State Bank of India released notification for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 for 1500 posts. Online application for recruitment is started from 18 June 2026 and last date is 08 July 2026.
SBI PO is one of the most prestigious job in India which offers attractive salary, career growth opportunities and job security. This article will explain you about detail vacancy, age limit, important dates, application fees and exam pattern.
Detail Vacancy of SBI PO Recruitment 2026
SBI has announced a total of 1,500 vacancies for the post of Probationary Officer (PO). These vacancies are distributed across various categories as mentioned below.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | — | — | — | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
Important Dates of SBI PO Recruitment 2026
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
| Online Registration including Editing / Modification of Application by Candidates | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters | 2nd / 3rd Week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | Aug-26 |
| Declaration of Result of Preliminary Examination | August / September 2026 |
| Download of Main Examination Call Letter | August / September 2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | Sep-26 |
| Declaration of Result of Main Examination | September / October 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises) | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercises | October / November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Eligibility Criteria for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is divided in two parts Age Limit and Educational Qualification.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for SBI PO 2026 should meet the following age criteria:
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Minimum Age: 21 Years
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – UR/EWS | 10 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – OBC | 13 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered 5 years of military service. | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible.
Number of Chances
| Category | Max. Permissible Number of Chances |
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / SC (PwBD) / ST / ST (PwBD) | No Restriction |
Application Fees and Intimation Charges for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Application Fee once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other
examination or selection.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹750/- |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹750/- |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹750/- |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Nil |
Selection Process SBI PO Recruitment 2026
The selection process of Probationary Officers is completed in three-Phases.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
It is a objective test of 100 marks, it has three sections and each section have separate time of 20 minute each.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase-II: Main Examination
| (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 Questions | 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: | ||||
| Email Writing /Situation Analysis/ Report Writing or Precis Writing | 3 | 30 | 30 Minutes | |
| Grand Total | 230 | 3 hours 30 minutes | ||
Selection Criteria for Phase-III
- Sectional Cut off in Main Examination: Each candidate will have to score a minimum qualifying score in each test / section individually. Depending upon the number of vacancies, sectional cut offs will be decided by the Bank.
- Minimum Aggregate Qualifying Score: Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in Main Examination.
- Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) of the category wise vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase-III from the top of the category wise merit list subject to a candidate scoring the minimum aggregate qualifying score in Main exam, as decided by the Bank.
- There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, 1/4th of marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score.
Phase-III: (Comprise of Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview)
Psychometric Test: The Bank will conduct Psychometric test for personality profiling, of those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase III process.
Group Exercise & Personal Interview
| Component | Marks |
| Group Exercise (GE) | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Final Phase Total | 50 |
Final Selection for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
The marks obtained by the candidates in Phase-II (Main Examination both Objective & Descriptive Tests) and Phase-III (Group Exercise & Interview) will be normalized to 100 marks as detailed below.
| Test | Main Examination (Written Test) (Objective & Descriptive) | Group Exercise & Interview | Total |
| Maximum Marks | 230 | 50 | 280 |
| Normalized Marks | 75 | 25 | 10 |
Step by Step Online Application Process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Candidates should have valid email ID and mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of results. Candidates can apply online only from 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026.
- candidate need to visit official website of bank https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Click on career option and register your self by filling required details.
- After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking/UPI etc.
- Take printout of e receipt and application form.
Important Links for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Youtube Channel | Click Here |
FAQs for SBI PO Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies announced by SBI under SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: SBI has announced 1,500 vacancies under SBI PO Recruitment 2026.
Q2. What are the application dates for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Online application for recruitment is started from 18 June 2026 and last date is 08 July 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates applying for SBI PO 2026 should meet the following age criteria:
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidate should have Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible.
Q5. What is the application fees for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Application fees for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is divided in two categories,₹750 is for General/OBC/EWS and no fees for SC/ST/PwBD.