The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 for a total of 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies. Online applications are accepted from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026. Graduates from any discipline aged between 21 and 30 years (as on 01‑04‑2026) are eligible to apply.
Highlights
| Organisation |
State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Post Name |
Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies |
1500 |
| Application Mode |
Online only, via SBI careers portal |
| Start Date |
18 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
8 July 2026 |
| Official Website |
sbi.co.in |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department of SBI, headquartered in Mumbai. The selected candidates will join the bank as Probationary Officers and will undergo a structured training programme before being posted across SBI’s extensive network.
Vacancy Details
| Category |
Regular Vacancies |
Backlog Vacancies |
Total Vacancies |
| SC |
216 |
18 |
234 |
| ST |
108 |
36 |
144 |
| OBC |
390 |
— |
390 |
| EWS |
144 |
— |
144 |
| UR |
588 |
— |
588 |
| Total |
1446 |
54 |
1500 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01‑04‑2026. The birth date should fall between 02‑04‑1996 and 01‑04‑2005 (both dates inclusive).
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
3 years |
| SC / ST |
5 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) |
10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (5 years service) |
5 years |
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent Central Government‑recognised qualification) as on 30‑09‑2026. Final‑year students may apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination before the interview stage.
Pay Scale & Salary
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs 48,480 (JMGS‑I scale)
- Approximate CTC (Mumbai Centre): Rs 21.97 Lacs per annum
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| UR / EWS / OBC |
Rs 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
Nil |
Important Dates
| Online Registration & Editing of Application |
18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee |
18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
| Pre‑Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) |
July 2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letters |
2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase‑I: Online Preliminary Examination |
August 2026 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result |
August/September 2026 |
| Download of Main Exam Call Letter |
August/September 2026 |
| Phase‑II: Online Main Examination |
September 2026 |
| Declaration of Main Exam Result |
September/October 2026 |
| Phase‑III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
October/November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result |
November/December 2026 |
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination (objective test)
- Online Main Examination (descriptive test)
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI Careers portal (sbi.co.in).
- Click on “SBI PO Recruitment 2026” and select “Apply Online”.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, academic certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee of Rs 750 (if applicable) through the available online payment modes.
- Review the entered information carefully and submit the application.
- After successful submission, download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 8 July 2026.
- How many vacancies are there for the UR category?
There are 588 UR vacancies.
- Is there any age relaxation for OBC candidates?
Yes, OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) candidates get a relaxation of 3 years.
- What is the application fee for SC candidates?
SC candidates are exempted from paying any application fee (Nil).
- When will the Preliminary Examination be conducted?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
