Introduction: SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Circle Based Officers (CBO). This presents a golden opportunity for eligible Indian citizens seeking a prestigious career in the banking sector. A total of 2964 vacancies are available across various circles in India. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and apply online between May 9, 2025, and May 29, 2025.
Organization Details: About State Bank of India (SBI)
- Hiring Body: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Number of Posts: 2964
- Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
- Location: Various Circles across India (selected candidates will be posted in the applied Circle only and are not entitled for inter-circle transfer until promotion to SMGS-IV Grade or 12 years of service, whichever is later).
SBI CBO Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The recruitment aims to fill 2964 Circle Based Officer positions. The vacancies are distributed across different circles and categories. Candidates must apply for a vacancy in one Circle only.
| Circle | Total Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad | 294 |
| Amaravati | 186 |
| Bengaluru | 289 |
| Bhopal | 232 |
| Bhubaneswar | 110 |
| Chandigarh | 94 |
| Chennai | 151 |
| North Eastern | 130 |
| Hyderabad | 233 |
| Jaipur | 218 |
| Kolkata | 193 |
| Lucknow | 297 |
| Maharashtra | 267 |
| Mumbai Metro | 105 |
| New Delhi | 49 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 116 |
| Grand Total | 2964 |
SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria as of the specified date:
- Essential Academic Qualifications (As on date of eligibility):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government, including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD).
- Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant are also eligible.
- The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional certificate.
- Age Limit (As on 30.04.2025):
- Not below 21 years and Not above 30 years as on 30.04.2025.
- Candidates must have been born not later than 30.04.2004 and not earlier than 01.05.1995 (both days inclusive).
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (NCL): 3 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years, PwBD (OBC): 13 years, Eligible Ex-Servicemen: 5 years).
- Experience (Post Essential Academic Qualification) as on 30.04.2025:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank as listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India.
- Candidates must submit a job profile certified by their existing/previous employer(s). If the job profile does not substantially match that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of SBI, the application may be rejected.
- Local Language Proficiency:
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, and understanding) in one of the specified local languages of the Circle they are applying for.
- A language test will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates before joining, unless they have studied the specified local language as a subject in 10th or 12th standard.
- Other Criteria:
- Candidates with a record of default in repayment of loans/credit card dues or against whom an adverse CIBIL report is available are not eligible.
- Candidates against whom there is an adverse report regarding character & antecedents or moral turpitude are not eligible.
- Candidates working with subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks, or in SBI in clerical/supervisory cadre, or employees engaged on contract basis in SBI are not eligible.
- Candidates who have resigned from officer grade in SBI/Associate Banks or were previously on contract with SBI and resigned/exited are not eligible.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Stay updated with the following crucial dates for the SBI CBO recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration of Application & Payment of Fees | 09.05.2025 to 29.05.2025 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Test (Tentative) | In July 2025 |
| Online Test (Tentative) | July 2025 |
| Date of Notification (Advertisement Date) | 09.05.2025 |
SBI CBO Salary & Benefits 2025
Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary package and benefits:
- Pay Scale: Presently, the starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
- Advance Increments: Two advance increments are applicable for work experience of 2 years or more in an officer cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank/Regional Rural Bank.
- Allowances & Perks: Eligible for D.A, H.R.A/Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical Facility, PF, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), LFC, and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.
SBI CBO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for SBI Circle Based Officers will be conducted in the following phases:
- Online Test:
- Objective Test (120 marks, 2 hours duration with separate timing for each section):
- English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 minutes)
- Banking Knowledge (40 Questions, 40 Marks, 40 minutes)
- General Awareness/Economy (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 minutes)
- Computer Aptitude (20 Questions, 20 Marks, 20 minutes)
- Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 minutes duration): Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
- There will be no penalty for wrong answers in Objective Tests.
- Objective Test (120 marks, 2 hours duration with separate timing for each section):
- Screening: Online applications and documents of candidates who qualify in the online examination will be placed before a Screening Committee to verify eligibility criteria, especially experience and job profile.
- Interview:
- The interview will consist of 50 marks.
- Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) the circle-wise and category-wise vacancies will be called for the interview from the top of the merit list (based on Online Test marks) of candidates who pass the screening.
- Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in the interview.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: This test will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates (based on online test, screening, and interview) before joining the Bank. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheets/certificates evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo this test.
- Final Selection:
- Candidates must qualify both in the Online Test and Interview separately.
- The final merit list will be prepared by adding the marks obtained in the Online Test (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview, with a weightage of 75:25 respectively (Online Test marks out of 170 converted to 75, and Interview marks out of 50 converted to 25).
How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Navigate to the “Current Openings” section and find the advertisement “RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS (Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03)”.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying.
- Register online by providing the required details. Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate information.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand-written declaration, ID Proof, Proof of Date of Birth, Job Profile, Resume, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificate, Form-16, Latest Salary Slip) as per the specifications in Annexure-II of the notification.
- Pay the application fee online using a debit card/credit card/Internet Banking.
- After successful submission and payment, print the e-receipt and application form for your records.
- The online application window is open from May 9, 2025, to May 29, 2025.
SBI CBO Application Fees 2025
- General/EWS/OBC candidates: ₹750/- (Non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Nil
- Fees once paid will not be refunded.
Official Notification & Apply Link for SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
- Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
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