The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) for the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) posts across India. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SBI Careers portal.
Read all the details carefully before applying.
Recruitment Overview
Recruiting Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
Advertisement No.: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts
Application Mode: Online
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 18 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 08 July 2026
- Preliminary Examination: August 2026 (Tentative)
- Main Examination: September 2026 (Tentative)
- Group Exercise & Interview: October / November 2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details
Regular Vacancies – 1,446 Posts
- General (UR): 588 Posts
- OBC: 390 Posts
- SC: 216 Posts
- EWS: 144 Posts
- ST: 108 Posts
Backlog Vacancies – 54 Posts
- SC: 18 Posts
- ST: 36 Posts
Total Vacancies
1,500 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates who are in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026.
Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, etc.) will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil (No Fee)
The application fee must be paid online through the available payment gateways during the application process.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Online Objective Test
Phase-II: Main Examination
- Online Objective Test
- Descriptive Test
Phase-III:
- Psychometric Test
- Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
Final selection will be based on the marks obtained in Phase-II and Phase-III.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI Careers portal.
- Complete the online registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee through online mode (if applicable).
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Conclusion
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 presents an excellent opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a career in the banking sector with the State Bank of India. Eligible candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and should complete their application process well before 08 July 2026 to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Download Notification
- Apply Online: SBI Careers Portal