The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released a recruitment notification for 2,600 Circle Based Officer (CBO) positions under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03. The online application window is open from May 9, 2025, to May 29, 2025, and the online examination is tentatively scheduled for July 2025.
Key Highlights:
Total Vacancies: 2,600 (including regular and backlog)
Job Title: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Job Location: Candidates will be posted only within the selected Circle and are not eligible for inter-circle transfers until promotion to SMGS-IV or completion of 12 years, whichever is later.
Eligibility Criteria:
Age: 21 to 30 years as of April 30, 2025 (with applicable age relaxations).
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the selected Circle.
Selection Process:
1. Online Test (Objective and Descriptive)
2. Screening
3. Interview
4. Local Language Proficiency Test
Exam Pattern:
Objective Test: 120 marks, 2 hours duration.
Descriptive Test: 50 marks, 30 minutes.
No negative marking for wrong answers.
Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online through the official SBI careers portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
Important Notes:
Only one application per candidate is allowed.
Call letters will be available for download on the SBI website.
Pre-exam training will be provided online for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
For detailed information including Circle-wise vacancies, exam centers, and instructions, candidates are advised to read the complete advertisement available on the SBI website.