SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Notification 2025: State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Circle Based Officers (CBO) across various circles in India. Selected candidates will be posted in the applied Circle only and will not be eligible for inter-circle transfer until promotion or completion of 12 years of service, whichever is later. This recruitment is governed by Advertisement No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03.
SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Notification 2025
SBI CBO Notification 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Payment of Fees | 09.05.2025 to 29.05.2025 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Test | July 2025 (Tentative) |
| Online Test | July 2025 (Tentative) |
SBI CBO Notification 2025 - Vacancy Details
| Circle | State/UT | Language | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 240 | 54 | 294 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 180 | 6 | 186 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 250 | 39 | 289 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 200 | 32 | 232 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 100 | 10 | 110 |
| Chandigarh | J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab | Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi | 80 | 14 | 94 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry | Tamil | 120 | 31 | 151 |
| North Eastern | Assam, NE States | Various | 100 | 30 | 130 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 230 | 3 | 233 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 200 | 18 | 218 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, A&N, Sikkim | Bengali/Nepali/Hindi | 150 | 43 | 193 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 280 | 17 | 297 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 250 | 17 | 267 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra, Goa | Marathi/Konkani | 100 | 5 | 105 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, UP | Hindi | 30 | 19 | 49 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 90 | 26 | 116 |
| Total | 2600 | 364 | 2964 | ||
Note: Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD as per Government of India guidelines.
SBI CBO Notification 2025 - Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025): Not below 21 years and not above 30 years, i.e., candidates must have been born not earlier than 01.05.1995 and not later than 30.04.2004 (both days inclusive).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Candidates with professional qualifications (Medical, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant) are also eligible.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience (post essential academic qualification) as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as on 30.04.2025.
- Local Language: Proficiency (reading, writing, understanding) in any one of the specified local languages of the applied Circle. Language test will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates who do not have 10th/12th mark sheet showing the language as a subject.
- Other: Candidates must not have defaulted in repayment under any lending arrangement with Banks/NBFCs and must have a clear CIBIL record. Adverse reports regarding character/moral turpitude will disqualify the candidate.
SBI CBO Notification 2025 - Syllabus
Objective Test (2 hours, 120 marks)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
English Language
- Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Correction & Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Reading Comprehension
- Word Rearrangement/Swap
- Misspelt Words
- Word Usage
- Sentence Based Errors
General Awareness/Economy
- National & International Current Affairs
- RBI in News
- Business & Economy
- Indexes & Rankings
- Central Govt Schemes
- Agreements & MoUs
- Static GK
- Awards & Honors
- Banking & Insurance News
Banking Knowledge
- Banking Terminology
- Banking Products & Services
- Recent Developments in Banking Sector
- Financial Awareness
- Regulatory Bodies
Computer Aptitude
- Basics of Computers
- Operating Systems
- Internet & Networking
- MS Office
- Computer Security
Descriptive Test (30 mins, 50 marks)
- Letter Writing (1 question, 25 marks)
- Essay Writing on Banking-related topic (1 question, 25 marks)
Note: No penalty for wrong answers in objective test. No sectional qualifying marks.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test (for those not having evidence of local language at 10th/12th level)
Final selection will be based on performance in the online test, screening, interview, and qualifying the local language test.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply
- Eligible candidates must apply online through the SBI Careers portal.
- Read the official notification carefully and ensure eligibility before applying.
- Complete the registration process and pay the application fee online before the last date.
- Keep a printout of the application and fee receipt for future reference.
Note: No other mode of application will be accepted. Regularly check the SBI Careers website for updates and further instructions.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 - Important Links
- Official Website: Visit
- Official Notification: Download PDF
- Apply Online: Apply
- Contact Email: crpd@sbi.co.in
SBI CBO Notification 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the last date to apply for SBI CBO 2025?
A: The last date to apply online is 29-05-2025.
- How many vacancies are there in SBI CBO 2025?
A: There are a total of 2,964 vacancies (2,600 Regular + 364 Backlog).
- What is the age limit for SBI CBO 2025?
A: 21 to 30 years as on 30-04-2025 (age relaxation as per rules).
- What is the selection process for SBI CBO?
A: The selection process includes Online Exam (Objective + Descriptive), Screening, Interview, and Local Language Proficiency Test.
- Is there any penalty for wrong answers in the online test?
A: No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the Objective Test.
- What is the salary for SBI CBO?
A: The starting basic pay is Rs. 36,000/- (in the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840) plus admissible allowances.
- Can I apply for more than one Circle?
A: No, you can apply for only one Circle. Applications for multiple Circles will be rejected.
- Is experience mandatory for SBI CBO?
A: Yes, a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required.
