SBI PO Exam Date Notice 2025

Important Dates

• Notification Released : 24/06/2025
• Application Begin : 24/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 14/07/2025
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 14/07/2025
• Pre-Exam Training : July / August 2025
• Prelims Admit Card Available : 4th week of July 2025
• Prelims Exam Date : 02/08/2025, 04/08/2025, 05/08/2025
• Prelims Result : August / September 2025
• Mains Admit Card : August / September 2025
• Mains Exam Date : September 2025
• Mains Result : September / October 2025
• Interview / Psychometric Test / GE : October / November 2025
• Final Result : November / December 2025

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹750/-
• SC / ST / PwBD : Nil
• Female Candidates : Nil
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking)

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as on 01/04/2025
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (NCL): 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years, Ex-Servicemen: 5 years as per rules
• Selection Process:
  • Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (CBT)
  • Phase-II: Main Examination (CBT + Descriptive Test)
  • Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, Interview

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 541

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification as on 31/12/2025
• Final year/semester candidates may also apply provisionally, if called for interview, must produce proof of passing on or before 31/12/2025
• Age: 21-30 years as on 01/04/2025

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Probationary Officer: ₹36,000 – 1,49,000/- (Revised Basic Pay) under 7th Pay Commission (JMGS-I)
• Initial basic pay: ₹41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) + DA, HRA, CCA, medical, PF, pension, and other allowances
• Gross Monthly Emoluments: ₹65,000/- to ₹75,000/- (approx., varies by city)
• Additional Benefits: Contributory pension, LTC, Home Travel Concession, medical benefits, and group insurance
• Career Growth: Fast-track promotions to Scale-II, III, and higher, including international postings, based on performance and departmental exams

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High (National level exam, extensive syllabus, sectional timing, negative marking)
• Expected Applications: 8,00,000 – 12,00,000 candidates for 541 posts
• Competition Ratio: 1:14,800 – 1:22,000 (Very High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off: General: 56.75% (Prelims, 2024) | Mains: 88.93 (out of 250)
• Success Rate: Less than 0.10% overall selection rate
• Recommended Preparation Time: 6-10 months of focused study for average candidate

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