SBI PO 2026: Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09)

SBI PO 2026: Notification, Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official advertisement (ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO). This is one of the most prestigious opportunities in the Indian banking sector.

Official Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09

Apply Online (Official Link)

1. Vacancies

The total number of vacancies for SBI PO 2026 is 2,000 (Tentative). The category-wise breakup is as follows:

  • SC: 300
  • ST: 150
  • OBC: 540
  • EWS: 200
  • GEN: 810

2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.
  • Final Year Students: 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.

3. Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 30 years
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years) as per Govt. guidelines.

4. Important Dates (2026-27 Cycle)

Event Date (Tentative)
Online Registration & Fee Payment September – October 2026
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination November 2026
Phase-II: Main Examination December 2026
Phase-III: Psychometric Test/Interview January/February 2027

5. Application Fees

  • General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
  • SC/ST/PwBD: Nil (Exempted)

6. Selection Process

The SBI PO recruitment follows a three-phase selection process:

  1. Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Test – 100 Marks)
  2. Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test – 250 Marks)
  3. Phase-III: Psychometric Test & Interview/Group Exercises (50 Marks)

7. Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Phase-I: Prelims

  • English Language (30 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs), Reasoning Ability (35 Qs).
  • Duration: 1 Hour | Negative Marking: 1/4th mark.

Phase-II: Mains

  • Data Analysis & Interpretation, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language.
  • Descriptive Test: Letter Writing & Essay (50 Marks).

8. How to Apply

  1. Candidates should first scan their photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration.
  2. Visit SBI’s career website: bank.sbi/careers.
  3. Click on “JOIN SBI” -> “Current Openings” -> “Recruitment of Probationary Officers”.
  4. Fill the application form and pay the fee online.

9. Admit Card & Result

  • Admit Card: Available for download 10 days before each phase on the SBI website.
  • Result: Final merit list is prepared based on Phase-II and Phase-III marks only.

10. FAQs

Q: Is there any sectional cut-off in SBI PO?
A: No, there are no sectional cut-offs in either Prelims or Mains as per recent patterns.

Q: How many attempts are allowed?
A: General/EWS: 4, OBC: 7, SC/ST: No restriction.

Official Source: SBI Careers Portal