SBI Recruitment 2021: The State Bank of India has released the exam date for Circle Based Officer (CBO) exam with the updated selection process, and syllabus. The SBI has started accepting the candidature’s online application for 1226 Circle Based Officer posts from 09th December 2021 onwards. The last date to apply online has been scheduled for 29th December 2021. This job offers a great salary package, job security, and a good life for the whole family. The number of vacancies to be filled this year through the CBO exam is 1226. Check the notification, important details, eligibility, vacancies, etc.
| SBI Recruitment 2021 – Overview | |
| Exam name | SBI Circle Based Officer |
| Exam Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Post | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam category | Bank Jobs |
| Selection Process | CBT and Interview |
| Vacancies | 1226 |
| Scale | JMGS-I |
| Allowances | D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical, and other allowances & perquisites |
| Language of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Notification Date | 08th December 2021 |
| Exam Date | January 2022 (Tentative) |
| Exam helpdesk | 022-22820427 |
| Official website | www.sbi.co.in/careers |
SBI Recruitment 2021 Vacancies
Check the detailed vacancies in the table below:
| SBI Recruitment 2021 Regular Vacancy | |||||||
| Circle | State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 37 | 24 | 87 | 30 | 122 | 300 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 37 | 19 | 69 | 25 | 100 | 250 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 24 | 11 | 40 | 15 | 60 | 150 |
| Chhattisgarh | 08 | 04 | 04 | 05 | 29 | 50 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 33 | 44 | 48 | 25 | 100 | 250 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 19 | 05 | 24 | 10 | 42 | 100 |
| Total | 158 | 107 | 272 | 110 | 453 | 1100 | |
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| SBI Recruitment 2021 Backlog Vacancy | |||||
| Circle | State | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | — | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | — | 07 | 21 | 28 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 08 | 02 | 02 | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | 01 | 01 | — | 02 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 04 | — | — | 04 |
| Total | 13 | 52 | 61 | 126 | |
SBI Recruitment 2021 Application Fee
This application fee is given in the table below.
| S. No. | Category | Application fee |
| 1 | SC/ST/PWD | No fee |
| 2 | General/ EWS/ OBC | Rs.750/- |
SBI Recruitment 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality
- The candidates must hold Indian Citizenship
- A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Experience
- Candidates must have experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank of 2 years as of 01/12/2021.
Local Language
- Candidates must have studied the language in 10th or 12th standard, they have to produce a mark sheet/ certificate for having studied the specific local language of the applied State as one of the subjects.
Age Limit (as on 01/12/2021)
- The minimum age limit for a candidate to apply for the SBI Circle Based Officer must be below 30 years.
Age Relaxation: SBI Recruitment 2021
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (OBC) | 13 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) (Gen) | 10 years |
| Eligible – Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 6 months from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidation. | 5 years |
SBI Recruitment 2021 – Important Dates
The table below informs the important dates, exam dates, notification dates, application form date for SBI CBO Notification 2021.
| Activity | Date |
| SBI Circle Based Officer Notification | 08th December 2021 |
| Online registration Starts From | 09th December 2021 |
| On-line registration Ends on | 29th December 2021 |
| Last Date for Editing the Application | 29th December 2021 |
| SBI CBO Call Letter | 12th January 2022 |
| SBI CBO Exam Date | January 2022 |
| SBI CBO Interview | To Be Notified |
| SBI Circle Based Officer Result | To Be Notified |
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SBI Recruitment 2021 Exam Pattern
The total time duration for SBI CBO Online test is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Check the section-wise exam pattern for the online examination below. Check the updated SBI CBO Exam Pattern 2021 described here.
SBI CBO Test A: Objective Test (Online)
| Name of Test | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
SBI CBO Test B: Descriptive Test (Online)- 30 minutes
| B. Name of Test (Descriptive Test) | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Letter Writing | 1 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Essay-250 words on banking related | 1 | 25 | |
| Total | 2 | 50 | 30 mins |
SBI Recruitment 2021 Salary Structure
The candidates who will be applying for the SBI Circle Based Officers 2021, will be placed in the Junior Management Grade Scale 1or JMGS-I.
The SBI CBO Pay Scale will be Rs.36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2- 49910-1990/7-63840. This means the CBO will get a basic pay of Rs 36,000/- with an increment of Rs 1490 for the next 7 years, followed by a basic of Rs 46430/- with an annual increment of Rs 1740/- for the next two years and so on. The maximum basic salary will be Rs 63,840.
SBI Recruitment 2021 FAQs
Q 1. What was the date of notification for SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment?
Ans. The SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment notification was released on 08th December 2021.
Q 2. When has SBI CBO online application started?
Ans. The SBI CBO online application has started on 09th December 2021.
Q 3. What is the age limit for SBI Circle Based Officer?
Ans. Applicants of SBI Circle Based Officer must not be above 30 years of age.
Q 4. Can final year students apply for the educational requirements for SBI CBO 2021?
Ans. Candidates must be graduate from any recognized college or university.
Q 5. What is the last date of the online application?
Ans. The last date of online application is 29th December 2021.
Q 6. What is the experience required for SBI CBO 2021?
Ans. The candidates must have experience of 2 years as an officer in a regional rural bank or commercial bank.
Q 7. What is the salary for the SBI Circle Based Officers 2021?
Ans. The candidates will be given a salary on the pay scale of Rs.36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2- 49910-1990/7-63840.
Important Link:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Download |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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