SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1,500 Posts

SBI PO 2026 Overview

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1,500 vacancies across India. Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline can apply online through the SBI Careers portal. SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking examinations in India and offers excellent career growth, attractive salary, and leadership opportunities.

Important Highlights

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Advertisement Number	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies	1,500 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across India
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI PO 2026 Important Dates

Events	Date
Notification Release Date	18 June 2026
Online Application Start Date	18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	08 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	08 July 2026
Last Date to Edit Application	08 July 2026
Last Date to Print Application	23 July 2026
Preliminary Exam	August 2026 (Tentative)
Main Exam	September 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Probationary Officer (PO)	1,500

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final-year students may also apply subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
PwBD	As per Government Rules
Ex-Servicemen	As per SBI Rules

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹750
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil

SBI PO 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Psychometric Test
4. Group Exercise
5. Personal Interview
6. Final Merit List

SBI PO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of approximately ₹48,480 along with DA, HRA, CCA, medical benefits, pension-related benefits, and other allowances. The gross monthly salary can exceed ₹85,000 depending on the posting location and allowances.

Exam Structure

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

SL.	Name of test	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
1.	English Language	40	Total Maximum Marks 100	20 minutes
2.	Quantitative Aptitude	30		20 minutes
3.	Reasoning Ability	30		20 minutes
	Total	100		1 hour

Selection Criteria for Main Examination

A category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by candidates in the Preliminary Examination. There will be no sectional cut-off marks in the Preliminary Exam. Candidates will be ranked according to their overall scores, and approximately 10 times the number of vacancies available in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The shortlisted candidates will be selected from the top of the category-wise merit list.

Phase-II: Main Examination

The Phase-II (Main Examination) will be conducted in online mode and will comprise two sections: an Objective Test carrying 200 marks and a Descriptive Test carrying 30 marks. The Descriptive Test will be held immediately after the completion of the Objective Test. Candidates will be required to type their responses for the Descriptive Test on a computer.

(i) Objective Test: The duration of objective test is 3 hours and consists of 4 Sections of total 200 marks. There will be separate timing for every section.
Test	Name of the test	No. of Qs.	Max. Marks	Duration
I	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 minutes
II	Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	60	45 minutes
III	General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge	60	60	45 minutes
IV	English Language	40	20	40 minutes
	Total	170	200	3 hours
(ii) Descriptive Paper: Communication Skills:
Emails (1 out of 2 options) Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options) Either Reports Writing or Precis Writing (Anyone out of 2 options)		3	30	30 minutes
Grand Total			230	3 hours 30 minutes

Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview

Psychometric Test: Candidates shortlisted for Phase-III will be required to undergo a Psychometric Test conducted by the Bank for personality assessment and profiling. The results of this test will be shared with the Interview Panel to provide a comprehensive understanding of each candidate’s personality traits and behavioral characteristics.

The Psychometric Test may be conducted either in a remotely proctored mode or at designated examination centers, depending on the Bank’s decision. Candidates must answer all questions in the Psychometric Test, as every question is mandatory and plays an important role in evaluating the candidate’s overall profile.

GROUP EXERCISE & PERSONAL INTERVIEW:

Test Structure	Group Exercise	Interview	Total
Maximum Marks	20	30	50

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks for the Group Exercise and Interview will be determined by the Bank at its discretion.

Final Selection Process

Candidates must qualify separately in both Phase-II (Main Examination) and Phase-III (Group Exercise & Interview) to be considered for final selection.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined performance of candidates in Phase-II and Phase-III. Marks obtained in the Objective Test and Descriptive Test of the Main Examination (Phase-II) will be added to the marks secured in the Group Exercise and Interview (Phase-III) after normalization.

It is important to note that the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will be used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination and will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.

For the purpose of final selection, the scores obtained in Phase-II (Objective and Descriptive Tests) and Phase-III (Group Exercise & Interview) will be normalized to a scale of 100 marks as per the Bank’s prescribed methodology.

Test	Main Examination (written Test) (objective & descriptive)	Group Exercise & Interview	Total
Maximum Marks	230	50	280
Normalized Marks	75	25	100

How to Apply

1. Visit the SBI Careers portal.
2. Open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Complete registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the Advertisement Number of SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in SBI PO 2026?
A total of 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
The last date to submit the online application form is 08 July 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.
Q5. What is the selection process for SBI PO 2026?
The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview.