SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts | Eligibility, Salary, Exam Dates

State Bank of India has released a major recruitment notification for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. This is one of the most awaited banking job opportunities of the year, offering graduates from any discipline a chance to build a secure, prestigious career with India’s largest public sector bank. Online registration opens on 18.06.2026 and closes on 08.07.2026, so candidates need to act quickly. With an attractive starting CTC of around Rs. 21.97 Lakhs at Mumbai centre, this is a golden opportunity for banking aspirants nationwide.

Organization Details

• Recruiting Body: State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
• Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
• Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
• Job Location: Anywhere in India (pan-India posting)

SBI is the largest PSU in India and one of the well-respected financial institutions around the world. SBI is always considered to be the most reputed bank in the Indian banking industry. The position of PO in SBI does not only mean a job; rather, it opens doors for leadership positions, foreign posting opportunities, and a respectable career in the banking sector.

Number of Vacancies & Reservation

Total Posts: 1500 (1446 Regular + 54 Backlog)

PwBD Horizontal Vacancies: VI – 15, HI – 16, LD – 14, d&e – 16

Note: These vacancies are provisional and may change as per the bank’s actual requirement.

With 1500 posts available, this is perhaps the biggest PO recruitment drive organized by SBI in recent times. The advantage for reserved category aspirants is that there will be an age relaxation facility along with waiver of application fees. It is bound to be a tough race due to the huge number of vacancies.

Discipline & Educational Qualification

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (as on 30.09.2026)
• Final-year students can also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing by 30.09.2026
• Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), Medical, Engineering, CA, or Cost Accountancy qualifications are also eligible

Such an open category of eligibility (graduates from ANY stream) is why the SBI PO recruitment process is so popular, as engineers, commerce graduates, arts students, and professionals can all apply. No limitation on subjects means that more people can be eligible.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

There is no defined minimum qualifying percentage for graduation in the official notification. Nevertheless, sectional as well as overall cutoffs will be applicable in each level of exams (as discussed under the Selection Procedure section below).

Cutoff marks will be the determining factor whether an individual qualifies for the next level, and therefore, it is important to know the qualifying marks for Prelims, Mains, and Interview levels.

Age Limit

As on 01.04.2026:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Candidates must be born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2005 (both dates inclusive)

Age Relaxation:

Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed under multiple categories combined.

Relaxed age conditions really work in favor of the candidates from reserved categories and ex-servicemen. You need to check your eligibility window very well because even a day’s difference in date of birth may cause problems for your candidature.

Application Fee

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹750/-
• SC/ST/PwBD: Nil (No Fee)
• Payment Mode: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI

Once fee is paid, it is non-refundable and not transferable to any other test. Fee structure is convenient for those belonging to reserved categories without any additional fees. Candidates from general category are advised to get their payment confirmed before submitting their applications.

Selection Process

Selection happens in three phases:

1. Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination
2. Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
3. Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview

The SBI PO selection procedure is purposely made difficult to assess knowledge and personal as well as communicational skills. The candidates at each stage get rejected, and therefore, good performance throughout all three rounds becomes very important for qualifying for the merit list.

Examination Syllabus & Pattern

Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks, 1 Hour)

No sectional cut-off in Prelims. Top 10x (approx.) of vacancies per category move to Mains.

Phase-II: Main Exam (230 Marks, 3 hrs 30 min)

Sectional cut-offs apply in Mains. Top 3x (approx.) of category-wise vacancies move to Phase-III.

Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks) = 50 marks total

Final Merit: Mains (normalized to 75) + Phase-III (normalized to 25) = 100 marks. Prelims marks are NOT counted in final merit.

Penalty: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests.

The new SBI PO exam pattern calls for thorough preparation in the areas of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, banking knowledge, and writing skills. Detailed knowledge about marks distribution and sectional cutoff is beneficial for students to develop an effective strategy for different sections.

Important Dates

Don’t wait until the last date, the SBI PO 2026 application window closes on 08.07.2026, and heavy website traffic near the deadline often causes technical issues. Apply early to avoid last-minute registration failures.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official SBI careers website (link in Important Links section below)
2. Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 under Current Openings
3. Register with basic details to generate your provisional registration number and password
4. Fill the online application form carefully (no edits allowed after final submission)
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per specified format
6. Capture a live photo via webcam/mobile during registration
7. Pay the application fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
8. Submit the form and download/print the e-receipt and application form for your records

First-time applicants should keep scanned documents ready beforehand (photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration) since incomplete uploads are a common reason for application rejection.

General Conditions & Important Instructions

• No correction in category, name, or other details is allowed after final submission
• Maximum attempts: UR/EWS – 6 chances, OBC/PwBD – 9 chances, SC/ST – No restriction
• Candidates must have a clean CIBIL record; defaulters must clear dues before joining
• A bond of ₹2 Lakhs applies if a selected candidate resigns within 3 years of joining
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices are strictly banned in exam halls
• Multiple applications will lead to forfeiture of fees for earlier attempts
• SBI does not associate with any private coaching institute claiming “guaranteed selection”

These guidelines have been made to maintain transparency in the recruitment procedure. It is advisable to go through the guidelines properly as any breach such as providing incorrect information and other unfair practices may permanently disqualify you from appearing for SBI exams.

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
• Official Notification: Available on the same careers portal under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
• Official Website: https://www.sbi.co.in

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Disclaimer

Please check the details from the official notification or website of SBI before applying. Current Openings (currentopenings.in) will not be held responsible in case of any discrepancy, mistake, or update in the above-provided information.

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