SBI PO 2025-26: Notification Soon, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Salary & Selection Process

Notification: Dec 2025 (Tentative) Vacancy: Notify Soon Prelims: Feb-Mar 2026
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What is SBI PO Recruitment 2025-26?

🚨 Notification Status: To be released in December 2025 (Tentative) | Apply Mode: Online Only
OrganizationState Bank of India (SBI)
Post NameProbationary Officer (PO)
Total VacanciesNotify Soon (Previous Year: 600 Posts)
QualificationGraduation in any discipline from recognized university
Age Limit21 – 30 years (as on 01/04/2025)
Selection ProcessPrelims → Mains → Psychometric Test + GE + Interview
Basic Pay₹48,480/- (4 advance increments) + DA, HRA, CCA
CTC (Mumbai)Approx. ₹18.67 Lakhs per annum

📌 Note: Based on previous year recruitment pattern. Final notification may have minor changes.

📅 Tentative Important Dates

Online Registration StartDecember 2025
Online Registration Last DateJanuary 2026
Preliminary Exam DateFebruary – March 2026
Main Exam DateApril – May 2026
Psychometric Test, GE & InterviewMay – June 2026
Final Result DeclarationJune – July 2026

⚠️ Note: Dates are tentative. Visit official website for exact dates.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Citizen of India✓ Eligible
Subject of Nepal/Bhutan✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Tibetan Refugee (before 1962)✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)
Indian origin migrants✓ Eligible (with eligibility certificate)

Age Limit (as on 01/04/2025)

Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age30 Years
Born between02/04/1995 to 01/04/2004 (both days inclusive)

Age Relaxation

SC/ST5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)10 Years
PwBD (OBC)13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 Years
Ex-Servicemen (with 5 years service)5 Years

Educational Qualification (as on date of interview)

Bachelor’s DegreeAny discipline from recognized university
Final Year StudentsCan apply provisionally (must pass before interview)
Professional QualificationsCA, ICWA, CS, Engineering, Medical also eligible
CGPA/OGPA ConversionCertificate required from university for percentage conversion

📌 Note: Percentage marks calculated by dividing total marks obtained by aggregate maximum marks in all subjects.

📊 Vacancy Details (Notify Soon)

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Official Vacancies Notified Soon!

SBI PO 2025 official notification is yet to be released. Vacancies will be announced with notification.

Previous Year Vacancies (2024):

600 Posts

Category-wise Vacancies (2024 – For Reference)

CategoryRegular VacanciesBacklogTotal
SC87—87
ST431457
OBC*158—158
EWS^58—58
UR240—240
Total58614600

PwBD Horizontal Vacancies (2024 – For Reference)

VI (Visually Impaired)10
HI (Hearing Impaired)26
LD (Locomotor Disability)6
d & e (Multiple Disabilities)26

📌 Note: Vacancies shown above are from 2024 recruitment. 2025 vacancies may vary.

📝 SBI PO Exam Pattern 2025-26

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language404020 min
Quantitative Aptitude303020 min
Reasoning Ability303020 min
Total1001001 Hour

📌 Shortlisting for Mains: Candidates numbering 10x of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted.

📌 No Sectional Cut-off in Prelims.

Phase-II: Main Examination (250 Marks, 3.5 Hours)

Objective Test (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
TestQuestionsMarksDuration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude406050 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation306045 min
General Awareness / Economy / Banking606045 min
English Language402040 min
Total1702003 Hours
Descriptive Test (50 Marks, 30 Minutes)
Communication SkillsEmail, Reports, Situation Analysis, Precis Writing
Duration30 Minutes

📌 Sectional Cut-off: Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in each test individually.

📌 Shortlisting for Phase-III: Candidates numbering up to 3x of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted.

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview (50 Marks)

Psychometric Test20 Marks (Qualifying)
Group Exercise20 Marks
Interview30 Marks
Total50 Marks

📌 Negative Marking: 1/4th marks deducted for each wrong answer in Objective Tests (Prelims & Mains).

📌 Final Selection: Marks of Mains (75%) + GE & Interview (25%) normalized to 100 marks.

