SBI PO Apply Online 2026: Application Form Link Here

State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2025 ( SBI PO )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 3, 2025 11:39 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SBI PO Application Form 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) releases SBI PO registration form online. The application fee can be paid online only, which is INR 750 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment. Candidates can even withdraw their applications if they do not want to apply. Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam. Candidates are also required to capture their live image while filling the application form. 

SBI PO notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. SBI PO dates are announced along with the notification. Read below for more details on SBI PO application form. 

Table of content
  • How to fill SBI PO Application Form?
  • SBI PO 2025 Dates
  • SBI PO Handwritten Declaration
  • SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
  • SBI PO Application Form 2025 FAQs
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How to fill SBI PO Application Form?

Candidates can fill the application form of SBI PO in the following steps:

Step 1: SBI PO Registration 

  • Visit the official website of SBI
  • Go to the advertisement 'Recruitment of Probationary Officers' 
  • Click the 'Apply Online' link
  • Go to the registration page by clicking the 'Click Here for New Registration' link
  • To register enter names, mobile numbers, email ID, and security code
  • Upon successful registration, registration ID and password are generated

Also Read: SBI PO recruitment 

Step 2: Uploading the images 

Applicants had to upload their scanned photographs and signatures as per the format prescribed by SBI. The specifications for uploading the photograph and signature are given below:

Photograph

  • The dimension should be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
  • The size of the file should be between 20kb and 50 kb
  • Candidates need to ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb
  • Upload live image of photograph

Signature

  • The dimension should be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
  • The size of the file should be between 10kb and 20kb
  • Candidates are required to ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
  • The signature in capital letters is not accepted

Procedure to upload the scanned photograph and signature

The process to upload the scanned photograph and signature is given below:

  • There are two separate links for uploading photograph and signature
  • Click on the respective 'Upload Photograph/Signature' link
  • Browse and select the location where the scanned photograph and signature files are saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the 'Open/Upload' button

Step 3: Filling the detailed SBI PO application form 

In the SBI PO application form, candidates need to fill in the following details:

Basic details: In this part of SBI PO application form, candidates need to enter details such as the circle, state, official language, category, nationality, centre for preliminary and mains exams, etc.

Personal details: Here, candidates need to enter their date of birth, gender, father's name, and mother's name, address, etc.

Educational Qualification: Candidates need to enter the details of Graduation, Postgraduation, professional qualification, and other qualifications

Work Experience: Candidates need to enter their total years of work experience

Step 4: Preview

After entering the details, candidates can preview the duly filled SBI PO application form. Candidates can edit the details entered in the application form before final submission. Candidates are allowed to edit the details in the application form three times only within the application deadline. Once the application is filled, candidates are required to submit the same. No change or editing of details is allowed. 

Step 5: SBI PO Application Fee

  • After ensuring that the details entered in SBI PO application form are correct, candidates are required to pay the fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application form
  • The fee can be paid through debit card/credit card/internet banking by providing the information asked
  • On successful completion of the fee payment, an e-receipt and application form are generated 

The category-wise application fee is given below.

Category

Application Fee (In INR)

SC/ST/PWD

Nil

General/ OBC

750 (application fee including intimation charges)

SBI PO Application Form: Specifications for Scanning Documents

The dimensions and specifications for photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.  

Parameters Details
Photograph

 

  • Dimension of the photograph should be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
  • Size of file should be between 20kb-50 kb
  • Candidates must ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning
Signature
  • Dimension of the signature should be 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
  • Size of file should be between 10kb to 20kb
  • Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
  • Signature in Capital Letters is not accepted
Left Thumb Impression
  • The file type of the left thumb impression should be in jpg/jpeg format
  • The dimension of the left thumb impression should be 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e. 3 cm x 3 cm (Width x Height)
  • The file size should be 20 kb-50 kb
Handwritten declaration
  • The handwritten declaration should be written in English on a white paper with black ink
  • The file type should be in jpg/jpeg
    The dimension should be 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e. 10 cm x 5 cm (Width x Height)
  • The file size should be 50 kb-100 kb
  • The handwritten declaration in capital letters is not accepted
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I am not able to save SBI PO application form details?
A: 

In the event of candidates not being able to fill the SBI PO application form data in one go, they can save the data already entered by using the 'Save' button. Candidates need to login with their required credentials to complete the application process. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking. In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/call letter, queries can be made on the phone number-022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. Candidates should mention ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India’ in the subject of the mail.

