SBI PO 2025 Notification Is Out — Here's What Every Aspiring Banker Should Know

SBI PO 2025 Notification Is Out — Here's What Every Aspiring Banker Should Know

By ReportBuzz Correspondent | June 25, 2025

Well, it’s official. After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the State Bank of India (SBI) has finally dropped the Probationary Officer (PO) notification for 2025 — and the race has truly begun.

For lakhs of aspirants across India, this is the announcement they've been waiting on, refreshing the SBI Careers page daily. Now that it's here, the next few months are going to be about books, mocks, and serious focus.

 Let’s Get the Basics Out First

According to the notice, the bank is looking to fill just over 2,000 PO vacancies this year. Not a huge number, but decent — and definitely enough to spark a massive scramble.

• Form Start Date: July 1, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: July 21, 2025

• Prelims (Tentative): Last week of August

• Mains (Tentative): September 30, 2025

• Education Needed: Graduate (in any stream)

• Age Limit: 21–30 years as of April 1, 2025

Fees haven’t changed. It’s still ₹750 for general/OBC candidates and exempted for SC/ST/PwBD categories.

 A Quick Reality Check

Let’s not sugarcoat it — SBI PO is no cakewalk. Everyone knows that. The selection process includes three phases — prelims, mains, and an interview (plus group exercises). You’ll need to be on top of your game in reasoning, quant, English, current affairs, and more.

That said, it’s also one of the best entry-level banking jobs in the country. The pay, perks, and growth potential make it worth every bit of the grind.

 Coaching Centres Already Smelling Business

Barely an hour after the notification went live, Telegram groups were buzzing, YouTube thumbnails popped up, and coaching centres in cities like Patna and Jaipur began promoting their "100-Day Crash Courses."

If you’re serious about cracking this exam, now’s the time to switch off distractions and lock in your study plan.

 What to Do Right Now (If You're Applying)

1. Go to sbi.co.in/careers

2. Register your details

3. Upload your photo, signature, and required documents

4. Pay the fee

5. And most importantly — start preparing today, not tomorrow

Final Thoughts — This Could Be Your Year

Every year, lakhs apply. Only a few thousand make it through. But remember — they all started where you are today. If you've got the determination, a clear plan, and the patience to stick to it, you've already got half the battle won.

No one said it’d be easy. But it could change your life.