The SBI PO Exam is conducted annually to recruit Probationary Officers, offering a blend of job security, attractive remuneration, and career advancement opportunities. It is considered a premium job in the banking sector due to the brand value of SBI, a lucrative pay scale, and growth prospects up to senior leadership roles, including Chairperson. The 2025 notification, released on June 24, 2025, marks the beginning of this competitive process, attracting thousands of candidates.
Dates and Schedule
The timeline for SBI PO 2025 is as follows, based on the official notification and updates:
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Release | June 24, 2025 |
Online Registration Start | June 24, 2025 |
Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment | July 14, 2025 |
Prelims Exam | July/August 2025 (Tentative) |
Prelims Admit Card | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 onwards |
Prelims Result | August/September 2025 |
Mains Exam | September 2025 |
Mains Result | September/October 2025 |
Final Selection (Interview, GE) | October/November 2025 |
Final Result | November/December 2025 |
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SBI PO Exam 2025 : Vacancies and Category-Wise Distribution
For 2025, SBI has announced 541 vacancies, distributed as follows:
Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
OBC | 135 | 0 | 135 |
EWS | 50 | 0 | 50 |
UR | 203 | 0 | 203 |
Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
These figures are sourced from the official notification and may be subject to minor revisions. Previous years saw higher vacancies, such as 600 in 2024 and 2000 in 2023, indicating fluctuations based on organizational needs.
SBI PO Exam 2025 : Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for SBI PO 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Age Limit: 21-30 years as of April 1, 2025 (born between April 2, 1995, and April 1, 2004). Age relaxations include:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
SBI PO Exam 2025 : Educational Qualification
A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with final year students eligible to apply provisionally. Candidates with integrated dual degrees (IDD) must ensure the passing date is on or before the eligibility date.
SBI PO Exam 2025 : Number of Attempts
- General/EWS: 4 attempts
- General/EWS (PwD): 7 attempts
- OBC/OBC(PwD): 7 attempts
- SC/SC(PwD)/ST/ST(PwD): No restriction
This ensures inclusivity, with provisions for reserved categories to have more opportunities.
SBI PO Exam 2025 Application Process
The application process is entirely online, accessible via www.sbi.co.in
- Visit the careers section and select “Recruitment of Probationary Officers.”
- Register with personal details and generate login credentials.
- Fill in the application form, uploading scanned copies of photograph, signature, and thumb impression as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee:
- SC/ST/PWD: Nil
- General/EWS/OBC: Rs 750 (including intimation charges)
- Submit the form and download a printout for reference.
The fee can be paid online via net banking, credit/debit card, or other available modes. Candidates must ensure all details are accurate, as applications are subject to scrutiny and can be rejected if found ineligible.
SBI PO Exam 2025 Exam Pattern and Structure
The SBI PO Exam 2025 comprises three stages, each with distinct patterns:
Prelims Exam:
- Duration: 1 hour
- Total Marks: 100
- Sections:
- English Language: 40 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- No sectional cut-off; overall cut-off applies
Mains Exam:
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Marks: 250
- Sections:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks, 60 minutes
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
- English Language: 50 questions, 50 marks, 40 minutes
- Descriptive Test: 50 marks (Essay and Letter Writing), 30 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for wrong answers in objective tests; no negative marking for descriptive test
Final Selection:
- Includes Psychometric Test (compulsory, qualifying), Group Exercise (20 marks), and Interview (30 marks), totaling 50 marks.
- Final merit is based on Mains (75%) and Interview & GE (25%), normalized to 100 marks.
This structure ensures a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ abilities, from quantitative skills to communication and leadership potential.
Syllabus
The syllabus is extensive, covering:
Prelims:
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, etc.
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, etc.
Mains:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Includes all Prelims reasoning topics plus Computer Knowledge (MS Office, Internet, Hardware, Software, etc.).
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Terms, Economic News, Financial Awareness, Static GK, etc.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Tabular DI, Caselet DI, Radar Graph, Pie Chart, Missing DI, etc.
- English Language: Advanced Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Rearrangement, etc.
- Descriptive Test: Essay Writing (e.g., Digital Banking, Economic Policies), Letter Writing (Formal/Informal).
Previous Year Cut-Offs
Cut-offs vary by category and exam stage. For 2024, the Prelims cut-off was:
Category | Cut-Off Marks (Prelims 2024) |
|---|---|
General | 61.75 |
SC | 55 |
ST | 49 |
OBC | 60.50 |
EWS | 60.25 |
VI | 47.50 |
HI | 19.75 |
LD | 49.75 |
D&E | 9.50 |
Mains cut-off for 2024 included General at 87.5, OBC at 75, etc., available at [[invalid url, do not cite]). These are indicative, and 2025 cut-offs will depend on exam difficulty and vacancies.
