State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for Circle Based Officer (CBO) recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03. This is a great opportunity for experienced banking professionals.
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Registration Starts
9th May 2025
Last Date to Apply
29th May 2025
Call Letter Download
July 2025 (Tentative)
Online Exam
July 2025 (Tentative)
🔢 Vacancy Details
Type
Number of Vacancies
Regular
2600
Backlog
364
Total
2964
Circle-wise and category-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates with professional degrees (Engineering, CA, Medicine, etc.) are also eligible.
2. Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB as of 30th April 2025.
3. Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025)
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
21 years
Maximum Age
30 years
Date of Birth Range
Between 1st May 1995 and 30th April 2004
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC/ST
5 years
OBC (NCL)
3 years
PwBD (Gen/EWS)
10 years
PwBD (OBC)
13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)
15 years
Ex-Servicemen
5 years
4. Local Language
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the Circle they apply for (reading, writing, understanding). Candidates with proof via 10th/12th certificates are exempt from the language test.
💻 Selection Procedure
Phase
Description
1
Online Examination
2
Screening of documents and profile
3
Interview (50 marks)
4
Local Language Test (if applicable)
Online Test Pattern
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
English Language
30
30
30 mins
Banking Knowledge
40
40
40 mins
General Awareness/Economy
30
30
30 mins
Computer Aptitude
20
20
20 mins
Descriptive Test – Letter & Essay
30 mins
No negative marking. Minimum aggregate score required to qualify.
💼 Salary and Benefits
Component
Details
Basic Pay
₹48,480 + 2 increments
Pay Scale
₹48,480–85,920 (with increments)
Other Benefits
DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, Medical, LFC
📝 Application Process
Apply online only via SBI Careers portal between 9th May and 29th May 2025.
The SBI CBO 2025 exam offers a secure and rewarding career path. With a good salary structure and clear promotion policies, it’s a great opportunity for experienced banking professionals. Make sure to apply before the deadline and prepare well for the exam stages.
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