SBI PO 2025 notification available for 600 messages, check official PDF here

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO Notification 2025, bringing excellent news to the aspiring candidates. The SBI has announced 600 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO), one of the most prestigious posts in the banking sector.

Every year, SBI conducts the PO exam to recruit dynamic people for its leadership roles. With excellent salary, job security and career growth opportunities, this exam attracts thousands of candidates from all over the country.

SBI Purchase Order Notification 2025 Released

SBI PO is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to make a career in the banking sector. SBI PO 2025 notification is for 600 vacancies, registration of which has started from December 27, 2024. The PDF contains all the details that a candidate needs to know, such as eligibility criteria, remuneration details, dates important, the selection process, the vacant position, etc. Candidates are advised to go through this notification PDF before registration as the registration dates are from December 27 to January 16, 2025. In this article, we provide all the key details regarding the. SBI Purchase Order Notification 2025.

SBI PO Notification 2025 Download PDF

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Candidates who are planning to apply for the SBI PO 2025 recruitment round should be aware of the important dates regarding the exam. Here are the important dates as per SBI PO 2025 notification:

SBI PO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Activity	Important dates
SBI Purchase Order Notification Release Date	December 26, 2024
SBI PO Online Registration Start Date	December 27, 2024
SBI PO Last date to apply	January 16, 2025
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Date	March 8 and 15, 2025
SBI PO Main Exam Date	April/May 2025

Major changes introduced in SBI PO 2025 notification

The release of the SBI PO 2025 notification has introduced significant updates, including changes to the preliminary and main exam pattern, for the objective and descriptive sections. Additionally, the salary structure has been increased. There is no section cutoff in the preliminary exam, but in the main exam it will be applicable. The deadline for the age limit is April 1, 2024 and for the diploma it is April 30, 2025.

SBI PO 2025 Online Application

State Bank Of India has invited Indian nationals for SBI PO recruitment 2025 for 600 posts. Applications are open from December 27 to January 16, 2025. To participate in the recruitment campaign, potential candidates must complete the various stages of the application process, including payment of fees. For the convenience of the aspirants, we have attached the SBI PO 2025 online application link in the given section.

SBI PO Apply Online 2025 – Click Here to Register

SBI PO Vacancy 2025

The SBI has announced a significant number of vacancies for Probationary Officers (POs) in different categories. The exact number of vacancies released this year in the official notification is 600. Candidates can refer the table below for SBI PO vacancy 2025 by category.

SBI PO Vacancy 2025
Type	Category
	CS	ST	OBC	SAP	UR	Total
Regular	87	43	158	58	240	586
Back	–	14	–	–	–	14
Total	87	57	158	58	240	600

SBI PO 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria set by the SBI. To apply for the SBI PO 2025 exam, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

SBI PO Age Limit

Applicants should note that the deadline to meet the age limit criteria is April 1, 2024.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years

Age relaxation is provided for candidates in reserved categories as per government norms:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Disabled people: 10-15 years old depending on category

SBI PO studies diploma

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent degree. (Deadline for graduation is April 30, 2025)

Note: Final year students can also apply, provided they submit proof of successful completion of the degree by the specified date.

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
Age	Educational diploma
	12th Past	Graduation	Post-graduation
Born before 02.04.1994	×	×	×
02.04.1994	×	√	√
After 02.04.1994	×	√	√

Nationality of the SBI PO

• Must be an Indian citizen.
• Subjects of Bhutan, Nepal or Tibetan refugees settled in India before January 1, 1962 are also eligible.

Application Fee for SBI PO 2025 Notification

To complete the registration process, applicants must successfully pay the application fee. Candidates can pay the fee through online payment methods such as debit cards, credit cards or net banking. The application fees for SBI PO 2025 vary across different categories:

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
• SC/ST/PwBD: Exempt from fees

SBI PO 2025 Selection Process

The selection of probationary officers at the State Bank of India will be done in three phases:

• Phase 1 – Preliminary examination (Objective – 100 points)
• Phase 2 – Main exam (objective – 200 points and description – 50 points)
• Phase 3 – (a) Psychometric test, (b) Group exercise, (c) Interview

SBI PO 2025 Exam Pattern (Latest)

The SBI PO exam pattern has been modified, reflecting SBI’s tradition of introducing changes to stay ahead. Changes have been implemented in the preliminary and main rounds, making the selection process more competitive. The changes include adjustments in the number of questions and the maximum number of marks for each section, aimed at assessing candidates’ analytical, reasoning and decision-making skills. Candidates should fully understand the revised exam pattern to adapt their preparation strategies accordingly. Here is the latest exam pattern for the preliminary exam.

SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2025
Section	Number of questions.	Max. Brands	Duration
English language	40	100 points	20 minutes
Reasoning ability	30		20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30		20 minutes
Total	100		60 minutes

Note: There is no section cut in the preliminary examwhile there is a section cut in the main exam. In Phase 2, candidates must obtain minimum marks in each section.