State Bank of India (SBI) has reopened the application window for Circle Based Officer (CBO)2964 vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03. This includes both fresh and backlog vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 21st June to 30th June 2025.
Overview of SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2964 (including 364 backlog) |
| Advertisement No | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 21st June to 30th June 2025 |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years as on 30.04.2025 |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years as Officer in a Scheduled Bank |
| Selection Process | Online Test + Interview |
| Official Website | https://bank.sbi/web/careers |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as on 30.04.2025 (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per rules).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience (as on 30.04.2025) as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.
Update for North Eastern Circles (Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh)
Candidates from North Eastern Circles can now apply even if they studied English as a subject in Class 10 or 12 instead of the local language, provided they can produce proof via mark sheets.
Selection Process
- Online Written Test: Objective Test (120 marks) + Descriptive Test (50 marks)
- Screening: Shortlisting based on experience and profile.
- Interview: 50 marks (weightage of 25% in final selection)
- Language Test: Only applicable for certain circles; proof of language proficiency needed if selected.
Exam Pattern
1. Objective Test (2 hours)
- English Language – 30 questions
- Banking Knowledge – 40 questions
- General Awareness/Economy – 30 questions
- Computer Aptitude – 20 questions
2. Descriptive Test (30 mins)
- Letter Writing – 1 question
- Essay – 1 question
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Salary
Initial basic pay is ₹48,480/- in the scale of JMGS-I. Two advance increments will be given for candidates with 2 years' prior officer-level experience.
How to Apply
- Visit SBI Careers Portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) 2025”
- Register or log in if already registered.
- Fill the application form with all necessary details.
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 9 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 July 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | To be Notified |
| Call Letter Download (Expected) | Last Week of July 2025 |
| Online Examination (Tentative) | August 2025 |
| Interview & Final Selection | September–October 2025 |
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Reopen Notice | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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