts have been tracked. Therefore, candidates who have already exhausted all their permitted attempts are no longer eligible to apply.
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