SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Admit Card Out, Direct Link
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. SBI has announced 1500 vacancies for Probationary Officer posts across India. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026 through the official SBI Careers portal.
SBI PO is one of the most prestigious banking examinations in India, offering excellent career growth, attractive salary, job security, leadership opportunities, and nationwide postings. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview. Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, age limit, application fee, and selection process before applying online.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization Name
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name
Probationary Officer (PO)
Advertisement No.
CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies
1500 Posts
Job Location
Across India
Application Mode
Online
Online Registration Start
18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply
08 July 2026
Selection Process
Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Official Website
SBI Careers
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
18 June 2026
Apply Online Start Date
18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
08 July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
08 July 2026
Prelims Admit Card
22 July 2026
Preliminary Exam
02 August 2026
Prelims Result
August / September 2026
Main Exam
September 2026
Interview / Group Exercise
October / November 2026
Final Result
November / December 2026
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
Category
Vacancy
SC
234
ST
144
OBC
390
EWS
144
UR
588
Total
1500
Educational Qualification
Post Name
Qualification
Probationary Officer (PO)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Final year students can also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing graduation on or before 30 September 2026.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit as on 01 April 2026
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates must have been born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
OBC (NCL)
3 Years
SC / ST
5 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)
10 Years
PwBD (OBC)
13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)
15 Years
Ex-Servicemen
5 Years
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Phase-II: Main Examination
Psychometric Test
Group Exercise
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Phase-III process. Prelims marks will not be counted in the final merit list.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
English Language
40
40
20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
30
30
20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability
30
30
20 Minutes
Total
100
100
60 Minutes
Phase-II: Main Examination
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
40
60
50 Min
Data Analysis & Interpretation
30
60
45 Min
General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge
60
60
45 Min
English Language
40
20
40 Min
Objective Test Total
170
200
3 Hours
Descriptive Test
Section
Marks
Email Writing
Situation Analysis
Report Writing / Precis Writing
Total
30 Marks
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in Objective Tests.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Salary
The starting basic pay of SBI Probationary Officer is ₹48,480/- with four advance increments. The approximate annual CTC at Mumbai center is ₹21.97 Lakh. In addition to basic pay, officers are entitled to DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, Medical Benefits, Leave Fare Concession, Lease Rental Facility, and other allowances as per bank rules.
