SBI PO Prelims 2025 Exam Dates Out: Prelims to Be Held on August 2, 4 and 5

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025 dates. As per the notification, the Preliminary Examination for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) will be conducted on August 2, 4, and 5, 2025.

SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025 Dates Announced: Check Schedule, Pattern & Key Guidelines

Candidates who have successfully registered can now prepare accordingly for the upcoming examination.

The admit card is expected to be released 10-12 days before the exam date on the official website - sbi.co.in/careers.

SBI PO 2025 - Important Dates:

SBI PO 2025 Prelims Exam Pattern

The preliminary exam is conducted in online mode and consists of 3 sections:

Note: There will be a 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of three stages:

1 Preliminary Exam (Objective - Qualifying in nature)

2. Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)

3. Interview & Group Exercises

Only those who clear the prelims cutoff will be shortlisted for the SBI PO Mains Exam 2025.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on mock tests and sectional time management.
• Revise key topics in English grammar, puzzles, DI, simplification, etc.
• Stay updated with current affairs and banking awareness for Mains.
• Practice previous year papers to understand question trends.

Official Website

Candidates are advised to regularly check the SBI career portal - sbi.co.in/careers - for updates on admit cards, exam guidelines, and results.

Conclusion

The announcement of the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2025 dates - scheduled on August 2, 4, and 5 - marks a crucial phase for aspirants aiming for a career in the banking sector. Candidates must now intensify their preparation and stay updated with official notifications on sbi.co.in regarding admit card release, exam guidelines, and further stages of recruitment. With limited time left, focused revision, mock tests, and time management will be key to clearing the prelims and advancing to the Mains examination. Stay alert, stay prepared, and aim for success in the SBI PO 2025 journey.