Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 Organization: State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department Post: Probationary Officer (PO) Total Vacancies: 1,500 Application Mode: Online Only
📢 ABOUT THE NOTIFICATION
State Bank of India — India's largest and most trusted public sector bank — has officially released its Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting eligible Indian citizens to be part of one of the most prestigious career opportunities in the banking sector. With 1,500 vacancies up for grabs, this is your golden chance to step into a leadership role and drive the nation's financial growth.
"You do not just join a Bank — you become part of India's most trusted institution, driving the nation's growth and transforming millions of lives every single day."
📅 IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE
Event | Date |
Online Registration Opens | 18 June 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 08 July 2026 |
Pre-Examination Training | July 2026 |
Preliminary Exam Call Letter Download | 2nd / 3rd Week of July 2026 |
Phase I — Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
Result of Preliminary Exam | August / September 2026 |
Main Exam Call Letter Download | August / September 2026 |
Phase II — Main Examination | September 2026 |
Result of Main Examination | September / October 2026 |
Phase III — Psychometric Test, GE & Interview | October / November 2026 |
Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2026 |
🪑 VACANCY DETAILS
Category-Wise Vacancies
Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
SC (Scheduled Castes) | 216 | 18 | 234 |
ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 108 | 36 | 144 |
OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 390 | — | 390 |
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 144 | — | 144 |
UR (Unreserved) | 588 | — | 588 |
Total | 1,446 | 54 | 1,500 |
PwBD Horizontal Vacancies
Disability Category | Vacancies |
VI — Visually Impaired | 15 |
HI — Hearing Impaired | 16 |
LD — Locomotor Disability | 14 |
d & e (ASD-Mild, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities) | 16 |
⚠️ Vacancies are provisional and may vary based on Bank's actual requirement.
✅ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
🎂 Age Limit
(As on 01 April 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Date of birth must fall between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005 (both days inclusive)
Age Relaxation
Category | 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 | 5 Years |
⚠️ Cumulative age relaxation is NOT available.
🎓 Educational Qualification
(As on 30 September 2026)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final year / semester students may also apply provisionally
Candidates with Medical, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant degrees are also eligible
IDD holders must have passed on or before 30 September 2026
💰 APPLICATION FEE
Category | Fee |
Unreserved / EWS / OBC | ₹750/- |
SC / ST / PwBD | NIL |
💡 Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
📝 SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is conducted in 3 Phases:
🔹 Phase I — Preliminary Examination (Online)
Total: 100 Marks | Duration: 1 Hour
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 40 | — | 20 Minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | — | 20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 30 | — | 20 Minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
No sectional cut-off in Preliminary Exam
Top 10x candidates (category-wise) shortlisted for Mains
🔹 Phase II — Main Examination (Online)
Total: 230 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Objective Test (200 Marks | 3 Hours)
Test | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Min |
II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Min |
III | General Awareness / Economy / Banking | 60 | 60 | 45 Min |
IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Min |
Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
Descriptive Paper — Communication Skills (30 Marks | 30 Minutes)
✉️ Email Writing (1 out of 2 options)
📊 Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options)
📄 Report Writing or Precis Writing (Any 1 out of 2 options)
Top 3x candidates (category-wise) shortlisted for Phase III
🔹 Phase III — Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Component | Maximum Marks |
Group Exercise | 20 |
Personal Interview | 30 |
Total | 50 |
🏆 Final Merit Calculation
Component | Raw Marks | Normalized To |
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
Group Exercise + Interview | 50 | 25 |
Grand Total | 280 | 100 |
🔔 Phase I marks are NOT counted in the final merit list.
⚠️ Penalty for Wrong Answers
¼ mark (25%) deducted for every wrong answer in objective tests. No penalty for unattempted questions.
💼 SALARY & PAY SCALE
Component | Details |
Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- (+ 4 Advance Increments) |
Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I) |
Approximate CTC (Mumbai) | ₹21.97 Lakhs per annum |
Additional Benefits Include:
✅ Dearness Allowance (DA)
✅ House Rent Allowance (HRA)
✅ City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
✅ Provident Fund (PF)
✅ National Pension System (NPS)
✅ Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
✅ Medical Facility
✅ Lease Rental Facility
✅ Opportunities for Posting Abroad
🖥️ HOW TO APPLY
Visit the official SBI Careers portal: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Register online and fill in all details carefully
Upload scanned photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression & hand-written declaration
Pay the application fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Submit and take a printout of the application form
🚨 No hard copy of application needs to be sent to the Bank. 🚨 No changes will be allowed after final submission.
📌 IMPORTANT LINKS
Purpose | Link |
📄 Download Official Notification | |
🖊️ Apply Online | |
🌐 SBI Careers Portal | |
📮 Helpdesk / Query |
🛠️ HELPFUL TOOLS FOR APPLICANTS
Tool | Link |
🎂 Age Calculator | |
📅 Date Calculator | |
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⭐ WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
★ India's most prestigious banking career with a national footprint ★ Leadership from Day One — real responsibilities, real impact ★ Fast-track career growth to Top Management Grade ★ Opportunities to work in SBI's international branches abroad ★ World-class training & leadership development programs ★ Attractive salary, perks, medical, pension & much more ★ Serve the nation while building a secure future for yourself
📢 This notification is based on the official SBI Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18 June 2026. All details are subject to change as per SBI's official announcements. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
⚠️ SBI does not endorse or associate with any external coaching platforms or consultancies claiming guaranteed selection. Rely only on SBI's official career portal.
Last Updated: 18 June 2026 | Source: State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
