State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. A total of 1500 vacancies have been announced for eligible Indian citizens. Candidates selected through this recruitment process may be posted anywhere in India.
The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview. Graduate candidates from any discipline can apply online through the official SBI career portal within the prescribed dates.
Interested candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.
📊 Post Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total Vacancies | 1500 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/ |
💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇
- SBI-এ Probationary Officer (PO) পদৰ বাবে 1500টা খালী পদ ঘোষণা কৰিছে।
- যিকোনো স্বীকৃত বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ৰ Graduate প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে আবেদন কৰিব পাৰিব।
- অনলাইন আবেদন আৰম্ভ হৈছে 18 জুন 2026 তাৰিখৰ পৰা।
- আবেদনৰ শেষ তাৰিখ 08 জুলাই 2026।
- বয়স 21 বছৰৰ পৰা 30 বছৰৰ ভিতৰত হ'ব লাগিব।
- নির্বাচন Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise আৰু Interviewৰ জৰিয়তে হ'ব।
- নিযুক্ত প্ৰাৰ্থীসকলক ভাৰতৰ যিকোনো ঠাইত নিয়োগ কৰা হ'ব পাৰে।
- আৰম্ভণিৰ মূল বেতন ₹48,480।
- SC/ST/PwBD প্ৰাৰ্থীৰ বাবে আবেদন মাচুল নাই।
- আবেদন কেৱল অনলাইন মাধ্যমে গ্ৰহণ কৰা হ'ব।
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 18.06.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 08.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08.07.2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | July 2026 |
| Download Preliminary Call Letter | 2nd / 3rd Week of July 2026 |
| Phase-I Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | August / September 2026 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | August / September 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Main Exam Result | September / October 2026 |
| Phase-III Call Letter | October / November 2026 |
| Psychometric Test | October / November 2026 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | October / November 2026 |
| Final Result | November / December 2026 |
🎓 Eligibility
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally.
- Such candidates must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 30.09.2026 if called for interview.
- Candidates possessing Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure that the date of passing is on or before 30.09.2026.
- Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. are also eligible.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | -- | -- | -- | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal Reservation)
| Category | VI | HI | LD | d & e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
The above vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the Bank’s actual requirement.
🎂 Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Reference Date | 01.04.2026 |
| Date of Birth Range | 02.04.1996 to 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive) |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 Years |
💰 Salary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Scale | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Grade | Junior Management Grade Scale-I |
| Additional Benefit | 4 Advance Increments |
| Approximate CTC | ₹21.97 Lakhs per annum (Mumbai Centre) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease Rental Facility and other admissible allowances |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
🧪 Selection Process
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
- Final Merit List based on Main Examination and Phase-III performance.
- Marks obtained in Preliminary Examination will not be considered for final merit.
📝 How to Apply
- Candidates can apply online only from 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026.
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Candidates must possess a valid email ID and mobile number which should remain active till declaration of final result.
- Visit SBI Career Portal and open the online application form under "Current Openings".
- Register online and complete the application form carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration as prescribed.
- Candidates must also capture and upload a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone during registration.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
- After successful payment, download and save the e-receipt and submitted application form.
- Corrections or modifications will not be allowed after final submission.
- Do not send hard copy of the application form to SBI.
📑 Required Documents
- Recent Passport Size Photograph.
- Signature.
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression.
- Hand-Written Declaration.
- Live Photograph captured through webcam/mobile phone.
- Graduation Mark Sheets / Degree Certificate.
- Valid Photo Identity Proof.
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable.
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable.
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for Government/PSU candidates, if applicable.
- Original documents for verification at interview stage.
♿ Reservation & PwBD Details
A total of 4% horizontal reservation has been provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Visual Impairment (VI)
- Hearing Impairment (HI)
- Locomotor Disability (LD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder - Mild (ASD-M)
- Mental Illness (MI)
- Multiple Disabilities (MD)
Only candidates having benchmark disability of not less than 40% are eligible for reservation benefits under PwBD category.
The disability certificate must be issued by a competent authority and should be dated on or before the last date of application registration.
PwBD candidates possessing temporary disability certificates marked as "likely to improve" are not eligible for reservation benefits.
📚 Number of Chances
| Category | Maximum Chances |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / ST / SC(PwBD) / ST(PwBD) | No Restriction |
- Only Main Examination attempts are counted as chances.
- Preliminary Examination attempts are not counted.
🧾 Examination Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Test | 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
| Section | 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
| Component | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Email Writing, Situation Analysis, Report Writing / Precis Writing | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Grand Total Marks in Main Examination: 230
🧠 Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
| Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
- Psychometric Test will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- All questions in the Psychometric Test are mandatory.
- The findings of the Psychometric Test will be placed before the Interview Panel.
- The minimum qualifying marks for Group Exercise and Interview will be decided by SBI.
💼 Salary Structure & Service Conditions
- Selected candidates will join as Probationary Officers.
- Probation Period: 2 Years.
- Continuous assessment will be conducted during probation.
- Candidates must execute a bond of ₹2,00,000.
- Minimum service commitment under bond: 3 years.
- The bond will be invoked if the candidate resigns before completion of 3 years from the date of joining.
- Candidates will be provided basic banking knowledge through an online course before joining.
- Posting abroad and fast-track promotion opportunities are available as per SBI policy.
📢 Important Instructions
- No change in category will be permitted after online registration.
- Only the last successfully submitted application will be considered in case of multiple applications.
- Application fee paid for earlier applications will be forfeited.
- Candidates must regularly check the SBI website for updates.
- Call letters will be issued online only.
- No hard copy of call letters will be sent.
- Online Aadhaar verification may be conducted during various stages.
- Document verification may be conducted at any stage of recruitment.
- Use of mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, pagers, pen drives and electronic gadgets is strictly prohibited.
- Misconduct, impersonation, unfair means or furnishing false information will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- Candidates with adverse CIBIL status must regularize dues before joining.
- Candidates reaching examination/interview centre after reporting time will not be allowed entry.
- Transfer/posting can be made anywhere in India as per SBI requirements.
- Selected candidates must be medically fit as per SBI norms.
🏢 Examination Centres
The examinations will be conducted online at various centres across India. SBI reserves the right to add, cancel or change examination centres depending upon administrative requirements.
| State/UT | Preliminary Examination Centres | Main Examination Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura | Shillong, Tura |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Manipur | Imphal, Chura-Chandpur | Imphal, Chura-Chandpur |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
For the complete state-wise examination centre list, candidates should refer to the official notification.
🔗 Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification | Official Notification |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ FAQ
What is the total number of vacancies in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies have been announced by State Bank of India.
What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO 2026?
Candidates must possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories as per notification.
What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
The application fee is ₹750 for UR, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
What is the salary of SBI Probationary Officer?
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 along with four advance increments and admissible allowances as per SBI rules.
What is the selection process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Personal Interview.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify details from the official notification before applying.
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