📚 Detailed Topic-Wise Syllabus (Click to Expand)

👇 Tap on any subject to see complete topic breakdown with question weightage

📝 English Language 40 Q (Prelims) + 40 Q (Mains)
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Reading Comprehension
  • Factual Passages – Based on facts
  • Descriptive Passages – Based on description
  • Narrative Passages – Story based
  • Inferential Questions – Theme, tone, purpose
  • Vocabulary based – Synonyms, antonyms from passage
Grammar
  • Error Spotting – Grammatical errors
  • Sentence Correction – Improve sentences
  • Fill in the Blanks – With grammar rules
  • Phrase Replacement – Correct phrase
  • Para Jumbles – Rearrange sentences
  • Cloze Test – Fill with appropriate words
Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms – Word meaning
  • Idioms & Phrases – Meaning and usage
  • One Word Substitution
  • Spellings – Correct/Incorrect spelling
  • Word Association – Related words
🔢 Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 Q (Prelims) + 30 Q (Mains)
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Arithmetic
  • Number System – LCM, HCF, Divisibility
  • Average – Basic to advanced
  • Percentage – Profit-Loss, Discount
  • Ratio & Proportion – Partnership, mixtures
  • Time & Work – Efficiency, pipes & cisterns
  • Time & Distance – Speed, trains, boats
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Mensuration – Area, volume, 2D/3D
Data Interpretation (Mains)
  • Tables – Read and calculate
  • Bar Graphs – Single, multiple bars
  • Pie Charts – Percentage based
  • Line Graphs – Trends
  • Mixed Graphs – Combination of types
  • Caselet DI – Paragraph based
  • Missing DI – Find missing values
  • Radar Graph, Spider Chart
Number Series & Algebra
  • Number Series – Missing number, wrong number
  • Quadratic Equations – Solve equations
  • Simplification – BODMAS, approximation
  • Inequalities – Linear & quadratic
  • Data Sufficiency – Minimum data required
🧠 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 30 Q (Prelims) + 40 Q (Mains)
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Logical Reasoning
  • Analogy – Word, letter, number based
  • Classification – Odd one out
  • Series – Number, alphabet, figure series
  • Coding-Decoding – Letter coding, number coding
  • Blood Relations – Family tree problems
  • Direction Sense – Distance and direction
  • Ranking & Ordering – Position based
Puzzles & Arrangements
  • Seating Arrangement – Linear, circular, square
  • Floor Based Puzzles – Multiple floors
  • Box Based Puzzles – Weight/Color based
  • Scheduling – Day/Month/Year based
  • Syllogism – Statements & Conclusions
  • Data Sufficiency – Minimum data required
Computer Aptitude (Mains)
  • Computer Fundamentals – Hardware, software
  • Operating Systems – Windows, Linux
  • MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Internet – WWW, browser, email
  • Networking – LAN, WAN, IP address
  • Cyber Security – Virus, firewall
  • DBMS – Basic concepts
🌍 General Awareness / Economy / Banking 60 Q (Mains) High Weightage
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Banking & Financial Awareness
  • RBI – Functions, Monetary Policy, Reports
  • Banking Terms – NPA, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo, CRR, SLR
  • Financial Institutions – SEBI, IRDAI, NABARD, SIDBI
  • Government Schemes – PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY
  • Budget & Economic Survey – Key highlights
  • International Organizations – IMF, World Bank, ADB
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
  • National News – Government schemes, appointments
  • International News – Summits, agreements
  • Sports – Tournaments, winners, records
  • Awards & Honors – Nobel, Padma, Oscar
  • Science & Technology – ISRO, DRDO, missions
  • Defense & Security – Exercises, contracts
Static GK & Economy
  • Indian Economy – GDP, Inflation, Five Year Plans
  • Indian Constitution – Important articles
  • Indian History – Freedom struggle
  • Indian Geography – Rivers, mountains, states
  • Important Days – National & International
  • Books & Authors – Recent and classic

📌 Total Marks: Prelims (100) + Mains (250) + GE/Interview (50) = 400 Marks

🎯 Pro Tip: Focus on General Awareness (60 Q) and Data Interpretation (30 Q) for high scores in Mains.

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🎯 Selection Process (Click to Expand Details)

👇 Tap on any stage to see complete details

1
Preliminary Examination 100 Marks | 1 Hour
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📝 Prelims Details
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
  • Sections: English (40), Quantitative Aptitude (30), Reasoning (30)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th marks deducted for each wrong answer
  • Qualifying: No sectional cut-off (overall merit)
  • Shortlisting for Mains: 10x of vacancies in each category
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Main Examination 250 Marks | 3.5 Hours
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📝 Mains Details
  • Objective Test: 200 Marks (3 Hours) – 4 sections
  • Descriptive Test: 50 Marks (30 Minutes) – Communication Skills
  • Sectional Cut-off: Must qualify in each test individually
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th marks in Objective Test only
  • Shortlisting for Phase-III: Up to 3x of vacancies in each category
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Psychometric Test, GE & Interview 50 Marks
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🎤 Phase-III Details
  • Psychometric Test: 20 Marks (Qualifying) – Personality profiling
  • Group Exercise: 20 Marks – Group discussion or activity
  • Interview: 30 Marks – Personal interview
  • Total: 50 Marks
  • Qualifying: Minimum marks as decided by Bank
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Document Verification & Medical Final Stage
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📋 Required Documents Checklist
📄 Educational Documents
  • 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
  • 12th Mark Sheet (if applicable)
  • Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets
  • Provisional Certificate (if degree awaited)
🆔 Identity & Address Proof
  • Aadhar Card (original + photocopy)
  • PAN Card / Voter ID / Passport
  • Driving License
  • Bank Passbook with photograph
🔖 Category Certificates
  • Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – Valid format
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued after 01/04/2024)
  • EWS Certificate (for FY 2023-24, valid for 2024-25)
  • PwBD Certificate (as per RPWD Act 2016)
📸 Other Important Documents
  • Passport size photographs (8-10 copies)
  • No Objection Certificate (if employed)
  • Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
  • CIBIL Report (no default in loan repayment)

