SBI PO
CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (historical; next cycle not stored)
SBI PO is the State Bank of India’s Probationary Officer recruitment. The latest stored cycle is CRPD/PO/2025-26/04: 541 vacancies (500 regular + 41 backlog), online registration 24 June to 14 July 2025, and a three-phase process of Prelims, Mains (objective + descriptive) and Phase-III (psychometric test, group exercise and interview). Those application dates are historical. A subsequent PO advertisement is not stored in this dataset as of 9 October 2026.
- Conducting authority
- State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
- Exam level
- national
- Notification status
- Application closed
- Next important date
- To be announced
- Information last updated
- 9 Oct 2026
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Official website: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings(opens in a new tab)
Overview
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SBI PO is the State Bank of India’s Probationary Officer recruitment. The latest stored cycle is CRPD/PO/2025-26/04: 541 vacancies (500 regular + 41 backlog), online registration 24 June to 14 July 2025, and a three-phase process of Prelims, Mains (objective + descriptive) and Phase-III (psychometric test, group exercise and interview). Those application dates are historical. A subsequent PO advertisement is not stored in this dataset as of 9 October 2026.
- Official name
- Recruitment of Probationary Officers — Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04
- Common name
- SBI PO
- Conducting body
- State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
- Recruiting organisation
- State Bank of India
- Exam category
- Banking — officer cadre
- Job role
- Probationary Officer
- Post / recruitment
- Probationary Officer in State Bank of India. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Recruitment cycle
- CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (historical; next cycle not stored)
- Exam stages
- Phase-I Preliminary examination → Phase-II Main examination (objective + descriptive) → Phase-III Psychometric test, group exercise and interview
- Application mode
- Online
- Exam mode
- Online
Official website: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings(opens in a new tab)
Official notification: View notification(opens in a new tab)
Upcoming exams and important dates
Confirmed official dates are separated from tentative ones. Completed dates belong to a stored cycle and are not shown as if they were still upcoming. Missing dates show “To be announced”.
Confirmed official dates
- Official notification (2025-26 cycle): 24 Jun 2025
- Application start (2025-26): 24 Jun 2025
- Application and fee deadline (2025-26): 14 Jul 2025
Tentative dates
- Prelims call letters (2025-26): 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards
- Preliminary examination (2025-26): July / August 2025
- Main examination (2025-26): September 2025
- Phase-III psychometric, GE and interview (2025-26): October / November 2025
Official notification (2025-26 cycle)
CompletedConfirmed official date24 Jun 2025
Historical cycle. These dates are not the next SBI PO recruitment.
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Application start (2025-26)
CompletedConfirmed official date24 Jun 2025
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Application and fee deadline (2025-26)
CompletedConfirmed official date14 Jul 2025
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Prelims call letters (2025-26)
CompletedTentative3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Preliminary examination (2025-26)
CompletedTentativeJuly / August 2025
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Main examination (2025-26)
CompletedTentativeSeptember 2025
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Phase-III psychometric, GE and interview (2025-26)
CompletedTentativeOctober / November 2025
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Next SBI PO cycle
To be announcedNot announcedNot officially announced in this dataset
Watch bank.sbi / sbi.co.in careers for a new CRPD/PO advertisement.
Official source(opens in a new tab)Last verified 9 Oct 2026
Exam calendar
A month grid is shown only when verified dates exist. Until then, milestones stay in a chronological list so tentative values are not mistaken for official dates.
Official notification (2025-26 cycle)
24 Jun 2025 · Confirmed official date
Application start (2025-26)
24 Jun 2025 · Confirmed official date
Application and fee deadline (2025-26)
14 Jul 2025 · Confirmed official date
Prelims call letters (2025-26)
3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards · Tentative
Preliminary examination (2025-26)
July / August 2025 · Tentative
Main examination (2025-26)
September 2025 · Tentative
Phase-III psychometric, GE and interview (2025-26)
October / November 2025 · Tentative
Next SBI PO cycle
Not officially announced in this dataset · Not announced
Official calendar: Open official website(opens in a new tab)
Exam pattern
Stages can differ by exam. Missing official numbers are labelled instead of guessed.
| Mode | online |
|---|---|
| Duration (minutes) | 60 |
| Questions | 100 |
| Maximum marks | Needs verification |
| Negative marking | Uses the marking scheme of each mock (see the mock details). |
| Question type | Multiple choice |
| Qualifying stage | Needs verification |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Sectional duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | Needs verification | Needs verification |
| Reasoning | 35 | Needs verification | Needs verification |
| English | 20 | Needs verification | Needs verification |
| General Awareness | 10 | Needs verification | Needs verification |
This describes the mock tests currently offered on AI Exam Coach. It is not an official notification or a guarantee of the next live paper.
| Mode | online |
|---|---|
| Duration (minutes) | 60 |
| Questions | 100 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. |
| Question type | Objective test, three separately timed sections |
| Qualifying stage | Yes |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Sectional duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | Needs verification | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | Needs verification | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | Needs verification | 20 |
No sectional cut-off in Prelims. About 10 times category-wise vacancies were shortlisted for Mains on aggregate score. Prelims marks are not added to the final merit list.
| Mode | online |
|---|---|
| Duration (minutes) | 180 |
| Questions | 170 |
| Maximum marks | 200 |
| Negative marking | One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. |
| Question type | Objective MCQ with sectional timing |
| Qualifying stage | No |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Sectional duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 |
| General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 |
Sectional cut-offs apply in each objective test and in the descriptive paper. About three times category-wise vacancies were shortlisted for Phase-III, subject to a minimum aggregate score.
| Mode | online |
|---|---|
| Duration (minutes) | 30 |
| Questions | 3 |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Negative marking | Needs verification |
| Question type | Typed communication skills: emails, reports, situation analysis / precis |
| Qualifying stage | No |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Sectional duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication skills | 3 | 50 | 30 |
Administered immediately after the objective test. Emails (compulsory, one of two), reports (compulsory, one of two), and either situation analysis or precis. Combined Main maximum 250 marks (200+50).
| Mode | Needs verification |
|---|---|
| Duration (minutes) | Needs verification |
| Questions | Needs verification |
| Maximum marks | 50 |
| Negative marking | Needs verification |
| Question type | Needs verification |
| Qualifying stage | No |
| Section | Questions | Marks | Sectional duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Exercise | Needs verification | 20 | Needs verification |
| Interview | Needs verification | 30 | Needs verification |
Psychometric test is for personality profiling and may be placed before the interview panel. Group Exercise 20 marks + Interview 30 marks = 50. Candidates must qualify Phase-II and Phase-III separately. Final merit normalises Main 250 marks to 75 and Phase-III 50 marks to 25 (total 100).
Complete syllabus
Official IBPS and SBI notifications name sections and exam structure; they do not publish a chapter-level topic list. The topics below are compiled from typical previous-paper coverage and official information handouts. Treat them as a preparation outline, not as an exhaustive official syllabus PDF.
89 topics · completion is saved on this device only
SBI PO Preliminary examination
SBI PO Main examination
Practice syllabus on this platform
Eligibility
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- Nationality / citizenship
- Eligible Indian citizens, as invited in CRPD/PO/2025-26/04.
- Age
- 21 to 30 years
- Age calculation reference date
- 1 Apr 2025
- Final-year eligibility
- Permitted as notified
- Experience
- No prior officer experience prescribed.
- Number of attempts
- UR / EWS: 4 chances. UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD): 7 chances. SC / ST (including PwBD): no restriction. Counted from the examination held on 18 April 2010. Appearing in Prelims is not a chance; appearing in Mains is.
- Physical / medical requirements
- Not available yet
Category-specific age relaxations
- OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR / EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (as specified): 5 years
Educational qualifications
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 30 September 2025.
- Medical, engineering, CA and cost-accountant qualifications were also eligible.
- Integrated Dual Degree passing date on or before 30 September 2025.
Graduation as on 30 September 2025. Age as on 1 April 2025 (born not later than 1 April 2004 and not earlier than 2 April 1995).
Application fee
- Unreserved / EWS / OBC: ₹750 (Non-refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0 (Nil)
Required documents
- Photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration
- Live photograph during registration
- OBC (NCL) certificate issued during 1 April 2025 to the date of interview, if applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2024-25, valid for 2025-26, if applicable
Other official conditions
- This 2025-26 cycle is closed.
- Selected candidates execute a bond of ₹2.00 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum of three years.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness and CIBIL / character conditions stated in the notice.
- Candidates already at the maximum chance limit were not eligible.
Previous-year cutoffs
SBI PO uses Prelims as a shortlist without sectional cut-off, then sectional plus aggregate cut-offs in Mains, then a separate Phase-III qualifying standard. Official numeric cut-off tables are published with results on the Bank’s website and are not stored as verified rows here.
sectional: Sectional cutoffs are minimum marks required in an individual section, where the conducting body applies them.
overall: Overall cutoffs are the combined score threshold across sections for a stage.
qualifying: Qualifying cutoffs decide whether a candidate proceeds to the next stage; they may not determine final merit.
final: Final cutoffs are the marks associated with last-listed candidates in a merit or allotment list, when published.
No verified cutoff marks stored
Official source: Open conducting authority website(opens in a new tab)
Selection process
Only stages recorded for this exam are listed. Stages that do not apply are omitted rather than copied from another exam.
- 1
Phase-I Preliminary examination
Qualifying / mandatoryVerifiedQualifying 100-mark online test with no sectional cut-off. Marks are not added to final merit.
