Public Sector Bank
SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026
1,500 Vacancies — Official Notification CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies
1,500
Apply By
8 Jul 2026
Age Limit
21–30 years
Pay Scale
₹48,480/mo
Vacancy Details
- Organisation
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post Name
- Probationary Officer (PO)
- Notification No.
- CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
- Total Vacancies
- 1,500
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (degree by 30.09.2026)
- Apply Start
- 18 June 2026
- Last Date
- 8 July 2026
- Application Fee
- ₹750 (UR / EWS / OBC) · NIL (SC / ST / PwBD)
- Age Limit
- 21 – 30 years as on 01.04.2026 · DOB: 02.04.1996 to 01.04.2005
- Pay Scale
- ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I) · ~₹21.97 LPA CTC in metros
- Bond
- ₹2 lakh · Minimum 3 years of service after joining
- Location
- All India
- Mode of Apply
- Online only — sbi.co.in/careers
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 600 |
| EWS | 150 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 405 |
| SC | 225 |
| ST | 120 |
| Total | 1,500 |
Indicative distribution — refer to official notification for confirmed category-wise breakup.
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Online objective test · 100Q · 100 marks · 1 hour · No sectional cut-off · Shortlists ~15,000 for Mains
English Language (40Q/40M) · Quantitative Aptitude (30Q/30M) · Reasoning Ability (30Q/30M)
Main Examination
Objective (170Q/200M/3hrs) + Descriptive (3 tasks/30M/30min) · Sectional cut-off applies · Normalized to 75 marks
Reasoning 40Q/60M · DA&I 30Q/60M · GA/Banking 60Q/60M · English 40Q/20M · Descriptive: Email + Situation Analysis + Report/Précis
Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview
Psychometric Test (mandatory profiling · no marks) + Group Exercise (20M) + Interview (30M) · Normalized to 25 marks
Final merit = Phase II (75) + Phase III (25) = 100 marks
Important Dates
Eligibility at a Glance
Nationality: Indian citizen / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Tibetan refugee / OCI (with conditions)
Age: 21 – 30 years as on 01.04.2026 · SC/ST +5 yr · OBC +3 yr · PwD +10 yr
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline · Final-year students may apply provisionally
Attempts: UR/EWS: 6 attempts · OBC/PwBD: 9 attempts · SC/ST/PwBD: No limit
CIBIL Condition: Loan/credit card defaulters must clear all dues before joining · No minimum score specified
Prepare for SBI PO 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
8 July 2026. The application window opened on 18 June 2026. Apply online at sbi.co.in/careers before the deadline.
How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
1,500 vacancies for Probationary Officer under notification CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
₹750 for General (UR), EWS, and OBC candidates. NIL for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Non-refundable.
Is there a CIBIL score minimum for SBI PO 2026?
No minimum CIBIL score is specified in the notification. The condition is that candidates who have defaulted on loans or credit card dues must regularize/repay all dues before the date of joining.
What is the selection process for SBI PO 2026?
Three phases: Prelims (100 marks, qualifying), Mains (200M objective + 30M descriptive, normalized to 75), and Phase III — Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20M) + Interview (30M), normalized to 25. Final merit is out of 100.
Is there a service bond for SBI PO 2026?
Yes. Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2 lakh and serve the bank for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining.