With 600 vacancies available, this is an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates to join India’s premier banking institution.
The State Bank of India (SBI), recognized as the “Best Bank in India” for 2024 by Global Finance, has officially announced its recruitment drive for Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: Candidates must be aged between 21 and 30 years as of April 1, 2024. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government guidelines.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students may apply, provided they can produce their degree certificate by April 30, 2025.
Vacancy Details
The 600 vacancies are distributed across categories as follows:
- General (UR): 240
- OBC: 158
- SC: 87
- ST: 57
- EWS: 58
Special provisions are also in place for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three phases:
- Phase I: Preliminary Exam
A one-hour online test covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. - Phase II: Main Exam
A detailed objective and descriptive test assessing knowledge in Reasoning, Data Analysis, General Awareness, and English. - Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview
Shortlisted candidates will undergo further evaluation, including a personality test and interviews.
Final selection will be based on performance in the Main Exam and Phase III, with results normalized to ensure fairness.
Application Process
Candidates must apply online through SBI’s official career portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings. The application fee is ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from fees.
Key Dates
- Online Registration: December 27, 2024, to January 16, 2025.
- Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download: Late February 2025.
- Preliminary Exam: March 8 & 15, 2025.
- Main Exam: Scheduled for April/May 2025.
- Final Results: May/June 2025.
Career Growth and Benefits
SBI offers an attractive starting pay of ₹48,480 (plus allowances), translating to an annual CTC of approximately ₹18.67 lakhs in Mumbai. The bank also provides excellent growth opportunities, including international postings, making it a desirable workplace for career-driven individuals.
For detailed information, visit the official notification linked on the SBI career portal.
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