State Bank of India has released the Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on 18th June 2026 at the official website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. As per SBI PO 2026 Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18.06.2026, the online application process begins from 18.06.2026 and closes on 08.07.2026. This recruitment is for candidates seeking a long-term career in public sector banking with structured promotion and nationwide posting.
State Bank of India has announced a total of 1500 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO), comprising 1446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates should check all details from the below article. Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying. Information verified from official State Bank of India notification No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18.06.2026.
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Quick Summary of SBI PO 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | State Bank of India |
| Name of the Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancy | 1500 |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹48,480 starting basic pay (plus 4 advance increments) |
| Additional Salary Benefits | DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease Rental Facility |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India |
| Job Type | Government (Public Sector Bank) |
| Last Date of Application | 08.07.2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Fresher and experienced candidates, both |
| Interview / Exam Date | Prelims: August 2026; Mains: September 2026; Interview: October/November 2026 |
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About State Bank of India
State Bank of India is India’s largest public sector bank, operating under the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department at its Corporate Centre in Mumbai. The bank conducts the Probationary Officer recruitment annually to staff its Junior Management Grade Scale-I cadre across branches in India. For candidates, this recruitment represents entry into officer-level banking with exposure to leadership training, digital banking operations, and the possibility of postings at SBI’s foreign offices. The official notification and application portal are available at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
How This Compares
SBI PO is an All-India recruitment, so it draws applicants from every state rather than a single region. Compared to other recent central recruitment exercises in the banking sector, the 1500-vacancy count for 2026 is higher than SBI’s PO intake in the previous two cycles, based on comparable year-on-year SBI recruitment data reported by banking exam portals. This is editorial context, not part of the official notification; confirm specifics with SBI’s official career portal. Candidates who have also applied to IBPS PO or RBI Grade B exams will find the SBI PO exam pattern broadly similar in structure (Prelims followed by Mains), though the SBI Mains paper carries a heavier weight on General Awareness, Economy, and Banking Knowledge compared to some other PSU bank exams. SBI PO also remains distinct in offering a clearer track toward international postings at SBI’s overseas branches, a feature less commonly highlighted in other PSU bank notifications.
Important Dates
The application window runs for three weeks, and candidates should not wait until the last few days given SBI’s own caution about website load near the deadline. The notification states no request for change of Examination Centre, Date, or Session will be entertained once selected. Here’s all the details of SBI PO exam date 2026 for your reference:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letter | 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Result of Preliminary Examination | August/September 2026 |
| Phase-II: Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Result of Main Examination | September/October 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October/November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November/December 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | July 2026 |
SBI PO Vacancy 2026 & Salary Details
Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | — | 390 |
| EWS | 144 | — | 144 |
| UR | 588 | — | 588 |
| Total | 1446 | 54 | 1500 |
PwBD horizontal vacancies are split as: Visually Impaired (15), Hearing Impaired (16), Locomotor Disability (14), and Autism/Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities category (16).
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 per month in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of pay at Mumbai Centre is ₹21.97 Lacs.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for Probationary Officer include education and age requirements. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government
- Final Year/Semester students may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of having passed the examination on or before 30.09.2026
- Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must have the IDD passing date on or before 30.09.2026
- Candidates with Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible
Age Limit
As on 01.04.2026: Not below 21 years and not above 30 years. Candidates must be born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996.
| 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 military service) | 5 years |
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Selection Process
The selection for Probationary Officers follows a three-phase process. Each phase has a separate qualifying requirement, and candidates must clear one phase to be considered for the next.
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination — Objective test of 100 marks (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability), 1 hour duration
- Phase-II: Main Examination — Objective test of 200 marks across 4 sections plus a Descriptive test of 30 marks, 3 hours 30 minutes total
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview — Group Exercise (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks)
The notification specifies that marks from the Preliminary Exam are not added to the final merit list. Only Main Examination and Phase-III marks, normalized to 100 (75 for Main, 25 for Phase-III), decide the final selection. There is a penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer in the Objective Tests, in both Prelims and Mains.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹750 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates. It is Nil for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
How to Apply for State Bank of India Recruitment 2026
SBI PO application form 2026 can be filled online between 18.06.2026 and 08.07.2026. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Visit the Bank’s official career website at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Scroll down and click on Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
- Download the detailed advertisement and read it carefully
- Click on ‘Apply Online’ under ‘Current Openings’ and register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the application form, save partial progress if needed using the system-generated registration number and password
- Upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration at the specified spaces
- Capture a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone during registration
- Recheck all entered details, since no changes are allowed after final submission
- Pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
- Save the e-receipt and printout of the submitted application form
Documents Checklist Before Applying:
- Scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB)
- Scanned signature (140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB, black ink only)
- Left-hand thumb impression (3cm x 3cm, 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB)
- Hand-written declaration in English, not capital letters (10cm x 5cm, 800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB)
- Valid email ID and active mobile number
- Category certificate (if applicable) for document verification stage
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Important Links
Candidates applying for Probationary Officer are advised to visit the important links below for the official PDF and application form:
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | SBI Current Openings |
| Latest Banking Jobs | Banking Jobs |
Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits graduates from any discipline who are within the 21–30 age bracket (with applicable relaxation) and are looking for a long-term officer-level career in public sector banking. It is a reasonable option for both first-time applicants and candidates with prior banking exam experience, since the number of permissible attempts ranges from 6 for UR/EWS candidates to no restriction for SC/ST candidates.
It is less suited to candidates who need a confirmed posting location, since SBI can allot any branch in India and requests for specific postings are not entertained. Candidates already serving in fixed-location roles with family constraints should weigh this mobility requirement before applying.
With 1500 vacancies open to graduates from any discipline, competition is expected to be high; SBI’s own data point of over 8 lakh applicants in the previous PO cycle gives a sense of the scale candidates compete against. Based on typical SBI promotion timelines reported across previous recruitment cycles, Probationary Officers can expect confirmation in Junior Management Grade Scale-I after a two-year probation period, with further promotion opportunities into Middle and Senior Management grades over time; this is editorial context, not part of the official notification.
One trade-off candidates should weigh: selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2 lakh to serve a minimum of three years, which is invoked if a candidate resigns before completing that period.
FAQs — SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Is there a fee waiver for any category in SBI PO 2026?
Yes. The application fee is Nil for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. UR, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹750.
Can final-year students apply for SBI PO 2026?
Yes. Final-year or final-semester students can apply provisionally if they can produce proof of passing the graduation exam by 30.09.2026.
How does SBI PO compare with other PSU bank PO exams in career growth?
SBI PO offers a defined promotion path to Top Management Grade and includes possible postings at SBI’s international branches, a feature not commonly highlighted in other PSU bank PO notifications. This is editorial context based on the notification’s stated career path.
What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
The last date to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is 08.07.2026. Online registration started on 18.06.2026, and no application will be accepted after the window closes.
When is the SBI PO 2026 exam date?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, followed by the Main Examination in September 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed on the call letter.
How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
SBI has announced 1500 vacancies for Probationary Officer, comprising 1446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories.
Is SBI PO a transferable job?
Yes. SBI reserves the right to allot or transfer Probationary Officers to any Circle or office of the bank in India, or to its associates and subsidiaries, based on service requirements. Requests for a specific posting location are not entertained.
Does SBI PO salary increase every year?
The notification does not specify annual increment percentages directly, but Probationary Officers receive scheduled increments within the pay scale 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, along with periodic revisions to DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Bank rules in force.
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