SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 –
The State Bank of India (SBI), one of the most prestigious banks in the country, has officially released the SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 notification. A total of 2600 Circle Based Officer (CBO) vacancies are up for grabs in various SBI branches across India. This is a golden opportunity for graduates seeking a stable and promising career in the banking sector.
Below, we provide a complete overview of this recruitment drive, including eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, and how to apply online.
📌 Table of Contents
- Overview of SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern
- Final Selection
- How to Apply
- Important Dates
- Important Links
🔍 1. Overview of SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Total Vacancies | 2600 Posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for Gen/OBC/EWS (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Start Date | 9 May 2025 |
| Last Date | 29 May 2025 |
🧮 2. Vacancy Details
This year, SBI has announced a total of 2600 regular CBO vacancies, significantly lower than last year’s 5280.
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 387 | 107 | 494 |
| ST | 190 | 146 | 336 |
| OBC | 697 | 111 | 808 |
| EWS | 260 | – | 260 |
| UR | 1066 | – | 1066 |
| Total | 2600 | 364 | 2964 |
🎓 3. Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government (as on 30 April 2025).
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (Born between 1 May 1995 and 30 April 2004).
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- ST: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
💰 4. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
✅ 5. Selection Process
The SBI CBO recruitment will be conducted in the following stages:
- Online Test
- Screening
- Interview
📝 6. Exam Pattern
👉 Objective Test (120 Marks | 2 Hours)
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 mins |
👉 Descriptive Test (50 Marks | 30 Minutes)
- Letter Writing and Essay Writing
- Conducted immediately after the objective test.
Note: No negative marking for wrong answers.
🧾 7. Final Selection
- The final merit list will be prepared on a Circle-wise and Category-wise basis.
- Marks will be normalized with the following weightage:
- Online Test: 75%
- Interview: 25%
- Candidates must qualify both stages separately to be considered for final selection.
🖱️ 8. How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official SBI recruitment portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload required documents: Photograph, Signature, etc.
- Pay the applicable fee (if not exempted).
- Submit the application and download the acknowledgment.
🗓️ 9. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 9 May 2025 |
| Start of Application | 9 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 May 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date | July 2025 |
🔗 10. Important Links
| Link | Click Below |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
