The State Bank of India (SBI) has released its official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) through Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03. This nationwide recruitment offers a total of 2,964 vacancies (including 2,600 regular and 364 backlog posts), making it a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals.
Key Highlights of SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
Post Name : Circle Based Officer (CBO)Organization : State Bank of IndiaTotal Vacancies : 2,964 (2,600 Regular + 364 Backlog)Application Mode : OnlinePosting Location : Within the selected circle onlySalary : Starting basic pay ₹48,480 + 2 advance incrementsOfficial Website : bank.sbi
Important Dates Event Date Start of Online Application 09 May 2025 Last Date to Apply 29 May 2025 Online Test (Tentative) July 2025 Admit Card Release (Tentative) July 2025
Application Fee Category Fee General/OBC/EWS ₹750/- SC/ST/PwBD No Fee
Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification
Must be a graduate .
Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) as of 30 April 2025.
Age Limit
Age must be between 21 to 30 years as on 30 April 2025(i.e., born between 01 May 1995 and 30 April 2004)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD: 10 to 15 years
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Selection Process
Online Written Test
Objective Test (120 marks, 2 hours)Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 minutes)
Screening of Applications and Documents Interview
Final selection based on 75:25 weightage of Online Test and Interview.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Mandatory unless candidate has studied the local language in 10th/12th grade.
Exam Pattern Objective Test (2 Hours Total) Section Questions Marks Duration English Language 30 30 30 minutes Banking Knowledge 40 40 40 minutes General Awareness/Economy 30 30 30 minutes Computer Aptitude 20 20 20 minutes Total 120 120 2 Hours
Descriptive Test (30 Minutes)
2 Questions: Letter Writing & Essay
Total Marks : 50Answers to be typed on the computer.
No negative marking .
How to Apply
Visit: SBI Careers Page
Click on “Apply Online” under CBO Recruitment 2025 .
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number .
Fill the application form and upload the following:
Photograph and Signature Left Thumb Impression & Handwritten Declaration Education Certificates Experience Certificates ID Proof
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page .
Notification PDF and Apply Online Link
