The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced that the SBI CBO Exam 2025 will take place in July 2025 (tentative). This year, more than 1.8 lakh candidates have applied for the Circle Based Officer post, highlighting the intense competition ahead for a total of 2,964 vacancies. So to move ahead, it is important for the candidates to stay updated with the SBI CBO Exam Date 2025 announcements. For latest updates, candidates can visit SBI Careers or bookmark this page. Know more about exam pattern, selection process, salary, and everything you need to know about SBI CBO Recruitment 2025.
SBI CBO Exam Date 2025
Candidates are now looking forward to the SBI CBO 2025 Exam Date after the application process is over. The next step in line is an Online exam which comprises of both Objective type and Descriptive type sections. Candidates are assessed on subjects like English Language, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness/Economy, and Computer Aptitude, and Letter & Essay Writing.
The complete schedule including the SBI CBO Exam date and Admit Card release will be announced in due course of time @www.sbi.co.in/careers and candidates must not miss this opportunity to become a part of SBI.
| SBI CBO Exam Date 2025 | |
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application Dates | 9th – 29th May 2025 |
| SBI CBO Call Letter 2025 | Update Soon |
| SBI Circle Based Officer Exam Date 2025 | July 2025 |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025
A Circle Based Officer (CBO) at SBI is responsible for managing banking operations, customer service, loan processing, and business development within a specific regional circle. The SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 (CRPD/ CBO/2025-26/03) aims to select experienced candidates for the job role and the selection process includes Online Test, Screening, Interview, and Local Language test. Check key highlights of the recruitment in the table below.
| SBI CBO Recruitment 2025: Details | |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Exam Name | SBI CBO Notification 2025-26 |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Vacancies | 2964 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Test, Screening, Interview, and Local Language test |
| Salary | Rs 48,480/- |
| Location | India |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in/careers |
SBI CBO Notification PDF
The State Bank of India (SBI) released the official SBI CBO Notification 2025 PDF on May 9, 2025, announcing 2,964 vacancies for the Circle Based Officer (CBO) position. The notification provides comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, application procedures, selection process, salary structure, and important dates. Download the PDF below.
SBI CBO Notification 2025 PDF Download
SBI CBO Vacancy 2025
The State Bank of India has announced a total of 2964 vacancies for the post of Circle Based Officer through its SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 notification. Out of these, 2600 are regular vacancies and 364 are backlog vacancies, distributed across various circles and states in India. The vacancies are further categorized into SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and General. Detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy information is available in the official notification PDF
| SBI CBO Vacancy 2025 | |||||||
| Circle | State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | 36 | 18 | 64 | 24 | 98 | 240 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | 27 | 13 | 48 | 18 | 74 | 180 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
| Chandigarh | J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry | 18 | 9 | 32 | 12 | 49 | 120 |
| North Eastern | NE States (Assam, Arunachal, etc.) | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 34 | 17 | 62 | 23 | 94 | 230 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 42 | 21 | 75 | 28 | 114 | 280 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, A&N Islands, Sikkim | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 62 | 150 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra, Goa | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 |
| Total | 387 | 190 | 697 | 260 | 1066 | 2600 | |
Backlog Vacancy Category Wise
The total vacancy includes both regular and backlog vacancies which is 364. Check the state-wise vacancy below. From this table you can check the SBI CBO Backlog Vacancy Details State and Category Wise.
| SBI CBO Backlog Vacancy | ||||
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 33 | 10 | 54 |
| Amaravati | 6 | – | – | 6 |
| Bengaluru | 20 | 9 | 10 | 39 |
| Bhopal | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 8 | – | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | – | 13 | 14 |
| Chennai | – | 31 | – | 31 |
| North Eastern | 5 | – | 25 | 30 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Jaipur | 13 | – | 5 | 18 |
| Kolkata | 8 | 10 | 25 | 43 |
| Lucknow | 6 | 11 | – | 17 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 13 | – | 17 |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| New Delhi | – | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 16 | 10 | – | 26 |
| Total | 107 | 146 | 111 | 364 |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 Online Application Process
The State Bank of India has closed the online application process for the Circle Based Officer position, allowing candidates to register and submit their application forms. The process includes registration, uploading of photo and signature, filling in personal details, uploading a handwritten declaration and thumb impression, and payment of the application fee.
Application Fee
The application fee to be paid by categories other than SC/ST/PWBD is Rs. 750/- and fee has been exempted for SC/ST/PWBD categories.
Steps to Apply for SBI CBO 2025
Candidates interested in applying for the SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025 can submit their applications online only through the official website of the State Bank of India @www.sbi.co.in/careers. Follow the steps below to complete your application:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to sbi.co.in/careers and click on the link for “SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 CRPD/ CBO/2025-26/03.”
- Complete Registration: Click on “New Registration” and fill in your basic details to generate a registration number and password.
- Fill Application Form: Log in using the credentials and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photo, signature, handwritten declaration, and thumb impression in the specified format.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online (Rs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Final Submission: Review the filled form and submit it. Download and save a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.
SBI Circle Based Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria for SBI Circle Based Officer recruitment mainly includes qualification, age limit, experience, nationality, and local language proficiency. If any candidate fits into all SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria, then they can apply for the post.
Qualification Required
The educational qualification required for SBI CBO is Graduation degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), and those with qualifications in Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, and Cost Accountancy are eligible.
