SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – Apply now for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) Vacancies
SBI PO (State Bank of India) has officially released the recruitment notification through SBI PO Recruitment 2026 for the Probationary Officer(PO) Posts.
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As per the official SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18 June 2026), a total of 1500 vacancies have been announced for Probationary Officer(PO) posts.
If you’re aiming for a career in India’s largest public sector bank, this is the recruitment you’ve been waiting for. SBI has opened applications for 1500 PO vacancies — here’s everything you need to know.
For complete details on SBI PO Recruitment 2026 including educational qualification, age limit, application process, selection process, important dates and application fees, check the details below.
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SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Name of the Organization | State Bank of India (SBI PO) |
| Name of the Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| No of Vacancies | 1500 Vacancies |
| Notification Details | Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 08/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
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Vacancy Details Post Wise
| S. No | Name of the Post | No of Vacancies |
| 1 | Probationary Officer (PO) | 1500 Vacancies |
Vacancy Details Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 588 |
| OBC | 390 |
| SC | 234 (including 18 backlog) |
| ST | 144 (including 36 backlog) |
| EWS | 144 |
| Total | 1500 (1446 Regular + 54 Backlog) |
Important Dates to Remember
| Start Date for Apply Online | 18/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply online | 08/07/2026 |
| Prelims Examination | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | September 2026 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria – SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Education Qualification
Candidates must hold any degree from a recognised university or institutions.
Note: Final-year/semester students can also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling eligibility requirements before the prescribed date.
Age Limit
Age calculated as on 01 April 2026. Candidates must have been born between 02 April 1996 to 01 April 2005.
| Minimum age limit | 21 Years |
| Maximum age limit | 30 Years |
Age Limit Relaxation is applicable as per norms and procedure mentioned in the notification attached below.
Application Mode
The recruitment is done through online mode only, via SBI careers portal.
Application Fees Details
| General / EWS / OBC Candidates | Rs. 750/- |
| SC / ST Candidates | NIL |
Online mode only. Refer to the notification attached for more details.
Number Of Chances
| Category | Maximum Chances |
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR(PwDS) / EWS(PwDS) / OBC / OBC(PwDS) | 9 |
| SC / SC(PwDS) / ST / ST(PwDS) | No Restriction |
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
1. Phase – I / Preliminary Examination
| Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
| English language | 40 | 20 Min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 Min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 Min |
| Total (100 Marks) | 100 | 1 Hour |
2. Phase – II / Main Examination
(i) Objective Test
| Name of Test | No.of Question | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Min |
| General Awareness/Economy/Bank Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 Min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Min |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
(ii) Descriptive Paper :
| Communication Skills | 3 | 30 | 30 Min |
3. Phase – III / Psychometric Test
Each Candidate will have to score a minimum qualifying score in each test / section. The Bank will conduct Psychometric test used for personality profiling only and does not contribute to final merit
4. Group Exercise & Interview
| Test Structure | Group Exercise | Interview | Total |
| Max. Marks | 20 | 30 | 50 |
Only candidates qualifying the online test will be shortlisted for the interview. Final selection will depend on merit and document verification.
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Salary Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
| Pay Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- |
| Pay Scale (JMGS-I) | ₹48,480 – ₹62,480 – ₹67,160 – ₹85,920 |
| CTC (Mumbai Centre) | Approx. ₹21.97 Lakhs per annum |
Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Medical Benefits
- Perquisites as applicable to JMGS-I officers
How To Apply?
- Visit the official IBPS website – https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/
- Go to the “Recruitment” section
- Open the SBI Probationary Officer(PO) Recruitment 2026 notification
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in required personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload required documents properly
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the application and take a printout if required
Note: Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 after carefully reading the official notification. Make sure to submit the application form with all required documents before the last date. For the detailed notification, refer to the links given below.
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For More Details
| Visit Official Website | Visit Here |
| Detailed Notification | Download Here |
| To Apply online | Apply Now |
| For More Bank Jobs | Check Here |
| More Jobs in SBI | SBI Jobs |
🎯 Our Take – Should You Apply for SBI PO 2026?
Worth it for: Fresh graduates and working professionals under 30 who are serious about a long-term banking career and are ready to put in 3-4 months of focused preparation.
Competition level: Very High – SBI PO is the most aspirational banking exam in India. Expect 20-25 lakh applications for 1,500 seats. That’s roughly a 1-in-15,000 selection ratio from application to final merit list.
One thing most candidates miss: SBI PO has four stages – Prelims, Mains, a Psychometric Test, and a Group Exercise + Interview. Most people prepare only for Prelims and get blindsided by the Mains descriptive paper (Letter + Essay, 30 marks, 30 minutes). Start practising written English from day one.
Our honest verdict: If you qualify on paper, apply – the ₹21.97 LPA CTC at Mumbai, career growth inside India’s largest public sector bank, and the prestige of the PO badge make this worth serious effort. But don’t apply casually. The Prelims cutoff is typically 60-65+ out of 100 in competitive states like UP, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. Make a study plan before you register, not after.
Disclaimer
The above job information is provided for here is for informational purposes only. We collect data from official recruitment websites and employment news. Candidates should verify all details such as eligibility, age limit, application process, and fees from the official notification available in the official websites or News before applying. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies.
