Introduction
State Bank of India (SBI) is conducting a nationwide recruitment for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) for the year 2026. A total of 1,500 vacancies are available across various categories, and candidates can be posted at any SBI branch in India. The selection will be carried out in three phases – Preliminary, Main and Phase‑III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Notification 2026 Release Date | 18th June 2026 |
| SBI PO Registration Dates | 18th June to 8th July 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training | July 2026 |
| SBI PO Prelims Admit Card | 3rd/4th week of July 2026 |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Date 2026 (Expected) | 1st and 2nd August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | August/September 2026 |
| Mains Call Letter | August/September 2026 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2026 (Expected) | 12th September 2026 |
| Mains Result | September/October 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter | September/October 2026 |
| Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview | October/November 2026 |
| SBI PO Final Result 2026 | November/December 2026 |
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | State Bank of India – Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Job Location | All India (posting anywhere in India) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Notification No. | CRPD/PO/2026‑27/09 |
Vacancy Details
| S.No | Post Name / State | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Probationary Officer (All India) | 1,500 |
| Total | 1,500 | |
Category‑wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post / State | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | 588 | 390 | 144 | 216 | 108 | 1,446 |
| PwBD – Horizontal (VI, HI, LD, d&e) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Backlog (Regular categories) | 54 | 18 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 108 |
| Grand Total | 1,500 | |||||
Pay Scale & Salary Structure
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level / Grade | Junior Management Grade Scale – I |
| Pay Scale | Rs 48,480 – 62,480 – 67,160 – 85,920 (as per scale 48,480‑2000/7‑62,480‑2340/2‑67,160‑2680/7‑85,920) |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs 48,480 per month |
| Gross / In‑hand Salary | Approx. Rs 2.19 Lacs per annum (including allowances) |
| Additional Perks | DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease‑rental facility, other allowances as per SBI rules |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (final year students may apply provisionally) |
| Experience | None required |
| Other Requirement | Indian citizenship |
| Nationality | Indian |
Age Limit (As on 01‑04‑2026)
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Date of Birth Range | 02‑04‑1996 to 01‑04‑2005 (both days inclusive) |
Category wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation (years) |
|---|---|
| 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 (5 years service) | 5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Payment is to be made online through debit/credit card, Internet Banking or UPI.
Selection Process
| Step | Stage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary Examination (Phase‑I) | Online Objective Test – 100 marks (English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning). No sectional cut‑off. |
| 2 | Main Examination (Phase‑II) | Online Objective Test – 200 marks (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General Awareness/Economy/Banking, English) + Descriptive Test – 30 marks (Communication Skills). |
| 3 | Phase‑III | Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Personal Interview. |
Documents Required
- Recent passport‑size colour photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 200 × 230 px, 20‑50 KB)
- Signature (140 × 60 px, 10‑20 KB)
- Left‑hand thumb impression (or right‑hand if left unavailable) – 240 × 240 px, 20‑50 KB
- Hand‑written declaration (800 × 400 px, 50‑100 KB)
- Scanned copies of educational certificates, caste/disability certificates (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Bank Passbook) with attested photograph
- For PwBD – valid disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority
Photo, Signature & Document Specifications
| Document | Format | Size | Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 20‑50 KB | 200 × 230 px (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm) |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 10‑20 KB | 140 × 60 px |
| Left‑hand Thumb Impression | JPG/JPEG | 20‑50 KB | 240 × 240 px (3 cm × 3 cm) |
| Hand‑written Declaration | JPG/JPEG | 50‑100 KB | 800 × 400 px (10 cm × 5 cm) |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the SBI career portal: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Click on the advertisement number CRPD/PO/2026‑27/09 and download the application form.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to obtain a provisional registration number and password.
- Fill in all personal, educational and category details. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left‑hand thumb impression and hand‑written declaration as per specifications.
- Review the entered information carefully; no changes are allowed after final submission.
- Proceed to pay the non‑refundable application fee (Rs 750 for UR/OBC/EWS) through the integrated payment gateway.
- After successful payment, an e‑receipt and a copy of the filled application will be generated. Save/print them for future reference.
- Log in later using the registration number and password to edit the application (if needed) before the last date.
Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate will be accepted. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of all.
- All uploaded documents must be clear and meet the size/dimension specifications; otherwise the application will be rejected.
