SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2024-25: A Comprehensive Guide

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment for 600 Probationary Officer (PO) posts for the year 2024-2025. This is a great opportunity for Indian citizens who are looking for a career in the banking sector.

Eligibility Criteria

Citizenship: Indian Citizen
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Final year students can also apply.
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as of April 1, 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government rules.

Selection Process

The selection process for SBI PO consists of three phases:

Preliminary Examination: This is an online objective type exam with 100 marks. It will be held on March 8th and 15th, 2025.
Main Examination: This is also an online objective type exam with 200 marks. It will be held in April/May 2025.
Group Exercise and Interview: Candidates who qualify the main exam will be called for Group Exercises and Interview in May/June 2025.

Benefits of Becoming an SBI PO

SBI is the largest bank in India and working as a PO in SBI is a prestigious career option.
It provides valuable work experience in the banking sector and offers a promising career path with opportunities for progression up to Managing Director of SBI.
The starting salary for POs is ₹48480/- (with 4 advance increments) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online on the SBI career website from December 27, 2024 to January 16, 2025.
There is an application fee of ₹750/- (No fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates).

Important Information

The official notification for the SBI PO recruitment can be found on the SBI website: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
This is a valuable opportunity for those seeking a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector.