The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) 2025-26 recruitment notification on its website. A total of 2,964 vacancies have been announced, which include 2,600 fresh/regular posts and 364 backlog vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at sbi.co.in until 29 May 2025.
This article provides all essential details including the application process, eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
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Overview
The SBI CBO 2025 recruitment has been announced under notification number CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03. A Circle Based Officer in SBI is responsible for managing branch operations, customer service, credit processing, and local business development within a specific regional circle.
Key Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2964 |
| Application Dates | 9 May to 29 May 2025 |
| Exam Date | July 2025 (tentative) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Test, Screening, Interview, Local Language Test |
| Salary | Rs. 48,480/- |
| Website | www.sbi.co.in |
Vacancy
SBI has released 2,600 fresh vacancies and 364 backlog vacancies for various states and categories. Candidates should check the state-wise and category-wise breakdown before applying.
Backlog Vacancy Details
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 33 | 10 | 54 |
| Amaravati | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| Bengaluru | 20 | 9 | 10 | 39 |
| Bhopal | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 8 | – | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | – | 13 | 14 |
| Chennai | – | 31 | – | 31 |
| North Eastern | 5 | – | 25 | 30 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Jaipur | 13 | – | 5 | 18 |
| Kolkata | 8 | 10 | 25 | 43 |
| Lucknow | 6 | 11 | – | 17 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 13 | – | 17 |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| New Delhi | – | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 16 | 10 | – | 26 |
| Total | 107 | 146 | 111 | 364 |
Eligibility
Candidates applying for SBI CBO must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- Education: Graduation from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
- Age Limit (as on 30 April 2025): 21 to 30 years. Candidates must have been born between 1 May 1995 and 30 April 2004.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB.
- Local Language: Proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory. If studied in 10th/12th, candidates are exempted from the LPT.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/ESM/ECOs | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PWD (General) | 10 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 750/-
- SC/ST/PWBD: Nil
Exam Pattern
The SBI CBO selection process involves four stages:
- Online Objective Test (120 marks)
- Descriptive Test (50 marks)
- Screening Test
- Interview
Objective Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
Descriptive Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter Writing | 1 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Essay (250 words) | 1 | 25 | |
| Total | 2 | 50 | 30 mins |
Syllabus
The SBI CBO Syllabus includes:
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
Admit Card
SBI will release the SBI CBO Admit Card 2025 in July. Candidates can download it from the SBI careers portal using their registration number and date of birth. Carry a valid photo ID along with the printed admit card to the exam centre.
Exam Centres
SBI will conduct the exam at centres across all states including cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhopal, Patna, and more.
Salary
The starting salary for SBI CBO is Rs. 48,480/- with growth as per the scale: Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers website: www.sbi.co.in
- Go to the ‘Current Openings’ section
- Click on ‘Apply Online for SBI CBO 2025’
- Register and fill out the application form
- Upload documents and pay the fee
- Submit the form and save a copy
FAQs
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 29 May 2025.
What is the salary of SBI CBO?
The starting salary is Rs. 48,480 per month.
Is there any experience required?
Yes, minimum 2 years as an officer in SCB or RRB.
Is there negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking.
When will the exam be held?
The exam is scheduled for July 2025.
