1. Overview: SBI PO 2025–26 Recruitment
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO 2025–26 notification on 24 June 2025, opening applications for 541 Probationary Officer (PO) positions—regular plus backlog vacancies.
2. Vacancy & Application Details
| Category | Vacancies | Application Fee |
| General | 203 | ₹750 |
| OBC | 135 | ₹750 |
| EWS | 50 | ₹750 |
| SC (incl. backlog) | 80 | NIL |
| ST (incl. backlog) | 73 | NIL |
| PwBD (all categories) | NIL | NIL |
| Grand Total | 541 |
3. Important Dates
- Notification Release / Apply Start 24 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply / Pay Fee 7 or 14 July 2025
- Prelims Exam Dates July–August 2025
- Prelims Result August–September 2025
- Mains Exam 13 September 2025
- Mains Admit Card ~1 week before Mains
- Interview / Group Exercise October–November 2025
- Final Result Declaration November–December 2025
Sources vary: some state last date as 7 July, others as 14 July, but agreed that prelims are in July–August, with Mains on 13 September.
4. Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible, but must submit proof of graduation later.
- Age Limit: 21 – 30 years as of 1 April 2025. Age relaxation applies per category:
| Category Age | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years |
| PwBD (General) | +10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
5. Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective)
- Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Group Exercise + Personal Interview
The Final Merit List is prepared based on combined scores from Mains and GE/Interview.
Prelims Pattern:
- General Awareness
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
(Duration and format as per standard SBI structure)
Mains Pattern (Total 250 marks):
- Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hours):
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- English Language
- Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 minutes): Essay & Letter Writing
- Group Exercise + Interview:
- Group Exercise: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks
Final selection is based on the combined Mains + GE + Interview score.
6. Salary Structure & Perks
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments)
- Progressive Pay Scale: ₹48,480–62,480; ₹62,480–67,160; ₹67,160–85,920
Rough Estimate of Monthly Take-Home Pay:
Component Amount (approx.)
Basic Pay ₹48,480
Special Allowance ₹14,967
Dearness Allowance (DA) ₹15,327
House Rent Allowance (HRA) ₹4,518
Other Allowances ₹2,500
Gross Salary ~₹94,000–93,000
Deductions (PF, Tax, Pension) ₹12,000+
In-Hand Salary ~₹80,000–85,000
Other Benefits: Medical, LTC, Provident Fund, CCA, learning allowance, concessional loans.
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9. Final Thoughts
SBI PO remains one of the most prestigious entry-level managerial roles in Indian banking. With 541 vacancies, a transparent selection process, and a salary package exceeding ₹80,000/month in-hand, it’s a coveted opportunity. Keep an eye on key dates (June–September 2025), nail your Mains prep, and aim to outshine in the interview to transform this into a career-defining success.