SBI PO Prelims 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI PO exam to select eligible candidates for the Probationary Officer (PO) position in various SBI branches nationwide. SBI PO is one of the most prestigious jobs in the banking industry and a dream job for millions of candidates.

The bank will release the SBI PO Prelims notification in April 2025. Candidates who satisfied the eligibility criteria could apply online for SBI PO 2025 at sbi.co.in.  SBI PO 2025 prelims exam on March 8, 16 and 24, 2025. SBI PO prelims result 2025 will be announced soon. The SBI PO selection process consists of three phases, i.e., Prelims, Mains, and a Group Exercise and Interview. Continue to read the article to learn more.

Before getting into the details, let us have an overview of the SBI PO 2025 exam below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	SBI PO
Conducting Body	State Bank of India
Frequency	Once a Year
Examination Level	National-level
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Examination	Online
Application Fees	₹750/-
Selection Process	Three Phases: Prelims Mains Group Exercise & Interview
Vacancies	600
Purpose of Exam	To Recruit Candidates for the Position of Probationary Officers
Salary	Rs.52,000/- to Rs.55,000/-, with Basic Pay of 41,960
Job Location	PAN India
Official Website	sbi.co.in

Candidates can find all the latest news and updates related to the SBI PO Prelims 2025 exam below:

• SBI declared the SBI PO Prelims result in April 2025, for the exam conducted on 8th, 16th, 24th, and 26th March 2025.
• The SBI PO Mains exam for 2025 is tentatively scheduled for April/May 2025. 

The State Bank of India published an official notification for SBI PO 2025 on December 26, 2024. Aspirants could check the notification on its official website, i.e., sbi.co.in. Furthermore, we updated the official notification here. The notification contains the eligibility criteria, online registration processes, payment of application fee, issuance of call letters, selection process, exam pattern, etc. To download the SBI PO 2025 notification, click on the link below:

• Download SBI PO Notification PDF 2025 for 600 Vacancies (Active)

The bank released the schedule for SBI PO 2025. Candidates must check as well as keep track of the important dates. It will help them avoid missing any important events. Find the SBI PO Prelims important dates 2025 below:

 SBI PO 2025 exam:

This table includes all the key dates and events for the SBI PO 2025 exam process.

 

Aspirants can check out the SBI PO 2025 vacancy from the table below for all categories:

SBI PO 2025 vacancies based on category:

Category	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Regular Vacancies	87	43	158	58	240	586
Backlog Vacancies	—	14	—	—	—	14
Total Vacancies	87	57	158	58	240	600

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Year-wise SBI PO Vacancy Comparison

Year	No. of Vacancies
2024-25	600
2023	2000
2022	1673
2021	2056
2020	2000
2019	2000
2018	2000
2017	2313

Before applying for SBI PO, aspirants should check the salary structure, job responsibilities, and benefits of a Probationary Officer.

SBI PO Job Description

Before joining as a Probationary Officer, candidates who are shortlisted for SBI PO posts must complete training in basic banking knowledge. Candidates must sign a Rs. 2 Lakh bond and continue working for the bank for at least three years when they apply. The candidates will be confirmed as Junior Manager Grade Scale I after the probation period (JMGS-I).

Candidates who clear the selection process will undergo a rigorous training programme for a two-year probation period. Throughout this time, you will be subjected to considerable training and transfers.

As the country’s most prestigious bank, employees should expect to get the most out of their jobs. SBI holds annual promotion examinations, which raise the employment standard (profile), position, and compensation. As a result, a PO gets a lot of exposure during their career.

SBI PO Salary Structure

SBI PO Salary Structure

The SBI Probationary Officer (PO) is initially in-hand salary of approximately Rs. 84000 to 85000. This table reflects the salary structure for an SBI PO, including the gross and net salary after deductions. The net in-hand salary is approximately Rs. 84,964. Candidates who are dreaming of the job opportunity of SBI Probationary Officer must be aware of the increased Salary of SBI PO. 

SBI PO Salary Structure in India
Parameters	Amount (INR)
Basic Pay	Rs. 48,480 (+ 4 advanced increments)
Special Allowance (SA)	Rs. 14,967
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Rs. 5648
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Rs. 14,336
City Compensatory Allowance	Rs. 2,300
Learning Allowance	Rs. 850
Gross Salary	Rs. 94,581
Deduction (PF/Income Tax/Professional Tax/Pension)	Rs. 9,617
Net Salary	Rs. 84,964

SBI PO Prelims Allowances and Perks

An SBI Probationary Officer is eligible for a variety of benefits and allowances in addition to salary:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Allowance for House-Rent/Lease Rental (HRA)
• Compensatory Allowance for the City (CCA)
• Allowance for Medical Treatment
• Allowance for Travel
• Leave of Absence Policies
• Benefits Paid Every Month
• Intelligent Compensation

SBI PO 2025 Exam Date

SBI PO 2025 exam:

 

This table includes all the key dates and events for the SBI PO 2025 exam process.

Candidates can check the SBI PO eligibility criteria below:

SBI PO Age Limit

Candidates should be between the ages of 21 and 30 as of April 1, 2025, i.e., they must have been born between April 02, 1995, and April 01, 2004. (both days inclusive). The upper age limit will be relaxed as follows:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	05 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	03 years
Ex-Servicemen	05 years
PWD (General/EWS)	10 years
PWD (SC/ST)	15 years
PWD (OBC)	13 years

SBI PO Education Qualification

• Graduation from a recognised university in any discipline or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• Those in their final year/semester of study may also apply provisionally. If invited for an interview, they must show proof of passing the graduation exams on or before the application date.
• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure their IDD was finished on or before December 31, 2025.
• Candidates with a Chartered Accountant qualification are also eligible to apply.

The State Bank of India releases the online application form for SBI PO on its official website. Candidates must first register online for the exam and then proceed to fill the application form. Furthermore, they must pay the application fee online to submit the application successfully.

How to Apply Online for SBI PO Prelims 2025?

The following are the steps to apply online for SBI PO Prelims 2025:

• 1st Step: Visit the official website, i.e., sbi.co.in/careers.
• 2ndStep: Look for the latest announcements on the page and click on the ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers’ section.
• 3rd Step: Click on the ‘apply online’ link. A new page will open.
• 4th Step: Click on the ‘Click here for New Registration’ button.
• 5th Step: Enter basic details like name, mobile number, email address, and date of birth.
• 6th Step: After the successful submission of the information, the system will generate a provisional registration Id and password.
• 7th Step: Now, log in using the credentials and proceed to fill out the application form.
• 8th Step: Enter academic, personal, and other details.
• 9th Step: Upload the scanned copies of the photograph, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and signature.
• 10th Step: Pay the application fee online using a debit card/ credit card/ internet banking.
• 11th Step: Lastly, submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

SBI PO Registration Fee

Aspirants can check the SBI PO application fee from the table below:

Category	Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs.750/-
SC/ST/PWD/ESM	Nil

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Exam Centres

Candidates can check the list of SBI PO Prelims exam centres from the table below:

State Code	State/UT	Test Centres
11	Andaman & Nicobar	Port Blair
12	Andhra Pradesh	Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundhry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
13	Arunachal Pradesh	Naharlagun
14	Assam	Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
15	Bihar	Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
16	Chandigarh	Chandigarh/Mohali
17	Chhattisgarh	Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
18	Goa	Panaji
19	Gujarat	Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
20	Haryana	Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Yamunanaga
21	Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
22	Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
23	Jharkhand	Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
24	Karnataka	Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
25	Kerala	Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram
26	Ladakh	Leh
27	Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
28	Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain
29	Maharashtra	Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur
30	Manipur	Imphal
31	Meghalaya	Shillong
32	Mizoram	Aizawal
33	Nagaland	Kohima
34	Delhi -NCR	Delhi & New Delhi
35	Odisha	Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
36	Puducherry	Puducherry
37	Punjab	Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
38	Rajasthan	Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
39	Sikkim	Barding – Gangtok
40	Tamilnadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
41	Telangana	Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
42	Tripura	Agartala
43	Uttar Pradesh	Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi.
44	Uttarakhand	Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
45	West Bengal	Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri

Candidates who want to appear for SBI PO Prelims should check the exam pattern. The paper pattern will help them understand the number of questions, marking scheme, sections, and duration.

SBI PO Prelims Selection Process

The SBI PO selection process comprises three phases:

• 1st Stage: Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
• 2nd Stage: Main Examination (Mains)
• 3rd Stage: Interview/Interview and Group Discussion

Aspirants need to clear the preliminary exam to qualify for the main exam. Similarly, they must clear the SBI PO Mains exam to qualify for the interview round. The third phase of the selection procedure can be an interview or an interview and group discussion. It depends on the COVID-19 situation.

