State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment Notification 2025
Position: Probationary Officer (PO)
Last Date to Apply: 16th January 2025
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of 600 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply online for the position. Below are the details of the recruitment:
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Details:
Position Title: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 600
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- SC: 87
- ST: 57
- OBC: 158
- EWS: 58
- GEN: 240
Job Locations (Assam):
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Tezpur
Salary:
- Initial Pay: Rs 48,480
- Scale: Rs 48,480 – 62,480 – 67,160 – 85,920 (with annual increments)
Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:
Age Limit:
- Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age as on 01.04.2024.
- Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1994 and 01.04.2003 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD (OBC/NCL): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Final-year/semester students of Graduation may apply provisionally. However, they must produce proof of completing their graduation on or before 30th April 2025 if called for an interview.
- Candidates with qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Application Fee:
- UR/EWS/OBC: Rs 750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Payment Mode:
- Candidates can pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official SBI Career website:
- Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link to start the application process.
- Fill in the required details: Enter all personal and educational information.
- Upload documents: Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and any other required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) as per your category.
- After completing all steps, submit your application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date for Online Application: 27th December 2024
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 19th January 2025
Important Web-Links of SBI Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process for SBI PO Recruitment 2025:
The selection for the Probationary Officer (PO) position will be carried out through a three-phase process, as detailed below:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will be an online objective test consisting of 100 marks. It will be divided into three sections, each with a separate timing:
| Section | Number of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 20 Minutes | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 Minutes | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 Minutes | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 60 Minutes | 100 |
Phase II: Main Examination
The Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of two parts:
- Objective Test:
- The objective test will be for 200 marks and will consist of 4 sections, each with separate timing. The total duration will be 3 hours.
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy/Banking | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
- Descriptive Test:
- This test will evaluate candidates’ communication skills and will consist of 50 marks. It will be conducted immediately after the objective test, and candidates will be required to type their answers on the computer.
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- The test will include:
- Emails
- Reports
- Situation Analysis
- Precis Writing
Phase III: Interview
- Psychometric Test (Optional): The bank may conduct a psychometric test for personality profiling for candidates shortlisted for Phase III. The results of this test may be reviewed by the interview panel to gain a better understanding of the candidates’ personalities.
- Interview: Candidates will appear for an interview worth 30 marks.
- Group Exercises: Candidates may also have to participate in Group Exercises, which will carry 20 marks.
To be considered for final selection, candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks in Phase III. These qualifying marks will be decided by the bank.
Summary of Selection Process:
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) – 100 marks
- Phase II: Main Examination (Objective Test and Descriptive Test) – 200 marks (Objective) + 50 marks (Descriptive)
- Phase III: Interview & Group Exercises – 30 marks (Interview) + 20 marks (Group Exercises)
Candidates must qualify each phase to proceed to the next and eventually be considered for final selection.
