The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025. Below are the details:
Important Dates
- Application Window: December 27, 2024 – January 16, 2025
- Preliminary Exam Dates: March 8–15, 2025
- Main Exam Dates: April or May 2025
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 600
- Regular Posts:
- General: 240
- OBC: 158
- EWS: 58
- SC: 87
- ST: 43
- Total (Regular): 586
- Backlog Posts:
- ST: 14
- Grand Total: 600
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PwD): Exempted
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of April 1, 2024):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per SBI PO Recruitment Rules 2024.
Educational Qualification:
- A bachelor’s degree (passed or appearing) in any discipline from a recognised university in India.
Selection Process
The selection process involves three phases:
- Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Test).
- Phase 2: Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive Tests).
- Phase 3:
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise
- Interview
Note:
- Candidates must qualify in each phase to advance to the next stage.
- The Preliminary Exam Call Letter will be verified and stamped at the exam center. Candidates should retain this stamped call letter and a stamped copy of their ID proof for further stages.
Instructions for Main Exam
Shortlisted candidates must bring the following:
- Authenticated original Preliminary Exam Call Letter (with the stamped ID proof).
- Main Exam Call Letter.
- Other required documents specified in the “Acquaint Yourself Booklet” and Call Letter.
For further details and to apply, visit the official SBI website.
