Short Brief

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the commencement of the application process for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) for the year 2025, starting from May 9, 2025. This presents a significant opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to embark on a rewarding career path with one of India’s leading public sector banks. Successful candidates will be posted within their applied circle. The selection process typically involves an online examination, a screening phase, and a final interview. For the most current and comprehensive job notifications, stay tuned to Freejobsinformation.in.

Please note: All information provided here, including dates and process details, is based on general patterns of SBI CBO recruitment and the hypothetical start date of May 9, 2025. Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official SBI notification for Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03 once it is thoroughly reviewed on the official SBI website for precise and definitive details.

Quick Overview

Education Qualification

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. Specific requirements, including any preferred qualifications, minimum percentage, or experience (if any), will be detailed in the official notification.

It is crucial to thoroughly check the official SBI CBO 2025 notification (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03) on SBI’s careers page for definitive and detailed educational criteria before applying.

Age Limit (as on Cut-off Date)

Typically, the age limit for SBI CBO is between 21 to 30 years. The exact cut-off date for age calculation (e.g., 31.12.2024 or as specified in the official notification) will be crucial. Candidates must be born not earlier than a specific date and not later than another specific date, both days inclusive, as mentioned in the official notification.

You can use the Age Calculator 2025 on Freejobsinformation.in to check your eligibility based on the cut-off date once it’s officially announced.

Age Relaxation

Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for reserved categories as per government norms, applicable as of the specified cut-off date in the official notification. Typical relaxations are as follows:

Note: Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit necessary certificates in the prescribed format. Cumulative age relaxation will not be available. Please refer to the official SBI CBO 2025 notification for definitive details and conditions.

Vacancy Details

Application Fee

The application fee for SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 (tentative, based on previous patterns) is as follows. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online.

Candidates should verify the exact fee structure from the official notification for CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03 once released. Payment should be made through the official SBI careers portal using debit card/credit card/internet banking during the specified application window.

Selection Process

The selection process for the State Bank of India Circle Based Officer (SBI CBO) typically involves multiple stages designed to assess candidates’ suitability for the role. The anticipated stages for the 2025 recruitment are:

Final Merit List: The final merit list for selection will typically be prepared based on the normalised aggregate marks obtained in the Online Written Test (Objective + Descriptive) and the Interview. Candidates must qualify in all stages (including any local language test if applicable) to be considered for final selection.

The exact structure, subjects, marks, duration, and qualifying criteria for each stage will be detailed in the official SBI CBO 2025 notification (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03).

How to Apply for SBI CBO 2025

1. Visit the official SBI Careers page: bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings.
2. Navigate to the “Current Openings” section.
3. Look for “RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS” and click on the link for Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03.
4. Download the detailed advertisement (notification PDF) and read it carefully to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria (age, education, experience, local language proficiency, etc.).
5. Click on the “Apply Online” link associated with the CBO recruitment. This link will be active from May 9, 2025, to May 29, 2025 (tentative dates).
6. Register by providing basic details if you are a new user, or log in with existing credentials if you have applied for SBI recruitments before.
7. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and professional details as required.
8. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, ID proof, proof of date of birth, educational certificates, experience certificates (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), and any other documents as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
9. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through the available payment gateways (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking).
10. Carefully verify all details entered in the application form before final submission. No modifications are generally allowed after final submission.
11. After successful submission and payment, take a printout of the submitted application form and the e-receipt for the fee payment for your future reference.

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025)

All dates mentioned above are tentative and are subject to official confirmation by the State Bank of India through its official notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the SBI careers website.

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