- Category cannot be changed after submission of the online application.
- Age relaxation certificates, OBC/non‑creamy‑layer certificates, PwBD disability certificates, and income‑asset certificates (for EWS) must be produced at the time of document verification.
- Candidates must keep their email ID and mobile number active till the final result is declared.
- Any misconduct, use of unfair means or violation of examination rules will lead to disqualification and possible legal action.
- For candidates with less than 40 % disability but difficulty in writing, a scribe and compensatory time may be permitted upon submission of a medical certificate.
Important Web-Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Visit |
| Download Notification | Download PDF |
| Download Admit Card | To be Updated |
| Official Website | Visit |
| Photo, Signature, Document & PDF Resizer (Free) | Visit |
Syllabus
| Stage | Subject | Questions / Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam (100 Marks) | English Language | 40 Questions |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 Questions | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 Questions | |
| Stage | Subject | Questions / Marks |
| Main Exam (200 + 30 Marks) | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 Questions |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 Questions | |
| General Awareness, Economy & Banking | 60 Questions | |
| English Language | 40 Questions | |
| Descriptive Paper (30 Marks) | Email Writing, Situation Analysis & Report/Precis Writing |
Centres of Examination
| State / UT | Pre‑Examination Training / Preliminary Exam Centre | Main Exam Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Eluru, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | Guntur / Vijayawada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | Arrah, Patna, Muzaffarpur |
| Chandigarh | Mohali | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur | Raipur |
| Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Surat/Bardoli, Anand/Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Una | Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubbali, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi | Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubbali, Mysuru |
| Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Ladakh | Leh, Kargil | Leh, Kargil |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain | Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR | Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR |
| Manipur | Imphal, Chura‑Chandpur | Imphal, Chura‑Chandpur |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura | Shillong, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Delhi (NCR) | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR cities) | Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR cities) |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur‑Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara | Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Villupuram | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad, Khammam |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Varanasi | Agra, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Burdwan | Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary – English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Preliminary – Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Preliminary – Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Total Preliminary | |||
| Main – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| Main – Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
| Main – General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
| Main – English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 min |
| Descriptive – Communication Skills | — | 30 | 30 min |
| Total Main (Objective + Descriptive) | |||
Negative Marking & Qualifying Marks
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum qualifying score for each section of the Main Examination will be decided by the Bank based on vacancy strength. |
Probation, Bond & Service Agreement
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation Period | 2 years (subject to continuous assessment) |
| Bond | Rs 2.00 Lacs payable if the candidate resigns before completing 3 years of service. |
| Training | Online pre‑examination training for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates; mandatory induction before joining. |
Helpdesk / Contact
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Helpline Number | 022‑22820427 (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on working days) |
| Email / Query Portal | http://cgrs.ibps.in (mention “RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA – 2026” in subject) |
| Address | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the total number of vacancies in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A. State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies under the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification.
Q. What is the last date to apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A. Eligible candidates can submit the SBI PO Application Form 2026 through the official SBI Careers portal before the prescribed last date mentioned in the notification.
Q. Who is eligible to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling the age limit and other eligibility criteria.
Q. What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates must satisfy the minimum and maximum age limit specified in the SBI PO Notification 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Q. What is the SBI PO Selection Process 2026?
A. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, Personal Interview, and Final Merit List.
Q. What is the SBI PO Salary in 2026?
A. Selected candidates will receive the SBI PO Salary as per the latest SBI pay scale along with DA, HRA, CCA, Medical Benefits, Pension, and other admissible allowances.
Q. When will the SBI PO Exam Date 2026 be conducted?
A. The SBI PO Prelims and Main Exam Dates 2026 will be announced by the State Bank of India through the official notification and admit card.
Q. Where can I download the SBI PO Syllabus 2026?
A. Candidates can download the latest SBI PO Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern from the official SBI PO notification available on the SBI Careers website.
Q. How can I check the SBI PO Result 2026?
A. Candidates can check the SBI PO Result 2026 by visiting the official SBI Careers portal after the declaration of the Preliminary, Main, and Final results.
Q. Where can I get the latest updates on SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates should regularly visit the official SBI Careers Portal and VacancyWallah.in for the latest updates on SBI PO Notification 2026, application form, exam date, admit card, result, salary, and recruitment process.
