SBI CBO Notification 2023 Out – The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification inviting applications for 5447 vacancies for the role of Circle Based Officers (CBO) on its official website. The total number of vacancies includes both Regular and Backlog positions, open across various regions nationwide. Below, you’ll find information on the application deadline, CBO vacancies categorized by group, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other relevant details.
| SBI CBO Recruitment 2023 | |
| Organisation | State Bank of India |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2023-24/18 |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officers (CBO) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5447 |
| Application Starts | November 22, 2023 |
| Application Ends | December 12, 2023 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Exam, Screening & Interview |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Download SBI CBO Notification 2023 PDF | Apply Direct Online
Interested candidates can refer to the official SBI CBO 2023 Notification PDF to familiarise with the requirements before submitting the final application. Please go through the official document to verify the application process, eligibility criteria, and other necessary information.
Candidates can apply for the Circle Based Officer role via the direct application link given below or by visiting the official website. The link will stay active till December 12, 2023, therefore, the candidates must apply before the stated deadline.
| SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| SBI Circle Based Officer Apply Online Direct Link | Apply Online |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2023 | Vacancy Details
The following table showcases the vacant posts as per the regional circle and category distribution, totalling up to 5280 positions
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | TOTAL |
| Ahmedabad | 64 | 32 | 116 | 43 | 175 | 430 |
| Amaravati | 60 | 30 | 108 | 40 | 162 | 400 |
| Bengaluru | 57 | 28 | 102 | 38 | 155 | 380 |
| Bhopal | 67 | 33 | 121 | 45 | 184 | 450 |
| Bhubaneswar | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
| Chandigarh | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Chennai | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 53 | 125 |
| North Eastern | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
| Hyderabad | 63 | 31 | 114 | 42 | 175 | 425 |
| Jaipur | 75 | 37 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 500 |
| Lucknow | 90 | 45 | 162 | 60 | 243 | 600 |
| Kolkata | 34 | 17 | 62 | 23 | 94 | 230 |
| Maharashtra | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Mumbai Metro | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 |
| New Delhi | 45 | 22 | 81 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 37 | 18 | 67 | 25 | 103 | 250 |
| TOTAL | 787 | 388 | 1421 | 527 | 2157 | 5280 |
SBI CBO Vacancy 2023 | Backlog
This table lists a total of 167 SBI CBO backlog vacancies among various categories –
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | TOTAL |
| Ahmedabad | 03 | 25 | 03 | 31 |
| Bengaluru | 04 | 03 | – | 07 |
| Bhopal | – | 02 | – | 02 |
| Bhubaneswar | 04 | 08 | – | 12 |
| Chennai | – | 38 | 02 | 40 |
| North Eastern | 07 | – | 26 | 33 |
| Hyderabad | 02 | 02 | – | 04 |
| Kolkata | 09 | 11 | 14 | 34 |
| Maharashtra | – | 04 | – | 04 |
| TOTAL | 29 | 93 | 45 | 167 |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should be aware of the requirements for a successful application. Refer to the official SBI CBO Notification 2023 for details on educational qualifications, age limits, and other criteria. Download the SBI CBO Notification 2023 PDF above to better understand the qualifications for candidature.
Educational Qualifications –
- Graduated in any discipline from a University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the government/an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD).
- Candidates from Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant backgrounds are also eligible
Age Limits –
- Minimum Age: 21 Years as of 31.10.2023
- Maximum Age: 30 years as of 31.10.2023
- Upper Age limit prevails for different categories as per the guidelines
SBI CBO Recruitment 2023 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee for the successful completion of their application. The applicable fee is given as –
| SBI CBO Recruitment 2023 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC | Rs. 750/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | — |
SBI CBO 2023 Selection Process
The SBI Circle Based Officers Recruitment 2023 Selection Process consists of
- Online Computer Based Test (CBT),
- Screening
- Interview
A merit list will be created after the interview round based on the candidate’s state and category. Candidates must qualify for both the competitive exams and the interview separately, for selection. Both marks will be added to the merit list in the weightage ratio of 75:25 for the written test to the interview round.
SBI CBO 2023 Examination Pattern
The SBI CBO 2023 exam will be conducted in two stages – Objective Test and Descriptive Test. The total duration of the test expands to 150 minutes, where the Objective Test is 2 hours or 120 minutes long and the descriptive test is allotted 30 minutes time.
- Objective Test – The objective test consists of 4 sections, with a total of 120 marks. Each section carries different time constraints.
| SBI CBO 2023 Objective Test Exam Pattern | |||
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| TOTAL | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
- Descriptive Test – The descriptive test features two questions carrying 50 marks. It contains Essay-writing and Letter-writing questions.
| Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Letter Writing | 01 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| 250-Word Essay | 01 | 25 | |
| TOTAL | 02 | 50 |