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SBI PO 2026 Recruitment: Your Gateway to a Banking Career
Ready to launch your career with India’s largest public sector bank? The State Bank of India (SBI) is now accepting applications for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) posts across its branches nationwide.
This year brings some exciting updates to the SBI PO recruitment. You’ll need to complete Aadhaar verification, and the maximum annual CTC has increased to ₹21.97 Lakh (in Mumbai). General/EWS candidates now get 6 attempts to crack this exam.
Key Highlights at a Glance
- Exam Conducting Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement No.: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
- Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
- Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts (1,446 Regular + 54 Backlog)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Location: Across India
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
You must be an Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. Additionally, Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, with permanent settlement intentions are eligible. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries (Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi) with permanent settlement intentions in India can also apply.
Educational Qualification
You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year/semester students can apply provisionally, but must provide proof of graduation by September 30, 2026, if called for interview. Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) candidates should ensure their passing date is on or before September 30, 2026. Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant qualifications are also acceptable.
Age Limit
You must be between 21 and 30 years old as of April 1, 2026. This means you should have been born between April 2, 1996, and April 1, 2005. Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per government norms.
Application Fees
The application fee is non-refundable and can be paid via debit card, credit card, Internet Banking, or UPI. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by you.
- General/EWS/OBC: Rs.750
- SC/ST/PWD: Nil
Selection Process
The selection involves three phases:
- Preliminary Exam: An objective test covering English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. This is qualifying in nature, and scores aren’t counted for final merit.
- Mains Exam: Includes objective and descriptive papers (Total Marks: 250). Marks from this exam are considered for final selection.
- Psychometric Test, GD & Interview: A psychometric test assesses personality traits, followed by Group Discussion and Interview to evaluate communication and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to complete your application:
- Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in
- Click on the “Careers” section on the homepage
- Open the “Current Openings” page
- Find and open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification
- Read the notification carefully before applying
- Click on the “Apply Online” link
- Fill in your personal, educational, and other required details
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee through online payment methods
- Submit the application form and download/print a copy for future reference
Important Dates
- Notification Release: June 18, 2026
- Apply Online Starts On: June 18, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: July 8, 2026
- Pre-Exam Training: July 2026
- Prelims Admit Card: 3rd/4th week of July 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: August 2026
- Prelims Result: August/September 2026
- Mains Call Letter: August/September 2026
- Mains Exam Date: September 2026
- Mains Result: September/October 2026
- Interview Call Letter: September/October 2026
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview: October/November 2026
- Final Result 2026: November/December 2026
