The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Notification 2025 for 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across India. This is one of the most prestigious bank recruitment exams in the country. Aspiring candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official SBI careers portal.
Post Details
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 541
Job Type: Government Bank Job
Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online
Number of Posts
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 216 |
| EWS | 54 |
| OBC | 146 |
| SC | 82 |
| ST | 43 |
| Total | 541 |
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final year/semester students can also apply, provided they produce proof of passing the exam on or before the date mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit (As on 01-04-2025)
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation (As per rules):
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwD: 10 to 15 years depending on category
Salary
Basic Pay: ₹41,960/- (with 4 advance increments)
Gross Salary: Around ₹13 – ₹15 lakhs per annum (including allowances like HRA, DA, TA, CCA, etc.)
Also eligible for medical benefits, retirement plans, and loans at concessional rates.
Selection Process
The SBI PO selection process involves three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective test)
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive test)
Group Exercise & Interview
Final selection will be based on performance in Phase II and Phase III.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | No Fee |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
Important Dates
Notification Release: June 2025
Online Application Start :24th June 2025
Last Date to Apply: 14th July 2025
Prelims Exam Date: September 2025
Mains Exam Date: November 2025
Interview & Final Result: January–February 2026
Important Links
Apply Online for SBI PO 2025 (To be activated)
Download Official Notification PDF (Coming Soon)
How to Apply for SBI PO 2025
Visit the official SBI website: https://sbi.co.in
Go to Careers > Latest Announcements
Click on SBI PO 2025 Recruitment Notification
Register using your mobile number and email ID
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload scanned photograph, signature, and documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Conclusion
The SBI PO Recruitment 2025 offers a prestigious banking career with attractive salary, growth prospects, and job security. Candidates should start their preparation early and apply online before the last date to secure their chance of success.