SBI PO Recruitment 2025: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officer (PO) for the year 2025-25. With 600 vacancies available, this is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates looking to join one of India’s largest and most prestigious banks. The recruitment process will be conducted in several stages including preliminary examination, main examination, and psychometric test/group exercise/interview.
Important Dates for SBI PO Recruitment 2025
The application process will start on December 27, 2025, for candidates to submit their applications online by January 16, 2025. Those who registered successfully will be able to download their call letters for the preliminary examination, which is expected to be available in the third or fourth week of February 2025. The preliminary examination will be conducted on March 8 and March 15, 2025.
Application fee
The application fee depends on the category of the applicant:
• General/OBC/EWS: Rs 750/-
• SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Selection Process for SBI PO 2025
The selection process for SBI PO 2025 consists of three distinct stages:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination will be an objective test, carrying 100 marks in three sections:
• English language
• Quantitative aptitude
• Reasoning ability
The duration of the exam will be 1 hour.
Second Stage: Mains Exam
The main exam will be in two parts
• 200 Marks Objective Test covering topics like Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, General Awareness/Economics/Banking Knowledge, and English Language.
• A 50-mark descriptive test focusing on English language proficiency.
Phase III: Psychometric Test/Group Practice/Interview
The final stage includes psychometric tests for personality profiling, group exercises (20 marks), and interviews (30 marks). The final merit list will be based on the aggregate marks of generalization in main examination and phase III out of 100 marks.
For candidates who are eager to pursue a career with SBI, this recruitment drive offers a highly sought after opportunity. Interested probationary officers are encouraged to apply before the January 16, 2025 deadline to ensure their chance to secure one of these prestigious positions.
Direct link to read official notification