The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 1500 vacancies in India. The SBI Careers portal enables graduates to apply online for a prestigious career in Banking. The recruitment will be conducted in three stages, i.e. Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview.
The online application will be available from 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization State Bank of India (SBI) Post Name Probationary Officer (PO) Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 Total Vacancies 1500 Job Location Across India Preliminary Exam August 2026 Main Exam September 2026 Interview & Group Exercise October/November 2026
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SBI PO Vacancy 2026 Details
Category Vacancies SC 234 ST 144 OBC 390 EWS 144 UR 588 Total 1500
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Qualification Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University Final Year Students Eligible to apply provisionally Passing Date Must pass graduation on or before 30 September 2026 Eligible Degrees Any Graduation Degree, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant, Medical and equivalent qualifications
Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)
Minimum Age 21 Years Maximum Age 30 Years
Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years of Relaxation SC/ST 5 Years of Relaxation PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 Years of Relaxation PwBD (OBC) 13 Years of Relaxation PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years of Relaxation Ex-Servicemen 5 Years of Relaxation
SBI PO Salary 2026
Starting Basic Pay ₹48,480 Pay Scale ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 Additional Benefits DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, Medical Benefits, LFC, Lease Rental Facility Approximate Annual CTC ₹21.97 Lakh
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹750 SC / ST / PwBD Nil
Selection Process
The SBI PO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
Subject Questions Duration English Language 40 20 Minutes Quantitative Aptitude 30 20 Minutes Reasoning Ability 30 20 Minutes Total 100 60 Minutes
Phase-II: Main Examination
Objective Test
Subject Questions Marks Duration Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 Minutes Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 60 45 Minutes General Awareness/Economy/Banking Knowledge 60 60 45 Minutes English Language 40 20 40 Minutes Total 170 200 3 Hours
Descriptive Test
Section Marks Duration Email Writing, Situation Analysis, Report Writing/Precis Writing 30 30 Minutes
Phase-III
Test Marks Group Exercise 20 Personal Interview 30 Total 50
SBI PO Exam Pattern Highlights
Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature.
No sectional cut-off in Preliminary Exam.
1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the Main Examination and Interview scores.
Preliminary Exam marks will not be considered in the final selection.
SBI PO 2026 Important Dates
Online Application Start Date 18 June 2026 Last Date for Registration 08 July 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment 08 July 2026 Preliminary Admit Card 2nd/3rd Week of July 2026 Preliminary Exam August 2026 Preliminary Result August/September 2026 Main Exam September 2026 Main Result September/October 2026 Psychometric Test October/November 2026 Interview & Group Exercise October/November 2026 Final Result November/December 2026
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How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
Visit the SBI Careers website.
Open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete the registration process.
Fill in all required details carefully.
Upload a photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Required Documents
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Left-Hand Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
Graduation Certificate/Marksheet
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Valid ID Proof
FAQs
How many vacancies are available in the SBI PO Recruitment 2026? A total of 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies have been announced.
What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026? The last date to submit the online application form is 08 July 2026.
What is the minimum educational qualification required? Candidates must possess a Graduation degree from a recognised university.
What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026? Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026.
What is the application fee for General category candidates? General, OBC, and EWS candidates need to pay ₹750 .
What is the salary of an SBI Probationary Officer? The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 , and the approximate annual CTC is ₹21.97 lakh.
