The State Bank of India has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2026 for 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies across India. Along with the notification, SBI has also activated the online application link on its official careers portal. Candidates interested in joining India’s largest public sector bank as a Probationary Officer can now complete the registration process online from 18 June 2026 onwards. As per the official schedule, the last date to apply online is 18 July 2026.
SBI PO Notification 2026 Out
The SBI PO remains one of the most prestigious banking examinations in the country because of its attractive salary, career growth opportunities, leadership exposure, and fast-track promotion structure. The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages, including Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview/Group Exercise round.
SBI PO 2026 Overview
According to the schedule, SBI PO Prelims Exam will be conducted in August 2026, while the SBI PO Mains Exam is expected in September 2026.
| SBI PO 2026 | |
| Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI)
|
| Post Name |
Probationary Officer (PO)
|
| Total Vacancies | 1500 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Registration Window | 18 June 2026 – 18 July 2026 |
| Age Limit |
21 to 30 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories)
|
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline
|
| Application Fee |
Gen/EWS/OBC: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD: Nil |
| Selection Process |
Prelims ⇒ Mains ⇒ Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
|
| Starting Basic Pay |
₹48,480/- (Approx. CTC ₹20.97 Lacs at Mumbai Centre)
|
| Service Bond |
₹2.00 Lacs (for 3 years of service)
|
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF
The SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF contains complete details related to vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, salary structure, application fee, and important instructions for candidates. SBI conducts the PO recruitment annually to select candidates for Junior Management Grade Scale-I positions across branches and offices in India.
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Important Dates for SBI PO 2026
Candidates are advised to note the following timeline to ensure they don’t miss the registration window or the examination dates.
| Event | Important Dates |
| Notification Out | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 18 June 2026 – 8 July 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | 1 July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | July 2026 (2nd/3rd Week) |
| Prelims Exam Date (Phase I) | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | August/September 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | August/September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date (Phase II) | September 2026 |
| Mains Result | September/October 2026 |
| Phase III Call Letter | October/November 2026 |
| Psychometric Test | October/November 2026 |
| Interview & Group Exercises | October/November 2026 |
| Final Result | November/December 2026 |
SBI PO Vacancy 2026
This year, SBI has announced a total of 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies. The vacancies are expected to be distributed category-wise according to SBI recruitment rules.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | UR | Total |
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | — | — | — | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
Latest Changes in SBI PO 2026
The SBI PO 2026 notification brings several notable changes in vacancies, exam pattern, attempt limits, salary structure, and eligibility provisions. Candidates planning to appear for the exam should be aware of these updates, as they can directly impact preparation strategy and application eligibility.
Key Changes in SBI PO 2026
- Vacancies Increased: 541 → 1500 vacancies
- Salary Enhanced: Annual CTC in Mumbai increased from ₹20.43 lakh to ₹21.97 lakh
- Descriptive Paper Marks Revised: 50 marks → 30 marks
- Total Mains Marks Reduced: 250 marks → 230 marks
- Attempt Limits Increased:
- UR/EWS: 4 → 6 attempts
- OBC: 7 → 9 attempts
- SC/ST: No restriction (unchanged)
- Updated Cut-off Dates: Age, OBC, and EWS certificate reference dates revised for 2026
- Aadhaar Verification: Made mandatory for candidates
- DPDP Act Compliance: Data consent clause introduced as per DPDP Act, 2023
- PwBD Eligibility Change: Candidates with temporary disabilities likely to improve are no longer eligible under the PwBD category
- Scribe Rules Updated: More detailed declaration and verification process introduced
- Anti-Coaching Clause Added: New disclaimer included in the notification
- CIBIL Relaxation: Credit history compliance deadline extended to the date of joining
- Official Website Updated: bank.sbi → sbi.bank.in
- New Exam Centres Added: Kurukshetra, Ayodhya, Churachandpur, and Mysuru
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualification and age criteria before applying online
- A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of passing by cut off date.
- Degrees in Medicine, Engineering, CA, and Cost Accountancy are also eligible.
Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxations:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Important Note on CIBIL
Candidates who have defaulted in repayment of loans or credit card dues with any bank/NBFC and have not regularized the outstanding amount until the date of the offer of appointment will not be eligible for appointment.
