The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) for 2026 (Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). This year, the bank has announced 1,500 vacancies across its nationwide network.
The online application portal is active, allowing eligible graduates to submit their candidacies.
Recruitment Overview & Key Details
Joining SBI as a Probationary Officer offers an entry point into a management-tier career track within India’s largest public-sector lender.
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO) – Junior Management Grade Scale I
- Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts (Includes regular and backlog seats)
- Application Mode: Strictly Online
- Job Location: Anywhere in India
Important Timeline & Exam Dates
| Recruitment Event | Crucial Scheduled Dates |
| Notification Release Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | June 18, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees | July 8, 2026 |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Profile & Interview | October / November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2026 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Available Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 588 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 390 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 234 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 144 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 144 |
| Total Positions | 1,500 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must verify that they fulfill the specified parameters regarding educational credentials and age boundaries:
- Educational Qualification (As of Sept 30, 2026): Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree (Bachelor’s) in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Final Year/Semester Students: Candidates currently in their final year or semester are provisionally permitted to apply. If called for the interview stage, they must present definitive proof of passing their graduation assessment on or before September 30, 2026.
- Professional Degrees: Candidates holding Engineering, Medical, CA, or Cost Accountant credentials are fully eligible.
- Age Limit (As of April 1, 2026): Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years. (Candidates must have been born between April 2, 1996, and April 1, 2005, inclusive of both dates).
- Age Relaxations: Upper-age extensions are granted per government protocols (OBC-NCL gets 3 years; SC/ST gets 5 years; PwBD gets 10 to 15 years based on category).
- Mandatory Aadhaar Verification: Candidates are required to provide their Aadhaar card details during registration as authentication has been made mandatory for this cycle.
Selection Architecture
The selection process retains its comprehensive multi-stage framework:
- Phase-I (Prelims): A 1-hour objective online assessment totaling 100 marks (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability). Note that there are no sectional cut-offs to qualify for Phase-II.
- Phase-II (Mains): Consists of an objective test (200 marks) followed immediately by a newly revised Descriptive Test evaluating English Language Essay and Letter writing skills.
- Phase-III: Comprises a mandatory Psychometric profiling tier, followed by a Group Exercise and a Personal Interview.
Application Submission Procedure
Candidates should adhere to the following sequence to complete their registration:
1.Access the Careers Portal:Step 1.
Open your browser and visit the official portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers or directly navigate to the specialized application infrastructure at sbi.bank/careers.
2.Generate Login Credentials:Step 2.
Locate the current openings menu, click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026”, and select “Click here for New Registration”. Input an active mobile number and personal email ID to generate your system login credentials.
3.Populate the Online Form:Step 3.
Log in using your generated password. Fill in fields covering basic demographics, local address, category parameters, and academic track records.
4.Upload Scan Attachments:Step 4.
Upload clear, designated scans of your recent passport-size photograph, your signature, your left thumb impression, and the handwritten declaration text specified in the official booklet.
5.Remit Application Fees:Step 5.
Pay the non-refundable processing fee using integrated online banking, debit cards, or UPI channels. Download your completed form layout and print the transaction confirmation slip for your records.
Application Processing Fees
- General / EWS / OBC Candidates: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil (Exempted from fee payment)
- Official Recruitment Portal: To read full compliance rules, review updated test venues, or initiate your application, access the SBI Careers Registration Interface.
- Direct Application Link: Existing candidates or new registrants can log directly into the centralized testing engine via the SBI PO 2026 Official Application Engine.
