The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2025 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04. The Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment is one of the most sought-after opportunities in the banking sector.
The recruitment drive is offering 541 vacancies, including backlog posts. The Mains Exam is scheduled on 13th September 2025, following the successful completion of the Prelims Exam on 4th and 5th August 2025.
If you are aiming for a career in India’s largest public sector bank, here are all the key details about vacancies, eligibility, exam dates, fees, and the selection process.
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 |
| Total Vacancies | 541 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 24 June – 14 July 2025 |
| Selection Stages | Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | bank.sbi |
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23 June 2025 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 24 June – 14 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card Download | 3rd/4th week of July 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 04 & 05 August 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 13 September 2025 |
| Result (Pre/Mains) | To be notified |
| Final Interview & GE | To be notified |
SBI PO 2025 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Note | Fee is non-refundable |
SBI PO 2025 – Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 | 80 |
| ST | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| OBC | 135 | – | 135 |
| EWS | 50 | – | 50 |
| UR | 203 | – | 203 |
| Total | 500 | 41 | 541 |
PwBD Reservation: 5 vacancies each for VI, HI, LD & d&e categories.
SBI PO 2025 – Eligibility
Educational Qualification (as on 30.09.2025):
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year candidates can apply provisionally but must produce proof of graduation by 30.09.2025. Candidates with professional qualifications like CA, Engineering, Medicine, etc., are also eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2025):
- 21 to 30 years (Born between 02.04.1995 and 01.04.2004).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
SBI PO 2025 – Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
- Negative marking: 1/4th per wrong answer
- No sectional cut-off
Phase-II: Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
Objective Test (3 Hours – 200 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 mins |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 mins |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Test (30 mins – 50 Marks)
- 1 Email writing (compulsory)
- 1 Report writing (compulsory)
- 1 Precis Writing / Situation Analysis
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, GE & Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Final Selection:
- Mains Exam: 75% weightage
- GE & Interview: 25% weightage
SBI PO Recruitment 2025 – Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date | Click Here |
| SBI PO Prelims Result (Link-1) | Click Here |
| SBI PO Prelims Result (Link-2) | Click Here |
| SBI PO Official Notification | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | bank.sbi |
