SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF Out for 1500 Posts, Apply Online Form, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

State Bank of India has recently released a recruitment advertisement for 1,500 positions. The online application process began on June 18, 2026. Candidates are required to hold a graduation degree; however, those with an integrated degree are also eligible to apply.

The deadline for submitting online applications is July 8, 2026, after which the subsequent stages of the recruitment process will commence. The position being advertised is that of a Probationary Officer (PO). If you wish to build a career in the banking sector, this could be an excellent opportunity for you; you can apply online via the provided direct link.

We have provided all the necessary information and details regarding required documents here. Please review them to determine your eligibility, as the selection process involves an initial written examination followed by further stages. With 1,500 vacancies available, a vast number of candidates are expected to apply, though only a select few will succeed. Certain vacancies are reserved for specific categories, so please pay close attention to these details. Additionally, be sure to check the official notification and website, and stay tuned here for further updates.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – overview
Advertisement Number; CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
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Organization Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Recruitment Name	SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026
CEN Number	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Post Name	Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies	1,500 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Anywhere in India (All India Posting)
Official Website	SBI Careers Portal
SBI PO Notification 2026
Notification Name	Recruitment of Probationary Officers (SBI PO Recruitment 2026)
Advertisement Number	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Notification Type	Recruitment Notification / Direct Recruitment
Important Dates 2026 Notification Release Date: 18 June 2026 Online Application Start Date: 18 June 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 08 July 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 July 2026 Pre-Examination Training (PET): July 2026 Prelims Admit Card Release: 2nd/3rd Week of July 2026 Phase-I Preliminary Examination: August 2026 Prelims Result Declaration: August/September 2026 Main Exam Admit Card Release: August/September 2026 Phase-II Main Examination: September 2026 Main Exam Result Declaration: September/October 2026 Phase-III Call Letter Release: October/November 2026 Psychometric Test: October/November 2026 Group Exercise & Interview: October/November 2026 Final Result Declaration: November/December 2026 also read; Central Bank of India Apprentice Salary 2026
Age Limit Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Candidate must be born between: 02 April 1996 to 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive). Age Relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years SC/ST: 5 Years PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 Years PwBD (OBC): 13 Years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 Years also read; HSSC CET Group D Vacancy 2026
Education Qualification Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final Year/Semester students can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) are eligible if their final passing date is on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates holding professional qualifications such as: Medical Degree Engineering Degree Chartered Accountant (CA) Cost Accountant (CMA) Other equivalent professional qualifications are also eligible to apply. also read; UPSSSC Platoon Commander & Block Organizer Recruitment 2026
Application Fee
General (UR)	₹750
OBC	₹750
EWS	₹750
SC	Nil
ST	Nil
PwBD	Nil
Fee Payment Methods	Online Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking & UPI
SBI PO Vacancy 2026 Details
Post Name	Total Vacancies
Probationary Officer (PO)	1,500
Total	1,500
Vacancy Break-up: Regular Vacancies: 1,446 Backlog Vacancies: 54 Total Vacancies: 1,500
Category Wise Vacancy
Category	Vacancies
UR (General)	588
EWS	144
OBC	390
SC	234
ST	144
Total	1,500
PwBD (Horizontal Reservation)
Category	Vacancies
VI (Visually Impaired)	15
HI (Hearing Impaired)	16
LD (Locomotor Disability)	14
d & e (Other Disabilities)	16
The SBI PO 2026 recruitment has announced a total of 1,500 vacancies, including 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies. read more; DSSSB Recruitment 2026 Notification
Selection Process 2026 Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online) Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive Test) Phase-III: Psychometric Test Phase-IV: Group Exercise (GE) Phase-V: Personal Interview (PI) Final Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination and Phase-III (GE & Interview). Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit list.
SBI PO Salary 2026 Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920 Advance Increments: 4 Advance Increments included in the starting basic pay. Approximate Annual CTC (Mumbai): ₹21.97 Lakh per annum. Probation Period: 2 Years. Service Bond: ₹2 Lakh bond to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years. Allowances & Benefits Dearness Allowance (DA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) Provident Fund (PF) National Pension System (NPS) Leave Fare Concession (LFC) Medical Facilities Lease Rental Facility Other allowances and perks as per SBI rules.
SBI PO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	Questions / Marks / Duration
English Language	40 Questions – 40 Marks – 20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30 Questions – 30 Marks – 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	30 Questions – 30 Marks – 20 Minutes
Total	100 Questions – 100 Marks – 60 Minutes
SBI PO Main Exam Pattern 2026
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40 Questions – 60 Marks – 50 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30 Questions – 60 Marks – 45 Minutes
General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge	60 Questions – 60 Marks – 45 Minutes
English Language	40 Questions – 20 Marks – 40 Minutes
Descriptive Test (Email, Situation Analysis, Report/Precis Writing)	3 Questions – 30 Marks – 30 Minutes
Total	173 Questions – 230 Marks – 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Objective Tests.
