SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply Now!
This article provides details on the State Bank of India's recruitment for Circle Based Officers. This opportunity offers a starting basic pay of ₹48,480 and is open to graduates with experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Salary: Starting basic pay of ₹48,480
Vacancies: 2600 (Regular) + 364 (Backlog)
Vacancy Details: Circle-wise Distribution of Posts
The table below shows the distribution of regular and backlog vacancies across different circles and categories.
Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | TOTAL |
Ahmedabad | Gujarat | Gujarati | 36 | 18 | 64 | 24 | 98 | 240 |
Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 27 | 13 | 48 | 18 | 74 | 180 |
Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
Chandigarh | J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab | Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry | Tamil | 18 | 9 | 32 | 12 | 49 | 120 |
North Eastern | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 34 | 17 | 62 | 23 | 94 | 230 |
Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
Kolkata | West Bengal, A & N Islands, Sikkim | Bengali, Nepali | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 62 | 150 |
Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 42 | 21 | 75 | 28 | 114 | 280 |
Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra, Goa | Marathi, Konkani | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana | Hindi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 |
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit and Educational Qualification
Age Limit (as on 30.04.2025):
Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Experience Requirements: Relevant Experience to the Vacancy
Minimum 2 years' experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.
Application Fee Details: Category-wise Fee Structure
General/EWS/OBC: ₹750/-
SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Selection Procedure: Test, Screening, Interview & More
Online Test:
Objective Test (120 marks)
Descriptive Test (50 marks)
Screening: Based on experience criteria.
Interview: 50 marks.
Local Language Proficiency Test: Required for provisionally selected candidates.
Important Dates: Registration, Exam and More
Online Registration & Fee Payment: May 9, 2025 to May 29, 2025
Download of Call Letter for Online Test: July 2025 (Tentative)
Online Test: July 2025 (Tentative)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Important Information About the Vacancy
What is the probation period for Circle Based Officers?
The probation period is 6 months from the date of joining. During this time, officers will undergo continuous assessment to determine their suitability for confirmation.
Will there be any pre-examination training?
Yes, SBI will arrange pre-examination training in online mode for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines. Eligible candidates who wish to avail of this training should fill in the relevant column in the online application.
Can I apply if I am working in another bank?
Candidates working in Government/Quasi Government, Public Sector Undertakings including Nationalized Banks/ Scheduled Commercial Banks/ RRBs are required to submit 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer at the time of interview.