The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Recruitment 2025 Notification to fill 600 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officers (PO). Qualified candidates will be placed across India. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a prestigious banking career.

Key Details of SBI Recruitment 2025

Vacancies by Category

General: 240
OBC: 158
SC: 87
ST: 57
EWS: 58
Total: 600

Vacancies for PwBD Candidates (Horizontal Reservations)

Visually Impaired (VI): 10
Hearing Impaired (HI): 26
Locomotor Disability (LD): 6
Others (d & e): 26

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates with Integrated Dual Degrees must have completed their qualification by 30.04.2025.
- Professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountant, Engineering, and Medical degrees are also acceptable.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years (as of notification date).

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD: No fee

The application fee is non-refundable.

Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a basic pay of ₹48,480 (Scale: ₹48,480-2,000/7-₹62,480-2,340/2-₹67,160-2,680/7-₹85,920).

Additional Perks: DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, medical benefits, and other allowances.
Approximate CTC at Mumbai: ₹18.67 Lakhs per annum.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes the following stages:

Phase I: Preliminary Examination

Mode: Online
Format: Objective test (100 marks)
Sections:
- English Language: 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 30 marks
Duration: 1 hour

Phase II: Main Examination

Mode: Online
Objective Test: 200 marks
Descriptive Test: 50 marks
Total Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview

Psychometric Test results may assist in the interview process.
Final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores of Phase II and III, normalized to 100 marks.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	27.12.2024
Online Application End Date	16.01.2025
Preliminary Exam Call Letter	3rd/4th week of Feb 2025
Preliminary Exam Date	8th and 15th March 2025
Main Exam Call Letter	2nd week of April 2025
Main Exam Date	April/May 2025
Final Result Declaration	May/June 2025

How to Apply

Visit the official SBI website and register.
Upload a scanned copy of your photo and signature.
Fill out the online application form.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout for reference.
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FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for SBI Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online is 16th January 2025.

2. Can candidates with a professional degree like Chartered Accountant apply?
Yes, candidates with professional qualifications such as Chartered Accountancy are eligible.

3. Is there an age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes, age relaxations apply as per government norms. For example, SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5 years.

4: Can final-year graduation students apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025?
A: Yes, candidates in their final year or semester of graduation can apply, provided they can produce proof of passing the graduation exam on or before April 30, 2025.

5: Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO Preliminary and Main Examination?
A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main Examinations.

SBI Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 600 Probationary Officer (PO) Vacancies

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