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

1500
Vacancies
8 July 2026
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location

Job Overview

State Bank of India has released the official notification for SBI PO Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Online registration is open from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026. Graduates in any discipline aged 21 to 30 years (as on 01 April 2026) can apply through SBI's official careers portal, with selection through Prelims, Mains, and an Interview process.
Post NameProbationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies1500
Notification NumberCRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Last Updated18 Jun 2026
Selection Process BriefPrelims → Mains → Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview

Important Dates

Last Date To Apply8 July 2026
Interview DateOctober/November 2026
Result DateAugust/September 2026
ActivityTentative Date
Correction Date18 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
Download Of Main Exam Call LetterAugust/September 2026
Phase Ii: Online Main ExaminationSeptember 2026

Application Fee

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

Age Limit

Age Details21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2026)
Details
  1. 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
  2. SBI PO Age Limit 2026: Category Wise Relaxation & Eligibility

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationGraduation in any discipline (as on 30.09.2026)
Details
  1. 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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Matched Qualifications
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Vacancy Details

Sr.Total
115
216
314
416
Total

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay ScaleRs 48,480 (JMGS-I scale)
Details
  1. 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
  2. In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026

Selection Process

1Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
2English Language 40 - 20 minutes
3Quantitative Aptitude 30 - 20 minutes
4Reasoning Ability 30 - 20 minutes
5Total 100 100 1 hour
6Section No. of Questions Max Marks Duration
7Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 minutes
8Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 60 45 minutes
9General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge 60 60 45 minutes
10English Language 40 20 40 minutes
11Objective Test Total 170 200 3 hours
12Descriptive Test (Email / Situation Analysis / Report or Precis Writing) 3 30 30 minutes
13Grand Total 230 3 hours 30 minutes
14Component Maximum Marks Normalised Marks
15Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) 230 75
16Group Exercise & Interview 50 25
17Total 280 100
18Selection for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 follows a three-phase process: Phase-I Preliminary Examination
19Phase-II Main Examination
20and Phase-III Psychometric Test
21Group Exercise & Interview. Candidates must clear each phase to be considered for the next
22and only the marks from Phase-II and Phase-III are carried forward to prepare the final merit list.
23The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test carrying 100 marks
24to be completed in 1 hour
25with separate timing for each of its three sections. There is no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Exam

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FAQs

Q1What is the last date to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A
The last date for online registration and payment of fee is 8 July 2026; registration opened on 18 June 2026.
Q2How many vacancies are there in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A
There are 1500 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer, comprising 1446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies.
Q3What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
A
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.
Q4What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO?
A
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.
Q5What is the application fee for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A
The fee is Rs 750 for UR, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from paying any fee.
Q6What is the selection process for SBI PO 2026?
A
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.
Q7What is the salary of an SBI Probationary Officer?
A
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.
Q8Is there a bond required after joining as SBI PO?
A
Yes, selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs 2.00 Lacs to serve the Bank for a minimum of three years from the date of joining.
Q9How can I apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
A
Candidates can apply online through https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/ or via SBI's official careers page at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Q10Is SBI PO Recruitment conducted by IBPS or by SBI directly?
A
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is conducted directly by State Bank of India's Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, though candidate queries and grievances are handled through the IBPS grievance portal at cgrs.ibps.in.

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Download SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDFhttps://sbi.bank.in/documents/77530/57941/18062026_1_Detailed_Adv.2026.pdf/1f1a9532-8a2f-6e59-08a0-616d62a497b1?t=1781759726353
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