SBI PO Prelims Syllabus 2026 English Language Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Error Detection Sentence Improvement Fill in the Blanks Para Jumbles Phrase Replacement Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms) Quantitative Aptitude Simplification & Approximation Number Series Quadratic Equations Data Interpretation Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Average, Ages, Mixture & Allegation) Data Sufficiency Reasoning Ability Puzzles Seating Arrangement Syllogism Inequality Coding-Decoding Blood Relation Direction Sense Order & Ranking Alphanumeric Series Input-Output SBI PO Mains Syllabus 2026 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude Advanced Puzzles & Seating Arrangement Logical Reasoning Input-Output Data Sufficiency Coding-Decoding Critical Reasoning Internet & Networking Computer Fundamentals MS Office Operating Systems Data Analysis & Interpretation Data Interpretation (Table, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Caselet) Data Sufficiency Probability Permutation & Combination Quantity Comparison Arithmetic Problems General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge Current Affairs Banking Awareness Financial Awareness RBI & Monetary Policy Government Schemes Static GK Important Reports and Indices Economy & Budget Banking Terms and Abbreviations English Language Reading Comprehension Para Jumbles Error Detection Cloze Test Vocabulary Fillers Sentence Connectors Phrase Replacement Descriptive Test Email Writing Situation Analysis Report Writing Precis Writing Note: The official notification provides the exam pattern but does not mention a detailed topic-wise syllabus. The above syllabus is based on the latest SBI PO examination pattern and previous years’ exams. read more; SSC CGL 2026; 12,256 Posts
SBI PO Previous Year Cut Off Prelims Cut Off General (UR): 66.75 OBC: 65.50 EWS: 64.50 SC: 59.25 ST: 51.50 VI: 52.75 HI: 36.25 LD: 54.50 D&E: 35.50 Mains Cut Off General (UR): 75.00 OBC: 69.50 EWS: 75.00 SC: 62.75 ST: 62.51 VI: 62.63 HI: 62.50 LD: 63.51 D&E: 63.75 Final Cut Off General (UR): 46.79 OBC: 41.84 EWS: 41.16 SC: 37.84 ST: 31.59 VI: 44.95 HI: 36.69 LD: 41.55 D&E: 34.35 Cut-off marks are based on the latest available SBI PO 2025 data and may vary each year. read more; Central Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
SBI PO Cut Off 2026
Category	Expected Prelims Cut Off (Out of 100)
General (UR)	63 – 68
EWS	61 – 66
OBC	61 – 66
SC	55 – 61
ST	48 – 55
PwBD	40 – 50
Safe Score for General Category: 70+ Marks in Prelims. Safe Score for OBC/EWS: 67+ Marks. Safe Score for SC/ST: 60+ Marks.
SBI PO Medical Standards Candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the State Bank of India. Final appointment is subject to being declared medically fit by the Bank’s authorized medical examiner. Candidates may be required to undergo a medical examination before joining. If a candidate is found medically unfit, the offer of appointment may be cancelled. Candidates should be in good physical and mental health and capable of performing the duties of a Probationary Officer. The notification does not prescribe detailed medical criteria (such as eyesight, height, or weight standards). It only states that appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Bank’s requirements.
How to Apply Online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Visit the official SBI Careers website: SBI Careers Portal Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) 2026” notification. Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration process. Enter your basic details and generate the Registration Number and Password. Fill in the online application form carefully. Upload the required documents: Photograph Signature Left-Hand Thumb Impression Hand-Written Declaration Live Photograph Preview the application form and verify all details. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, etc.). Submit the application form. Download and print the final submitted application form for future reference. Last Date to Apply Online: 08 July 2026
Documents Required for SBI PO Form 2026 Recent Passport Size Photograph Live Photograph (via Webcam/Mobile) Signature (Black Ink on White Paper) Left-Hand Thumb Impression Hand-Written Declaration in English Valid Email ID Active Mobile Number Graduation Mark Sheet/Degree Certificate (if applicable) Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable PwBD Certificate, if applicable Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID/Passport/Driving Licence) Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Net Banking Details for Fee Payment
SBI PO Job Profile Handling day-to-day banking operations. Managing customer service and resolving customer queries. Processing deposits, loans, and other banking transactions. Marketing and promoting the Bank’s products and services. Supervising branch operations and administrative work. Managing cash, accounts, and financial records. Assisting in credit appraisal and loan recovery activities. Ensuring compliance with banking rules and RBI guidelines. Leading and managing teams after training and probation. Performing duties related to branch management and business development. Working in different departments through rotational postings during the probation period. Taking up managerial responsibilities and preparing for future leadership roles in the Bank. After successful completion of the probation period, a Probationary Officer is generally posted as an Assistant Manager in the Bank.
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Top 10 FAQs – SBI PO Recruitment 2026

1. What is the total number of vacancies in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,500 vacancies have been announced for the post of Probationary Officer (PO).

2. What is the last date to apply online for SBI PO 2026?

Candidates can submit their online applications up to 08 July 2026.

3. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?

Applicants must be 21 to 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government rules.

4. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO 2026?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply provisionally.

5. What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?

The application fee is ₹750 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

6. What is the selection process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Psychometric Test
Group Exercise
Personal Interview

7. Is there any negative marking in the SBI PO exam?

Yes. One-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the objective tests.

8. What is the starting salary of an SBI Probationary Officer?

The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 per month, and the approximate annual CTC in Mumbai is ₹21.97 lakh.

9. Can final-year graduation students apply for SBI PO 2026?

Yes. Final-year or final-semester students are eligible to apply, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026.

10. Is there any bond for selected SBI Probationary Officers?

Yes. Selected candidates are required to sign a service bond of ₹2 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum period of three years after joining.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – overview