Download your SBI Admit Card 2025 for the Preliminary Exam. Check the official release date, step-by-step process and important exam details. Stay updated with the latest SBI PO recruitment news!
SBI Admit Card Overview
| Post Name | Probitionary Officer PO |
| Total Posts | 541 Posts |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Exam Type | Prelims Exam |
| Exam Date | 2, 4 & 5 August 2025 |
| Issue Date | 25th July 2025 |
Selection Process for SBI PO
The selection process for the SBI PO Recruitment 2025 is comprehensive, ensuring that candidates are evaluated thoroughly across multiple stages. The process includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and Interview Test. Below is a detailed explanation of each phase:
1. Preliminary Examination (Phase I)
The Preliminary Examination is an online test designed to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Total Questions: 100 Questions
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Duration: 60 Minutes or 1 hour
Negative Marking: A 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their aggregate marks in the Preliminary Exam, approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category.
2. Mains Examination (Phase II)
The Main Examination is the second stage of the selection process, consisting of multiple sections designed to assess a candidate’s overall abilities.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness (Economy/Banking) | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Essay and Letter Writing | 50 | 30 minutes |
After the Main Examination, candidates are shortlisted for the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview based on their performance. The Psychometric Test is used for personality profiling and is followed by a Group Exercise (20 marks) and Personal Interview (30 marks). The combined marks for this phase are 50.
The final merit list is prepared by normalizing the marks from the Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) and Phase III. The Main Examination contributes 75% to the final score, while Phase III accounts for the remaining 25%. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not considered in the final selection.
Negative marking is applicable in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, with a deduction of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer. Results for each phase will be announced on the official SBI website, and the entire process ensures transparency and fairness in selecting the most qualified candidates for the Probationary Officer position.
Final Selection
- The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, and its marks will not be considered for the final merit list.
- The final merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination.
- Provisional selection will depend on document verification and qualifying in Personality Test (where applicable).
Negative Marking: Applicable in both Preliminary and Main Examinations.
Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case of a tie, candidates older in age will be given preference.
Important Dates of SBI PO Recruitment
| Notification Date | 24 June 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 24 June 2025 |
| Apply End Date | 14 July 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 25 July 2025 |
| Prelims Exam | 2, 4, 5 August 2025 |
| Main Exam | September 2025 |
How To Download SBI Admit Card 2025
Candidates must download the SBI Probitionary Officer Admit Card from the official website, as it will not be sent by post. Ensure you have your registration number/roll number and password/date of birth to log in. Follow the steps below to download the admit card:
- Visit the SBI Career Page.
- Navigate to “Recruitment of SBI Probitionary Officer.”
- Click on the link for “Download Prelims Exam Call Letter.”
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth along with the captcha code.
- Click on “Login” to view your admit card.
- Download and print the admit card for future use.
Important links of SBI Admit Card
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
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| Website | Click Here |
