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2025-05-16

SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply Now!

This article provides details on the State Bank of India's recruitment for Circle Based Officers. This opportunity offers a starting basic pay of ₹48,480 and is open to graduates with experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.

  • Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)

  • Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)

  • Salary: Starting basic pay of ₹48,480

  • Vacancies: 2600 (Regular) + 364 (Backlog)

Vacancy Details: Circle-wise Distribution of Posts

The table below shows the distribution of regular and backlog vacancies across different circles and categories.

Circle

State/UT

Language

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

TOTAL

Ahmedabad

Gujarat

Gujarati

36

18

64

24

98

240

Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh

Telugu/Urdu

27

13

48

18

74

180

Bengaluru

Karnataka

Kannada

37

18

67

25

103

250

Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Hindi

30

15

54

20

81

200

Bhubaneswar

Odisha

Odia

15

7

27

10

41

100

Chandigarh

J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab

Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

12

6

21

8

33

80

Chennai

Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry

Tamil

18

9

32

12

49

120

North Eastern

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura

Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok

15

7

27

10

41

100

Hyderabad

Telangana

Telugu / Urdu

34

17

62

23

94

230

Jaipur

Rajasthan

Hindi

30

15

54

20

81

200

Kolkata

West Bengal, A & N Islands, Sikkim

Bengali, Nepali

22

11

40

15

62

150

Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh

Hindi / Urdu

42

21

75

28

114

280

Mumbai Metro

Maharashtra, Goa

Marathi, Konkani

15

7

27

10

41

100

New Delhi

Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana

Hindi

4

2

8

3

13

30

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala, Lakshadweep

Malayalam

13

6

24

9

38

90

Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit and Educational Qualification

  • Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025):

    • Minimum Age: 21 years

    • Maximum Age: 30 years

  • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Experience Requirements: Relevant Experience to the Vacancy

  • Minimum 2 years' experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.

Application Fee Details: Category-wise Fee Structure

  • General/EWS/OBC: ₹750/-

  • SC/ST/PwBD: Nil

Selection Procedure: Test, Screening, Interview & More

  1. Online Test:

    • Objective Test (120 marks)

    • Descriptive Test (50 marks)

  2. Screening: Based on experience criteria.

  3. Interview: 50 marks.

  4. Local Language Proficiency Test: Required for provisionally selected candidates.

Important Dates: Registration, Exam and More

  • Online Registration & Fee Payment: May 9, 2025 to May 29, 2025

  • Download of Call Letter for Online Test: July 2025 (Tentative)

  • Online Test: July 2025 (Tentative)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Important Information About the Vacancy

  • What is the probation period for Circle Based Officers?

    • The probation period is 6 months from the date of joining. During this time, officers will undergo continuous assessment to determine their suitability for confirmation.

  • Will there be any pre-examination training?

    • Yes, SBI will arrange pre-examination training in online mode for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines. Eligible candidates who wish to avail of this training should fill in the relevant column in the online application.

  • Can I apply if I am working in another bank?

    • Candidates working in Government/Quasi Government, Public Sector Undertakings including Nationalized Banks/ Scheduled Commercial Banks/ RRBs are required to submit 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer at the time of interview.

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