Mumbai/New Delhi, July 14, 2025 – The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched its much-anticipated Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025, inviting online applications for 541 vacancies (500 regular + 41 backlog) under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. The application window opened on June 24 and closes today (July 14) via the official SBI careers portal.
📌 Eligibility & Application Details
- Age Limit: 21–30 years as of April 1, 2025 (born between April 2, 1995 and April 1, 2004); age relaxations for reserved categories apply .
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students may apply provisionally if they submit proof of passing by September 30, 2025 .
- Application Fee: ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt .
📅 Important Dates & Selection Process
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | June 24, 2025 |
| Online Apply Opens | June 24, 2025 |
| Last Date for Applications | July 14, 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Late July |
| Preliminary Exam | July–August 2025 |
| Prelims Result | August–September 2025 |
| Mains Exam | September 2025 |
| Mains Result | September–October 2025 |
| Interview & Psychometric Test | October–November 2025 |
| Final Result | November–December 2025 |
🧩 Vacancy Breakdown & Salary
- Total Vacancies: 541 (500 regular + 41 backlog)
- UR: 203
- OBC: 135
- EWS: 50
- SC: 80 (75 regular + 5 backlog)
- ST: 73 (37 regular + 36 backlog)
- Salary: Initial basic pay ₹48,480, cumulative CTC approx. ₹20.4 lakh per annum—allowances push total CTC to ₹80–85k/month.
🧭 Application Process
- Visit sbi.co.in, navigate to Careers → Current Openings.
- Download the official notification (CRPD/PO/2025-26/04) and review all details.
- Register, fill out the online form, upload required documents, and pay the fee by July 14.
- Keep a copy of the confirmation page and transaction reference for future use .
⚠️ Why It Matters
- Prestige and Growth: SBI PO is one of India’s most coveted banking roles.
- National Footprint: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere across India.
- Structured Career Path: From probation to senior management—POs enjoy strong career mobility and training.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is compiled from publicly available sources as of July 14, 2025, and does not guarantee any details of the recruitment process. Candidates should rely solely on the official SBI notification and career portal (sbi.co.in) for eligibility criteria, instructions, fee payments, deadlines, and future updates. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
