Opening Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for Recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) 2026 for 1,500 vacancies. Eligible candidates with Graduation in any discipline can apply online from 18/06/2026 to 08/07/2026. The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (Final Year/Semester candidates can apply provisionally) |
| Last Date | 08/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 18/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08/07/2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter | 2nd / 3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Preliminary Exam | 01/08/2026 |
| Prelims Result | 01/08/2026 |
| Main Exam Call Letter | 01/08/2026 |
| Phase-II: Main Exam | 01/09/2026 |
| Main Result | 01/09/2026 |
| Phase-III Call Letter (Psychometric Test / GE / Interview) | 01/10/2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test | 01/10/2026 |
| Phase-III: Group Exercise & Interview | 01/10/2026 |
| Final Result | 01/11/2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (PET) | 01/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI). Transaction charges (if any) will be borne by the candidate.
Age Limit
- Age Limit (As on 01/04/2026): 21 to 30 years
- Candidate must be born not later than 01/04/2005 and not earlier than 02/04/1996 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC / ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR / EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (5 years military service conditions as per notification): 5 years
Vacancy Details
| Vacancy Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1,446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1,500 |
PwBD (Horizontal) Vacancies:
| Type | VI | HI | LD | d & e |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Backlog | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification (as on 30/09/2026):
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates in Final Year / Semester can apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 30/09/2026 if called for interview.
- Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure the date of passing is on or before 30/09/2026.
- Candidates with professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. are also eligible.
Other Key Conditions (as per notification):
- Number of Chances:
- UR / EWS: 6
- UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD): 9
- SC / ST (including PwBD): No restriction
- Main Exam appearance counts as a chance; Prelims appearance does not count.
- CIBIL / Credit History: Candidates with loan/credit card defaults and adverse CIBIL history must regularize/repay dues before joining and ensure status is updated / provide NOC as required.
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Personal Interview
- Final Merit List based on Phase-II + Phase-III (Prelims marks not added)
Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (Online)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Key Points:
- No sectional cut-off in Preliminary Exam.
- Candidates approx. 10 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for Main Exam.
Phase-II: Main Exam (Online)
(i) Objective Test (200 Marks, 3 Hours)
| Test | Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
(ii) Descriptive Test (30 Marks, 30 Minutes)
- Communication Skills:
- Emails (1 out of 2)
- Situation Analysis (1 out of 2)
- Report Writing or Precis Writing (any 1 out of 2)
Grand Total (Main): 230 Marks | 3 hours 30 minutes
Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Normalization for Final Merit:
| Stage | Maximum Marks | Normalized Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise + Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Final Total | 280 | 100 |
Negative Marking:
- Objective Tests (Prelims & Mains): 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (Plus 4 advance increments)
- Pay Scale (JMGS-I): ₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920
- Allowances/Perks: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease Rental Facility and other allowances as per rules.
- Approx. CTC at initial scale at Mumbai Centre: ₹21.97 Lakhs
Additional Service Condition:
- Selected candidates must execute a Bond of ₹2,00,000 to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years.