The State Bank of India (SBI) has reopened the application window for its much-anticipated Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025. This move offers a second chance for eligible candidates who missed the earlier deadline to now apply online via the official SBI portal — sbi.co.in.
If you’re looking to build a CAREER with one of India’s most prestigious banking institutions, this is an excellent opportunity. The application window is open from June 21 to June 30, 2025, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
Key Application Dates
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Reopened Application Period: June 21 to June 30, 2025
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Original Deadline Closed: May 29, 2025
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Last Date to Apply: June 30, 2025
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria
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Total Vacancies: 2,964 (including 2,600 regular + 364 backlog posts)
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Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
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Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in an officer cadre role at Scheduled Commercial Banks or Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of April 30, 2025 (age relaxations apply as per government norms)
Special Note for North-East Circle
Candidates from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland are now eligible to apply under the North-East circle, provided they have passed English as a subject in either 10th or 12th grade. English has been recognized as the local language for this recruitment drive.
Application Fees
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
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SC/ST/PwBD: No application fee
Selection Process
The SBI CBO 2025 selection will be conducted in three phases:
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Online Written Examination
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Objective Test: 120 questions across English, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness, Computer Aptitude
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Descriptive Test: 30-minute English writing skills test
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No negative marking in the objective test
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Screening & Interview
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Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)
The final merit list will be prepared based on a 75:25 weightage between the online test and interview scores.
Salary & Perks
Selected candidates will be appointed as Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) officers with:
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Starting basic pay of ₹48,480 (plus two advance increments)
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Additional benefits: DA, HRA, medical facilities, Provident Fund, pension, and other standard SBI allowances
How to Apply Online
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Visit sbi.co.in
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Click on the “Careers” section → “Current Openings”
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Select Recruitment for CBO (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03)
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Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
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Fill out the application form and upload the required documents
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Pay the applicable fee
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Submit the form and save/download a copy for reference
What’s Next?
The online written examination is tentatively scheduled for July 2025. Admit cards are expected to be released in late June or early July. Following the exam, shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews and final selection.
For those looking to join India’s most respected banking institution, this is the perfect opportunity. So don’t wait — check your eligibility and complete your application before June 30, 2025!
For more guidance on preparation, exam syllabus, or previous year’s papers, feel free to reach out.
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