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  • Updated July 06, 2026 01:47 PM
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Overview: SBI PO Recruitment 2026

ParticularsDetails
Recruiting OrganisationState Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Advertisement No.CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Post NameProbationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies1500
Online Registration Starts18 June 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date8 July 2026
Age Limit21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2026)
Educational QualificationGraduation in any discipline (as on 30.09.2026)
Application FeeRs 750 for UR/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Selection ProcessPrelims → Mains → Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Starting Basic PayRs 48,480 (JMGS-I scale)
Approx. CTC (Mumbai Centre)Rs 21.97 Lacs
Apply Online ModeOnline only, via SBI careers portal

SBI PO Important Dates 2026

ActivityTentative Date
Online Registration & Editing of Application18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026
Payment of Application Fee18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026
Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)July 2026
Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letters2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards
Phase-I: Online Preliminary ExaminationAugust 2026
Declaration of Preliminary Exam ResultAugust/September 2026
Download of Main Exam Call LetterAugust/September 2026
Phase-II: Online Main ExaminationSeptember 2026
Declaration of Main Exam ResultSeptember/October 2026
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & InterviewOctober/November 2026
Declaration of Final ResultNovember/December 2026
  • Candidates need to track a single, fairly long registration window for this recruitment, along with the tentative dates for each subsequent exam phase. Online registration and fee payment run from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026, and the bank has also released a tentative schedule for the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and the final interview stage so candidates can plan their preparation timeline in advance.
  • These dates are tentative, as stated in the official notification, and any change will be communicated only through SBI's careers website, not through a separate advertisement.
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SBI PO Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown of 1500 Posts

CategoryRegular VacanciesBacklog VacanciesTotal Vacancies
SC21618234
ST10836144
OBC390--390
EWS144--144
UR588--588
Total1446541500
  • SBI has notified a total of 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies, made up of 1446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies, spread across the SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories. The Unreserved (UR) category carries the largest share with 588 vacancies, followed by OBC with 390, SC with 234 (including 18 backlog), ST with 144 (including 36 backlog), and EWS with 144 vacancies. The bank has clarified that these numbers are provisional and may vary based on its actual requirement.

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Eligibility for the SBI PO post is built on two pillars: an age limit checked as on a fixed cut-off date, and an academic qualification checked as on a separate, later cut-off date. Candidates must satisfy both conditions independently to be considered eligible for this recruitment.

SBI PO Age Limit 2026: 21 to 30 Years

CategoryAge Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)10 years
PwBD (OBC)13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 years
Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (5 years service)5 years
  • Candidates applying for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 must be not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01 April 2026, meaning they must have been born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is available to specific categories, but the notification clarifies that cumulative age relaxation across multiple categories is not permitted.
  • SBI PO Age Limit 2026: Category Wise Relaxation & Eligibility

SBI PO Educational Qualification 2026

  • Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 30 September 2026. Final-year or final-semester students can also apply provisionally, but they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026 if shortlisted for interview. Candidates holding professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy, as well as those with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) passed by the cut-off date, are also eligible.
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SBI PO Application Fee 2026

  • The application fee for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is Rs 750 for Unreserved (UR), EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee. This fee is non-refundable once paid and cannot be carried forward or held in reserve for any other examination, so candidates should confirm their category and details before making the payment.
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SBI PO Selection Process 2026: Prelims, Mains & Interview

  • Selection for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 follows a three-phase process: Phase-I Preliminary Examination, Phase-II Main Examination, and Phase-III Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview. Candidates must clear each phase to be considered for the next, and only the marks from Phase-II and Phase-III are carried forward to prepare the final merit list.

Phase-I: SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

SectionNo. of QuestionsMarksDuration
English Language40-20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude30-20 minutes
Reasoning Ability30-20 minutes
Total1001001 hour
  • The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 1 hour, with separate timing for each of its three sections. There is no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Exam, but a category-wise merit list is prepared based on the aggregate score, and candidates numbering approximately 10 times the vacancies in each category are shortlisted for the Main Exam.

Phase-II: SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026

SectionNo. of QuestionsMax MarksDuration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude406050 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation306045 minutes
General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge606045 minutes
English Language402040 minutes
Objective Test Total1702003 hours
Descriptive Test (Email / Situation Analysis / Report or Precis Writing)33030 minutes
Grand Total2303 hours 30 minutes
  • The Main Examination is conducted online and consists of an Objective Test of 200 marks and a Descriptive Test of 30 marks, taken together in 3 hours 30 minutes. The descriptive paper is administered immediately after the objective test, and candidates must type their answers directly on the computer.
  • Each candidate must score a minimum qualifying mark in every individual section, including the descriptive paper, with sectional cut-offs decided by the Bank based on vacancies. A category-wise merit list is then prepared from the aggregate Main Exam score, and candidates numbering approximately 3 times the category-wise vacancies are shortlisted for Phase-III.
  • There is also a penalty for wrong answers in both the Preliminary and Main objective tests: for every wrong answer, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question is deducted, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.

SBI PO Salary 2026: Pay Scale and CTC

  • Selected candidates for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 will draw a starting basic pay of Rs 48,480, plus 4 advance increments, in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) pay scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. In addition to basic pay, officers are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, the National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facilities, lease rental facility, and other allowances as per the Bank's prevailing rules. The approximate CTC at the initial pay scale for the Mumbai Centre works out to Rs 21.97 Lacs.
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Documents and Identity Proof Required at Examination

  • Candidates must carry specific documents at each stage of the selection process, and missing or mismatched documents can lead to disqualification. At the time of the Preliminary and Main Examinations, candidates must bring a valid photo identity proof such as a Passport, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter's ID Card, or Bank Passbook with an attested photograph, along with a self-attested photocopy. The notification also specifies that candidates must possess a valid Aadhaar card, as SBI conducts online Aadhaar verification at different stages of the selection process, and biometric verification (photo and thumb impression/IRIS scan) may also be carried out.
  • For the Main Exam specifically, candidates must bring the duly authenticated Original Preliminary Exam Call Letter along with the authenticated ID proof copy, the Main Exam Call Letter, and two additional photographs identical to the one used during registration; candidates without these will not be allowed to appear. Use of mobile phones or any electronic devices inside the examination or interview premises is strictly banned and can lead to disqualification.

Important Links: SBI PO Recruitment 2026

ResourceLink
Apply Onlinehttps://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/
Official Notification (PDF Download Link)https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Official SBI Careers Websitehttps://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings / https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
Helpdesk / Grievance Portalhttp://cgrs.ibps.in
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 1500 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer, comprising 1446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies.

Q3. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?

  • Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old as on 01 April 2026, with age relaxation available for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO?

  • Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with eligibility checked as on 30 September 2026. Final-year students can also apply provisionally.

Q5. What is the application fee for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

  • The fee is Rs 750 for UR, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from paying any fee.

Q6. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2026?

  • Selection involves three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Psychometric Test/Group Exercise/Interview. Only Main Exam and Interview marks count toward the final merit list.

Q7. What is the salary of an SBI Probationary Officer?

  • The starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 (JMGS-I scale), with an approximate CTC of Rs 21.97 Lacs at the Mumbai Centre, inclusive of allowances and benefits.
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