| Post Name | Probationary Officer |
| Vacancies | 1500 Posts |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Fee | ₹750/- |
| Start Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 8 July 2026 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) across its various branches nationwide. A total of 1500 vacancies are announced for eligible and interested candidates. Online applications for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 are open from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their applications through SBI’s official career portal.
SBI PO Recruitment Details
Post Name: Probationary Officer
Total Posts: 1500 Posts
Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Exam Centres (Assam): Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur (Preliminary); Guwahati (Main).
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as of 30 September 2026. Candidates with professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Final Year Students: Candidates in the final year or semester of their graduation may apply provisionally. If called for the interview, they must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 April 2026. They should have been born not earlier than 2 April 1996 and not later than 1 April 2005 (both dates inclusive). Use the Age Calculator to verify your eligibility.
Age Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years’ relaxation; SC/ST candidates get 5 years. PwBD candidates under UR/EWS, OBC, and SC/ST categories get 10, 13, and 15 years respectively. Ex-Servicemen with at least 5 years of military service get 5 years. Cumulative relaxation is not available.
Application Fee: The fee is ₹750/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and NIL for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Payment is accepted online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee once paid is non-refundable.
Pay Scale: The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments) in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The approximate CTC at the initial scale in Mumbai is ₹21.97 Lakhs per annum. Selected candidates are also entitled to DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, and Lease Rental Facility.
Bond: On joining, selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹2.00 Lakhs to serve the Bank for a minimum of three years.
SBI PO Vacancy Details
SBI has announced 1500 vacancies for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. The detailed category-wise vacancy breakup is provided below.
| SBI PO Vacancy 2026-27 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | – | – | – | 54 |
| Total | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
Additionally, 61 PwBD (horizontal) vacancies are available: 15 for VI, 16 for HI, 14 for LD, and 16 for d&e categories.
SBI PO Selection Process
Selection for the SBI PO post follows a three-phase process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview.
The Preliminary Examination (Phase I) is an online objective test carrying 100 marks. It has three sections: English Language (40 marks, 20 minutes), Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks, 20 minutes), and Reasoning Ability (30 marks, 20 minutes), with a total duration of one hour. There is no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Examination. Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on the aggregate merit list.
The Main Examination (Phase II) consists of an Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hours) and a Descriptive Paper on Communication Skills (30 marks, 30 minutes). The Descriptive Paper requires candidates to write on Emails, Situation Analysis, and either Reports or Precis Writing typed on the computer immediately after the Objective Test. Each section of the Objective Test has a separate time limit.
| Examination | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Main (Objective) | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General Awareness (Economy/Banking) | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes | |
| Main (Descriptive) | Communication Skills | 3 | 30 | 30 minutes |
Candidates must clear both sectional and aggregate qualifying scores in the Main Examination to be shortlisted for Phase III. Up to three times the number of vacancies will be called for Phase III.
In Phase III, shortlisted candidates appear for a Psychometric Test (for personality profiling), Group Exercise (20 marks), and Personal Interview (30 marks). The final merit list is prepared by normalising marks from Phase II (weighted at 75) and Phase III (weighted at 25), for a total out of 100. Marks from the Preliminary Examination are not counted in the final selection.
Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question is deducted for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations. Questions left blank carry no penalty.
Number of Chances: UR/EWS candidates may appear a maximum of 6 times; UR(PwBD)/ EWS(PwBD)/ OBC/ OBC(PwBD) candidates up to 9 times. SC/ST candidates have no restriction. Note that appearing in the Main Examination counts as one chance; appearing only in the Preliminary does not.
Exam Centres for SBI PO Recruitment
SBI has announced a tentative list of exam centres for the Preliminary and Main Examinations. For Assam, the Preliminary Examination will be held in Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, and Tezpur, while the Main Examination will be held only in Guwahati. SBI reserves the right to add or cancel any centre based on administrative feasibility. No requests for changes to exam centres or dates will be entertained.
Once your application is registered, the SBI PO Admit Card will be available for download ahead of the examination. Go to the SBI PO Admit Card page for download links and instructions when it is released.
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment?
Applications are accepted online only. Before starting, keep a valid email ID and mobile number ready; both must remain active until the final result is declared. You will also need scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed format. Use the Image Resizer tool if you need to resize your photo to the required dimensions.
| Step 1: Open the Application Form link from the Important Links section below. |
| Step 2: Register with your basic details to get a provisional registration number and password. |
| Step 3: Fill in the application carefully. You can save and return to complete it before final submission. |
| Step 4: Upload your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications. |
| Step 5: Capture a live photograph using your webcam or mobile phone as prompted during the registration process. |
| Step 6: Review the application thoroughly before final submission. No changes are allowed after submission. |
| Step 7: Pay the application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. |
| Step 8: Download and save the e-receipt and application form after successful payment. |
Note: Do not send a printed copy of the application form to the Bank. Hard copies are not required. Candidates serving in Government/PSU organisations must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
Important Dates of SBI PO Recruitment
| Notification Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Apply End Date | 8 July 2026 |
| Call Letter (Prelims) | 2nd / 3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Prelims Exam | August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | August / September 2026 |
| Call Letter (Main) | August / September 2026 |
| Main Exam | September 2026 |
| Main Result | September / October 2026 |
Important Links of SBI PO Recruitment
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Install Android App | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
What is the total number of vacancies for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
SBI has announced 1500 vacancies for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026-27, comprising 1446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies.
What is the last date to apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 8 July 2026.
Is there negative marking in the SBI PO exam?
Yes. For every wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
The application fee is ₹750/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Where can I download the SBI PO Admit Card?
The admit card will be available on SBI’s official career portal. You can also visit the SBI PO Admit Card page on JobAssam for the direct download link once it is released.
