The State Bank of India (SBI) officially released the SBI PO Notification 2025 on 24th June 2025, announcing 541 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO). Along with the notification, SBI has shared the tentative schedule for the prelims and mains exams. Although the exact SBI PO exam dates have not been announced, the tentative months in which the exam will be held are announced. Aspiring candidates should take note of the important dates and start preparing early, as the selection process consists of several competitive stages: prelims, mains, psychometric test, interview, and group exercise.
SBI PO Exam Date 2025
The official SBI PO 2025 Notification was released on 24th June 2025, announcing 541 vacancies for Probationary Officers. The SBI PO application process is open from 24th June to 14th July 2025. The Prelims Admit Card is expected to be released in the third or fourth week of July, and the Prelims Exam will be conducted in July or August 2025. The Mains Exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2025, with the Mains Admit Card likely to be available in August or September. The final phase, including the psychometric test, group exercise, and interview, is expected to be held in October or November 2025. Candidates are advised to stay updated through the official SBI website, www.sbi.co.in, for further details.
SBI PO Exam Schedule 2025
The tentative SBI PO Exam Schedule 2025 has been shared below. The exact dates for the Prelims, Mains, and Phase 3 Exams will be released in due course. Check the table below for details.
| SBI PO Events | Dates |
|---|
| SBI PO Notification 2025 | 24th June 2025 |
| SBI PO Apply Online 2025 Start | 24th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th July 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 24th June to 14th July 2025 |
| SBI PO Prelims Admit Card Release | 3rd / 4th week of July 2025 onwards |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam | July / August 2025 |
| SBI PO Mains Admit Card Release | August / September 2025 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam | September 2025 |
| Psychometric Test/Group Exercise/Interview | October/November 2025 |
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SBI PO Selection Process 2025
The SBI PO selection process consists of the following three main phases:
- Preliminary Exam – Objective type (100 marks)
- Mains Exam – Objective + Descriptive (250 marks)
- Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercise – Final assessment phase
- Only candidates who qualify the Prelims are eligible to appear for the Mains, and those who clear the Mains are shortlisted for the Interview and Group Exercise round.
SBI PO Admit Card 2025-26
The SBI PO Admit Card for each stage will be released separately on the official SBI website. It is a mandatory document containing the exam date, venue, reporting time, and other essential instructions. Candidates must carry a printed copy along with a valid ID proof to the exam center.
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