State Bank of India (SBI) Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 2964 Vacancies
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Advertisement No.: CRPD/CBO/2025‑26/03
Total Vacancies: 2964 (2600 Regular + 364 Backlog)
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: sbi.co.in/web/careers
Number of Posts: 2964
Regular Vacancies: 2600
Backlog Vacancies: 364
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 9 May 2025
- Apply Online (Initial Period): 9 May to 29 May 2025
- Reopened Application Window: 21 June to 30 June 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 June 2025
- Admit Card Release: July 2025 (Tentative)
- Exam Date: July/August 2025 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria (As on 30 April 2025)
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Professional degree holders such as Engineering, CA, Cost Accountancy, or Medical are also eligible.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Candidates must be born between 01 May 1995 and 30 April 2004 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-servicemen: 5 years
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the Circle they are applying for. A language test will be conducted unless the candidate has studied the language in 10th or 12th standard.
Nationality
Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted
SBI CBO 2025 Exam Pattern
Objective Test (120 Marks – 2 Hours)
- English Language: 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 30 minutes
- Banking Knowledge: 40 Questions – 40 Marks – 40 minutes
- General Awareness/Economy: 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 30 minutes
- Computer Aptitude: 20 Questions – 20 Marks – 20 minutes
- No negative marking
Descriptive Test (50 Marks – 30 minutes)
- Letter Writing: 1 Question – 25 Marks
- Essay on Banking Topic: 1 Question – 25 Marks
Selection Process
- Online Written Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Screening of Applications and Documents
- Interview (50 Marks)
- Local Language Test (if required)
- Final Merit List = 75% weightage to online exam + 25% to interview
Vacancy Distribution (Sample)
- Ahmedabad: 294
- Bengaluru: 289
- Hyderabad: 233
- Jaipur: 207
- Mumbai Metro: 248
Complete vacancy list available in the official notification.
SBI CBO 2025 Salary Structure
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480
- Pay Scale: ₹36,000 – ₹63,840 (JMGS-I)
- Includes DA, HRA, CCA and other applicable allowances.
How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
- Visit sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Select “Apply Online” under “RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS”
- Register and fill out the online application form
- Upload required documents: photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
- Pay application fee and submit the form
- Download the final submitted copy for reference
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Preparation Tips
- Focus on Banking & Financial Awareness
- Strengthen English, reasoning, and computer aptitude
- Practice descriptive writing (essays and letters)
- Revise past CBO papers and take mock exams
- Learn the local language if not studied previously
Stay updated via sbi.co.in for admit card, exam schedule, and result announcements.
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