SBI PO 2025 Dates

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Sep ' 25

SBI PO Mains Exam 2025

04 Aug ' 25

SBI PO Prelims Exam Date 2025

25 Jul ' 25 - 05 Aug ' 25

SBI PO Prelims Admit Card

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SBI PO Handwritten Declaration

SBI PO handwritten declaration plays an important part while filling the application form. The application form is not accepted if candidates do not upload the handwritten declaration. The text for SBI PO handwritten declaration is given below:

“I,______(Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true, and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.

How to Upload SBI PO Handwritten Declaration?

The steps to upload SBI PO handwritten declaration are given below:

  • Click on the 'SBI PO Handwritten Declaration' link
  • Browse and select the location where the handwritten declaration file is saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the ‘Open/ Upload’ button
  • If the file size and formats are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
  • Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity/ quality

Pre-Requisites for Filling SBI PO Application Form

Candidates are required to keep the following details ready before filling the application form for SBI PO:

  • Bank details
  • Valid email ID and mobile number
  • Scanned photograph in the prescribed format
  • Scanned signature in the specified dimension
  • Marksheet of graduation 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the text for SBI PO handwritten declaration?
A: 

The text for SBI PO handwritten declaration is given below: I________ (Name of the candidate), _______ (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine. The steps to upload SBI PO handwritten declaration are given below:

  • Candidates need to click on the relevant link to upload SBI PO handwritten declaration
  • Browse and select the location where the handwritten declaration has been saved
  • Select the file by clicking on it
  • Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button
  • If the file size and formats are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
  • Preview of the uploaded image to check the quality of the image
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SBI PO Eligibility Criteria

SBI PO eligibility criteria is prescribed by the State Bank of India. SBI PO eligibility comprises details such as age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and number of attempts. According to SBI PO eligibility, the age of candidates should be between 21 and 30 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is a Graduation. There is also a limit to the number of attempts in the exam. SBI PO eligibility is given below in detail:

SBI PO Age Limit: To apply for the exam, candidates should be between 21 and 30 years old. According to SBI PO eligibility, relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories.

SBI PO Educational Qualification: Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can apply provisionally. Such candidates need to provide the proof of having completed the graduation. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) can also apply for the exam. 

Number of Attempts: The number of attempts in SBI PO exam is given below:

Category Number of chances

General/EWS

4

General/ EWS (PWD)

7

OBC

7

OBC (PWD)

7

SC/ SC (PWD)/ ST/ ST (PWD)

No restriction

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is 60% necessary for SBI PO?
A: 

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.

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SBI PO Application Form 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below SBI PO application form 2025 FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I submit more than one SBI PO application form?
A: 
In case candidates submit more than one SBI PO application form 2023, the examination authority accepts the application which is the latest and completed. Based on the latest application form, candidates are issued admit card for the exam. Candidates need to download their admit cards online by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to apply online for the exam. They are not required to send the hard copy of the application form. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form are generated, which may be printed for record. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online. There is also a provision to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form containing fee details, at later stage.
Q:   How to edit SBI PO application form?
A: 

SBI does not provide separate window to edit SBI PO application form. Candidates can edit the details entered in the application form within the prescribed application deadline. Request for change/correction in the data entered in the SBI PO application form is not entertained after it is finally submitted. Candidates are advised to fill up the online application carefully and enter the correct information in the application. Candidates can make changes to the application form before its final submission. Editing of SBI PO application form is allowed only thrice. Candidates need to fill SBI PO application form online. They are not required to submit the hard copy of the application form.

Q:   Can I apply offline for SBI PO exam?
A: 

SBI PO application form cannot be submitted offline. Candidates need to fill the application form online only. The application process of SBI PO comprises several stages such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration and paying the application fees.

Q:   Can I withdraw SBI PO application form?
A: 

Yes, you can withdraw SBI PO application form. In 2024, the examination authority started the withdrawal of application form facility. Candidates who are not willing to appear for the exam can withdraw the same.

