SBI Recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI CBO Notification 2025 for the appointment of 2600 Circle Based Officers (CBO) across various circles in India. This is a golden opportunity for graduates with banking experience to secure a prestigious officer-level post in India’s largest public sector bank.
he online application process starts from 9 May 2025 and eligible candidates can apply directly through the official SBI careers portal. In this post, you’ll find simplified summary of complete details about the SBI CBO 2025 vacancies, eligibility criteria, application process, selection procedure, important dates, SBI CBO salary, and more.
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Vacancy Details
| Total Vacancy | 2600 |
The State Bank of India has announced a total of 2600 Circle Based Officer (CBO) vacancies across multiple circles and states in India. These include both regular and backlog vacancies, distributed among various categories such as General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS, and for PwBD candidates.
Category wise vacancy
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| SC | 387 |
| ST | 190 |
| EWS | 260 |
| OBC | 697 |
| GEN | 1066 |
| Total | 2600 |
Circle wise vacancy
| Circle | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 240 |
| Amaravati | 180 |
| Bengaluru | 250 |
| Bhopal | 200 |
| Bhubaneswar | 100 |
| Chandigarh | 80 |
| Chennai | 120 |
| North Eastern | 100 |
| Hyderabad | 230 |
| Jaipur | 200 |
| Kolkata | 150 |
| Lucknow | 280 |
| Maharashtra | 250 |
| Mumbai Metro | 100 |
| New Delhi | 30 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 90 |
| Total | 2600 |
Important Dates
| Starting Date of Online Application | 09.05.2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 29.05.2025 |
| DOWNLOAD OF CALL LETTER | JULY 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
| ONLINE TEST | JULY 2025 (TENTATIVE) |
SBI CBO Salary Details
| Starting basic pay is 48,480/- (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) + D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility etc. and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. -2 advance increments For work experience of 2 years or more in officer cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank/ Regional Rural Bank. |
SBI CBO Eligibility
Educational Qualification
| Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant would also be eligible. |
Experience Required
| Minimum 2 years experience (Post Essential Academic Qualification Experience) as on 30.04.2025 as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank as listed in Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India. |
Age
| Not below 21 years and Not above 30 years as on 30.04.2025 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 30.04.2004 and not earlier than 01.05.1995 (both days inclusive). |
Age Relaxation
| Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes | 5 Years | |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | – PwBD (SC/ ST) | 15 Years |
| – PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years | |
| – PwBD (Gen/ EWS) | 10 Years | |
| Eligible – Ex Servicemen. | 5 Years | |
How to Apply
| Candidates can apply👉 online only from 09.05.2025 to 29.05.2025. No other mode of application will be accepted. |
| Pre-requisites for Applying Online: Candidates should have valid email ID and mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of final results. It will be essentially required for receiving any communication/ call letters/ advices from the bank by email/ SMS. |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General / EWS/ OBC | 750/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil. |
Selection Process
The selection process involves folowing process and steps:
(i) Online Examination
(ii) Screening and
(iii) Interview
(iv) Local Language Proficiency Test
| 1. Online Objective Test (120 marks) |
| 2. Online Descriptive Test (50 marks) |
| 3. Shortlisting based on aggregate marks in online tests |
| 4. Screening of documents and job profile verification |
| 5. Interview (50 marks) |
| 6. Local Language Proficiency Test (for selected candidates) |
| 7. Final Merit List preparation (Online Test: 75%, Interview: 25%) |
| 8. Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| 9. Final Appointment as Circle Based Officer |
The duration of objective test is 2 hours and it consists of 4 Sections of total 120 marks. There will be separate timing for every section.
Objective Test
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Descriptive Test
The duration of Descriptive Test is 30 minutes. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) with two questions for total 50 marks.
There will be no penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests.
Sectional Marks will not be maintained for Online Examination.
Quick View
| Application Starts | 09.05.2025 |
| Last date | 29.05.2025 |
| Total Vacancy | 2600 |
| Age Group | 21-30 Years |
| Education Qualifi. | Any Graduate |
| Starting Pay Scale | 48,480/- +Allowances |
| Notification Link | 👉Download Pdf |
| Official Website | 👉Click Here |
| Application Link | 👉Click Here |
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions.
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What is the upper age limit for GEN Cat. for SBI CBO ?
30
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What is the application Fees SBI CBO?
RS. 750/-
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What is the last date for SBI CBO application?
29.05.2025
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What is the mode of application?
Online
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What is the total vacancy?
2600
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SBI CBO Salary ?
Starting SBI CBO Salary is 48,480/- +Allowances.