⚠️ CIBIL Requirement: Candidates with default in loan/credit card repayment are not eligible.

📌 Medical: Must be declared medically fit as per Bank’s requirement.

📊 Selection Process Summary

✍️ Prelims 100 Marks (Qualifying)
📝 Mains 250 Marks (75% weightage)
🧪 Psychometric Test 20 Marks (Qualifying)
👥 Group Exercise 20 Marks
🎤 Interview 30 Marks (25% weightage)
📋 Document Verification Final Stage

💰 Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay₹48,480/- (4 advance increments)
Pay Scale48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 (JMGS-I)
CTC (Mumbai)Approximately ₹18.67 Lakhs per annum
DA (Dearness Allowance)As per applicable rates
HRA (House Rent Allowance)As per city classification
CCA (City Compensatory Allowance)As applicable

Perquisites & Allowances

  • ✓ Contributory Pension Fund (NPS)
  • ✓ Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
  • ✓ Medical Facility (self & family)
  • ✓ Lease Rental Facility (as per policy)
  • ✓ Concessional loans and advances
  • ✓ Festival Advance
  • ✓ Vehicle Loan at concessional rates
  • ✓ Home Loan at concessional rates

📌 Bond: Selected candidates must execute a Bond of ₹2 Lacs to serve for minimum 3 years.

📌 Probation: 2 years with continuous assessment.

💳 Application Fee

CategoryFee (Non-Refundable)
General / OBC / EWS₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBDNil (Exempted)

📌 Mode of Payment: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI.

📌 Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

🔄 Number of Chances

CategoryMaximum Chances
UR / EWS4
UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD)7
SC / SC (PwBD) / ST / ST (PwBD)No Restriction

📌 Note: Appearing in Main Exam counts as a chance. Prelims appearance does not count.

📍 Examination Centres

Candidates can choose from centres across India. Major centres include:

Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, Noida
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik
Kolkata, Siliguri, Hooghly
Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Bengaluru, Hubli, Mysore
Hyderabad, Warangal
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra
Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota
Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar
Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar

📌 Note: SBI reserves right to cancel/add centres. No change of centre after form submission.

🔗 Important Links

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When will SBI PO 2025 notification be released? +

Expected in December 2025. Previous year notification was released on 27.12.2024.

Q2. How many vacancies for SBI PO 2025? +

Official vacancies yet to be announced. Previous year (2024) had 600 vacancies.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for SBI PO? +

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students can apply provisionally.

Q4. What is the age limit for SBI PO? +

21 to 30 years as on 01/04/2025. Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10-15 years.

Q5. What is the selection process for SBI PO? +

Prelims → Mains (Objective + Descriptive) → Psychometric Test → Group Exercise → Interview → Document Verification.

Q6. Is there negative marking in SBI PO exam? +

Yes, 1/4th marks deducted for each wrong answer in Objective Tests (Prelims & Mains).

Q7. What is the salary of SBI PO? +

Basic Pay ₹48,480/- with gross CTC approximately ₹18.67 Lakhs per annum (at Mumbai).

Q8. What is the exam pattern for SBI PO Mains? +

Objective (200 marks, 4 sections) + Descriptive (50 marks, 30 minutes). Total 250 marks.

Q9. Is there sectional cut-off in SBI PO Mains? +

Yes, candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in each test individually.

Q10. What is the application fee for SBI PO? +

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750, SC/ST/PwBD: Nil.

Q11. Is there a bond for SBI PO? +

Yes, selected candidates must execute a Bond of ₹2 Lacs to serve for minimum 3 years.

Q12. How many chances for SBI PO? +

UR/EWS: 4 chances, OBC: 7 chances, SC/ST: No restriction. Appearing in Mains counts as a chance.

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