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 India
- Total Vacancies: 2,964 (2,600 Regular + 364 Backlog)
- Application Mode: Online
- Posting Location: Within the selected circle only
- Salary: Starting basic pay ₹48,480 + 2 advance increments
- Official 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: 50
- Answers 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
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