The State Bank of India (SBI) is gearing up to release the admit card for the eagerly awaited Preliminary Examination for the Probationary Officer (PO) posts. Candidates who have registered for this recruitment can access their hall tickets through the SBI official website, sbi.co.in, leading up to the examination dates set for March 8, 16, and 24, 2025.
With the recruitment drive aimed at fulfilling 600 total vacancies—including regular positions and backlog roles—candidates are advised to keep track of updates related to the admit card release. This recruitment initiative provides 240 vacancies for unreserved candidates, 158 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 87 for Scheduled Castes (SC), 57 for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 58 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
To download the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2025, candidates will need their registration number and password (or date of birth). The admit card will contain important details, including the candidate's name, roll number, registration number, exam date and timings, along with the exam centre address. Presenting this admit card during the examination is mandatory, as entry will be strictly prohibited without it.
The SBI PO Preliminary Examination consists of 100 objective-type questions divided across three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates will be allotted one hour to complete the exam, which totals 100 marks. It is important to note there will be negative marking; each incorrect answer will incur a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question.
The selection process for the SBI PO includes multiple phases. Candidates must first pass the Preliminary Examination (Phase I), followed by the Mains Examination (Phase II) and then the final evaluation phase (Phase III), which consists of psychometric testing, group exercises, and interviews for those shortlisted from the Main Examination.
To download the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card, candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the SBI official website.
- Navigate to the ‘Careers’ section and click on the link for the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card.
- Input your Registration Number or Roll Number, along with your Password or Date of Birth.
- Complete the captcha verification if prompted.
- Click ‘Submit’ to access your admit card, which can then be downloaded and printed for examination day.
Meanwhile, candidates should prepare for potential logistical issues they may encounter when trying to download their admit cards. If access problems arise, they are encouraged to check their login credentials, maintain stable internet access, and attempt downloading the admit card during non-peak hours to avoid server delays.
Regarding the examination schedule, the dates for the SBI PO Prelims are confirmed as March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. Prospective candidates are urged to remain updated for final confirmations on the admit card release, which is expected within days of this article during the last week of February.
Among the various requirement documents, candidates will need to bring along two passport-sized photographs identical to the ones submitted during registration, alongside their admit card, to the examination centre for verification.
SBI has outlined the detailed structure of both the preliminary and main examinations, which allows candidates to effectively strategize their preparation. The full examination structure, inclusive of specific sections and their corresponding values, encompasses:
The emphasis on time management during the preliminary examination highlights the need for candidates to not only understand the subject matter but also possess strong decision-making abilities under exam pressure.
Continuously monitoring announcements from SBI is prudent for all candidates aspiring for these positions. Successful candidates from the preliminary phase will advance to the Mains, which contains 200 marks worth of objective tests and additional descriptive tests conducted online.
For candidates actively pursuing banking careers, this examination presents both opportunities and challenges, and thorough preparation will be key to achieving success.
With anticipation growing as the release date for the admit card nears, candidates should maintain diligence and positivity as they prepare for the exam. The SBI PO recruitment is not just about assessment but serves as the gateway for many toward stable and lucrative careers within the banking sector.