SBI PO Prelims Marking Scheme

Candidates can check the marking scheme of SBI PO Prelims below:

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	1 hour or 60 minutes

Note:

• The test will take one hour to complete in total. Each section, however, is timed separately. Candidates have 20 minutes to finish each section.
• For each correct answer, one mark is awarded.
• 0.25 marks will be deducted from the total for each incorrect answer.
• There are multiple-choice questions on every page (objective-type).
• There will be no cut-off for sections. Candidates must meet the overall cut-off to be qualified for the Main exam.

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Syllabus

The SBI PO Prelims syllabus is divided into three parts:

• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability

The following are some of the section-wise topics covered in the SBI PO Prelims syllabus:

English Language Syllabus	Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus	Reasoning Ability Syllabus
Fill in the Blanks	Number System	Coding & Decoding
Reading Comprehension	Simplification	Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
Para Jumbles	Average	Directions & Distances
Cloze Test	Percentage	Analogy
Phrase Replacement/ Sentence Correction	Interest	Arrangement & Pattern
Error Spotting	Ratio and Proportion	Syllogisms
Sentence/ Paragraph Completion	Number Series	Classification
Phrase Idiom Meaning	Profit and Loss	Blood Relations
Spellings	Speed, Time and Distance	Data Sufficiency
–	Algebra	Circular Seating Arrangement
–	Data Interpretation	Grouping and Selection
–	Mensuration	Verbal Reasoning
–	Mixture Problems	Scheduling
–	Permutation and Combination	–

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Preparation Tips

Since SBI PO Recruitment is one of the most challenging exams, candidates must be serious and systematic in their studies from the start. We have provided some useful tips for students preparing for SBI PO Prelims here:

• Make your study schedule so you don’t have to stress yourself at the last minute.
• The exam syllabus is broad, and preparation begins before the announcement is issued.
• To do well in the exam, selecting the appropriate study material is essential.
• Start preparing by knowing the related topics to pass the SBI PO cut-off score.
• Be clear on the idea of each topic and concept.
• Do not rely on rote learning because it is not recommended for exams.
• Before responding to questions, go over the examples for each topic.
• You must practice as many problems as possible in Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude sections.
• Practising SBI PO sample test papers is recommended because it can help you improve your problem-solving skills and know the exam’s difficulty level and the types of questions that will be asked.
• Reading is required for General Awareness, Computer Awareness, and English Language.
• Reading improves your understanding of current events, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and much more.

Exam Taking Strategy for SBI PO Prelims 2025

SBI PO is one of the most prestigious government jobs, but passing the renowned exam requires a lot of studying. Before beginning the preparation, go through each section’s SBI PO curriculum in detail.

SBI PO preparation is a time-consuming process that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time, provided the right plan is followed from the beginning. Candidates can adapt the important SBI PO preparation tips listed below to make their study strategy more efficient and effective. These guidelines will assist applicants in achieving their objectives in less time and with more thorough preparation.

• Have a very good understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern.
• Knowing the syllabus and exam format will assist you in creating a study schedule.
• You might begin your preparation by prioritising the important topics.
• Solve previous year’s papers and choose suitable books.
• Solve previous year’s papers to help you narrow down the syllabus and prioritise the most important topics.
• To avoid wasting time, use the prescribed books.
• Create a strategy for preparation and divide your time accordingly.
• Focus on revising critical topics. Candidates should focus their efforts on topics that carry the most weight in the SBI PO prelims exam.
• Short tutorials might help you practice.
• For bank exam preparation, various video courses are available online. Revision is often helped by short video tutorials.
• Make a list of section-by-section preparation suggestions.
• Take more mock tests and test series.
• Each section has a set time limit for completion. You must have a clear approach for attempting each part to attempt the maximum number of questions. 

Detailed Study Plan for SBI PO Prelims 2025

The SBI PO exam will be conducted for the appointment of Probationary Officers. Candidates should plan a section-by-section strategy to answer questions accurately and within the time limit. 

English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability are the three sections of the SBI PO Prelims exam, each comprising 30-35 questions. These are all objective questions with a one-mark penalty for incorrect answers and a 0.25-mark penalty for wrong answers. 

Candidates will be allowed 60 minutes to finish the exam. Prior knowledge of the exam pattern is essential because it provides candidates with a basis for adequate preparation. In this article, we will explain how we came up with the idea for this work.

