State Bank of India (SBI) Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025: Preliminary Exam Dates
March 15, 2025 by monika
State Bank of India (SBI) is recruiting for Probationary Officers. This is a regular basis job opportunity. There are a total of 600 vacancies available. The recruitment is for the post of Probationary Officers. The official notification was released on 27/12/2024. The job location is anywhere in India. The application process starts on 27/12/2024 and ends on 16/01/2025. Applicants from all over India can apply for this position.
Recruitment Overview
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Recruitment Organization
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State Bank of India (SBI)
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Post Name
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Probationary Officer (PO)
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Advt No.
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CRPD/ PO/ 2024-25/ 22
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Nature of Job
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Regular
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Mode of Exam
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CBT
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Vacancies
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600
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Salary
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Rs. 48480-/ basic pay
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Applicant Eligible From
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India
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Job Location
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Anywhere in India
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Category
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Banking
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Post Details
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S.No.
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Post Name
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Vacancies
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1
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Probationary Officer
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UR - 240, OBC - 158, EWS - 58, SC - 87, ST - 57
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Age Eligibility
Age eligibility: Candidates should be between 21 to 30 years as on 01/04/2024. Born not later than 01/04/2003 and not earlier than 02/04/1994.
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer)
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3 years
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Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ ST)
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5 years
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Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
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PwBD (UR/ EWS) - 10 years, PwBD (OBC) - 13 years, PwBD (SC/ ST)- 15 years
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Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment
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5 years
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Exam Fee
Exam Fee
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UR/ EWS/ OBC
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Rs. 750
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SC/ ST/ PwBD
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Nil
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Essential Qualification
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Post Name
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Essential Qualification
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Probationary Officer
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply.
Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30/04/2025.
Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible.
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Selection Process
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Phase-I
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Preliminary Examination (Online)
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Objective Test
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Duration
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1 hour
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Sections
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English Language (20 minutes), Quantitative Aptitude (20 minutes), Reasoning Ability (20 minutes)
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Total Marks
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100
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Phase-II
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Main Examination (Online)
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Objective Test and Descriptive Test
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Objective Test Duration
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3 hours
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Objective Test Sections
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge, English Language
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Objective Test Marks
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200
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Descriptive Test
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Communication Skills: Emails, Reports, Situation Analysis & Precis Writing
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Descriptive Test Duration
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30 minutes
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Descriptive Test Marks
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50
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Phase-III
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Psychometric Test
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Group Exercise
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20 marks
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Personal Interview
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30 marks
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Total Marks
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50
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How to Apply
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Visit Bank's website Click Here, and open the Online Application Form, available under 'Current Openings'.
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Fill the application carefully.
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After rechecking and ensuring correctness of the particulars in the application form, candidate should pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, by following the instructions available on the screen.
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The payment can be made by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking / UPI by providing information as asked on the screen.
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On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated, which may be printed for record.
Important Dates
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Online registration start date
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27/12/2024
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Online registration last date Extended
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16/01/2025 19/01/2025
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Payment date of application fees
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27/12/2024 to 16/01/2025
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Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters
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3rd or 4th week of February 2025 onwards
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Conduct of Phase-l: Online Preliminary Examination
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08/03/2025, 16.03.2025 & 24/03/2025
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Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination
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April 2025
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Download of Main Examination Call letter
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2nd Week of April 2025 onwards
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Conduct of Phase-II: Online Main Examination
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April / May 2025
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Declaration of Result of Main Examination
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May / June 2025
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Download of Phase-III Call Letter
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May / June 2025
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Conduct of Phase-III: Psychometric Test
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May / June 2025
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Conduct of Interview & Group Exercises
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May / June 2025
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Declaration of Final Result
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May / June 2025
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Download of call letters for Pre-Examination Training
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January / February 2025
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Conduct of Pre- Examination Training
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February 2025
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Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the SBI Probationary Officer recruitment?
The last date to apply for the SBI Probationary Officer recruitment is 16/01/2025.
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What is the age limit to apply for the SBI PO recruitment?
The age limit for the SBI PO recruitment is 21 to 30 years as on 01/04/2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
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What is the application fee for the SBI PO recruitment?
The application fee for the SBI PO recruitment is Rs. 750 for UR/ EWS/ OBC candidates and Nil for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates.
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What are the phases of the SBI PO selection process?
The selection process of SBI PO consists of three phases - Phase-I (Preliminary Examination), Phase-II (Main Examination), and Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview).
