SBI Circle Based Officers (CBO) Notification 2025: Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Selection Process


The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025. Candidates interested in this post can apply online from 9th May 2025 to 29th May 2025. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility, vacancies, the selection process, and how to apply.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 Overview
Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03 |
Total Vacancies | 2600 Regular + 364 Backlog Vacancies |
Application Mode | Online |
Posting Location | Selected Circle Only |
Salary | Starting Basic Pay ₹48,480 + 2 advance increments |
Official Website | bank.sbi |
Important Dates
Start Date of Online Application | 09 May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 29 May 2025 |
Online Test (Tentative) | July 2025 |
Admit Card Download | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹750/- |
SC/ST/PwBD | Exempted (No Fee) |
Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
Circle Based Officer (CBO) | (Regular 2600) + (Backlog 364) | Graduate + Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. |
Age Limit (as on 30 April 2025)
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Minimum Age: 21 years
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Maximum Age: 30 years
(Born between 01 May 1995 and 30 April 2004)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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PwBD: 10–15 years
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Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
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Online Test (Objective + Descriptive)
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Screening of Applications & Documents
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Interview
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Local Language Test (unless exempted)
Final selection will be based on a 75:25 weightage of Online Test and Interview.
Exam Pattern
Online Objective Test
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
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 |
Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
Descriptive Test (30 Minutes)
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2 Questions: Essay and Letter Writing
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Total Marks: 50
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No negative marking
How to Apply for SBI CBO 2025
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Visit: bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
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Click on “Apply Online” under CBO Recruitment 2025
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Register using a valid email and mobile number
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Fill the application form and upload:
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Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression
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Handwritten Declaration
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Educational Certificates, Experience Proof, and ID
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Pay the fee online and submit the form
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Download the confirmation page for future use
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