The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) for
1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) regular and backlog vacancies for the 2026-27 session. Eligible graduates can apply online through the official integrated registration portal before the closing deadline.
| SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Overview |
| Organization Name |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name |
Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. |
CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total Vacancies |
1,500 Posts (1,446 Regular + 54 Backlog) |
| Application Mode |
Online Only |
| Selection Process |
Prelims (Phase-I) → Mains & Descriptive (Phase-II) → Psychometric, GE & Interview (Phase-III) |
| Important Recruitment Timelines |
| Online Registration Start |
18.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee |
08.07.2026 |
| Phase-I Preliminary Exam |
August 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Examination |
September 2026 |
| Phase-III Interview Window |
October/November 2026 |
| Category-Wise Vacancy Matrix |
| Category |
Regular |
Backlog |
Total |
| General/Unreserved (UR) |
588 |
Nil |
588 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) |
390 |
Nil |
390 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) |
216 |
18 |
234 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) |
144 |
Nil |
144 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
108 |
36 |
144 |
| Total Openings |
1,446 |
54 |
1,500 |
| Eligibility Criteria Parameters |
- Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Professional tracks like B.Tech, Medical, CA, or CMA are fully eligible.
- Final Year Students: Final year/semester candidates can apply provisionally, provided they pass graduation by 30.09.2026.
- Age Limit: 21 to 30 Years (As on 01.04.2026). Candidates must be born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2005 (both dates inclusive).
- Age Relaxation: +5 years for SC/ST, +3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to +15 years for PwBD candidates.
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| Salary Scale & Compensation Perks |
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- per month (includes 4 advance increments).
- Official Scale Brackets: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 (JMGS-I Grade).
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Lease Rental, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical and LFC perks.
- Approximate Annual CTC: Around ₹21.97 Lakhs per annum in metropolitan cities like Mumbai. Also includes PF and NPS benefits.
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| Application Processing Fee |
- General/EWS/OBC Candidates: ₹750/- (Non-Refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD Category Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
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| Phase-I: Preliminary Examination Pattern (Online Objective) |
| Section Details |
Questions |
Marks |
Timer |
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 Min |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 Min |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Min |
| Total Scale |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Phase-II: Main Examination Pattern (Objective + Descriptive) |
| Test Section Stream |
Questions |
Marks |
Timer |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
40 |
60 |
50 Min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
30 |
60 |
45 Min |
| General/Economy/Banking Knowledge |
60 |
60 |
45 Min |
| English Language |
40 |
20 |
40 Min |
| Descriptive Test (Online Typing) |
2 Tasks
|
30 |
30 Min |
| Total Combined Matrix |
172 |
230 |
3.5 Hours |
| Service Bond & Probation Details |
- Probation Period: 2 Years of continuous operational workspace assessments before confirmation.
- Service Contract Bond: ₹2.00 Lakhs (Two Lakhs Only).
- Condition: Must serve the bank for a minimum of 3 Years. Leaving early triggers immediate bond recovery.
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| Step-by-Step Online Application & Form Rules |
- Open official IBPS recruitment link for SBI listed below.
- Register as a new user to generate your Provisional ID and Password.
- Fill basic profile data, academic details, and complete live photo capture through your webcam/mobile camera.
- Upload documents: Passport Photo (20-50kb), Signature (10-20kb), Thumb Impression (20-50kb), and Handwritten Declaration (50-100kb).
- Pay the fee online via Net Banking/UPI, verify application via preview, and submit.
Important CIBIL Clause: Candidates with defaults or adverse credit histories in CIBIL are ineligible unless dues are fully settled and an official NOC is produced before joining.
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SBI PO Selection Framework & CIBIL Compliance - FAQs
How many vacancies are available in SBI PO 2026?
Total 1,500 vacancies have been announced, including 1,446 regular and 54 backlog posts.
Can final-year students apply for SBI PO 2026?
Yes, final-year students can apply provisionally if they complete graduation by 30 September 2026.
Is there negative marking in SBI PO exams?
Yes, 0.25 marks (one-fourth) will be deducted for every incorrect answer in objective tests.
What is the maximum age limit for SBI PO 2026?
Candidates must be under 30 years as on 1 April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable per norms.
What is the SBI PO service bond amount?
Selected candidates must sign a ₹2 lakh bond to serve the bank for a minimum of 3 years.
