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SBI PO Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 on its website.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 18 June 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 08 July 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 July 2026
- Preliminary Examination Date: August 2026
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration including Editing / Modification of Application by Candidates | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters | 2nd / 3rd Week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination | August / September 2026 |
| Download of Main Examination Call Letter | August / September 2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Declaration of Result of Main Examination | September / October 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises) | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercises | October / November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2026 |
Pre-Examination Training for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD Candidates
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Conduct of Pre-Examination Training | July 2026 |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01 April 2026
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per State Bank of India recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India or be appearing in the final year of their graduation. |
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 1500 vacancies for this recruitment.
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| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | — | 390 |
| EWS | 144 | — | 144 |
| UR (General) | 588 | — | 588 |
| Total | 1446 | 54 | 1500 |
PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal Reservation)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 15 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 16 |
| LD (Locomotor Disability) | 14 |
| d & e | 16 |
Note: The above vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the Bank’s actual requirement.
Pay Scale Details
- Selected candidates will be appointed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- with four advance increments in the pay scale of ₹48,480–₹62,480–₹67,160–₹85,920.
- In addition to the basic pay, officers will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), medical facilities, lease rental benefits, and other allowances and perquisites as per SBI rules.
- The approximate annual Cost to Company (CTC) at the initial scale of pay in Mumbai is around ₹21.97 lakh.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
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- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Group Exercise
- Interview
Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking : 1/4th
- Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 01 Hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 01 Hour |
Mains Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking : 1/4th
- Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
- Objective Type Exam Duration : 03 Hours
- Descriptive Type Exam Duration : 30 Minutes
| Type | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Objective | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | |
| General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 170 | 200 | |
| Descriptive | Communication Skills: Emails, Situation Analysis & Either Reports Writing OR Precis Writing | 03 | 30 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
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