SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online, Eligibility, Dates

SBI PO 2026 Notification has been released with Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO). The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. The latest recruitment drive has a total of 1500 posts, comprising 1446 regular vacancies and 56 backlog probationary officer posts.  The Online Applications will be accepted from June 18, 2026, to July 08, 2026. 

Candidates are requested to apply online through the link given on the Bank’s official website: bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings. The prospective candidates who intend to apply for the Post are advised to apply only after carefully reading and understanding the under-noted contents of this notification.

SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF

State Bank of India has issued the SBI PO notification PDF to recruit probationary officers at all its branches across the country. The PDF also provides Details such as education qualification, age limit, selection process, application fee and how to apply, important links, syllabus, admit cards, results, and previous papers. 

SBI PO 2026 Important Dates

SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 Summary

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2026-27. This recruitment drive aims to fill numerous vacancies across India, offering a highly prestigious career opportunity in the banking sector. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply online for this sought-after position, which promises exceptional growth opportunities and attractive benefits.

Vacancy Details

Undernoted Vacancies are provisional and may vary according to Bank’s requirements.

The State Bank of India has announced a total of 1500 provisional vacancies for the Probationary Officer post. These include 1446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies. Candidates can check the category-wise distribution below to understand the available opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Education Qualification

• Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

• Students currently in the Final Year or Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026 if called for an interview.

• Candidates possessing specific professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant are also eligible to apply.

Age Limit to Apply for SBI PO

• Candidates must not be below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2026.

• This means candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996 (both days inclusive).

• Age relaxations on the upper age limit are provided for reserved categories, including 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 15 years for PwBD candidates, as per government rules.

Number of Chances to Attempt SBI PO Exam

Candidates who have already appeared for the maximum number of chances permissible are not eligible to to apply. The number of chances will be counted from the examination held on 18.04.2010. Appearing in Preliminary Examination will not be counted as a chance

Pay Scale/ Salary for SBI POs

SBI PO Exam: Selection Process

The selection for Probationary Officers is conducted through a rigorous three-phase process:

• Phase-I (Preliminary Examination): An online Objective Test for 100 marks consisting of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.

• Phase-II (Main Examination): An online test consisting of Objective tests for 200 marks and a Descriptive test (typing on a computer) for 30 marks.

• Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview): Candidates shortlisted from Phase-II will undergo a Psychometric test for personality profiling, followed by a Group Exercise (20 marks) and a Personal Interview (30 marks).

SBI PO Syllabus 2026 PDF: SBI PO Prelims & Mains Exam Pattern Download

SBI PO 2026: Application Fee

Application Fee will be 750/- for Unreserved / EWS/ OBC candidates and ‘Nil’ for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates. The Application Fee, once paid, will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

How to Apply for SBI PO 2026

• Visit the Bank’s official career website and navigate to the ‘Current Openings’ section.
• Before starting, ensure you have scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration as per the specified guidelines.
• Fill in the online application form carefully. You can save your entered data to generate a provisional registration number and password.
• Thoroughly check the entered details before final submission, as no changes or edits will be permitted afterwards.
• Pay the required application fee through the integrated payment gateway using a debit card, credit card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
• Upon successful payment, generate and print the e-receipt and the final application form for your personal records.

SBI PO 2026: Important Links

Exam Pattern

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination is an online Objective Test consisting of 100 marks. The test duration is 1 hour, divided into three sections with separate timings. There is no sectional cut-off for the preliminary exam.

Note: Category-wise merit lists will be drawn based on aggregate marks, and candidates numbering approximately 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.

Phase-II: Main Examination

The Main Examination will be conducted online and consists of an Objective Test (200 marks) followed immediately by a Descriptive Test (30 marks). Candidates must score a minimum qualifying mark in each test/section individually.

1. Objective Test

2. Descriptive Paper (Communication Skills)

Candidates will have to type their answers on the computer.

• Duration: 30 minutes

• Total Marks: 30 marks

• Total Questions: 3

  • Emails (1 out of 2 options)

  • Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options)

  • Either Reports writing or Precis Writing (Anyone out of 2 options)

Penalty for Wrong Answers (Phase-I & Phase-II)

• There is a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests of both the Preliminary and Main examinations.

• For each wrong answer, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

• No marks are deducted if a question is left blank.

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview

Candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination will proceed to Phase-III. The Bank will conduct a Psychometric test for personality profiling, the findings of which will be provided to the Interview panel.

Final Selection (Normalization)

The marks from Phase-I (Preliminary) are not added to the final merit list. The final selection is based only on Phase-II and Phase-III marks, which are normalized out of 100:

SBI PO Pre-Examination Training (PET) Details

• Eligible Categories: The Bank will arrange the training specifically for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories, in accordance with Government of India guidelines.

• Mode of Training: The pre-examination training will be conducted entirely in online mode.

• Tentative Schedule: The conduct of the Pre-Examination Training is scheduled for July 2026.

• How to Opt-In: All eligible candidates who wish to avail of this training must explicitly select the option by filling in the relevant column in their online application form.

• Accessing the Training: Candidates who have opted for the training must log in to the Bank’s official website to access the modules. You will need to enter your registration number and date of birth to log in.

• Intimation & Call Letters: Details regarding the exact schedule of the training will be shared with candidates via their registered email and SMS. Candidates can also download their Pre-exam Training call letters directly from the Bank’s website.

• No Hard Copies: The Bank will not send any hard copies of the training schedule or call letters via post.