The State Bank of India has released an official SBI Probationary Officer PO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) for the direct appointment of Probationary Officers across its branches in India. These advertised vacancies are subject to a mandatory probation period of two years from the date of joining, along with a mandatory service bond of Rs. 2.00 Lacs for a minimum period of three years.

Total vacancies announced 1500. Interested & Eligible Candidates can apply online through the official website of the Bank, https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. The selection process comprises of Phase-I (Online Preliminary Examination), Phase-II (Online Main Examination) and Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercises and Personal Interview).

The registration will commence from 18 June 2026 and the last date to submit the online form along with the fee payment will be 08 July 2026. Rs. 750/- for General, EWS and OBC candidates Nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Before registration the candidates are advised to check the detailed eligibility parameters and credit history (CIBIL) conditions on SBI website

State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2026

Advt. No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 | Read Short Details Notification

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Important Dates

Application Fees

Notification Release Date: 18 June 2026

Apply Online Start Date: 18 June 2026

Apply Online Last Date: 08 July 2026

Tentative Date of Prelims Exam: August 2026

Tentative Date of Mains Exam: September 2026

General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750/-

SC / ST : Rs.0/-

PH Candidates: Rs.0/-

Mode of Payment: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI

SBI PO Recruitment Notification 2026: Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years

Age Calculated as on: 01 April, 2026

Age Relaxation:-
•SC / ST: 5 Years.
•OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years.
•Persons with Disability (PwBD): Gen/EWS - 10 Years, OBC - 13 Years, SC/ST - 15 Years.
•Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers: 5 Years.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name

SBI PO Eligibility Details

Probationary Officer (PO)

Candidates must possess Graduation in any Stream from a recognized University in India OR any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Note:- Candidates who are in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026 if called for an interview.

SBI Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2026: Category Wise Vacancy Details

Name of the Post

Grade / Scale

Category Breakdown

Total Vacancies

Probationary Officer

Junior Management Grade Scale-I

SC: 234

ST: 144

OBC: 390

EWS: 144

UR: 588

1500

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SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Salary Details

Grade Scale

Pay Matrix Scale Allocation & Basic Structure

Junior Management Grade Scale-I

Starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480/- (Plus 4 advance increments) in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.

(Officials are eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, etc. The approximate CTC at the initial scale in Mumbai is Rs. 21.97 Lacs).

SBI Probationary Officers PO Examination 2026: Selection Process

Selection will be based on a comprehensive three-phase process:

· Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

· Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective Test for 200 Marks & Descriptive Test for 30 Marks)

· Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises (20 Marks), and Personal Interview (30 Marks)

· Final Merit List

Important Note: There is a penalty for wrong answers. 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main objective exams. Selected candidates must maintain a satisfactory CIBIL score and execute a service bond of Rs. 2.00 Lacs to serve the bank for a minimum of 3 years at the time of joining.

How to Apply Online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026

· Visit the official website of the bank at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

· Click on the online application link designated for Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 to begin registration.

· Register yourself online by creating a profile with a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which must be kept active until the recruitment process is fully complete.

· Fill in all your personal and educational details with utmost care.

· Upload your digital passport-style colour photograph (size between 20kb–50kb) and your scanned signature done with a black ink pen (size between 10kb–20kb). Make sure the signature is not in capital letters.

· Upload a scanned Left-Hand Thumb Impression (20kb-50kb) and a Hand-Written Declaration clearly written in English on white paper with black ink (50kb-100kb).

· Pay the application fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. The fee is Rs. 750/- for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD applicants are exempt.

· Review everything thoroughly, click the submit button, and download/print the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.

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FAQs

Q1. What is the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 apply online last date?

Ans: The absolute final deadline to apply online and complete your fee payment for the State Bank of India Probationary Officers Recruitment 2026 is 08 July 2026.

Q2. What is the selection process for the SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The selection consists of three major phases: Phase-I (Online Prelims), Phase-II (Online Mains), and Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, & Personal Interview).

Q3. What is the age limit for SBI Probationary Officer jobs 2026?

Ans: Candidates must be strictly between 21 and 30 years of age as of 01 April 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories.

Q4. Is there an application fee for the SBI PO vacancy 2026?

Ans: Yes, General, EWS, and OBC candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 750/-. SC, ST, and PwBD category candidates have a Nil fee.

Q5. What is the starting salary of an SBI PO in 2026?

Ans: The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480/-, bringing the approximate annual CTC at the initial scale in Mumbai to around Rs. 21.97 Lacs.

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