State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a fresh recruitment notification for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) positions across the country. Graduates looking for banking careers can submit their applications online through the official SBI Career portal.
Candidates can check vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection procedure, and important dates below.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | 1500 |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹750 |
| Starting Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 8 July 2026 |
SBI PO Vacancy Details 2026
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Number of Posts: 1500
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
- General: 588
- OBC: 390
- SC: 234
- ST: 144
- EWS: 144
Exam Centres in Assam
Candidates from Assam can choose among the following examination centres:
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati
- Jorhat
- Silchar
- Tezpur
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive pay in the scale of:
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
The approximate annual Cost to Company (CTC) at the Mumbai centre is around ₹21.97 lakh.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Applicants should be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 April 2026. Candidates must have been born between 2 April 1996 and 1 April 2005 (inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government.
Final Year Candidates
Students appearing in the final year or semester of graduation are also eligible to apply provisionally. However, they must produce proof of passing the examination on or before 30 September 2026 if shortlisted for the interview.
Professional degree holders such as Engineers, Doctors, Chartered Accountants, and Cost Accountants are also eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates can submit their applications online from 18 June 2026 through the SBI Careers portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the SBI Career website.
- Open the online application link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter personal and educational details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee according to category.
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting Date of Online Application: 18 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 8 July 2026
- Preliminary Admit Card: July 2026
- Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Preliminary Result: August/September 2026
- Main Examination: September 2026
- Main Result: September/October 2026
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview: October/November 2026
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three stages.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
The online preliminary examination carries 100 marks and consists of:
| Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Phase-II: Main Examination
The Main Examination includes Objective and Descriptive Tests.
Objective Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
Descriptive Test
- Duration: 30 Minutes
- Marks: 30
- Topics include Email Writing, Report Writing, Precis Writing and Situation Analysis.
Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercise
Candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination may undergo a Psychometric Test. The final stage consists of:
- Interview – 30 Marks
- Group Exercise – 20 Marks
Final Merit List
The final selection will be based on marks obtained in:
- Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test)
- Group Exercise
- Interview
Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be considered for preparing the final merit list.
Candidates aspiring for a career in India’s largest public sector bank should complete the application process before the closing date and start preparing early for the examination.
