Mumbai : The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released its Notification (Advt. No. CRPD/CBO/2025‑26/03) for the recruitment of 2,964 Circle Based Officer (CBO) positions nationwide. The vacancies include 2,600 regular posts and 364 backlog positions, spread across various regional circles including Maharashtra/Mumbai .
Key Highlights
Application Window: Reopened from June 21 to June 30, 2025 on SBI’s careers portal .
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university.
A minimum of 2 years’ banking experience is required .
Age should be between 21 and 30 years as of April 30, 2025, with applicable relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates .
Proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory.
Arunachal Pradesh/Nagaland candidates who studied English as a subject in Class 10 or 12 may now use English as their local language option following a corrigendum .
Selection Process:
1. Online Objective Test (2 hours) – Sections include English, Banking Awareness, General Awareness/Economy and Computer Aptitude (total 120 questions).
2. Descriptive Writing Test (30 minutes) – Essay and letter writing (50 marks).
3. Screening, Interview, and Local Language Proficiency Test.
Final selection is based on a 75:25 weightage between the online exam and interview .
Exam Date: The online CBO exam is scheduled for July 20, 2025, and admit cards were released around July 10 .
Salary & Perks:
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month (Junior Management Grade Scale‑I), with potential to rise to ₹85,920 inclusive of allowances.
Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Facilities, Travel Allowance, and more .
Summary Table:
Detail Information
Total Vacancies 2,964 (2,600 regular + 364 backlog)
Application Period June 21 – June 30, 2025
Eligibility Graduate + 2 years banking experience + Language proficiency
Age Limit 21–30 years as of April 30, 2025 (with relaxations)
Exam Date July 20, 2025
Pay Scale ₹48,480 starting (with DA/HRA/allowances)
This SBI CBO opportunity offers a solid entry into a stable banking career with attractive perks and clear growth potential. Prospective candidates should ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline through SBI’s official website.
