SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for
SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No.
CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. As per the notification, SBI has invited online applications
from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO).
A total of 1500 PO vacancies are available, and selected candidates may be posted
anywhere in India. Candidates who have completed Graduation in any discipline from a
recognized university can apply online through the official SBI Careers website.
The online registration and fee payment process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 starts on
18 June 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is
08 July 2026. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination,
Main Examination, followed by Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for vacancy details, age limit,
educational qualification, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and important dates before applying online.
Quick Overview
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Recruitment Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
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PO
Post Name
Probationary Officer
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Total Vacancies
1500 Posts
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Advertisement Number
CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
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Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
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Age Limit
21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026; age relaxation as per rules
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Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC: ₹750 | SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
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Selection Process
Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test → Group Exercise & Interview
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Application Mode
Online through SBI Careers website
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Application Dates
18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026
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Preliminary Exam
August 2026
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Main Exam
September 2026
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SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Post Name, Vacancy & Educational Qualification
State Bank of India has invited online applications for the post of Probationary Officer (PO).
Candidates who have completed graduation from a recognized university are eligible to apply. Final year or final
semester candidates can also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing graduation as per the
official notification.
Probationary Officer (PO)
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Post Name
Probationary Officer
Number of Posts
1500 Vacancies
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final Year Candidates
Final year / final semester graduation candidates can also apply provisionally.
Other Eligible Qualifications
Candidates having qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant and similar qualifications are also eligible.
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Important Note: Final year / final semester candidates must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before
30 September 2026, if called for interview.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details
State Bank of India has announced 1500 Probationary Officer posts. These vacancies include regular vacancies and backlog vacancies.
Total SBI PO Vacancies
1500
Probationary Officer Posts
Regular Vacancies
1446 Posts
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Backlog Vacancies
54 Posts
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Category-wise Vacancy Details
General / UR
588
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OBC
390
SC
234
ST
144
EWS
144
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Simple Note: Total posts are 1500. Out of these, 1446 are regular vacancies and 54 are backlog vacancies. The above vacancies are provisional and may change as per SBI requirement.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Age Limit
For SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026, candidates must satisfy the age limit as mentioned in the official notification.
The age will be calculated as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
Minimum Age
21 Years
Candidate should not be below 21 years as on 01 April 2026.
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Maximum Age
30 Years
Candidate should not be above 30 years as on 01 April 2026.
Age Cut-off Date
01 April 2026
Age will be calculated based on this date.
Date of Birth Condition
02 April 1996 to 01 April 2005
Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1996 and not later than 01.04.2005.
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Category-wise Age Relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC) — Non-Creamy Layer
3 Years
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Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST)
5 Years
Ex-Servicemen / Eligible Commissioned Officers
5 Years
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Important Note: Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit the required category / reservation certificates at the time of
Group Exercise / Interview, if shortlisted. No change in category will be permitted after online registration.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Application Fee
Candidates applying for SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 have to pay the application fee / intimation charges through online mode only. The fee amount is different for each category as mentioned below.
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UR / EWS / OBC Candidates
₹750
Unreserved, EWS and OBC category candidates have to pay ₹750 as application fee / intimation charges.
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SC / ST / PwBD Candidates
Nil
SC, ST and PwBD category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
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Payment Mode
- Application fee must be paid through online mode only.
- Candidates can pay using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
- Transaction charges, if any, should be borne by the candidates.
- After successful payment, candidates should download or print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.
Important Note: Application fee once paid will not be refunded on any account and cannot be reserved for any other examination or selection process.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 through the official SBI Careers website from
18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026.
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Visit the official SBI Careers website.
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Open the SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 online application link.
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Register online and fill the application form carefully.
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Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
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Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
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Download or print the application form and e-receipt for future use.
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Note: Application will be accepted through online mode only. Do not send the application printout to the bank.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process
The selection for SBI Probationary Officer 2026 will be done through three main phases.
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Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Online objective test for 100 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for Main Examination based on merit.
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Phase-II: Main Examination
Online Main Exam includes objective test for 200 marks and descriptive test for 30 marks.
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Phase-III: Psychometric Test
Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the psychometric test for personality profiling.
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Group Exercise & Interview
Group Exercise carries 20 marks and Interview carries 30 marks, total 50 marks.
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Final Merit List
Final selection will be based on Main Examination and Phase-III marks. Preliminary marks will not be counted for final merit.
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Negative Marking
For wrong answers in objective tests, 1/4th of the assigned marks will be deducted.
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Note: Candidates must qualify Phase-II and Phase-III separately to be considered for final selection.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online registration starts | 18 June 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 08 July 2026 |
| Last date for application fee payment | 08 July 2026 |
| Preliminary exam call letter | 2nd / 3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Phase-III Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October / November 2026 |
| Final result declaration | November / December 2026 |
Note: The exam schedule is tentative. Candidates should regularly check the official SBI Careers website for updates.
📥 SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — Important Links
Use only the official SBI website and IBPS online application link for SBI PO 2026 registration, notification download and latest updates.
