- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:44 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to close the online application window for Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2025 tomorrow, July 14. Candidates aspiring to apply for this coveted government job can still visit the official website — sbi.co.in — to submit their applications. The recruitment process aims to fill 541 vacancies for the post of PO across various categories.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Here is the detailed vacancy distribution as released by SBI:
| Category | Regular | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 75 | 5 |
| ST | 37 | 36 |
| OBC | 135 | 0 |
| EWS | 50 | 0 |
| UR | 203 | 0 |
| Total | 500 | 41 |
Candidates must be graduates in any discipline by September 30, 2025, to be eligible for the exam. There is no application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates, while General and OBC applicants must pay ₹750.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Interested candidates must follow these steps to complete the application:
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| Visit | Go to sbi.co.in |
| Registration | Provide name, email ID, mobile, security code |
| Uploads | Submit photo, signature, live image |
| Declaration | Upload handwritten declaration, thumb image |
| Fee Payment | Online mode only |
Important Exam Dates
Preliminary Exam: July/August 2025
Mains Exam: September 2025
Phase III (Interview/Group Exercise): October/November 2025
Candidates should not delay, as the application link will deactivate post-deadline. It’s advised to keep a printout of the form for future reference
