Hurry! Last Date to Apply for SBI PO 2025 is 14th July – 541 Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO), opening the gateway to one of the most prestigious careers in the banking sector. For the 2025 recruitment cycle, SBI has announced a total of 541 vacancies, including both regular and backlog posts.

The online application process is now live and will continue until 14th July 2025, providing eligible graduates a golden opportunity to join India’s largest public sector bank. Candidates will be selected through a rigorous three-stage process—Prelims, Mains, and Interview/GD—to ensure only the best make it to this coveted post.

This page will guide you through all the critical information related to the SBI PO 2025 application process, including important dates, eligibility criteria, steps to apply online, exam pattern, fee structure, and more. If you’re aiming to secure a top position in banking, this is your chance—apply early and prepare smart!

Important Dates 📅

Vacancy & Category Breakdown

📊 SBI PO 2025 Vacancy & Category-Wise Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 541 Posts
(500 Regular + 41 Backlog)

Eligibility Criteria

SBI PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the SBI Probationary Officer post, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

🔹 Age Limit (As on 01 April 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years

• Maximum Age: 30 years

• Candidate must have been born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004 (both dates inclusive)

Age Relaxation (as per government norms):

🎓 Educational Qualification (As on or before 30 September 2025)

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification.

• Final year/semester students can also apply, provided they pass and produce proof of graduation by 30.09.2025.

Application Fee

💰 SBI PO 2025 Application Fee

• The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

• Payment must be made online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or wallets during the registration process.

⚠️ Note: Applications without successful fee payment (where applicable) will be considered incomplete.

How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step

1. Visit SBI career portal → Current Openings → “Recruitment for Probationary Officer” → Download Notification & then Apply Online.

2. Register (name, email, mobile).

3. Upload photo (200×230 px, 20–50 KB) and signature (140×60 px, 10–20 KB)

4. Fill in personal, category, Aadhar/PAN, education details, centre preferences.

5. Opt for Pre‑Exam Training (if eligible).

6. Preview details, upload handwritten declaration, photo, signature.

7. Pay fee and submit.

8. Download confirmation and fee receipt.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

• Two written stages + interview:
  - Stage I: Preliminary (100 marks, 60 min; Sections: English 40, Quant 30, Reasoning 30)
  - Stage II: Mains + Descriptive
  - Stage III: GD/Interview (+ Psychometric test)

Syllabus Overview

• Prelims: English comprehension, grammar, quantitative, reasoning.

• Mains: Advanced reasoning, data interpretation, banking awareness, general English, essay & letters.

• Include link to full syllabus & past papers.

Salary & Career Growth

• Basic pay: ₹48,480 plus allowances; in-hand approx. ₹84–85 k monthly (Mumbai)

• CTC: ~₹20.4 LPA.

• Probation: 2 years; promotions up to Chairperson.

Quick Links

• Notification PDF download

• Apply online link

• Syllabus & Pattern PDF

• Previous year papers

• Admit card download (when released)

• Contact/helpdesk info