SBI PO Recruitment 2026

SBI PO Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. SBI PO is one of the most sought-after banking examinations in India, offering excellent career growth opportunities, attractive salary packages, job security, leadership roles, and nationwide postings.

The online application process will commence on 18 June 2026 and continue until 08 July 2026. Graduates from any recognized university are eligible to apply. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Personal Interview. Candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, vacancy distribution, age limit, and selection process before submitting their online application.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Advertisement No.	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies	1500 Posts
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Registration Start Date	18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	08 July 2026
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Category	Bank Jobs
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	18 June 2026
Online Registration Starts	18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	08 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	08 July 2026
Prelims Admit Card	July 2026
Preliminary Examination	August 2026
Prelims Result	August / September 2026
Main Examination	September 2026
Interview & Group Exercise	October / November 2026
Final Result	November / December 2026

Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

SBI has announced 1500 vacancies for the Probationary Officer post.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Category	Vacancy
General (UR)	588
OBC	390
EWS	144
SC	234
ST	144
Total	1500

This makes SBI PO 2026 one of the largest banking recruitments of the year.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Probationary Officer (PO)	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University

Final Year Students

Candidates in the final year or final semester of graduation may also apply provisionally. However, they must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026 if called for the interview process.

Candidates possessing qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Central Government are also eligible.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age Calculation Date

01 April 2026

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Candidates should have been born between:

02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
OBC (NCL)	3 Years
SC / ST	5 Years
PwBD (General/EWS)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years

Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India guidelines.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil

Payment Mode

Candidates can pay the application fee through:

Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
UPI
Mobile Wallets

Application fees once paid are non-refundable.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is conducted in three phases.

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

This is a qualifying examination used for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.

Phase-II: Main Examination

Candidates who qualify in Prelims appear for the Main Examination.

Phase-III

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

Psychometric Test
Group Exercise
Personal Interview

Final Stages

Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Merit List

Important Note

Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be considered for final merit ranking.

Final merit will be prepared based on:

Main Examination Marks
Interview & Group Exercise Marks

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	40	40	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	30	30	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes

Key Features

Online Mode
Objective Type Questions
Sectional Timing Applicable
Negative Marking Applicable

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Objective Test

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	60	45 Minutes
General Awareness, Economy & Banking Knowledge	60	60	45 Minutes
English Language	40	20	40 Minutes
Total	170	200	3 Hours

Descriptive Test

Section	Marks
Email Writing
Situation Analysis
Report Writing / Precis Writing
Total	30 Marks

The Descriptive Test is conducted immediately after the Objective Test.

Negative Marking

For every incorrect answer in the Objective Tests:

1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.

No penalty for unanswered questions.

SBI PO Salary 2026

SBI PO is among the highest-paying entry-level bank officer jobs in India.

Basic Pay

₹48,480/-

(including four advance increments)

SBI PO Salary Structure

Component	Amount
Basic Pay	₹48,480/-
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As Applicable
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	As Applicable
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	As Applicable
Other Benefits	Included

Annual CTC

Approximate Cost to Company (CTC) at Mumbai Centre:

₹21.97 Lakhs Per Year

SBI PO Benefits & Allowances

Selected Probationary Officers receive:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
Medical Benefits
Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
Provident Fund (PF)
National Pension System (NPS)
Lease Rental Facility
Group Insurance
Performance Linked Incentives
Career Growth Opportunities

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Left-Hand Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof
Graduation Mark Sheets
Degree Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (if required)
Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit the application form:

Step 1

Visit the official SBI Careers Portal.

Step 2

Open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification.

Step 3

Click on “Apply Online”.

Step 4

Step 5

Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.

Step 6

Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.

Step 7

Pay the application fee online.

Step 8

Preview the application form carefully.

Step 9

Submit the application form.

Step 10

Download and print the final application form for future reference.

Why Choose SBI PO as a Career?

SBI PO remains one of the most prestigious banking careers because it offers:

High Salary Package
Fast Promotions
Leadership Roles
Job Security
Nationwide Posting Opportunities
Foreign Posting Opportunities
Excellent Work-Life Benefits
Pension and Retirement Benefits
Exposure to Banking Operations and Management

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Description	Status
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Notification	Click Here
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online	Click Here
SBI Careers Portal	Click Here
Prelims Admit Card	July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026
Final Result	November/December 2026

Solved/Previous Paper			Click Here
Purchase Book			Click Here
Download E-book			Click Here
Buy Book through Instamojo			Click Here
Online Test			Click Here