When will the SBI Clerk 2026 application form be released?

SBI Clerk 2026 application form will be released online. It consists of several parts including registration, uploading of scanned photo and sign, completing the application form, uploading the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression and paying the fees. The fees for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS categories are exempted from fee payment.

Can a 12th pass apply for SBI PO?

SBI PO eligibility is fixed by the examination authority. Graduation is required to apply for the exam. Candidates cannot appear after completing Class 12. The age for the exam is 21 and 30 years.

Is 60% necessary for SBI PO?

It is not necessary to secure 60 per cent in graduation inorder to be eligible for SBI PO exam. For the SBI PO eligibility percentage, candidates with less than 60% in their graduation are also eligible to take the SBI PO exam. The State Bank of India prescribes no minimum percentage in Graduation for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) exam. Candidates must be graduates of any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the final year/semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination.

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?

The SBI Clerk 2026 notification released on the SBIs carreer page. The notification carries information related to the exam.

In how many shifts SBI PO exam is conducted?

The prelims exam of SBI PO is conducted in four shifts while the Mains exam is conducted in two shifts. SBI PO prelims shift timings are 9 AM to 10 AM, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm and 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. SBI PO Mains exam timings are 2 pm to 3 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The details regarding the shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per their exam slots. The exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below. SBI PO Prelims Exam Timings Shift 1 9 am-10 am Shift 2 11:30 am-12:30 am Shift 3 2 pm-3 pm Shift 4 3:30 pm-4:30 pm SBI PO Mains Exam Timings Shift Timings Shift 1 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

What is the process after being selected as SBI PO?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

What is SBI PO Salary?

The starting basic is INR 41,960 (with 4 advance increments). Candidates are also eligible for DA, HRA/Lease rental, CCA. Candidates also get Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. In-hand salary ranges between INR 52,000 to 55,000 per month. SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. Candidates are selected to the post of Junior Management Grade Scale-I. Selected candidates are required to sign a bond of INR 2 lakh, Candidates are required to serve the bank for a minimum period of three years. The officers will be on probation for two years. Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises and interview.

In how many shifts SBI Clerk exam is conducted?

The prelims exam of SBI Clerk is conducted in four shifts. The Mains exam is conducted in two shifts. The prelims exam carries 100 marks. The mains exam is held for 200 marks. Candidates need to prepare well inorder to clear the exam.

SBI Exam Dates 2025: Check PO Psychometric Test Exam Schedule, Result & More

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SBI Dates 2025: The authority released the SBI Clerk Prelims result 2025 on November 4. The exam dates for SBI Clerk 2025 are mentioned in the notification. The preliminary exam of SBI Clerk was conducted on September 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2025. SBI JA examination for mains was conducted on November 15 & 16, 2025.

SBI PO 2025

The authority released SBI PO admit card 2025 for Psychometric Test. The test was held on November 19. The Group Exercises and Interview was held from November 24 to 30. The SBI PO prelims exam was held on August 4, 2025. The SBI PO notification was released on June 24, 2025. The last date to apply was July 14, 2025. The mains exam of SBI PO 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025.

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SBI Exam Dates 2025
SBI Exam 2025 Dates
Important Events Related to SBI Exams
SBI Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025
SBI Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

SBI Exam Dates 2025

SBI Exam Dates is released by the State Bank of India on the official website. Candidates can read the important dates and events to get more knowledge regarding SBI PO 2025 and SBI Clerk 2025 exams. In this article, we have discussed SBI dates for the following SBI exams.

SBI PO (Probationary Officer)	SBI Clerk (Junior Associates Customer Support & Sales)
SBI SO (Specialist Officers)	SBI CBO (Circle-Based Officers)

SBI Exam 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25 - 30 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Group Exercises & Interview
19 Nov ' 25 - 20 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Pysychometric Test
15 Nov ' 25 - 16 Nov ' 25	SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam Date
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Important Events Related to SBI Exams

See below important events:

Notification: It is made available in PDF form. The notification PDF contains details such as the application form, vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, etc.

Application Form: Registration form is released online. It consists of registration, uploading the documents, filling out the detailed application form, preview, and fee payment. The application fee is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories, however, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. The application fees can be paid online only.

Admit Card: Hall ticket is issued separately for different stages of exam. Candidates can access SBI admit card online by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the call letter is not sent to candidates by post.

Appearing in SBI exam: Exam comprises different stages. SBI exam for clerical cadre includes prelims and mains exam. The exam for PO & SO comprises prelims, mains, and interview. The exam is conducted online across various cities in the country.

Declaration of Result: Result is announced online. SBI scorecard is made available in PDF form, it displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The scorecard is released after the declaration of the result.

SBI Exam Eligibility Criteria 2025

SBI Eligibility Criteria is different for different posts. Candidates can check below the post-wise eligibility criteria of SBI.

Exam	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
SBI PO	Graduation	21 to 30 years
SBI Clerk	Graduation	20 to 28 years
SBI SO	Deputy Manager Law: Degree in Law (Three years/ Five years) from a recognised University in India. Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst) & Senior Executive (Statistics): Postgraduation in Statistics/Maths/Economics from a recognised university with a minimum of 60%.	Deputy Manager Law: 25 to 35 years (42 years with a minimum of 8 years of experience) Senior Special Executive (Data Analyst): Maximum age is 37 years Senior Executive (Statistics): 35 years
SBI Circle Officer recruitment	Graduation	The age of candidates should be between 21 and 30 years as on December 1, 2021. The educational qualification required for the exam is Graduation in any discipline
SBI Apprentice	Graduation	20 to 28 years
Lateral Hire	Age, Educational Qualifications, and Experience vary as per the Post and Grade

SBI Exam Dates 2025 FAQs

Candidates can read SBI Exam Dates 2025 FAQs below.

Q: When SBI Clerk admit card is released?

SBI Clerk admit card is released one week before the exam. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not send by post.

Q: What is the selection process of SBI PO exam?

The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, Mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises & interview. Final selection is done based on the Mains exam and group exercises and interview. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit. The prelims exam is only to screen candidates for the Mains exam. SBI PO prelims exam is conducted for 100 marks. The test paper carries questions from English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam carries both subjective and objective type questions. Total marks allotted to the mains exam are 250. The Group Exercises and Interview carries 50 marks.

Q: When SBI PO 2025 notification was released?

SBI PO 2025 notification was released on June 24, 2025. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying. SBI PO notification is released to fill vacancies for the post of Probationary Officers. Lakhs of candidates every year apply for SBI PO exam. The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises. The prelims exam of SBI PO is qualifying in nature.