SBI PO Notification 2025 Out: Check Age Limit, Vacancy, Apply Link and Exam Date Here
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2025 on 24th June 2025 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. This recruitment drive aims to fill 541 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across India. Aspiring candidates can now apply online at the official SBI website www.sbi.co.in until 14th July 2025. If you’re planning to build a career in the banking sector, this is a golden opportunity. Below, we’ve covered all essential details including the age limit, vacancy distribution, exam dates, and the apply online link for SBI PO 2025.
SBI PO 2025 Apply Online Link
The SBI PO online application window is open from 24th June to 14th July 2025. All candidates must submit their application form through the official SBI website.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the SBI official website: www.sbi.co.in
- Navigate to Careers > Join SBI > Current Openings
- Click on “Recruitment for Probationary Officers”
- Register with basic details and login
- Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee
- Submit and take a printout for reference
Application Fee:
- General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee
SBI PO 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th July 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14th July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Release | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Date | July/August 2025 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date | September 2025 |
| Interview Dates | October/November 2025 |
SBI PO 2025 Age Limit
Candidates applying for SBI PO 2025 must be aged between 21 to 30 years as on 1st April 2025. This means candidates must have been born between 2nd April 1995 and 1st April 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- 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 Vacancy 2025: Category-Wise Breakdown
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | 0 | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| UR | 203 | 0 | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
SBI PO 2025 Exam Pattern
The SBI PO 2025 selection process is structured into three phases: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview & Group Exercise. Each phase is designed to assess different skills essential for the Probationary Officer role in the banking sector.
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
The Prelims Exam is an objective-type online test comprising 100 marks and is conducted over a duration of 1 hour. It consists of three sections—English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The English Language section includes 30 questions for 30 marks, with a time limit of 20 minutes. The Quantitative Aptitude section has 35 questions for 35 marks, and the Reasoning Ability section also includes 35 questions for 35 marks—each section allotted 20 minutes. The total duration of the prelims exam is 60 minutes, and there is a penalty of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer. Candidates must score well overall, as there is no sectional cutoff.
Phase 2: Mains Examination + Descriptive Test
Candidates who clear the Prelims are eligible to appear for the Mains Exam, which includes both objective and descriptive papers. The Mains test evaluates candidates on subjects like Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and English Language. The descriptive test typically consists of letter and essay writing.
Phase 3: Group Exercise & Interview
Shortlisted candidates from the Mains Exam move on to the final stage: Group Exercises and Personal Interview. This round assesses the candidates’ communication skills, team coordination, leadership ability, and overall suitability for the officer role. The final selection is based on cumulative performance in the Mains and the Interview phase.