SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Update – Circle Based Officer Posts
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official recruitment notification for Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts in 2026 (Advertisement No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18). A corrigendum was issued extending the application deadline and revising some eligibility criteria (e.g., experience requirements for certain banks).
- Total Vacancies: 2273 (including regular and backlog posts; some sources mention 2050 regular + 223 backlog).
- Post Name: Circle Based Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale-I / Scale-I equivalent).
- Application Period: Started on 29 January 2026; Last Date to Apply extended to 25 February 2026 (previously 18 February).
- Online Test: Tentatively in March 2026.
Key Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (specific conditions apply; check corrigendum for updates on private banks/other banks).
- Age Limit: 21–30 years (as on specified date; relaxations for reserved categories as per rules).
- Application Fee: ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD.
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Screening of applications
- Interview
- Final merit list
Official Sources & Apply Link
- Official SBI Careers Page: https://sbi.co.in/careers or https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Direct Notification PDF: https://sbi.bank.in/documents/77530/52947104/28012026_Advertisement+-+Final.pdf (main advertisement)
- Corrigendum PDF (for extensions & changes): https://sbi.bank.in/documents/77530/0/11022026_Corrigendum.pdf
- Apply Online: Through the recruitment portal linked on the official site (e.g., https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbicbonov25 or similar – access via sbi.co.in/careers).
Preparation Tips
- Download and read the full notification PDF carefully for circle-wise vacancies, detailed eligibility, pay scale (approx. ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 + allowances), and exam pattern (focus on banking awareness, reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, and professional knowledge).
- Prepare documents: Graduation certificate, experience proofs, ID, category certificate (if applicable), photo, signature.
- Caution: Apply only through official SBI websites (sbi.co.in or bank.sbi). Beware of fake sites, agents, or scam appointment letters—SBI warns against fraud; no legitimate fees beyond application fee.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced banking professionals seeking a stable PSU role. Since you’re in Delhi, note that postings are circle-based (across India), but SBI has a strong presence in NCR. If you need help with specific eligibility checks, syllabus details, or more, share your qualifications! Best of luck!