SBI PO Notification 2025 Eligibility, Selection, Syllabus & Exam Pattern, Official Website @sbi.co.in

SBI PO Notification- The SBI PO exam is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams for candidates aspiring to join the banking sector, offering attractive pay scales and career growth opportunities within one of India’s leading financial institutions.

The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, conducts the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) exam annually to recruit probationary officers in various branches across the country. The SBI PO 2025 recruitment will follow the usual three-tiered selection process—Prelims, Mains, and Interview—with each stage evaluating different skill sets necessary for a successful banking career.

SBI PO Notification 2025

The SBI PO 2025 notification is expected to be released in November 2025, with the application window open for about four weeks. The number of vacancies for this year has not yet been officially announced but is typically around 2,500 positions.

The exam provides an excellent career opportunity for young graduates seeking a stable and prestigious job in the public sector banking industry. The recruitment process is designed to assess candidates’ aptitude, reasoning skills, general knowledge, and language proficiency, all of which are crucial for the role of a probationary officer.

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SBI PO Notification 2025 Overviews

Exam NameSBI PO Exam 2025
Conducting BodyState Bank of India
PurposeRecruitment of Probationary Officers
Number of VacanciesTBA
Eligibility CriteriaBachelor’s degree; Age: 2130 years
Application Fee₹750 (UR/OBC/EWS); Exempt for others
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains & Interview
Pay Scale₹36,000 – ₹63,840
Apply DateNovember 2025 (Expected)
CategoryRecruitment
Official Websitehttps://sbi.co.in/

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SBI PO Notification Release Online

The SBI PO Exam is a key recruitment process conducted annually by the State Bank of India to hire Probationary Officers (POs) for various branches across the country. The notification for SBI PO 2025 is expected to be released in November 2025, and the application process will be open for four weeks. The exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (Relaxation for reserved categories).
  • Nationality: Indian, Nepal/Bhutan citizens, or Tibetan refugees.

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Selection Process

  • Prelims: 100 questions in 1 hour (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning)
  • Mains: 155 questions (Objective) + 2 Descriptive questions (Essay & Letter Writing) in 3 hours 30 minutes.
  • Interview: Face-to-face with 50 marks for general knowledge and discussion.

Application Fee:

  • UR/OBC/EWS: ₹750
  • SC/ST/PwBD: Exempt

Prelims 2025 Syllabus

The Prelims exam is an objective-type test with three sections:

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksTime Duration
English Language303020 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude353520 minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 minutes
Total1001001 hour
  • English Language: Reading Comprehension, Sentence Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, etc.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number Series, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Time & Work, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Speed & Distance, etc.
  • Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Sitting Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, etc.

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Mains 2025 Syllabus

The Mains exam is divided into two sections: Objective and Descriptive.

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksTime Duration
Objective Section1552003 hours
Descriptive Section25030 minutes
Total1572503.5 hours

Objective Section

  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Computer Knowledge, Coding-Decoding, etc.
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Tabulation, Graphs, and Charts.
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness: Current Affairs, Financial Awareness, Economy, Banking Terms, etc.
  • English Language: Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks.

Descriptive Section

  • Letter Writing: Writing formal and informal letters.
  • Essay Writing: Writing essays on current topics.

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 SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

The Prelims exam is an online objective test with 3 sections:

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksTime DurationMarking Scheme
English Language303020 minutes+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Quantitative Aptitude353520 minutes+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
Reasoning Ability353520 minutes+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Time Duration: 1 hour
  • Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains exam consists of two parts: Objective and Descriptive.

Objective Section (200 Marks)

The objective part of the exam is divided into 4 sections:

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksTime Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness404035 minutes
English Language354040 minutes
  • Total Marks (Objective): 200
  • Time Duration: 3 hours

Descriptive Section (50 Marks)

The Descriptive part consists of 2 sections:

SectionMarksTime Duration
Letter Writing2530 minutes
Essay Writing2530 minutes
  • Total Marks (Descriptive): 50
  • Time Duration: 30 minutes (for each section)

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Interview

The Interview is conducted after the Mains exam for candidates who qualify. The Interview carries 50 marks, and the candidates will be evaluated based on:

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Banking and Economic Awareness
  • Personal Interview: Discussion based on candidate’s background and work experience (if applicable)

How to Apply for SBI PO 2025?

  • Visit the Official Website: Go to SBI Careers Portal and click on the SBI PO 2025 application link.
  • Register: Click on “New Registration,” provide your basic details (Name, Email, DOB), and create your profile. You will receive a registration number and password.
  • Login: Use the registration number and password to log in.
  • Fill the Application Form: Complete the form with personal, educational, and work details.
  • Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and PwBD certificate (if applicable).
  • Pay Application Fee: ₹750for UR/OBC/EWS candidates.₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (Intimation Charges).
  • Review and Submit: Double-check all details and submit the form.
  • Download and Print: After submission, download and save the application and payment receipt for future reference.

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SBI PO Pay Scale:

  • Initial Basic Pay: ₹36,000; Increment annually.
  • Maximum Salary after several years: ₹63,840

SBI PO Notification FAQ’S

What is the eligibility for SBI PO 2025?

Bachelor’s degree and age between 21–30 years.

What is the selection process?

Prelims, Mains, and Interview.

How many vacancies are there?

Expected to be around 2,500.

How much is the application fee?

₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; free for SC/ST/PwBD.

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