Can Final Year Students Apply for SBI PO?

The SBI PO 2025 notification has officially been released, and the application window is open from 14 June to 14 July 2025. As aspirants gear up for one of the most competitive banking exams in the country, many come from diverse educational backgrounds, some are graduates, others postgraduates, and some are still pursuing their final year of studies. And amid all these varying profiles, one question continues to pop up every year: Can final-year students apply for SBI PO? Let’s clear the confusion.

Final Year Students Can Apply – But With a Condition

Yes, final year or final semester students are allowed to apply for SBI PO 2025, but only provisionally. As per the official notification, candidates must have passed their graduation on or before September 30, 2025. This means if you’re currently in your last semester and are confident that your results will be declared before the said date, you’re eligible. However, at the time of document verification or interview, you’ll be required to produce a valid proof, either a degree certificate, mark sheet, or a provisional certificate confirming that you’ve cleared your graduation by the cutoff date.

This provision also extends to those pursuing Integrated Dual Degrees (IDD), provided the final passing date is on or before September 30, 2025. Even Chartered Accountants (CAs) are eligible under the same timeline condition.

Age Limit for SBI PO

While there is some flexibility in educational qualifications, the age limit does not come with any provisional clauses. You must strictly meet the age criteria as of April 1, 2025, without exception. No relaxation is provided for candidates awaiting age eligibility. Whether you’re a final year student or a postgraduate, if your age does not fall within the permissible range, you’re not eligible to apply. Here’s the category-wise age limit you need to meet:

What are the Minimum Marks Required for SBI PO?

Here’s some relief for all academic profiles, SBI does not prescribe any minimum percentage of marks in graduation for the PO recruitment.

Whether you’ve just cleared your exams or graduated with flying colours, all candidates are considered equally eligible as long as they hold a valid degree. There’s no cutoff based on marks at the application stage. So yes, don’t let your graduation score hold you back if you meet the other eligibility criteria.