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The State Bank of India is conducting the SBI PO 2025 Exam for 600 Probationary Officer vacancy and the selection process involves Prelims, Mains, and Interview. As of now, the 1st stage of SBI PO such that Prelims stage is over and SBI is preparing to conduct the stage 2 (Mains) exam on 5th May 2025. Candidates who passed the preliminary term, can now download their call letters and appear for the Phase 2 exam on their respective SBI PO Exam centres. More details and latest updates, read and bookmark this page.
SBI PO 2025 Exam
The SBI PO Recruitment is conducted annually to recruit eligible candidates for the offered posts. An official notification is released and applications are invited from eligible candidates. This year, for SBI PO 2025 a total 600 PO vacancies have been notified and more than 8 lakh candidates applied for this post. Candidates who to pass all the 3 exam stages in order to be considered for final appointment. Here, we have shared the detailed recruitment process from the table given below for the candidates.
SBI PO Exam 2025 Highlights | |
Recruitment Authority | State Bank of India |
Posts | Probationary Officer |
Category | Bank Jobs |
Vacancies | 600 |
Application Mode | Online |
Selection Process | Prelims- Mains- Group Exercise & Interview |
Salary | Rs 48,480/- |
Job Location | Across India |
Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
SBI PO 2025 Notification
The official notification for the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 (Advt. No CRPD/PO/2024-25/22) was released in PDF format. Candidates can download the SBI PO 2025 Notification PDF shared below and read about all the do’s and don’ts of the recruitment process.
SBI PO 2025 Exam Schedule
The complete schedule for the SBI PO 2025 Exam has been released along with the exam date on the official website. Here, we have shared the upcoming events that the candidates need to track, along with the important dates.
SBI PO 2025 Important Dates | |
Events | Dates |
SBI PO Notification 2025 | 26th December 2024 |
Online Registration Starts Form | 27th December 2024 |
Last date for SBI PO Apply Online | 19th January 2025 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 19th January 2025 |
SBI PO Call Letter 2025 | 28th February 2025 |
SBI PO Prelims Exam Date 2025 | 8th, 16th, and 24th, 26th March 2025 (Revised) |
Prelims Result | 5th April 2025 |
BI PO Mains Admit Card 2025 | 18th April 2025 |
SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2025 | 5th May 2025 |
Declaration of Result of Main Examination |
May / June 2025
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Phase III: Psychometric Test |
May / June 2025
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Interview & Group Exercises |
May / June 2025
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Declaration of Final Result |
May / June 2025
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SBI PO Vacancy 2025
The State Bank of India has released the vacancy details for the probationary officer post. For this year, SBI has announced a total of 600 vacancies, including 586 as regular vacancies and 14 as backlog vacancies. Have a look at the category-wise vacancy to get an idea about the released vacancy.
Vacancy Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | VI | HI | LD | d & e# @ |
Regular Vacancies | 87 | 43 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 586 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Backlog Vacancies | — | 14 | — | — | — | 14 | 4 | 20 | — | 20 |
Total Vacancies | 87 | 57 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 600 | 10 | 26 | 6 | 26 |
- OBC: Other Backward Classes
- EWS: Economically Weaker Sections
- VI: Visually Impaired
- HI: Hearing Impaired
- LD: Locomotor Disability
- d & e#: Disabilities including multiple disabilities, as per the RRB guidelines.
SBI PO Vacancy Comparison of 7 Years
Here is a visual representation of the vacancy comparison for the past 7 years of SBI PO.
SBI PO 2025 Changes
Here, we have mentioned the details of the Changes in the pay scale, exam pattern for prelims, and mains of SBI PO 2025 for the candidates who are going to appear in the examination.
SBI PO Online Application 2025
The SBI PO Online Application 2025 has now concluded on the official website. Those who complete the application will be able to download their admit card as well.
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Steps to Apply Online for the SBI PO 2025
The candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to apply online for the SBI PO 2025 Recruitment.
Step 1: Visit the official website of SBI @sbi.co.in/careers/
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘New Registration’ section if you are a new user. For the candidates who have completed the registration process, they just need to log in with their registration number and password.
