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SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2600+ Officer Posts | Last Date: 29 May | www.alljobzone.com |
✅ Last Date: 29 May 2025
📍 Location: Across India (Circle-wise)
📊 Total Vacancies: 2649 (2600 regular + 49 backlog)
📂 Application Mode: Online
🌐 Official Website: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Important Dates
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Application Fees
- Salary and Benefits
- Preparation Tips
- FAQs
- Official Links
✅ Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO) across various circles in India. This is a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals to join India’s largest public sector bank. Total vacancies are 2649 (including backlog). Apply online before 29 May 2025.
📅 Important Dates
Application Start Date: 09 May 2025
Last Date to Apply: 29 May 2025
Admit Card Release: July 2025 (Tentative)
Online Exam Date: July 2025 (Tentative)
📊 Vacancy Details
Total: 2649 Posts (2600 Regular + 49 Backlog)
Some key circle-wise vacancies include:
- Ahmedabad: 294
- Amaravati: 186
- Bengaluru: 289
- Bhopal: 232
- Bhubaneswar: 110
- Chandigarh: 94
- Chennai: 151
- Hyderabad: 233
- Jaipur: 218
- Kolkata: 193
- Lucknow: 297
- Maharashtra + Mumbai Metro: 372
- New Delhi: 49
- Thiruvananthapuram: 116
(Circle-wise language and backlog details available in official PDF)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
Professional degrees (e.g., CA, Engineer) are also eligible.
Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025):
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
(Born between 01.05.1995 to 30.04.2004)
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST – 5 years
OBC (NCL) – 3 years
PwBD – Up to 15 years (as per category)
Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB.
Local Language Proficiency:
Must be able to read, write, and understand the local language of the chosen circle.
🔍 Selection Process
- Online Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Screening based on Experience
- Interview
- Local Language Test
Online Exam Pattern:
- English Language – 30 Qs – 30 Marks – 30 Min
- Banking Knowledge – 40 Qs – 40 Marks – 40 Min
- General Awareness/Economy – 30 Qs – 30 Marks – 30 Min
- Computer Aptitude – 20 Qs – 20 Marks – 20 Min
- Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay) – 2 Qs – 50 Marks – 30 Min
(No negative marking)
📝 How to Apply
- Visit https://bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Current Openings”
- Choose "CBO Recruitment 2025"
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill the form and upload documents
- Pay the application fee and submit
💵 Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
SC/ST/PwBD: NIL
💰 Salary and Benefits
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- + 2 increments
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Lease Rental, PF, NPS, Medical, LTC & more
📚 Preparation Tips
- Focus on Banking Awareness and Economic Current Affairs
- Improve English Writing (Letter & Essay)
- Solve mock tests regularly
- Refer to standard preparation books and materials
❓ FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
29 May 2025
Q2. Is prior banking experience mandatory?
Yes, minimum 2 years post-qualification officer experience is required.
Q3. When will the exam be conducted?
July 2025 (tentative)
Q4. Can I apply for more than one circle?
No, only one circle is allowed per candidate.
🔗 Official Links
Apply Online: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
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