ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03
Registration Last Date: 29 May 2025
Total post names: Circle Based Officer
Details of Circle Based Officer
Circle Based Officer Recruitment
The Circle Based Officer recruitment by SBI invites eligible Indian citizens to apply for officer positions within specific circles. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to contribute to SBI’s regional banking operations with a structured selection process.
| Field | Details |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 2600 (Regular) + 364 (Backlog) |
| Notification Date | 09 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 May 2025 |
| Organization/Board | State Bank of India (SBI) |
Overview of State Bank of India (SBI)
The State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s leading public sector bank, known for its vast network and comprehensive financial services. Its recruitment processes are rigorous, aiming to onboard talented individuals to strengthen its regional and national operations.
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Eligibility Criteria
Circle Based Officer Eligibility
Candidates for Circle Based Officer recruitment must meet specific educational, age, and experience requirements and be proficient in the local language of the applied circle.
| Field | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government norms |
| Other Criteria | Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks/RRBs; Proficiency in specified local language of the applied circle |
Selection Process
Circle Based Officer Selection
The selection process for Circle Based Officer recruitment evaluates candidates through an online test, screening, interview, and local language proficiency test.
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive) |
| Stage 2 | Screening |
| Stage 3 | Interview |
| Stage 4 | Local Language Proficiency Test |
Online Test Details
- Objective Test (120 marks, 2 hours):
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Banking Knowledge: 40 questions, 40 marks, 40 minutes
- General Awareness/Economy: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Computer Aptitude: 20 questions, 20 marks, 20 minutes
- Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 minutes):
- Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay, 2 questions)
- No penalty for wrong answers in Objective Test.
- Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate (decided by SBI), no sectional qualifying marks.
Screening
- Candidates qualifying in the online test undergo screening to verify experience.
- The Screening Committee assesses if the candidate’s job profile matches that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer.
- Applications not meeting the job profile criteria are rejected.
- A merit list is prepared circle-wise and category-wise, with up to 3 times the vacancies called for interview.
Interview
- Consists of 50 marks, with minimum qualifying marks set by SBI.
- Candidates must qualify to proceed to final selection.
Final Selection
- Candidates must qualify both Online Test and Interview.
- Marks from Online Test (170 marks, converted to 75) and Interview (50 marks, converted to 25) are aggregated (75:25 weightage).
- Final merit list is prepared circle-wise and category-wise, with selections from top-ranked candidates.
Local Language Proficiency Test
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, understanding) in one of the specified local languages of the applied circle.
- A test is conducted before joining for provisionally selected candidates.
- Candidates with 10th/12th mark sheets proving the local language as a subject are exempt.
- Failure to qualify results in no appointment.
How to Apply
- Check Official Notifications: Visit the official site: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings.
- Read the Notification: Download and carefully read the official notification to understand eligibility, important dates, syllabus, and selection process.
- Online Registration: Register on the SBI online application portal, selecting one circle only.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in and accurately fill out all necessary details in the online application form.
- Upload Documents: Scan and upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates) in the specified format and size.
- Pay the Fee: Pay the application fee (General/EWS/OBC: ₹750; SC/ST/PwBD: Nil) online before 29 May 2025. Keep a record of the payment.
- Review and Submit: Carefully review all information before submitting the online application form.
- Download Application: Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
- Check for Updates: Regularly visit the official website for updates on the exam schedule and admit card release.
- Download Admit Card: Download and print your admit card in July 2025 (tentative). Carry it to the exam hall with a valid ID proof.
Number of Posts and Reservation
Advertisement Number: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/03
The total vacancies (2600 regular + 364 backlog) are provisional and may vary based on SBI’s requirements. Candidates must apply for one circle only, and candidature is considered only for the chosen circle. Selected candidates will be posted in the applied circle and are not eligible for inter-circle transfers or corporate/foreign postings until promotion to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service, whichever is later.
Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Castes; ST – Scheduled Tribes; OBC – Other Backward Classes; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; GEN – General; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; VI – Visually Impaired; HI – Hearing Impaired; LD – Locomotor Disability; d&e – Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities (VI, HI, LD).
| Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total | PwBD (VI) | PwBD (HI) | PwBD (LD) | PwBD (d&e) |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 36 | 18 | 64 | 24 | 98 | 240 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 27 | 13 | 48 | 18 | 74 | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab | Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry | Tamil | 18 | 9 | 32 | 12 | 49 | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| North Eastern | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Manipuri/Garo/Khasi/Mizo/Kokborok | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 34 | 17 | 62 | 23 | 94 | 230 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, A & N Islands, Sikkim | Bengali/Nepali/Hindi | 22 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 62 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 42 | 21 | 75 | 28 | 114 | 280 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra, Goa | Marathi/Konkani | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala, Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 387 | 190 | 697 | 260 | 1066 | 2600 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 24 |
Backlog Vacancies:
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total | PwBD (VI) | PwBD (HI) | PwBD (LD) | PwBD (d&e) |
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 33 | 10 | 54 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Amaravati | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengaluru | 20 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Bhopal | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Chennai | 0 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| North Eastern | 5 | 0 | 25 | 30 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Jaipur | 13 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Kolkata | 8 | 10 | 25 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Lucknow | 6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| New Delhi | 0 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 16 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 107 | 146 | 111 | 364 | 57 | 83 | 37 | 73 |
Emoluments
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (Scale: ₹48,480-85,920, Junior Management Grade Scale-I).
- Additional Benefits: 2 advance increments for 2+ years of officer experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks/RRBs, D.A., H.R.A./Lease rental, C.C.A., PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, and other allowances as per SBI rules.
Joining, Training & Career Path
- Designation: Circle Based Officers (CBOs).
- Probation: 6 months with continuous assessment.
- Confirmation: Candidates meeting SBI’s standards are confirmed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. Failure may lead to termination.
- Career Path: Governed by SBI’s general cadre promotion policy. No inter-circle transfers or corporate/foreign postings until promotion to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service (whichever is later).
Examination Centers
- Online exams will be conducted at multiple centers across India (list in Annexure-I).
- No requests for changing exam center/date/session are entertained.
- SBI reserves the right to cancel/add centers or allot a different center than opted.
- Candidates bear the risk and expenses of attending the exam.
- Unruly behavior in the exam hall may lead to candidature cancellation or disqualification from future SBI exams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Circle Based Officer recruitment?
The last date to apply is 29 May 2025.
Who can apply for the Circle Based Officer post?
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, aged 21–30 years, at least 2 years of officer experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks/RRBs, and proficiency in the specified local language of the applied circle are eligible.
What is the selection process for Circle Based Officer?
It includes an online examination (Objective and Descriptive), screening, interview, and a local language proficiency test.
What is the structure of the online test?
The online test has an Objective Test (120 marks, 2 hours) with four sections and a Descriptive Test (50 marks, 30 minutes) on English Language (Letter Writing & Essay).
Is there a penalty for wrong answers in the online test?
No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the Objective Test.
