SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF Out - Apply Online for 1,500 Probationary Officer Posts

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This section answers why thousands of graduates target the SBI PO exam every year as one of India's most sought-after banking careers. Selected candidates step into leadership-track roles from day one, with the bank highlighting accelerated career progression, nationwide and international postings, structured leadership-development training, and exposure to modern digital banking operations. The role also comes with strong job security, an attractive compensation package, and a clear promotion path that can take meritorious officers up to Top Management Grade over time.

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.

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. A separate horizontal reservation is available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) within the above categories, in line with Section 34 of the RPwD Act, 2016. A total of 15 vacancies are reserved for Visually Impaired (VI), 16 for Hearing Impaired (HI), 14 for Locomotor Disability (LD), and 16 for the combined "d&e" category covering Autism Spectrum Disorder-Mild, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabili

PwBD Horizontal Reservation

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.

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

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.

SBI has fixed a maximum number of attempts permissible for this exam based on category, and candidates who have already exhausted their permissible chances are not eligible to apply again. Appearing in the Main Examination counts as one attempt, while appearing only in the Preliminary Examination does not count as an attempt.

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. SBI PO Previous Year Question Papers: Download PDF Here

A distinctive eligibility condition for this recruitment relates to credit history, since SBI PO is a banking role with financial responsibility. Candidates who have defaulted on repayment under any loan, NBFC, or financial institution arrangement, including credit card dues , and whose accounts reflect adverse credit history in CIBIL or another recognised credit agency, must regularise or repay all outstanding dues on or before the date of joining the Bank . If the adverse status has not been updated in CIBIL records by the joining date, candidates must either get the status updated or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the lender confirming there are no outstanding dues; failure to do so will render the candidate ineligible and the offer of appointment will be withdrawn. Candidates are advised to check their CIBIL score before applying.

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. 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. 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

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Final Merit List and Normalisation

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 . In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026

Selected candidates must complete a basic banking knowledge online course before joining and will be designated as Probationary Officers , placed on probation for two years with continuous performance assessment. At the time of joining, candidates must execute a bond of Rs 2.00 Lacs , committing to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years ; this bond is invoked if the candidate resigns before completing three years of service. Officers who clear the probation assessment standards are confirmed in JMGS-I, and SBI's promotion policy offers a path for high-performing officers to reach senior and top management grades, including opportunities for international postings. SBI PO Exam Preparation 2026: Strategy, Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Study Plan

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 ide