The SBI CBO Exam 2025 has been conducted on 20th July 2025 across various exam centres in India. Thousands of banking aspirants appeared for the test, and through this examination, 2964 vacancies will be filled. So, it is important to qualify in this exam. Candidates can check the real-time feedback from our experts, section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and questions asked in each section. This will help future aspirants to understand the paper pattern and level of competition.
SBI CBO Exam Analysis 2025 of 20 July
The SBI CBO Exam 2025 is being conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO). It is a great opportunity for banking professionals with prior experience who are looking to join India’s largest public sector bank. The role of a CBO is similar to that of a Probationary Officer (PO), but with a focus on regional placement. The selection process includes an Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Screening and Interview Round.
SBI CBO Exam 2025: Difficulty Level
The SBI Circle Based Officer Exam consists of both an Objective and a Descriptive type paper. There is no negative marking or section cut off. So, candidates could answer freely without the fear of losing marks. The overall difficulty level of the paper and section-wise difficulty level is mentioned here.
| Name of Test | Difficulty level |
| English Language | Easy to moderate |
| Banking Knowledge | Easy to moderate |
| General Awareness/Economy | Moderate |
| Computer Aptitude | Moderate |
| Overall | Moderate |
Questions Asked in SBI Circle-Based Officer Exam 2025: Section-wise
Candidates are assessed on their knowledge of English, Banking Knowledge, general awareness and economy, and Computer Aptitude. The exam is designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of banking operations. Below, we have mentioned the section-wise questions asked in the exam.
Questions Asked in Banking Knowledge
- SEZ
- Nomination
- FATCA – F stands for
- LRS
- Lead Bank Scheme
- KYC – 08-10
- NI Act
- KCC- Validity
- GDI
- SSY – Minimum amount
- MANI App- RBI
- DICGC
- DRI Scheme – 4%
- Official Validity Document
- PSL
Questions Asked in the General Awareness Section
Current Affairs were mainly asked from April to July 2025.
- WAVE SummitC
- 52nd Chief Justice of India
- Padma Vibhushan Award
- Dhyanchand Award
- Iron Ore Production (June-July Current Affair)
- GIFT City Gujarat
- Ekuverine Exercise
- Khelo India (Time related Question)
- 2nd Largest Gold Reserve
- NAMASTE Scheme
- Gatishakti
- GST Slab
- Kisan Credit Card
Questions Asked in Computer Aptitude Section
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Coded Blood Relation | 2-3 |
| Coded Directions | 1-2 |
| Number Symbol Coding | 3-4 |
| Inequalities | 3-4 |
| Coded Syllogism | 3 |
| Machine Input Output | 3 |
Questions Asked in English Language Section
| Topics | Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (Steel Production) | 7 |
| Rearrangement | 4 |
| Word Rearrangement | 4 |
| Spotting Error | 3-4 |
| Double Fillers | 4-5 |
Descriptive Writing Section
Letters: Total 3 Options
Essay: Total 3 Options
| Letter | Essay |
| Cyber Department | AI Uses |
| Municipality | Benefits of the Olympics in India in Future |
| For the installation of solar lights |
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