Step 3: On the application form, the candidates need to fill in their details.
Step 4: Enter the educational qualification details and upload the relevant documents.
Step 5: Submit the application form by paying the fees and print a copy for future reference.
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SBI PO 2025 Application Fees
Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The category-wise application fee for SBI PO 2025 is discussed below in the table.
SBI PO Application Fees 2025 | ||
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Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee |
1 | SC/ST/PWD | Nil |
2 | General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
SBI PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Any candidate applying for the SBI PO exam must fulfill the SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2025 set by the State Bank of India, which includes specific age limits and educational qualifications. Here we have mentioned the details of the eligibility criteria for the reference of the candidates before applying for the Probationary Officer post.
SBI PO Age Limit (As of 1/4/2024)
The minimum age limit to apply for the SBI PO 2025 examination is 21 to 30 years old at the time of registration. Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1994 and 01.04.2003, inclusive of both dates. Besides this, there is age relaxation relevant to category-wise candidates as per the government norms for SBI PO.
SBI PO Nationality
- The candidates must hold Indian Citizenship
- A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India
Note: Candidates belonging to categories 2, 3, and 4 must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India in their favor if willing to apply for SBI PO 2025.
SBI PO Qualification (As on 30/4/2025)
- A candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Final Year/Semester candidates can also apply only if they produce proof of their graduation on the date of the interview.
SBI PO 2025 Selection Process
The SBI PO Selection Process 2025 involves three phases, which the candidates need to qualify for the final recruitment. The Prelims and Mains exams are both online exams that are conducted to assess the knowledge of the candidates.
- Prelims: Qualifying round; marks not added to the final merit list. Top 10x the vacancies (approx.) shortlisted for Mains.
- Main: Category-wise merit list prepared based on Mains marks. Top 3x the vacancies (approx.) shortlisted for Group Exercise & Interview.
- Group Discussion & Interview:Â This stage includes a Psychometric Test for personality profiling. The final stage includes Group Exercise and Interview, with marks combined with Mains to determine final selection.
SBI PO 2025 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
To prepare for the SBI PO Mains Examination, the candidates can now focus on the SBI PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern. The examination includes an objective and descriptive test where the candidates will have to answer 170 questions for 250 marks. To solve the paper, the candidates get 3 hours and 3 minutes. Here, we have discussed the details of the exam pattern and syllabus for the mains examination.
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The PO examination structure has been mentioned below for the candidates. This will include the sections, number of questions, maximum marks, and duration of the examination.
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
Descriptive Test | – | 50 | 30 minutes |
Total | 170 | 250 |
SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper
Practicing the SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper is highly beneficial for candidates, as it provides insight into the format and nature of the SBI SO exam. Revising and assessing your preparation through these past question papers is an effective method to improve both speed and accuracy.
SBI PO Mock Test 2025
Taking SBI PO Mock Tests is essential for effective preparation. These mock tests simulate the actual exam environment, helping candidates familiarize themselves with the test format and question types. Regular practice with mock tests enhances time management skills, improves accuracy, and boosts confidence.
SBI PO Online Coaching 2025
SBI PO Online Coaching 2025 offers a convenient and flexible way to prepare for the exam. With interactive lessons, expert guidance, and practice tests, candidates can efficiently cover the syllabus and enhance their skills. Online coaching by Adda247 provides personalized study plans, real-time doubt resolution, and access to a wealth of resources, allowing candidates to study at their own pace and improve their chances of success in the SBI PO exam.
SBI PO 2025 Exam Centre
- The candidates will have to select the SBI PO Exam center of their choice.
- Â The committee asks the candidate to select the center for both the preliminary as well as for the main exam.
- The applicants belonging to the SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates are called for free pre-exam training.
- The pre-exam training is conducted five days before the exam.
