SBI PO 2026 Recruitment: 1500 Probationary Officer Posts
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued the official notification for SBI PO 2026, inviting online applications for 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. The recruitment is conducted directly by SBI’s Central Recruitment & Promotion Department and follows a three‑stage selection process comprising Prelims, Mains and a final Interview.
Admit Card
The Admit Card for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 has been released. Candidates can download it from the official link. The admit card is available from 22 July 2026 to 2 August 2026.
Short Information
SBI, the largest public sector bank in India, is offering 1,500 PO positions across regular and backlog categories. Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline and be aged between 21 and 30 years as on 01‑April‑2026. The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 8 July 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 750 | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil | Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post | Total Vacancies | Age Limit (years) | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 1,500 | 21 – 30 (as on 01‑Apr‑2026) | Graduation in any discipline (as on 30‑Sep‑2026) |
Category‑wise vacancy breakdown
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | – | 390 |
| EWS | 144 | – | 144 |
| UR | 588 | – | 588 |
| Total | 1,446 | 54 | 1,500 |
PwBD horizontal reservation
| PwBD Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 15 | – | 15 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Locomotor Disability (LD) | 14 | – | 14 |
| d & e (ASD‑Mild / Mental Illness / Multiple Disabilities) | 14 | 2 | 16 |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection stages
- Preliminary Examination (online objective test)
- Main Examination (objective + descriptive test)
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | – | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | – | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | – | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
No sectional cut‑off; negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Main Examination Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Max 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 hrs |
| Descriptive Test (Email / Situation Analysis / Report or Precis Writing) | 3 | 30 | 30 min |
| Grand Total | — | 230 | 3 hrs 30 min |
Final Merit Normalisation
| Component | Maximum Marks | Normalised Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 280 | 100 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Official SBI Careers portal and locate Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026‑27/09.
- Click “Apply Online” to open the registration form.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and category information.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (see checklist below).
- Capture a live photograph using your webcam or mobile phone as prompted.
- Review all entries carefully; once submitted, no further edits are allowed.
- Pay the application fee (Rs 750 for General/OBC/EWS) through any of the listed payment modes.
- After successful payment, download and print the e‑receipt and the completed application form.
- Note down the provisional registration number and password for future log‑ins.
- Submit the application before 8 July 2026 to avoid technical glitches.
Required Documents Checklist
- Recent passport‑size photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 200 × 230 px, 20‑50 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Scanned signature (140 × 60 px, 10‑20 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Left‑hand thumb impression (3 cm × 3 cm, 240 × 240 px, 20‑50 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Hand‑written declaration (10 cm × 5 cm, 800 × 400 px, 50‑100 KB, JPG/JPEG)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
The online registration and fee payment close on 8 July 2026. The window opened on 18 June 2026.
Q2. How many total vacancies are available?
A total of 1,500 Probationary Officer posts are advertised, comprising 1,446 regular and 54 backlog vacancies across various categories.
Q3. What are the age limits for this recruitment?
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation of 3 years (OBC), 5 years (SC/ST), 10‑15 years (PwBD) and 5 years (Ex‑Servicemen) is applicable as per category.
Q4. What educational qualification is required?
A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university (or equivalent professional qualification) is mandatory. The qualification must be obtained on or before 30 September 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee structure?
The fee is Rs 750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwBD categories are exempted from paying any fee.
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |