Overview of SBI Recruitment 2025
The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts multiple recruitment drives annually for various positions, including Probationary Officers (PO), Junior Associates (Clerks), Specialist Officers (SO), and Circle Based Officers (CBO). As of September 17, 2025, several notifications are active or recently concluded. Below is a comprehensive summary of the ongoing and recent recruitments, including vacancies, eligibility, key dates, selection process, and application links. All details are based on official SBI notifications. For the latest updates, visit the official SBI Careers page: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers.
1. SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Recruitment 2025
This recruitment targets clerical cadre positions (Junior Associates – Customer Support & Sales) across SBI branches in all states and union territories.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 6,589 (state-wise distribution available in notification; e.g., major shares in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, etc.) |
| Eligibility | – Age: 20-28 years as on 01.04.2025 (relaxations for reserved categories). – Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (as on 31.12.2025). – Local language proficiency required. |
| Application Dates | Online registration: 06.08.2025 to 26.08.2025 (closed). |
| Exam Dates | – Prelims: 20th, 21st, 27th September 2025 (admit cards released from 14.09.2025). – Mains: November 2025 (tentative). – Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Post-Mains. |
| Selection Process | Prelims (qualifying), Mains (merit-based), LLPT (mandatory). No sectional cut-offs; negative marking applies. |
| Salary | Basic Pay: ₹17,900 (plus DA ~46.9%, HRA 7.5-10%, other allowances). Total in-hand: ~₹30,000-₹35,000 initially. |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS. |
| Apply Online / Notification | – Direct Apply Link: https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbidrjadec24/ (closed; check for results). – Notification PDF: Download from SBI Careers or here. |
Note: Applications are closed, but prelims exams are upcoming. Download admit cards using registration number and DOB from the official site.
2. SBI Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2025
Aimed at recruiting officers for managerial roles in SBI branches.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 541 (Regular: 500; Backlog: 41; Category-wise: Gen-203, OBC-135, EWS-50, SC-80, ST-73). |
| Eligibility | – Age: 21-30 years as on 01.04.2025 (relaxations applicable). – Education: Graduation in any discipline with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Application Dates | Online: 24.06.2025 to 15.07.2025 (closed). |
| Exam Dates | – Prelims: 02.08.2025, 04.08.2025, 05.08.2025 (results declared on 01.09.2025). – Mains: 13.09.2025 (admit cards ~7-10 days prior). – Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview: Post-Mains. |
| Selection Process | Prelims (qualifying), Mains + Interview (final merit; 75:25 weightage). Negative marking: 1/4th. |
| Salary | Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (plus DA, HRA, other perks). Total CTC: ~₹10-12 LPA. |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Apply Online / Notification | – Direct Apply Link: Closed; check results at SBI Careers. – Notification PDF: Download here. |
Note: Mains exam is today (17.09.2025). Over 6.57 lakh candidates applied.
3. SBI Specialist Cadre Officers (SO) Recruitment 2025
Multiple notifications for regular and contractual SO roles in areas like IT, Audit, Credit Analyst, etc.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | – Regular: 122 (Manager/Deputy Manager – Credit Analyst & Products). – Contractual: 35+ (e.g., GM (IS Audit), AVP (IS Audit), External Faculty). |
| Eligibility | Varies by post (e.g., Age: 25-35 years; Education: B.Tech/MBA/CA with relevant experience 2-10 years). |
| Application Dates | – Regular (Advt. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/10 & 11): 11.09.2025 to 02.10.2025 (open). – Contractual (GM/AVP Audit): Extended to 29.09.2025 (open). – Other SO (Advt. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/05): 11.07.2025 to 07.08.2025 (closed). |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on application + Personal Interview (no written exam for most). |
| Salary | ₹64,820 – ₹1,05,280 (Manager level) + allowances; Contractual: Fixed lump sum. |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Apply Online / Notification | – Direct Apply Link: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings (select relevant advt.). – Notifications: Regular SO PDF; Contractual PDF. |
Note: Focus on domain expertise (e.g., IT Audit, Digital Products). Provisional selection lists for some contractual posts announced.
4. SBI Circle Based Officers (CBO) Recruitment 2025
For officer roles in specific SBI circles (regional focus).
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2,964 (across 17 circles; category-wise in notification). |
| Eligibility | – Age: 20-28 years. – Education: Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Application Dates | Re-opened: 21.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (closed). |
| Exam Dates | Online Test (Objective + Descriptive): Tentative post-application. Local Language Test: Post-exam. |
| Selection Process | Online Exam, Document Verification, Local Language Proficiency Test. |
| Salary | Similar to Clerk/PO scale: ₹17,900 – ₹47,920 basic + allowances. |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General); Nil for reserved categories. |
| Apply Online / Notification | – Direct Apply Link: Closed; https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/sbicboapr25/. – Notification PDF: Available on SBI Careers. |
Note: No inter-circle transfers allowed. Trained SBI apprentices get bonus marks.
How to Apply Online (General Steps for Open Recruitments)
- Visit https://sbi.co.in/web/careers > “Current Openings”.
- Select the relevant advertisement (e.g., SO Regular).
- Click “Apply Online” > Register with basic details.
- Fill form, upload documents (photo, signature, certificates), pay fee.
- Submit and print application.
Additional Tips
- Probation: 6 months for Clerks; 2 years for POs/SOs.
- Reservations: As per Govt. norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen).
- Helpline: [email protected] or 022-22820427.
- Monitor the official site for results, admit cards, and corrigenda. No emails/SMS for selections—only roll numbers published.
For any specific query, refer to the respective notification PDFs. Good luck!