The SBI PO Recruitment 2025 notification is out for 541 Probationary Officer positions, including regular and backlog vacancies. Open to all graduates aged 21–30, the online application window is active from June 24 to July 14, 2025 (India Today mentions a July 7 deadline—the official notification confirms July 14).
Details for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:
- Name of Post: Probationary Officers
- Total Post: 541
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Period: 24.06.2025 to 14. 07 .2025
- Organisation: State Bank of India
| Name of Category | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 500 nos |
| Backlog Vacancies | 41 nos |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2025.
- Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2025.
- Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, etc. would also be eligible.
Age Limit:
- Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2025, i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2004 and not earlier than 02.04.1995 (both days inclusive).
Relaxation in the Upper age limit shall be as below:
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR/ EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| Ex Servicemen | 5 years |
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS/OBC | Rs. 750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
How to Apply:
- Visit the Official SBI Careers Page
- Go to the official SBI recruitment portal: https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Find the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Notification
- On the homepage, look for the “SBI PO Recruitment 2025” link. Click to view the detailed advertisement and eligibility criteria.
- Click on ‘Apply Online’
- Click on “Apply Online” for Probationary Officers.
- If you’re a new user, register by providing your name, mobile number, and email ID.
- You’ll receive a registration number and password for login.
- Fill the Application Form
- Log in and complete the form with personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred exam centres.
- Upload Required Documents
- Upload clear scanned copies of:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration (text provided in the official notification)
- Pay the Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: No fee
- Pay securely via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
- Submit and Save Confirmation
- Carefully review your application before final submission.
- Download or print the application receipt for future reference.
Important Dates:
- Start of Online Application: 24.06.2025
- Last Date to Apply: July 14, 2025
- Preliminary Exam (Tentative): August/September 2025
- Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters: 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards
- Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination: July / 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
Pre-Examination Training for SC/ ST/ OBC / PwBD candidates
- Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training: July / August 2025
- Conduct of Pre-Examination Training: July / August 2025
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
FAQs – SBI PO Recruitment 2025:
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in the SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The State Bank of India has announced 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies, including regular and backlog posts.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for the SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as of the cut-off date, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q3. How can I apply for the SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Applications can be submitted online only via the official SBI Careers website:
👉 https://sbi.co.in/
Q4. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2025?
Ans: The recruitment process includes:
Preliminary Exam (online)
Main Exam (online)
Psychometric Test + Interview/Group Discussion