SBI CBO Age Limit (As On 30/4/2025)
Candidates must have been born not later than 30.04.2004 and not earlier than 01.05.1995. Check the minimum and maximum age limit for the SBI CBO 2025 below.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation: Check the details of the SBI CBO Age Relaxation in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ESM/ECOs | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| General (PWD) | 10 years |
| OBC/ OBC(PWD) | 13 years |
| SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD) | 15 years |
Experience Required for Circle Based Officer post
A minimum of 2 years of experience (Post Essential Academic Qualification Experience) as on 30.04.2025 as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank as listed in Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India.
Local Language Test
Candidates must know the state language that they are applying from. The Local language proficiency test will be conducted as part of selection process but if any candidate can show their 10th/12th marksheet evidencing having studied the opted language then they need to appear for the LPT.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process mainly consists of 4 stages such as Online Test, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Test. Candidates have to qualify each stage in order to get selected for the post. Check the stage-wise description below.
| SBI CBO Selection Stages and Details | |||
| Stage | Type | Marks | Details |
| Online Test | Objective | 120 |
Covers English Language, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness, and Computer Aptitude
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| Descriptive | 30 |
Conducted for candidates who qualify the online test. It tests analytical & writing skills
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| Screening Test | — | — |
Screening Committee will assess the online exam qualified candidates based on the eligibility criteria
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| Interview | Personal Interview | – |
Final stage of selection; used to prepare the merit list
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| Language Proficiency Test | To test local language | – | Test of specified opted language of a particular circle |
SBI CBO 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern consists two parts: Objective and Descriptive. Objective is 120 Marks and Descriptive is of 50 Marks. There is no negative marking and non sectional cut off.
| SBI CBO Exam Pattern: Objective Test | |||
| Name of Test | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
| SBI CBO Exam Pattern: Descriptive Test | |||
| Name of Test | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Letter Writing | 1 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Essay-250 words on banking related | 1 | 25 | |
| Total | 2 | 50 | 30 mins |
SBI CBO Syllabus 2025
The SBI CBO Syllabus 2025 is a guiding light for all the candidates who are going to appear for the SBI Circle-Based Officer Exam. Candidates can check the detailed SBI CBO Syllabus below which will help them to prepare for the upcoming SBI CBO Exam. The topics included in the SBI CBO Exam are:
| SBI CBO Syllabus (Subjects) | Topics Covered |
| English Language |
• Cloze Test
• Reading Comprehension • Spotting Errors • Sentence Improvement • Sentence Correction • Para Jumbles • Fill in the Blanks • Para/Sentence Completion |
| Banking Awareness |
• Banking Terminologies Knowledge
• Financial Awareness • Financial Markets • Monetary Policy • Payment Banks • Reserve Bank of India • Banking Sector of India • Acquisitions and Mergers • New Policies in News • Financial Institutions • Principles of Insurance • Money and Banking |
| General Awareness |
• Current Affairs
• GK Updates • Currencies • Important Places • Books and Authors • Awards • Headquarters • Prime Minister Schemes • Important Days |
| Computer Knowledge |
• History and Generation of Computers
• Computer Organisation • Computer Memory • Computer Hardware and I/O Devices • Computer Software • Computer Languages • Operating System • Computer Network • Internet • Computer and Network Security |
SBI CBO Previous Year Paper
The preparation for Circle Based Officer exam is incomplete without the SBI CBO Previous Year Question Papers. The past year papers gives you an insight about the types of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level, tone of the questions, format, etc. Along with it, sometimes, the questions get repeated, so we advise the candidates to solve as many previous year papers as they can to prepare.
SBI Circle Based Officer Salary
The SBI CBO Salary 2025 starts from Rs 48,480 and the present pay scale is Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2- 67160-2680/7-85920. Initially, they will be appointed at Circle Based Officer JMGS-I and annual increments are given each year as per the Bank norms.
SBI CBO Exam Centre 2025
The list of all exam centres where the SBI CBO Exam will be conducted is given in the table below.
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SBI CBO Exam Centre 2025
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| State Code | State/UT |
Online Examination Centres
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| 11 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| 12 | Andhra Pradesh |
Anantapur, Guntur / Vijayawada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| 14 | Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
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| 15 | Bihar |
Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna
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| 16 | Chandigarh |
Chandigarh / Mohali
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| 17 | Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Raipur
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| 18 | Goa | Panaji |
| 19 | Gujarat |
Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar, Anand / Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat
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| 20 | Haryana |
Ambala, Hissar, Faridabad, Gurugram
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| 21 | Himachal Pradesh |
Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan
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| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
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| 23 | Jharkhand |
Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
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| 24 | Karnataka |
Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Gulbarga, Mysore
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| 25 | Kerala |
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
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| 26 | Ladakh | Leh, Kargil |
| 27 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| 28 | Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Satna, Ujjain
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| 29 | Maharashtra |
Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Satara
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| 30 | Manipur | Imphal |
| 31 | Meghalaya | Shillong |
| 32 | Mizoram | Aizawl |
| 33 | Nagaland |
Dimapur, Kohima
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| 34 | Delhi-NCR |
New Delhi / NCR
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| 35 | Odisha |
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur
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| 36 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 37 | Punjab |
Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Patiala
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| 38 | Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
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| 39 | Sikkim | Gangtok |
| 40 | Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
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| 41 | Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
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| 42 | Tripura | Agartala |
| 43 | Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Mathura, Moradabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi
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| 44 | Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
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| 45 | West Bengal |
Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri
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SBI CBO Admit Card 2025
The SBI CBO Admit Card 2025 will be released in July 2025, a few days before the scheduled exam date. Candidates who have successfully completed the application process can download their admit card from the official SBI website at sbi.co.in after it is released. To access the admit card, candidates will need to enter their registration number/roll number and date of birth/password.
The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date and time, exam centre address, and instructions for the exam day. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (like Aadhar card, passport, or driving license) and its photocopy to the exam centre.
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