- 2
Phase-II Main examination
Counts toward merit (as notified)Verified200-mark objective test plus 50-mark descriptive test. Sectional cut-offs apply. Written marks are normalised to 75 out of the final 100.
- 3
Phase-III Psychometric test, group exercise and interview
Counts toward merit (as notified)VerifiedPsychometric profiling plus GE (20) and interview (30). Phase-III is normalised to 25 out of the final 100. Medical examination and document verification follow appointment formalities.
Preparation options and mock test bundles
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Free introductory mock for SBI PO aspirants.
- 1 tests
- 10 questions
- 15 minutes
- moderate difficulty
Practice one subject section at a time.
Sectional tests are not implemented for this exam yet.
Timed chapter sets will appear here when published for this exam.
Chapter-wise tests are not published yet.
Untimed practice on a single topic, using the question bank for this exam family.
Short daily quizzes are not published for this exam yet.
Daily quizzes are not available.
Editorial notes and resource outlines live on the Resources page. Full guides are still being added.
Instructor-led courses are not part of the current product.
Courses are not offered on this platform yet.
Paid exam bundles will unlock additional mocks and analytics when payment goes live.
- ₹499
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Previous-year question papers
Only official papers, information handouts, or other stored resources are listed. Memory-based unofficial papers are not invented here.
2025 · Main examination Information Handout
FreeofficialOfficial information booklet
Official SBI handout for CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 Mains — not a downloadable past question paper.
Preparation strategy
Editorial study advice from AI Exam Coach. It is not an official rulebook and does not promise selection or a rank.
- Confirm your target post and exam family, then attempt a free mock to see the test interface.
- Use your first score report to identify weak topics instead of restarting the entire syllabus.
- Keep official notifications separate from practice advice — dates and vacancies change every cycle.
- Build accuracy in core Quant and Reasoning topics before adding speed drills.
- Practise English or Hindi language questions in the same mode you will see in the mock.
- Add General/Banking Awareness closer to the exam after your core sections are stable.
- Take full-length mocks only after you can finish sectional practice with a consistent process.
- Revisit only topics that you got wrong or skipped, then re-test them in a later session.
- Keep a short error log: concept mistake, calculation error, or time pressure.
- Revise marked questions from mocks before starting a new full-length paper.
- Treat the free introductory mock as a diagnostic, not a rank predictor.
- Sit timed mocks in one sitting and review every incorrect and unattempted question.
- Do not assume mock difficulty equals the live paper. Use mocks to train process and stamina.
- Previous-year papers on this platform are shown only when a paper record exists.
- When papers are unavailable, use topic practice and official sample information instead of unofficial memory-based claims.
- Decide a section order before the timer starts and stick to skip rules for time-consuming sets.
- Leave a buffer for marked questions. Do not spend the last minutes opening new puzzles.
- Waiting for a notification before starting core practice.
- Memorising unverified cutoff or vacancy figures from social media.
- Taking many mocks without reviewing mistakes.
- Treating platform mock pattern as a guarantee of the next official paper.
Quantitative Aptitude
Prioritise simplification, arithmetic, and data interpretation. Track time per set rather than only overall accuracy.
Reasoning
Alternate puzzles with shorter topics such as syllogism so you do not stall on a single puzzle type.
English
Combine error detection with reading practice. Review explanations even when you guess correctly.
General Awareness
Use short, regular revision. Do not treat unverified current-affairs lists as official exam content.
Vacancies, salary, and job profile
Vacancy counts and pay figures are shown only with a source. General post descriptions stay labelled as unverified when they are not taken from a stored notice.
Posts
- Probationary Officer
Pay scale: JMGS-I scale ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920, with four advance increments. Starting basic pay ₹48,480.
- Regular vacancies — historical CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (2025): 500 · CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 vacancy table(opens in a new tab)
- Backlog vacancies — historical CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (2025): 41 · CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 vacancy table(opens in a new tab)
- Total vacancies (regular + backlog) (2025): 541 · CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (SC 80, ST 73, OBC 135, EWS 50, UR 203)(opens in a new tab)
Allowances and benefits (as notified)
- DA, HRA, CCA
- PF and contributory pension (NPS)
- LFC, medical facility, lease rental facility
- Other allowances and perquisites as per Bank rules
Anywhere in India, including possible deputation to associates/subsidiaries. The notice cites approximate CTC at the initial scale at Mumbai centre as ₹20.43 lakh — an official approximation, not a take-home salary.
Role
- Probationary Officer duties in SBI, after completing the prescribed online basic banking course before joining.
Career progression
- Typically two years’ probation as Probationary Officer, with continuous assessment; confirmation in JMGS-I on meeting Bank standards. The notice notes a promotion policy that can take meritorious officers to Top Management Grade.
Last verified 9 Oct 2026
FAQs
Answers are generated from stored exam data. They do not invent official policy.
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