The State Bank of India (SBI) has relaunched the CBO 2025 Notification, announcing 2,964 vacancies for Circle Based Officers across different SBI circles. Perfect for experienced banking professionals seeking a blend of regional posting and career growth.
Detailed Overview
SBI CBO 2025 Notification Highlights
Feature | Details |
Post | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03 |
Total Vacancies | 2,964 (2,600 regular + 364 backlog) |
Experience Required | 2+ years as an Officer in Scheduled Bank/RRB |
Application Mode | Online at sbi.co.in/careers |
Important Dates & Application Window
Original Window: 9 – 29 May 2025
Reopened: 21 – 30 June 2025
Tentative Exam Date: July 2025
Vacancy Breakdown
Regular Posts: 2,600
Backlog Posts: 364
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Graduation from recognized university
Experience: ≥ 2 years as Officer in Scheduled Bank/RRB
Age: 21–30 years (as of 30 April 2025); relaxations for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10–15 yrs)
Language: Proficiency in circle’s local language; North-East candidates exempted if English studied in 10/12
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
Selection Process
Online Written Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
Screening & Interview
Local Language Proficiency Test
4. Document Verification & Medical
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Online Written Exam (Total 170 marks)
Objective Test (120 marks | 120 mins)
English Language – 30 Qs
Banking Knowledge – 40 Qs
General Awareness/Economy – 30 Qs
Computer Aptitude – 20 Qs
Descriptive Test (50 marks | 30 mins)
Letter (25) + Essay (25)
Interview – 50 marks
No negative marking for objective section
FAQs
Q1. What’s the last date to apply?
June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Q2. Who qualifies for North-East circle?
Graduates with English in 10/12 from Arunachal/Nagaland
Q3. Will there be penalty for wrong answers?
No, the objective test has no negative marking
Q4. What is basic pay?
₹48,480 per month at Scale-I
