SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts

SBI PO Application 2026: State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai has officially released a recruitment advertisement under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. This recruitment drive invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO). Selected candidates can be posted anywhere across India.

Eligible candidates who has the core academic benchmarks can submit their application forms online through the official SBI career gateway. Below are the complete details regarding important dates, application fees, vacancy structures, salary points, selection filters, exam patterns, and detailed eligibility instructions.

SBI PO Recruitment: Official Overview

A high-density snapshot highlighting the primary variables of this premium banking sector job drive:

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Department Division	Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Advertisement Number	ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Designation Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies Available	1500 Positions
Core Education	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
Application Mode	Online Mode Only via Official Portal
Official Online Portal	https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings

SBI PO Recruitment: Important Dates

Candidates must check timelines carefully and register their credentials before the digital gateway closes:

Official Notification Release Date: June 2026
Online Registration & Application Modification Window: 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026
Payment of Application Fee Window: 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026
Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters: 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards
Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination Schedule: August 2026
Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result: August / September 2026
Phase-II: Online Main Examination Schedule: September 2026
Declaration of Main Exam Result: September / October 2026
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview Window: October / November 2026
Declaration of Final Selection Result: November / December 2026

SBI PO Application Fee Details

Applicants must process the primary examination registration charges digitally via the integrated payment gateway during form submission:

General, EWS, and OBC Category Applicants: Rs. 750/- (Non-Refundable).
SC, ST, and PwBD Category Applicants: Exempted (‘Nil’ fee).
Mode of Payment: Online mode only via debit card, credit card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

SBI PO Recruitment: Age Limit

The age will be calculated as the absolute cut-off date of April 01, 2026:

Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
Maximum Age: Candidates must not cross 30 years of age.
Note: Candidates must have been born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive).
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Upper Age Relaxations (Statutory Concessions):

Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST): 5 Years relaxation.
Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – UR/EWS): 10 Years relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – OBC): 13 Years relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – SC/ST): 15 Years relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (inc. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years military service): 5 Years relaxation.

SBI PO Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

The detailed distribution of the 1,500 total vacancies across regular and backlog social categories is structured below:

Category Name	Regular Vacancies	Backlog Vacancies	Total Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	588	00	588
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	390	00	390
Scheduled Castes (SC)	216	18	234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	108	36	144
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	144	00	144
Grand Combined Total	1446	54	1500

SBI PO Educational Qualification & Requirements

Applicants must completely hold the required academic certifications before the final eligibility deadline:

Probationary Officer (PO): Must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final Year Candidates: Candidates who are in their Final Year or Semester of Graduation may also apply provisionally. If shortlisted for the interview, they must produce authentic proof of having passed their graduation examination on or before September 30, 2026.
Professional Qualifications: Candidates possessing professional degrees such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Cost Accountant are also fully eligible.

SBI PO Salary Structure

Selected candidates on final allocation will draw regular scale pay packets alongside premium allowances under bank regulations:

Admissible Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480/- per month (with 4 advance increments).
Pay Scale Framework: Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
Additional Benefits: Eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), LFC, Medical Facility, and Lease Rental facility.
Total Emoluments: The approximate initial Cost to Company (CTC) per annum on initial scale in Mumbai is Rs. 21.97 Lacs.

SBI PO Recruitment: Selection Process

Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Psychometric Test
Document Verification
Merit List

SBI PO Written Exam Pattern

The online recruitment structure comprises a multiple-phase screening process:

Penalty for Wrong Answers: Objective tests carry a penalty where 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect option selected. No penalty is applied for questions left blank.
Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates numbering approximately 10 times the vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Exam from the Preliminary Exam merit list.

Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

Exam Duration: 1 Hour (Separate timing of 20 minutes for each section).
Section-wise Question Breakout:
1. English Language: 40 Questions
2. Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions
3. Reasoning Ability: 30 Questions
Note: There are no sectional cut-off marks in the preliminary phase.

Phase-II: Online Main Examination (230 Marks)

The Main Exam consists of an Objective Test (200 marks) followed immediately by a Descriptive Test (30 marks) typed on a computer.

Objective Test Layout (3 Hours duration with individual section timings):
1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 40 Questions / 60 Marks (50 minutes)
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation: 30 Questions / 60 Marks (45 minutes)
3. General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge: 60 Questions / 60 Marks (45 minutes)
4. English Language: 40 Questions / 20 Marks (40 minutes)
Descriptive Paper Layout (30 Minutes duration / 30 Marks):
- Tests Communication Skills across 3 items: Emails writing, Situation Analysis, and either Report writing or Précis Writing.
Note: Sectional cut-offs apply to individual tests, and aggregate cut-offs apply for Phase-III shortlisting (up to 3 times the category vacancies).

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview (50 Marks)

Psychometric Test: Mandatory personality profiling test for all shortlisted candidates.
Group Exercises: Evaluated out of 20 Marks.
Personal Interview: Evaluated out of 30 Marks.

Important Added Instructions for SBI PO

Maximum Chances Limitation: Permissible absolute attempts for direct direct entry:
- General / EWS: 6 Chances
- General (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD): 9 Chances
- SC / ST (including PwBD): No Restriction
- Note: Appearing in the Phase-II Main Exam is counted as an attempt; appearing in the Prelims is not counted.
CIBIL Score Filter: Candidates must have a clean credit history. Any default on credit cards or loans must be fully regularized or paid off on or before the date of joining. Satisfactory proof or NOC must be provided.
Service Indemnity Bond: Selected candidates must execute a service bond for a value of Rs. 2.00 Lacs to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years.
Biometric Verification: Fingerprint and Iris scan authentication will be conducted at multiple selection stages. Application of Mehandi, chemical ink, or color on hands is banned.

Important Documents Checklist for SBI PO

Valid printout of system-generated online application form
Authentic Photo Identity Proof in original along with a self-attested photocopy (e.g., Aadhaar, Passport, PAN Card, Driving License)
High School matriculation marks card or degree serving as authentic age/DOB token
Graduation passing degree transcripts or provisional certificates confirming passing timeline
Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) on the standard format prescribed by the Government of India
Valid Income & Asset Certificate for EWS reservation issued for the year 2026-27 based on financial year 2025-26 data
Valid Disability Certificate issued by competent medical boards for PwBD claims
No Objection Certificate (NOC) in original from the current employer for working government or PSU candidates

How to Apply Online for SBI PO Recruitment

Open your web browser and load the official SBI openings portal address: https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings
Click on the specified link for “Recruitment of Probationary Officers” and initiate online registration.
Enter your active email ID and primary personal mobile lines to receive your provisional registration number and password.
Fill in your personal details, academic metrics, and family backgrounds carefully matching your original documents.
Upload a neatly cropped copy of your recent passport-size photograph, digital signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration matching the specified pixels guidelines.
Capture and upload your live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during the active application process.
Enter the required hand-written declaration text exactly as: “I, (Name of candidate), (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine.”
Submit the application fee of Rs. 750/- via the integrated online payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI (SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fee-exempt).
Review your application data thoroughly on the summary screen to edit typos before clicking final submission.
Lock your application form completely, print out the e-receipt and full form, and keep it safe for future selection stages.

SBI PO Important Links

Event	URL Endpoint
Apply Online	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
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Telegram Channel	Join Now
Arattai Channel	Join Now
Home Page	Click Here

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the State Bank of India (SBI).

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