Post Update: 13 December 2025
SBI PO 2025 – 541 Vacancies Notification Out (Interview Dates Announced)
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official SBI PO 2025 notification for 541 Probationary Officer vacancies. This is one of the most prestigious bank jobs in India with excellent salary, career growth and job security. The complete selection process includes Prelims, Mains and Interview rounds. Psychometric Test on 19th November 2025 and Group Exercise & Interview from 24th-30th November 2025.
In this complete guide, you will find all important details about SBI PO 2025 recruitment – eligibility criteria, application process, exam dates, selection procedure, salary structure, exam pattern, syllabus, preparation strategy, previous cutoffs and next steps after selection.
SBI PO 2025 Key Highlights – Complete Overview
- Total Vacancies: 541 Probationary Officers (500 regular + 41 backlog)
- Notification Date: 24th June 2025 (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04)
- Application Period: 14th July to 14th July 2025
- Age Limit: 21-30 years (as on 01.04.2025)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
- Starting Salary: ₹48,480 basic pay (CTC ₹20.43 lakhs/year)
- Probation Period: 2 years
SBI PO Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Distribution
| Category | Vacancies | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 203 | - | 203 |
| OBC | 135 | 10 | 145 |
| EWS | 50 | 2 | 52 |
| SC | 80 | 15 | 95 |
| ST | 73 | 14 | 87 |
| Total | 541 | 41 | 582 |
SBI PO Salary 2025 – Complete Pay Scale & Benefits
SBI PO salary is one of the highest among public sector bank officers. Basic pay starts from ₹48,480 with total in-hand salary around ₹80,000-82,000 per month (including DA, HRA, special allowance).
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | 48,480 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ~25,000 |
| HRA (15-30% of Basic) | ~10,000 |
| Special Allowance | ~8,000 |
| Learning Allowance | 1,000 |
| Total In-hand | ~82,000 |
Annual CTC: ₹20.43 lakhs (Mumbai metro) + Medical, LTA, Pension benefits.
SBI PO 2025 Eligibility – Age, Qualification & Nationality
- Age Limit: 21-30 years as on 01.04.2025 (relaxation: OBC+3, SC/ST+5, PH+10)
- Education: Graduation in any discipline from recognized university (final year students eligible)
- Nationality: Indian citizen (NRI/special categories as per notification)
- Number of Attempts: UR: 4, OBC: 7, SC/ST: No limit
Complete Selection Process – 4 Phases
- Phase I – Prelims: 100 marks, 60 minutes, qualifying
- Phase II – Mains: 250 marks, 3 hours, main scoring
- Phase III – Psychometric Test: 19th Nov 2025 (qualifying)
- Phase IV – Group Exercise & Interview: 24-30 Nov 2025 (50 marks)
SBI PO Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern 2025
| Stage | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | English / Quant / Reasoning | 100 | 60 min |
| Mains Obj. | Reasoning & Computer / Data Analysis / English / Descriptive | 200+50 | 3 hrs |
| Interview | GE & Personal Interview | 50 | - |
| Final | Mains 75% + Interview 25% | 300 | - |
SBI PO 2025 Online Application – Step by Step
- Visit www.sbi.co.in/careers → "Current Openings" → SBI PO 2025
- Click "Apply Online" → Complete New Registration (name, mobile, email)
- Login with Registration Number & Password
- Fill personal details, education, work experience
- Upload photo (20-50KB), signature (10-20KB), documents
- Pay fee: Gen/OBC ₹750, SC/ST/PH ₹0 (online payment only)
- Preview → Submit → Download Confirmation Page
SBI PO Previous Year Cutoffs (Expected 2025)
| Category | Prelims 2024 | Mains 2024 | Final 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 59.25 | 90.50 | 42.5 |
| OBC | 57.25 | 87.75 | 40.2 |
| SC | 51.50 | 79.25 | 36.8 |
| ST | 45.75 | 72.50 | 33.5 |
3 Months Preparation Strategy for SBI PO 2025
- Daily 2 hrs Quant: Arithmetic, DI, Algebra (R.S. Aggarwal)
- Daily 2 hrs Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating (Manhattan Review)
- Daily 1 hr English: Reading Comp, Cloze Test (Norman Lewis)
- Weekly 3 Mocks: Full length timed tests
- Current Affairs: 6 months banking awareness
- GD/PI Practice: Banking awareness, communication skills
Top 5 FAQs – SBI PO 2025 Important Questions
Q1. Final year graduation students can apply?
Yes, provided they complete graduation by the specified date mentioned in notification.
Q2. How many attempts allowed for SBI PO?
General: 4 attempts, OBC: 7 attempts, SC/ST: No limit.
Q3. What is Phase III (Psychometric Test)?
Online personality assessment (19th Nov 2025) – qualifying nature only.
Q4. Posting location after selection?
Anywhere in India – SBI has 22,000+ branches across country.
Q5. Probation period details?
2 years probation with continuous assessment. Performance-based confirmation.
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Disclaimer: All dates and details as per official SBI notification. Always verify from www.sbi.co.in before applying.
