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SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025
Advertisement No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 09 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 May 2025 |
| Tentative Online Exam Date | July 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Position Overview
| Job Overview | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Total Vacancies | 2,964 (Regular: 2,600 and Backlog: 364) |
| Salary | Starting at ₹48,480 + benefits |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years in banking |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Location | Various Circles in India |
Available Circles
Candidates can apply to positions in the following circles: Ahmedabad, Amaravati, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Maharashtra, Mumbai Metro, New Delhi, North Eastern, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (as of 30.04.2025)
To be eligible, candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university. Candidates with additional degrees in Engineering, Medicine, Chartered Accountancy, and Cost Accountancy are also eligible to apply.
2. Experience
Candidates are required to have a minimum of two years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
3. Age Limit (as of 30.04.2025)
– Minimum Age: 21 years
– Maximum Age: 30 years (Candidates should be born between 01.05.1995 and 30.04.2004)
Age Relaxation
– SC/ST: 5 years
– OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
– PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
– PwBD (OBC): 13 years
– PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
– Ex-Servicemen/SSCOs/ECOs: 5 years
Language Proficiency
Candidates must have proficiency (reading, writing, and understanding) in one of the local languages of the selected circle. A language proficiency test may be conducted for shortlisted candidates if they haven’t studied the language in 10th or 12th standard.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in four stages:
1. Online Written Test
The written test will include:
| 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 |
| Descriptive (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
No negative marking will be applied.
2. Screening
Candidates qualifying the online exam will proceed to a screening based on job profile and experience.
3. Interview
Candidates will be evaluated with a total of 50 marks in the interview stage. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by SBI.
4. Language Proficiency Test
This applies to provisionally selected candidates unless they are exempt due to their academic background.
Final Selection
Final selection will be based on normalized scores from the Online Test (75%) and Interview (25%).
Salary and Benefits
– Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 plus 2 advance increments
– Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
– Additional Benefits: DA, HRA/Lease Rent, CCA, PF, NPS, Medical, LFC, and other allowances as applicable.
How to Apply
To apply for the SBI Circle Based Officer position, follow these steps:
- Click on the APPLY LINK provided.
- Select “Apply Online” under Advertisement No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03.
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Job Profile
- Educational & Experience Certificates
- ID Proof, etc.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
No changes are allowed after the final submission.
Important Notes
– Only one application per candidate is allowed.
– No inter-circle transfers until promotion or completion of 12 years.
– Any discrepancy may lead to disqualification.
– Shortlisted candidates will be informed via Email/SMS.
– No hard copies of call letters will be sent.
Important Links
– APPLY NOW
– NOTIFICATION PDF
– OFFICIAL WEBSITE LINK
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. We do not charge any fee for applying for the SBI CBO position. The information provided here is sourced from official sites, and we encourage you to visit them for further details.
Prepare well and best of luck to all applicants aiming to be part of SBI as Circle Based Officers!
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