State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2026-27. Candidates seeking a prestigious Sarkari Naukri in the banking sector can apply online for a total of 1500 PO vacancies under Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Welcome to rojgar khabar, your trusted source for every Free Job Alert and Upcoming Govt Jobs updates. Interested applicants must carefully read the complete notification thoroughly before submitting their SBI PO Apply Online 2026 form to understand the eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancies, and selection process.
State Bank of India (SBI) PO Recruitment 2026 Details
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Application Begin | 18.06.2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 08.07.2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 08.07.2026 |
| Exam Date (Phase-I Prelims) | August 2026 |
| Exam Date (Phase-II Mains) | September 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 2nd/3rd Week of July 2026 Onwards |
| Result Date | Will Be Update Here Soon |
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to confirm from the State Bank of India official website.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹ Nil |
| All Category Female | As per respective category (₹ 750 or Nil) |
| Payment Mode | Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI only. |
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Age Limit as on 01.04.2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years.
- Maximum Age: 30 Years.
- Age Relaxation Extra as per State Bank of India Recruitment Rules. (Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates).
SBI PO Vacancy Details 2026 : Total 1500 Posts
State Bank of India has announced a total of 1500 posts (including regular and backlog vacancies). Below is the category-wise breakdown:
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 588 | 0 | 588 |
| EWS | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | 0 | 390 |
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| Total | 1446 | 54 | 1500 |
Post Name and Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria (As on 30.09.2026) |
| Probationary Officer (PO) | • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. • Those who are in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will produce proof of passing on or before 30.09.2026. • Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. are also eligible. • Note: Candidates with adverse credit history in CIBIL are not eligible unless dues are cleared before joining. |
Mode of Selection Process
The selection for Probationary Officers in SBI will be done through a rigorous three-phase process:
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise (20 Marks), and Personal Interview (30 Marks)
- Document Verification (At the time of the Interview and Final Joining)
- Medical Examination (Before final appointment)
State Bank of India (SBI) PO Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 (approx) | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 (approx) | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 (approx) | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase-II: Main Examination Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy/Banking | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Objective Test Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Descriptive Test (Letter/Essay) | 2 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Note: The SBI PO Syllabus 2026 generally covers reading comprehension, grammar, data interpretation, puzzles, seating arrangements, banking awareness, and current affairs. There is a penalty of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main objective exams. Candidates should frequently check Sarkari Result 2026 for further syllabus updates.
How To Apply Online for State Bank of India (SBI) PO Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates who wish to apply for the State Bank of India / Probationary Officer post can submit their application online before 08.07.2026. Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly.
- Step 1: Visit the official SBI Careers portal (link provided below) and go to ‘Current Openings’.
- Step 2: Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 and hit the ‘Apply Online’ button.
- Step 3: Register yourself using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Step 4: Fill out the detailed application form accurately. Change of category will not be permitted after final submission.
- Step 5: Upload scanned documents strictly as per SBI guidelines:
- Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 20kb-50kb)
- Live photograph capture via webcam/mobile
- Signature on white paper with black ink (10kb-20kb)
- Left-hand thumb impression (20kb-50kb)
- Hand-written declaration (50kb-100kb).
- Step 6: Pay the requisite application fee (₹ 750 for Gen/OBC/EWS) using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
- Step 7: Preview your application carefully and submit. Take a printout of the final application form and e-receipt for future reference.
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Important Question about recruitment (FAQ)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the examination fee for SBI PO 2026 is 08th July 2026.
Q2: Who is eligible to apply for SBI PO 2026?
Ans: Candidates who have completed their Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, or those in their final year/semester (subject to passing by 30.09.2026), and fall within the age limit of 21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2026), are eligible to apply.
Q3: Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Ans: No, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are completely exempted from paying the application fee. General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹ 750/-.
Q4: How many chances/attempts are allowed for SBI PO?
Ans: For UR/EWS candidates, the maximum permissible number of chances is 6. For OBC/PwBD, it is 9. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates. Appearing in the Main Examination counts as a chance.
Q5: What must I write in the SBI PO Hand-written Declaration?
Ans: You must write the following declaration in English with black ink: “I, (Name of the 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.”
Q6: Does my CIBIL score affect my SBI PO appointment?
Ans: Yes. Candidates with an adverse credit history in CIBIL or those who have defaulted in loan/credit card repayments are not eligible for appointment unless they regularize/repay outstanding dues and provide an NOC from the lender before the date of joining.