Year-wise vacancy trend (SBI PO)
While vacancies dropped significantly in 2024 and 2025, SBI has announced a major increase in 2026 with 1,500 vacancies, creating a strong opportunity for banking aspirants. Analyzing the previous years’ vacancy data helps candidates understand the recruitment pattern and gauge the level of competition.
| Year | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
| 2026 | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
| 2025 | 80 | 73 | 135 | 50 | 203 | 541 |
| 2024 | 87 | 57 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 600 |
| 2023 | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 |
| 2022 | 270 | 132 | 464 | 160 | 648 | 1673 |
| 2021 | 324 | 162 | 560 | 200 | 810 | 2056 |
| 2020 | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 |
SBI PO Selection Process 2026
The SBI PO recruitment process consists of three phases.
- Phase I – Preliminary Examination
- Phase II – Main Examination
- Phase III – Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Note: Candidates must qualify each stage separately to move to the next phase. Final selection will be based on marks obtained in the Mains Examination and Interview round.
SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted online and consists of objective-type questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Mains Examination includes both Objective and Descriptive Tests.
| Type | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Objective |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min | |
| General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 min | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 min | |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours | |
| Descriptive | Email, Report, Precis & Situation Analysis | 3 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 230 | 3 Hours 30 min. | ||
SBI PO Apply Online 2026
The SBI PO Apply Online Link 2026 has been activated from 18 June 2026 on the official SBI careers portal. Candidates can complete registration, upload documents, pay fees, and submit the application form through online mode only.
Steps to Apply Online for SBI PO 2026
Candidates can follow the online application process mentioned below while filling the SBI PO Application Form 2026.
- Visit Official Website: Go to sbi.bank.in/careers.
- Registration: Click on the link for “Recruitment of Probationary Officers” and register yourself.
- Upload Documents:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph.
- Signature (Black ink, no capital letters).
- Left-hand thumb impression.
- Handwritten declaration in English.
- Fill Details: Enter your personal and academic information carefully.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit: Review the form and submit. Take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
SBI PO Application Fee 2026
The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
SBI PO Salary 2026
SBI PO is considered one of the highest-paying banking jobs among public sector banks.
- Basic Pay: The starting basic pay for an SBI PO is ₹48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments).
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- Approximate CTC: The total cost to the company (CTC) for the initial scale at the Mumbai centre is approximately ₹20.97 Lacs.
- Benefits: Eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, and medical facilities.
- Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2.00 Lacs to serve the bank for a minimum period of three years.
SBI PO Pre-Examination Training (PET) 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts Pre-Examination Training (PET) for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories who opt for the facility while filling out the online application form. The training is aimed at familiarizing candidates with the exam pattern, question types, and test-taking strategy before the actual examination.
- Available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates who choose the PET option during registration.
- Conducted by SBI before the Preliminary Examination.
- Helps candidates understand the exam format and improve exam readiness.
- PET call letters are issued online; no hard copies are sent.
- Training schedule and other details are communicated through registered email and SMS.
SBI PO Exam Centre 2026
| State/UT | Prelims Exam Centres | Mains Exam Centres |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, etc. | Vijayawada, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Arrah, etc. | Patna, Muzaffarpur, Arrah |
| Chandigarh | Mohali | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bilaspur, Bhilai | Raipur |
| Goa | Panaji | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, etc. | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, etc. | Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, etc. | Ranchi, Jamshedpur |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Belagavi, Dharwad, etc. | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Dharwad |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Kozhikode, etc. | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur |
| Ladakh | Leh, Kargil | Leh, Kargil |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, etc. | Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, etc. | Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur |
| Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur | Imphal, Churachandpur |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura | Shillong, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Kohima |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi, New Delhi, NCR Cities | Delhi, New Delhi, NCR Cities |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, etc. | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara | Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur, etc. | Jaipur, Udaipur |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, etc. | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tiruchirappalli |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal | Hyderabad, Khammam |
| Tripura | Agartala | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Noida, etc. | Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Noida |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri, Asansol, etc. | Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani |
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