The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) for the year 2025. This presents a golden opportunity for banking professionals aiming to advance their careers with India's premier public sector bank. Interested candidates can apply online from May 9, 2025, to May 29, 2025. This article provides detailed information on eligibility criteria, application process, selection procedure, salary structure, and more.
📅 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: May 9, 2025
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Application End Date: May 29, 2025
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Admit Card Release: To be announced
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Online Examination Date: To be announced
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Interview Schedule: To be announced
📝 Vacancy Details
SBI aims to fill a total of 5,280 Circle Based Officer positions across various circles. Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the circle they are applying to. For instance, proficiency in Hindi is required for the Bhopal circle. Detailed vacancy distribution will be available in the official notification.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
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A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
🧾 Experience
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Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as of the notification date
🎂 Age Limit (as of October 31, 2025)
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Minimum Age: 21 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
🧓 Age Relaxation
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
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PWD (General/EWS): 10 years
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PWD (OBC): 13 years
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PWD (SC/ST): 15 years
Note: Fresh graduates are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
💰 Salary Structure
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Starting Basic Pay: ₹36,000/-
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Pay Scale: ₹36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840
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In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to various allowances such as DA, HRA, CCA, and other benefits as per bank norms.
🧪 Selection Process
The selection process for SBI CBO 2025 comprises three stages:
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Online Written Examination:
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Objective Test: Tests General Awareness, English Language, Banking Knowledge, and Computer Aptitude.
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Descriptive Test: Letter Writing and Essay.
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Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.
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Total Marks: 170
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Screening:
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Shortlisting of candidates based on their performance in the online test and eligibility criteria.SBI
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Interview:
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Candidates shortlisted from the screening process will be called for an interview.
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Interview carries 50 marks.
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Note: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective test.
🖥️ How to Apply
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Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in
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Navigate to the "Careers" section.
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Click on "Join SBI" and select "Current Openings".
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Find the link for "Recruitment of Circle Based Officers" and click on "Apply Online".
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Register by providing the necessary details.
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Fill in the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
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Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
💳 Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
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SC/ST/PWD: No fee
📚 Examination Pattern
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Objective Test:
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General Awareness/Economy: 40 questions
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English Language: 30 questions
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Banking Knowledge: 50 questions
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Computer Aptitude: 20 questions
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Descriptive Test:
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Letter Writing: 1 question
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Essay Writing: 1 question
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Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
📝 Conclusion
The SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 is a significant opportunity for banking professionals seeking to elevate their careers. With a substantial number of vacancies and a transparent selection process, eligible candidates should not miss this chance to join India's leading public sector bank. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline
#SBI CBO भर्ती 2025
English: SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
#SBI Circle Based Officer आवेदन
English: SBI Circle Based Officer Application
#SBI CBO पात्रता
English: SBI CBO Eligibility
