SBI PO 2026
SBI PO Eligibility 2026
Age limit, qualification, CIBIL score, nationality, and attempt limits — CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
New in 2026: CIBIL Default Condition
Candidates with loan/credit card defaults must regularize all dues before joining. No minimum CIBIL score is specified in the notification — this clause affects only those with actual defaults or adverse credit history.
What the notification actually says → Full CIBIL guideAge Limit
As on 01.04.2026
21 – 30 years
DOB: 02 April 1996 to 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | No relaxation | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years | 33 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years | 35 years |
| PwD (General/EWS) | +10 years | 40 years |
| PwD (OBC) | +13 years | 43 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | +15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
Final-year students awaiting results may apply provisionally — degree must be completed by the date of joining
Integrated dual degrees count if the final degree is equivalent to graduation
Nationality
| Status | Eligible? |
|---|---|
| Indian Citizen | Yes |
| Subject of Nepal or Bhutan | Yes |
| Tibetan Refugee (came to India before 1.1.1962) | Yes |
| NRI / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) | Yes (with conditions) |
| Other foreign nationals | No |
Number of Attempts
| Category | Maximum Attempts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 6 |
| General/EWS (PwBD) | 9 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 9 |
| OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / ST | No limit |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No limit |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2026. Category-wise relaxation available.
What is the CIBIL condition for SBI PO 2026?
The 2026 notification does not require a minimum CIBIL score like 650. The condition is that candidates with loan/credit card defaults must clear all dues before the date of joining. Candidates with no defaults are unaffected regardless of their CIBIL score.
Can a 3rd-year student apply for SBI PO 2026?
Yes, final-year graduation students may apply provisionally. However, you must complete your degree before the date of joining SBI.
Is there a backlog restriction for SBI PO 2026?
The notification does not specify any restriction on academic backlogs. The requirement is simply a graduation degree from a recognized university.
Can an OBC candidate apply in the general category to save attempts?
Yes. OBC candidates can choose to apply under the General (UR) category, but they will not get OBC reservation benefits in that case.