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The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications from eligible commercial/ scheduled bank employees towards the SBI Circle Based Officers (CBO) positions. Across India, SBI will hire 2600 candidates for 16 circles. The selected CBO officers will be in probation for 06 months and once they complete this, they will get appointed in Junior Management Scale positions. The Officers who achieve the predetermined standards by the end of probation period may be confirmed and given placement in JMGS-I Grade, as per the 2025 notification. Like Probationary Officers, SBI CBOs will also have to manage the core banking activities. Let’s have a quick look at the SBI CBO job profile in detail.
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SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) 2025 Notification | May 09, 2025 |
| Starting date for the online application | May 09, 2025 |
| Last date for the application | May 29, 2025 |
| Last Date for Editing the Application | May 29,2025 |
| SBI CPO Shortlist declaration | Yet to announce |
The Circle Based Officers (CBO) selection in the State Bank of India (SBI) has two stages of screening:
- Shortlisting, and
- Personal Interview
If the number of applicants is high, then SBI may conduct a preliminary stage written examination for the further screening process. SBI will declare the merit list on State-wise, and category wise.
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SBI CBO Job Profile
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The Circle Based Officers (CBO) will be subjected to continuous assessment during the probation period for judging their suitability for confirmation. The candidates who qualify in the SBI assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time will be confirmed in the service of the Bank in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). If any of the candidates fail to achieve minimum standards stipulated, his/ her services may be terminated as per the policy of the Bank in force at the material time. The selected officers will be in the general cadre and will be governed by the promotion policy applicable for Bank’s general cadre officers. The selected candidates will not be entitled to inner-circle transfer up to his/ her promotion to SMGS-IV Grade OR 12 years of service, whichever is later.
The attractive promotion policy of the State Bank of India (SBI) provides an opportunity for the meritorious candidates to reach the Top Management Grade in a short span.
Difference between SBI PO and SBI CBO?
- For SBI Probationary Officers (PO) experience is not required, while SBO CBO recruitment demands two years of experience in any commercial or scheduled banks. The SBI CBO is not for the freshers and recent graduates.
- The Probation period for SBI PO and SBI CBO is 1 year and 06 months respectively.
- SBI PO has three levels of screening (written tests and interview), the SBI CBO has only personal interview stage.
- For SBI PO, the Basic Pay is ₹41,960/- (2025 revised), while the basic pay for SBI CBO is ₹48,480/- plus 2 advance increments (if eligible).
If you are working in any commercial banks or regional banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank etc, then you are eligible for the CBO position.
SBI CBO 2025 Notification PDF
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SBI CPO 2025 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
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What is the job profile of an SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO)?
An SBI CBO handles core banking operations like loan processing, customer management, and branch operations. They are expected to manage day-to-day banking activities within their assigned circle. Officers will also deal with customer queries, credit appraisal, and risk management tasks. CBOs must stay within their assigned circle for at least 12 years or until they reach SMGS-IV grade, whichever is later. They follow the general cadre promotion policy of SBI.
What is the probation period for SBI CBO 2025?
The probation period for SBI CBO 2025 is 6 months. During this time, candidates undergo continuous assessment by SBI authorities. The bank will evaluate their performance and suitability for confirmation. Successful candidates will be confirmed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Those who fail to meet standards may face termination as per SBI policies.
How does the SBI CBO promotion policy work?
SBI CBOs fall under the general cadre officer promotion policy. After confirmation, they become eligible for internal promotion processes like written exams and interviews. Meritorious officers may quickly rise to Middle Management and Top Management Grades. However, inner-circle transfer is restricted for 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever comes first. Promotions depend on performance, vacancies, and SBI’s internal criteria.
How is SBI CBO recruitment different from SBI PO?
SBI PO recruitment is open for fresh graduates with no work experience. In contrast, SBI CBO requires at least 2 years of officer experience in scheduled or commercial banks. SBI PO selection includes three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. SBI CBO selection has only Online Test and Interview. Additionally, PO probation is 1 year, while CBO probation is 6 months.