Q:   What if I am not able to save SBI PO application form details?
A: 

In the event of candidates not being able to fill the SBI PO application form data in one go, they can save the data already entered by using the 'Save' button. Candidates need to login with their required credentials to complete the application process. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking. In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/call letter, queries can be made on the phone number-022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. Candidates should mention ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India’ in the subject of the mail.

Q:   Can I get back the SBI PO application fee if I don't appear in the exam?
A: 

If candidates do not appear in SBI PO exam, they will not get the refund of the application fees. Therefore, it is advised that candidates should withdraw their applications if they do not want to appear in the exam.

Q:   What should I do if there is lot of delay in accessing the SBI PO application form page?
A: 

At times due to poor internet connectivity SBI PO application form page takes time to load. Therefore, if you are not able to get the pages for registration immediately, please retry after a gap of 15 minutes or during off-peak hours in the night.

Q:   How do I know that my SBI PO application form is registered?
A: 

After successful registration, the registration number and password are displayed. Candidates are advised to note down the same carefully and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-Print the Application and download
the Call Letter, results etc.

Q:   What is the procedure for uploading photograph, signature, left-thumb impression & handwritten declaration for SBI PO exam?
A: 

The procedure for uploading photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration for SBI PO exam is given below: There are separate links for uploading photograph, signature, left-thumb Impression & handwritten declaration Click on the respective link Upload Photograph, Signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression & Hand-Written Declaration Browse and select the location where the Scanned Photograph, Signature, Left-hand Thumb Impression & Hand-Written Declaration file has been saved Select the file by clicking on it Click the Open/Upload button If the file size and formats are not as prescribed, an error message is displayed Preview of the uploaded image.

Q:   What details should I provide while writing for any problem related to SBI PO application form?
A: 

While writing any problem related to SBI PO application form, candidates should not forget to write the registration number,   mobile number and email ID. In case of application failure or any error message, the examination authority will require the screenshot of the error in JPG, GIF format or as MS Word file. Additionally, you may provide the PC Details including the Operating System (like Windows, Linux etc.) & Internet Browser & versions used.

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Answered a week ago

You can prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study. However, to understand the techniques of solving questions it is always advised to take coaching.

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO prelims result 2025 was announced on September 1, 2025. The result was announced on the official website of SBI. The direct link to check the result is provided on this page. Candidates can check their results by logging with the required credentials.

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The distribution of questions in the Quant section of SBI PO 2025 prelims exam is given below.

TopicNo. of Questions

Pie chart DI (based on variable)

6

Bar graph DI + Table DI

(related graduate, post-graduate students in college)

6
Caselet DI5
Quadratic equation3
Arithmetic problems10
Total30

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The distribution of questions in the prelims exam is given below.

TopicNo. of Questions
Parallel row seating (single variable, 14 persons)5
Circular seating (7 persons, double variable, inside facing)5
Age puzzle (single variable)5
Box puzzle (single variable)5
Month-based puzzle5
Syllogism3

Misc.

Meaningful word - 1

Forward, backward -1

2
Total30

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Raushan Pradhan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO 2025 prelims good attempts refer to the number of questions attempted successfully by candidates. The number of good attempts is given below.

SectionsTotal QuestionsGood Attempts
Reasoning Ability3019-25
Quantitative Aptitude3016-22
English Language4024-30
Overall10059-77

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

The authority released the tentative dates for the SBI PO 2025 exam. The SBI PO prelims exam was conducted on August 4, 2025. The prelims exam of SBI PO comprises three sections-English, Quant and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. 

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO Mains cut off 2024 is given below.

CategoryCutoff

General

87.5

OBC

75

EWS

87.5

SC

75

ST

75

LD

75

VI

75

HI

-

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO prelims cut off 2024 is given below.

CategoryCut Off Marks
UR61.75
SC55
ST49
OBC60.50
EWS60.25
VI47.50
HI19.75
LD49.75
D&E9.50

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO exam dates 2025 were announced. SBI PO prelims exam was conducted on August 4, 2025. SBI PO Mains exam will be conducted on September 13, 2025. The Phase 3 exam will be conducted in October/November 2025. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

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