The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to issue the admit card for its Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination in the third or fourth week of July via its official careers portal, sbi.co.in. The exams are scheduled to be held in three shifts across early August; August 2, 4, and 5, 2025.
This hiring campaign aims to fill 541 PO roles, including 41 backlog posts and 500 normal positions. The Admit Card will feature vital details including the candidate’s name, registration number, exam centre, reporting time, and instructions for the test day.
Prelims Exam Pattern & Selection Process
The SBI PO Prelims will be a one-hour, 100-mark online exam with three sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. With a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response, each segment will have its own time limit. Notably, there will be no sectional cut‑offs at this stage.
Candidates who clear the prelims will proceed to:
- Main Examination
- Psychometric Test, followed by
- Group Exercise & Interview
The final selection will be based on cumulative performance across all stages.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- Admit Card Release: Late July 2025
- Preliminary Exam: August 2, 4 & 5, 2025
- Prelims Result: Expected by September, with Main exam admit cards out in August–September. Group exercises and interviews are expected by October–November.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the Careers section on sbi.co.in to download their admit card using registration number and password, or date of birth. A valid photo ID and printed admit card are mandatory for entry to exam centres.
Rising demand for SBI PO positions reflects the prestige and career path associated with the job. Aspirants are urged to follow official updates, prepare thoroughly for each stage, and adhere to exam-day protocols for successful selection.
