The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 notification to fill 5,280 vacancies of Circle Based Officers (CBOs) across various states. This is a golden chance for experienced banking professionals looking to work with India’s largest public sector bank in a secure officer-grade role.
📌 Key Highlights
- Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
- Vacancies: 5,280 Posts
- Advertisement No.: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03
- Apply Online: From 9th May to 29th May 2025
- Exam Date: July 2025 (Tentative)
- Official Website: sbi.co.in
📊 Vacancy Distribution (Circle-Wise)
Here’s the official breakdown of regular and backlog vacancies by circle and category:
✅ Eligibility Criteria
📘 Educational Qualification
- A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates must have minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
🎯 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 31 March 2025)
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy): 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10–15 years depending on the category
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
📝 Selection Process
The selection involves:
- Online Written Test
- Screening of Documents
- Interview
📄 Exam Pattern (Online Test)
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 2 hours |
Descriptive Test: 2 questions (Letter & Essay Writing) – 30 minutes
💼 Salary and Perks
- Pay Scale: ₹36,000 – 63,840 (JMGS-I Grade)
- Benefits include:
- DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Gratuity
- Medical Insurance
- Leave Encashment
- LTC, etc.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit https://sbi.co.in
- Go to Careers > Join SBI > Current Openings
- Click on “Apply Online for Circle Based Officer”
- Register, fill in details, upload documents, and pay the fee
- Submit and download a copy of the application
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 8th May 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 9th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29th May 2025 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Here | Click Here |
🔍 Final Thoughts
The SBI CBO 2025 recruitment presents a significant opportunity for banking professionals with experience in operations and relationship management. With 5,280 vacancies up for grabs, this is one of the largest officer-level recruitments this year. Prepare well and apply early!
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