The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025 under Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. This central recruitment drive invites online applications to fill 541 officer vacancies in SBI branches and offices across India. Eligible graduate candidates who meet the required criteria can apply online within the prescribed dates. Career Power+1
State Bank of India is India’s largest public sector bank and PO posts offer a prestigious career with leadership responsibilities, attractive salary, and career progression in the banking sector. Testbook
Important Dates – SBI PO Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24 June 2025 EduTap |
| Online Application Start | 24 June 2025 Testbook |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 July 2025 Career Power |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 July 2025 PW Live |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| Preliminary Exam Date | July/August 2025 (Tentative) EduTap |
| Mains Exam Date | September 2025 (Tentative) EduTap |
| Final Result | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- Career Power |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female | Nil Career Power |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) |
Fee once paid will not be refunded. Candidates must complete payment before the last date. Career Power
Vacancy Details – SBI PO 2025
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 541 Guidely |
| Regular Vacancies | 500 Guidely |
| Backlog Vacancies | 41 Guidely |
SBI has classified these vacancies across categories including General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD to ensure reservation compliance. Guidely
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Final year graduates awaiting results may apply, subject to passing by the specified cut-off date in the notification. EduTap
Nationality
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India rules |
Age Calculation: Age should be calculated as on the specified cut-off date defined in the SBI notification. Testbook
Selection Process – SBI PO 2025
The SBI PO selection process consists of three main stages:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Objective online test to shortlist candidates |
| Main Examination | Objective and descriptive tests |
| Group Exercise & Interview | Final qualifying stage for selected candidates |
Candidates must qualify in each stage to move to the next. Final appointment is based on combined performance in Main, Group Exercise, and Interview. EduTap
How to Apply Online – SBI PO 2025
Follow these steps to complete the SBI PO application:
- Visit the official SBI Careers portal at https://www.sbi.co.in/careers.
- Click on “SBI PO Online Application 2025” link.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, identity proof).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Preview the form before final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
How to Download Admit Card – SBI PO 2025
- Visit the SBI official careers portal.
- Go to the Admit Card / SBI PO 2025 link once released.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to download the admit card.
- Print the admit card for exam day use.
Candidates should keep checking the official website for updates on admit card release. adda247
How to Check SBI PO 2025 Result
After each stage of the examination:
- Visit the SBI Careers result page.
- Click the relevant SBI PO result link (Prelims/Mains/Final).
- Enter credentials as required (Registration ID / Roll Number).
- View and download the Scorecard / Merit List.
Final results and merit lists will be published on the official SBI portal as per schedule. Testbook
FAQs – SBI PO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is SBI PO?
State Bank of India Probationary Officer (PO) is an officer-level banking position responsible for customer service, operations, and leadership roles. Career Power
Q2. How many SBI PO vacancies are there?
A total of 541 vacancies have been notified for SBI PO 2025. Guidely
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2025?
Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 30 years with age relaxation as per rules. Testbook
Q4. Is there negative marking?
Standard SBI PO examinations usually include negative marking for wrong answers; refer to official exam notification for exact details.
Q5. Can final year students apply?
Final year students may apply if they can produce marksheet/certificate by the specified date mentioned in the SBI notification.