SBI PO Exam Centres 2025 |
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State | Exam Centre For Prelims | Exam Center for Mains |
Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundhry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur, Kurnool, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam |
Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun, Itanagar | Itanagar |
Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Arrah, Hajipur, Patna |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh/ Mohali | Chandigarh |
Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar |
Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar | Bahadurgarh, Hissar |
Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | Shimla, Solan |
Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
Karnataka | Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | Bengaluru |
Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram | Kochi,Thiruvananthapuram |
Ladakh | Leh | – |
Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | Kavaratti |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain | Bhopal, Indore |
Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur | Aurangabad, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai |
Manipur | Imphal | Imphal |
Meghalaya | Shillong | Shillong |
Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawal |
Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
Delhi -NCR | Delhi & New Delhi | Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon |
Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar |
Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
Punjab |
Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Sangrur
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Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patia |
Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
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Jaipur |
Sikkim | Gangtok | Gangtok |
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Perambalur, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Vellore
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Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelvelli |
Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
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Hyderabad |
Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bulandshahar, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Unnao, Varanasi
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Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee
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Dehradun |
West Bengal |
Asansol, Berhampur (West Bengal), Bardhaman, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata, Siliguri
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Hooghly, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata |
SBI PO Salary 2025
SBI PO offers a great salary and profile to candidates in public sector banks. The revised SBI PO Salary 2025 is Rs 48,480. The pay scale is 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The approximate Cost to Company (CTC) at the initial scale in the Mumbai Centre is ₹18.67 lakhs. Along with the salary, the candidates will enjoy several allowances like Dearness Allowance, HRA, CCA Medical Allowances, and Several Other facilities.
SBI PO Preparation Tips 2025
The candidates who are going to appear in the mains examination can now check the SBI PO Preparation Tips 2025 to excel in the examination. Some of the candidates who are appearing for the first time may be overwhelmed by the vast syllabus, therefore, we are here to help the candidates start their preparation.
- Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: The syllabus plays an important role in the SBI PO examination, as it includes all the important topics the candidates need to cover. The exam pattern is the structure of the examination, which includes the section-wise number of questions, total marks, and duration of the examination.
- Making a Timetable: Try to make a timetable including all the topics for a set hour every day. Include all the topics you need to cover daily. This is going to help you divide the syllabus into parts, and you will be able to cover the topics easily without missing anything by the last date.
- Time Management: As a banking aspirant, one of the strong skills you must display is time management. There are only a few months left for the examination, and covering all the topics at this time is going to be a laborious task. However, you can maintain the pace with 6-8 hours of studying and strictly sticking to the timetable.
- Choose subject wisely: Starting your preparation is one of the most challenging parts, and we advise the candidates to start their preparation with the subject that includes the most number of topics or the one that they need more clarification on. Leave the topics for the end, which require less attention from you.
SBI PO 2025 Pre-Exam Training Centre
The applicants belonging to the SC/ST/Religious Minority Community will be called for free pre-exam training. The list of Pre-Exam Training Centres is given below. Candidates belonging to the above categories can avail of the activity at their own cost by indicating the same against the relevant column while applying online.
North India | South India | East India | West India |
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Agra | Bengaluru | Agartala | Ahmedabad |
Allahabad | Chennai | Balasore | Aurangabad |
Amritsar | Coimbatore | Behrampur (Ganjam) | Bhopal |
Bareilly | Gulbarga | Bhubaneshwar | Indore |
Chandigarh | Hyderabad | Dhanbad | Jabalpur |
Dehradun | Kavaratti | Guwahati | Jaipur |
Gorakhpur | Kochi | Hubli | Jodhpur |
Jammu | Madurai | Kolkata | Mumbai |
Kanpur | Mangalore | Muzaffarpur | Nagpur |
Karnal | Mysore | Patna | Panaji (Goa) |
Lucknow | Port Blair | Ranchi | Pune |
Ludhiana | Puducherry | Sambalpur | Raipur |
New Delhi | Tiruchirappalli | Shillong | Rajkot |
Patiala | Thiruvananthapuram | Siliguri | Vadodara |
Rohtak | Vijayawada | Tirupati | – |
Shimla | Vishakhapatnam | – | – |
Varanasi | – | – |
SBI PO 2025 Cut Off and Score Card
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI PO 2025 Cut Off marks and individual SBI PO Score Card 2025 for the prelims examination along with the result on the official website. The candidates need to check the minimum marks using the cut off and analyze the performance with the score card.