Short Detail:
State Bank Of India has announced Probationary Officer PO Recruitment 2026 for total 1500 posts. Candidates who want to apply for SBI PO vacancy 2026 can submit their online application form from 18/06/2026 to 08/07/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
State Bank Of India (SBI)
SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18/06/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 08/07/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 08/07/2026
- Form Correction Date: During Application Period
- Phase-I Pre Exam: AUG 2026
- Phase-II Main Exam: SEPT 2026
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and Interview: OCT / NOV 2026
- Result Date: NOV / DEC 2026
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/04/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (ECOs / SSCOs) | 5 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1500
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | — | 390 |
| EWS | 144 | — | 144 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 588 | — | 588 |
| Total | 1,446 | 54 | 1,500 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have a Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates who are in the final year/final semester of their graduation can also apply provisionally.
- Final year candidates must submit proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026 if called for the interview.
- Candidates holding professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Cost Accountant are also eligible to apply.
Salary Details
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- per month
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMG Scale-I)
- Approx. Annual CTC: ₹21.97 Lakhs (Mumbai)
- Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facility, and Lease Rental Facility.
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Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 consists of three phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Online Objective Test
- Qualifying in nature
- Candidates shortlisted for the Main Examination based on performance.
Phase-II: Main Examination
- Objective Test (200 Marks)
- Descriptive Test (30 Marks)
- Candidates qualifying the Main Exam are called for Phase-III.
Phase-III
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise (20 Marks)
- Personal Interview (30 Marks)
Final Selection
- Preliminary Exam marks are not considered in the final merit list.
- Final Merit is prepared based on:
- Main Examination: 75% Weightage
- Group Exercise & Interview: 25% Weightage
Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Phase-II: Main Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Objective Test Total | 170 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
Descriptive Test
- Marks: 30
- Time: 30 Minutes
- Includes Email Writing, Situation Analysis, Report Writing, and Precis Writing.
Phase-III
| Test | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Personal Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Important Points
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in Preliminary and Main Objective Tests.
- No sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Examination.
- Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in each section of the Main Examination.
