SBI PO Exam 2025 – Full Details | Eligibility to Salary to Books

"A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of sheep."– Ratan Tata

"Success comes to those who prepare smart and act early."– Chanakya Neeti

Namaskaram, doston!Whether you're a chai-sipping college final-year student or a UPSC-to-Bank shift plan guy, SBI PO 2025 is your golden chariot 🚀.

This blog is your full-on "bhai-level" guide—crystal clear, no confusion, straight from the official notification PDF updated June 2025. Let's dive in with desi energy! 💪

🔥 SBI PO 2025 Notification Overview

• Total Vacancies: 541

• Registration Dates: 24 June 2025 to 14 July 2025

• Application Fee: ₹750 for UR/OBC/EWS; Free for SC/ST/PwBD

• Prelims Exam: July–August 2025

• Mains Exam: September 2025

• Final Result: November–December 2025

• Apply Online at: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/probationary-officers

🧠 One year of focus = lifelong comfort.

👨‍🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 April 2025)

• Age: 21 to 30 years (Born between 02.04.1995 to 01.04.2004)

  • +3 years for OBC

  • +5 years for SC/ST

  • +10 to +15 years for PwBD

• Education: Graduation in any stream (BA/B.Com/B.Tech/etc.)

  • Final-year students can also apply, must graduate by 30.09.2025

💼 Job Role & Posting

• Role: Probationary Officer (PO)

• Posting: Anywhere in India 🌍

• Bond: ₹2 lakhs for 3-year service minimum

This job makes you a national-level officer. You grow fast, not just in salary but status.

💰 SBI PO Salary & CTC

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480

• Approximate Gross CTC (Mumbai): ₹20.43 Lakhs per annum 😮

• Perks: House Lease, Fuel, Travel, Medical, LTC, Pension, NPS, DA, HRA

🧠 One SBI PO can change the lifestyle of an entire middle-class family.

🧪 Exam Structure (Full Breakdown)

Phase 1: Prelims (Qualifying Only)

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
English	30	30	20 min
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 min
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 min
Total	100	100	1 hour

• No sectional cut-off

• 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers

Phase 2: Mains

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Reasoning + Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 min
Data Interpretation & Analysis	30	60	45 min
General Awareness (Eco/Banking)	50	60	45 min
English	35	40	40 min
Descriptive (Email, Report, Precis)	3	50	30 min

• Total: 250 Marks

• Descriptive Test will be typed on screen

Phase 3: Interview + Group Exercise + Psychometric Test

• Psychometric Test: Personality profiling

• Group Exercise: 20 Marks

• Personal Interview: 30 Marks

• Final Merit List: Out of 100 (75 from Mains, 25 from Interview)

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🚀 Preparation Tips (Smart Strategy)

Daily Study Plan:

• 🧠 Reasoning & Quant – 2 hrs

• 📚 Banking Awareness – 45 min (Read The Hindu + watch Study IQ)

• ✍️ Descriptive Writing – 20 min (Type essays/emails)

• 🎯 Mock Tests – 3 times/week (Oliveboard/Testbook/Adda247)

Smart Resources:

• Read SBI official press releases + RBI notifications

• Use Telegram groups for daily quizzes

🧾 How to Apply – Step by Step

1. Visit 👉 https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/probationary-officers

2. Click “Apply Online for SBI PO 2025”

3. Register with email + mobile number

4. Upload:

   • Photo

   • Signature

   • Left thumb impression

   • Handwritten declaration

5. Pay fee using UPI/Card/NetBanking

Declaration Text (must write manually):

“I, [Your Name], [DOB], hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid…”

Submit error-free form. Don’t miss this by silly mistakes.

📘 Best Book for SBI PO Preparation

"To sharpen your sword, you need the finest blade."

✅ Recommended Book:

“Topicwise Previous Year solved papers for SBI PO (Pre + Mains + Descriptive)” – by Adda247

Topicwise Previous Year Solved Papers (SBI PO)

Buy on Amazon India

• Covers Reasoning, Quant, English, General Awareness, and Descriptive

• Trusted by lakhs of toppers

(2021 edition, updated syllabus)

⚠️ Important Reminders

• ✅ Final-year students eligible (Graduate by Sept 30, 2025)

• ✅ Multiple attempts allowed:

  • UR/EWS: 4 attempts

  • OBC: 7 attempts

  • SC/ST: No limit

• ✅ Free pre-exam training for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD online

• ✅ No exam centre change later – choose wisely!

🔚 Final Words: Should You Apply?

YES!

Because SBI PO is not just a job. It's a platform that turns middle-class dreams into upper-class reality. You’ll earn, grow, learn, lead. SBI trains you like an officer, grooms you like a leader.

"Your present circumstances don’t decide your future. Your decisions do."– Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam