The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced its eagerly awaited notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2024. This year, SBI is offering 600 vacancies, creating a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a career in the banking industry. The online application process is now open and will close on January 19, 2025. If you're aiming for a high paying government job, this is your Chance. Keep reading for all the important details.
Key Highlights of SBI PO Recruitment 2024
- Organization - State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post Name - Probationary Officer (PO)
- Total Vacancies - 60
- Application Dates - 27th December 2024 to 16th January 2025
- Application Mode - Online
- Job Location - Anywhere in India
SBI PO 2024 Category-Wise Vacancy Details
SBI has announced a total of 600 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies, including 586 regular positions and 14 backlog vacancies.
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 87 | — | 87 |
| ST | 43 | 14 | 57 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 158 | — | 158 |
| EWS | 58 | — | 58 |
| UR | 240 | — | 240 |
| Total | 586 | 14 | 600 |
Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO 2024
- Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final-year students can also apply, provided they graduate by April 30, 2025.
- Age Limit (as of April 1,2024): Born between April 2, 1994, and April 1, 2003, inclusive
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years as
Category-wise Age Relaxation for SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2024
| Categories | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – NCL) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | General/EWS: 10 Years OBC: 13 Years SC/ST: 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen and ECOs/SSCOs | 5 Years |
| Persons Affected by 1984 Riots | 5 Years |
Important Dates for SBI PO Recruitment 2024
Applicants must check the online application dates before applying for SBI Probationary Officer to know the start date, end date, and exam dates of SBI.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Applications | 27th December 2024 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 19th January 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download | 3rd/4th week of February 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination | March 8 & 15, 2025 |
| Main Exam Call Letter Download | 2nd Week of April 2025 |
| Main Examination | April/May 2025 |
SBI Probationary Officer Salary and Perks
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (including 4 increments).
- CTC (Mumbai): ₹18.67 LPA (approx.).
- Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
- Pension under NPS
Application Fee for SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2024
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee
- The application fee must be paid online via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Selection Process for SBI PO Recruitment 2024
SBI will conduct the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment in three main phases:
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination
- Mode - Online
- Duration - 1 hour
- Sections - English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability (100 marks).
- Phase II: Main Examination
- Objective Test - 200 marks
- Descriptive Test - 50 marks
- Total Duration - 3 hours 30 minutes
- Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview
- Total marks for this phase - 50
- Merit List: Final Merit List will be prepared based on marks obtained in Phase II Main Exam and Phase III Interview & Group Exercise, normalized to 100.
Documents Required for SBI PO Application
- Passport-Sized Photograph: Recent, colored, with a white background (20kb–50kb).
- Signature: Signed in black ink on white paper (10kb–20kb).
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression: In black or blue ink on white paper (20kb–50kb).
- Hand-Written Declaration: Written on white paper in black ink as :- “I, [Name], [DOB], hereby declare that all information submitted by me is correct. The signature, photograph, and thumb impression are mine.”
- Valid Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID (original and photocopy).
- Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC candidates, issued by a competent authority.
- PwBD Certificate: For candidates applying under disability categories, issued by a competent authority.
- Educational Qualification Certificates: Graduation mark sheet and degree certificate.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates currently employed in government/quasi-government sectors.
- EWS Certificate: For EWS category candidates, issued for the financial year 2023-24.
How to Apply for SBI PO 2024 Vacancies?
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the State Bank of India https://bank.sbi/web/careers and Click here for direct registration.
- Access the 'Careers' Section: On the homepage, click on the 'Careers' link and look for SBI PO Recruitment 2024 to apply online.
- Registration: Click on 'New Registration' and provide the required details, including your name, contact information, and email address.
- Fill the Application Form: Login using registration id and password and enter your personal, educational, and professional details accurately. Ensure all information matches your official documents.
- Choose Exam Centre Preferences: Select your preferred examination centers for both Preliminary and Main exams.
- Uploading Documents: Upload all the scanned copies of required documents.
- Preview and Edit Application: Check all the information and uploaded documents to ensure accuracy and if there's mistake then make the correction before final submission.
- Pay Application Fee: Make the payment of the application fees online as per your category using debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking and save the e-receipt for your record.
- Submit and Print application Form: After confirming all details and successful payment, submit and print the application form for future reference.
SBI Probationary Officer 2024 Important Links
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join Government Job Updates Channel | WhatsApp | Telegram |
| Official Website | State Bank of India Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The last date to submit the online application is January 16, 2025.
The application fee for General/OBC/EWS is 750 Rs, and for ST/SC/PwBD there is no fee.
The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of 1st April 2024. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
The selection process includes:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview
Yes, final-year students can apply, provided they graduate by April 30, 2025.
Candidates can apply online for SBI Probationary Officer through the SBI official website and also apply through our website's direct apply link.
