SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 541 Probationary Officer Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitments 2025

Online Application:
Starts: 24-Jun-2025
Last Date: 14-Jul-2025

Category: Job , Last Updated on: 08-Jul-2025

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Details about SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 541 Probationary Officer Posts:

State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Notification for the recruitment of 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI career portal. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring to join India’s largest public sector bank.

🔍 SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Component	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Name of Post	Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies	541 Posts
Job Type	Government Job (Banking Sector)
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	24th June 2025
Last Date to Apply	14th July 2025
Official Website	sbi.co.in

 

📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Category	No. of Posts
SC	80
ST	73
OBC	135
EWS	50
General	203
Total	541

 

📍 Exam Centres in Assam

Guwahati

Dibrugarh

Jorhat

Silchar

Tezpur

💰 SBI PO Salary Structure

SBI Probationary Officers receive an attractive pay scale:

Rs. 48,480 – 85,920/- (increment structure: 2000/7 – 2340/2 – 2680/7)

Additional perks include DA, HRA, CCA, medical benefits, and more.

✅ Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO 2025

Age Limit (As on 01.04.2025):

Category	Age Criteria
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
Date of Birth Range	02.04.1995 to 01.04.2004 (both inclusive)

 

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy)	3 years
PwBD (UR)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years

 

Educational Qualification:

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Final year/semester students may apply provisionally (must pass by 30th Sept 2025).

Candidates with professional degrees like Engineering, Medical, CA, or Cost Accountant are also eligible.

💵 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 750/-
SC / ST / PwBD	NIL

 

Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking

📥 How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?

Eligible candidates can apply online via the SBI careers portal from 24th June to 14th July 2025.

Steps to Apply:

Visit https://bank.sbi/careers

Scroll to the PO recruitment section and click “Apply Online”

Fill in the application form with accurate details.

Upload scanned photograph, signature & documents.

Pay the application fee.

Submit and download a copy of the filled form.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date of Application	24th June 2025
Last Date to Apply	14th July 2025
Prelims Exam Date	To be announced
Mains Exam Date	To be announced

 

📚 SBI PO 2025 Selection Process

The selection process is conducted in three stages:

1️⃣ Preliminary Exam

Section	No. of Qs	Duration
English Language	30	20 mins
Quantitative Aptitude	35	20 mins
Reasoning Ability	35	20 mins
Total	100	60 mins

 

Qualifying in nature. Marks not counted in the final merit.

2️⃣ Main Exam

Objective Test (200 Marks)

Section	Qs	Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 mins
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	60	45 mins
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	50	60	45 mins
English Language	35	40	40 mins

 

Descriptive Test (50 Marks)

Duration: 30 minutes

Test includes: Letter Writing, Essay, Report, Email, Precis Writing

3️⃣ Interview / Phase III

Group Exercise: 20 Marks

Interview: 30 Marks

Psychometric Test may be conducted before interviews for personality profiling.

Final selection is based on Mains + Interview marks.

📚 Best Books to Prepare for SBI PO 2025

Preparing for the SBI PO 2025 exam requires the right set of study materials that cover both Prelims and Mains, along with ample practice. Below is a curated list of highly recommended books that include previous year questions, solved papers, mock tests, and topic-wise practice sets. These resources are ideal for building a strong conceptual foundation, understanding question trends, and improving accuracy. You can purchase them directly using the affiliate links in the table below.

📘 Recommended SBI PO Preparation Books

Here are some of the best books to help you prepare effectively for the SBI PO 2025 exam:

Book Title	Short Description
24 Year-wise IBPS PO Preliminary & Main Exams Previous Year Solved Papers (2011 - 2024) – 7th Edition	Comprehensive collection of solved papers for IBPS PO Prelims & Mains from 2011 to 2024. Ideal for tracking exam trends and practicing real questions.
PW 22 SBI PO Prelims & Mains Previous Year Solved Papers (Till May 2025) + 5 Online Mock Tests	Features solved SBI PO papers up to May 2025 and 5 full-length mock tests. Perfect for simulating the exam environment.
Adda247 – A Comprehensive Guide for Bank PO/Clerk/SO/MT Preliminary Exams	Includes 3000+ questions with solutions for SBI, IBPS, RBI, and RRB exams. A one-stop guide for all major banking exams.

These books are highly recommended by successful candidates and coaching centers alike. If you are preparing for the SBI PO 2025 exam, make sure to:

• Solve previous year question papers
• Take regular mock tests
• Focus on weak areas using chapter-wise practice sets

Staying consistent with your preparation and using the right resources will significantly improve your chances of success.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1. What is the starting date to apply for SBI PO 2025?
📌 24th June 2025

Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2025?
📌 14th July 2025

Q3. What is the minimum qualification for SBI PO Recruitment?
📌 Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

Q4. Is final year student eligible for SBI PO 2025?
📌 Yes, but proof of graduation must be submitted by 30th September 2025.

Q5. What is the application fee for SBI PO?
📌 Rs. 750/- for UR/OBC/EWS; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD

Q6. How many phases are there in SBI PO selection?
📌 Three – Prelims, Mains (Objective + Descriptive), and Interview

Q7. Will there be negative marking in the SBI PO exam?
📌 Yes, 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests.

Q8. Can I apply for SBI PO offline?
📌 No, applications are accepted only online.

Q9. Which cities in Assam will conduct the SBI PO exam?
📌 Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur

Q10. Where can I get the SBI PO syllabus and preparation guide?
📌 Visit sbi.co.in or check the SBI PO Guidebook linked below.

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