SBI PO Prelims Preparation for English Language 

• The English section is not very difficult to pass and should be attempted first.
• Candidates can practice questions on sentence re-arrangement, idioms and phrases, error detection, and sentence repair to develop a strong foundation in English grammar.
• Questions on synonyms, antonyms, fill-in-the-blanks, and spotting errors are used to enhance your vocabulary.
• Questions on synonyms, antonyms, fill-in-the-blanks, and spotting errors are used to assess vocabulary—Candidates who read from various sources and keep a list of difficult terms to revise.
• A fast reading speed can help you in answering comprehension questions correctly.

SBI PO Prelims Preparation for Quantitative Aptitude

• This section evaluates how well you can translate statements into numbers or solve mathematical equations.
• It also assesses the speed and accuracy of the candidates.
• The difficulty level of this segment is moderate-to-challenging compared to other sections, which is why prioritising which questions to attempt first is important in saving time.
• Probability, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Distance, Data Interpretation, and other topics are covered in this section.
• You are highly advised to practice questions from RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations to do well in this section.

SBI PO Prelims Preparation Reasoning Ability 

• The reasoning is a high-scoring section.
• Candidates can easily score good marks in this section with adequate preparation.
• The puzzles and seating arrangement questions have high weightage, with roughly 20 questions.
• Aside from these two topics, the reasoning section includes coding and decoding, inequality, syllogism, blood relation, direction and distance, order and ranking, alphanumeric series, input-output, etc.
• These topics are simple, and the fundamentals may be learned in a month. 
• Many students make the mistake of practising puzzles and seating arrangement questions but not other important topics.

To conclude, candidates should concentrate on revising essential areas. They should pay more attention to the topics with high weightage. Guesswork and spending too much time on a single question should be avoided, as incorrect solutions are penalised.

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Admit Card

The State Bank of India issued the SBI PO Prelims 2025 admit card online on February 28, 2025. 
The SBI PO Mains Admit Card will release on April 25, 2025 (Tentative).
The admit card contains various details, including the exam centre name & address, roll number, and exam instructions. Aspirants must check all the details mentioned on their hall tickets and contact the concerned authority in case of any discrepancy.

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Result

The bank will publish the preliminary result online on April 25, 2025 (Tentative). Candidates can check the SBI PO result for Prelims online at sbi.co.in. They must enter the registration/roll number and password/date of birth to check the result. The scorecard contains sectional as well as overall marks. In addition, candidates can check their qualifying status from the SBI PO scorecard.

SBI PO Prelims 2025 Cutoff

Candidates have to obtain scores above the Prelims cutoff marks to qualify for the Mains. The SBI PO cutoff depends on factors like the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, the performance of candidates, the vacancies, etc.

SBI PO Prelims Previous Year Cut-off

Aspirants can check the previous year’s cutoff below:

SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2020-21

Category	Cutoff Marks
GEN	58.5
SC	50
ST	43.75
OBC	56
EWS	56.75

SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2019-20

Category	Cutoff Marks
GEN	71
SC	61.75
ST	54.75
OBC	68.25
EWS	68.25

SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2018-19

Category	Cutoff Marks
GEN	56.75
SC	54.25
ST	49.00
OH	45.25
VH	49.00
HI	14.75

SBI PO Prelims Cutoff 2017-18

Category	Cutoff Marks
GEN	51.50
OBC	48.25
SC	43.25
ST	31.25
OH	38.75
VI	42.50
HI	18.50

Aspirants can check some of the commonly asked questions related to SBI PO Prelims 2025 below:

Q.1: What is the SBI PO syllabus for the Prelims exam?

Ans: The SBI PO prelims exam syllabus consists of English language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

Q.2: Is a calculator allowed in the SBI PO exam?

Ans: No, the SBI PO exam does not allow you to use a calculator.

Q.3: What is the age limit for applying for the SBI PO exam?

Ans: To apply for SBI PO, applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 30. On the other hand, candidates from the reserved categories are given a break on the upper age limit.

Q.4: How many vacancies have been announced for SBI PO 2025?

Ans: SBI announced around 600 vacancies for Probationary Officer posts.

Q.5: Is the SBI PO 2025 Notification released?

Ans: The State Bank of India released the SBI PO 2025 official notification on December 26, 2025.

Q.6: Is there a negative marking in the SBI PO Prelims exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking for incorrect answers. For marking a wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Q.7: Is the SBI PO Prelims exam bilingual?

Ans: The SBI PO Prelims question paper will be set in English and Hindi.

Q.8: Is a B.Tech student eligible for SBI PO?

Ans: A B.Tech student can sit for the SBI PO exam. A candidate needs a bachelor’s degree from a recognised board or university in any discipline.