SBI PO 2026 Notification Out for 1500 Vacancies, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility

The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI PO exam every year to select eligible candidates for the Probationary Officers (PO) vacancies in different branches of the State Bank of India. This year, the SBI PO notification has been released for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. Eligible graduates can submit their applications before 8th July 2026 by visiting the official website (www.sbi.bank.in).

The SBI PO is one of the most sought-after jobs in the banking industry and a dream job for millions of aspirants across India. SBI PO Exam has 3 stages - Prelims, Mains and GD/Interview round. The selected candidates will be offered the post of probationary officers with a CTC of Rs 21.97 lakh per annum in metro cities and will be liable to be posted anywhere in India.

SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF

SBI has officially released the SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF (Advt No- CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) with complete details of vacancies, eligibility criteria, exam schedule, syllabus, and the online application procedure. Download the official PDF and check all details carefully before applying.

SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF (Official) - Click to Download

SBI PO 2026 Exam Summary

Here is a quick overview of everything you need to know about SBI PO 2026 Exam before applying or preparing for the exam:

What's New in SBI PO 2026 exam?

• Descriptive Pattern Changed
• Annual CTC revised from Rs. 20.43 Lakhs to Rs. 21.97 Lakhs
• Number of Chances Increased (UR- 6, OBC/PWD- 9)
• Official website updated from www.sbi.co.in to www.sbi.bank.in
• 4 New Exam Centres Added
• Aadhar Verification mandatory

SBI PO 2026 Important Dates

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• IBPS PO Notification 2026 Out
• IBPS SO Notification 2026 Out

SBI PO Vacancy 2026

For the year 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a total of 1500 vacancies for Probationary Officers (PO) posts. Out of the total, 1446 are regular vacancies and 54 are backlog vacancies.

Year-wise SBI PO Vacancy Comparison

SBI PO 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, every candidate must verify that they meet both the educational qualification and age limit requirements, which we discuss below.

Educational Qualification (as on 30/09/2026)

• The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Those who are in the Final year/Semester of their Graduation can apply (but on the day of the interview must provide proof of their completed graduation)
• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD on or before 30.09.2026.
• Candidates with a Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. certification may also apply.

Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026)

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of the cut-off date, which will be mentioned in the official notification.

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- 5 years

Number of Attempts

The maximum number of chances is fixed for each category, for the general category, it is 6 years. Candidates who have used up all the chances are not eligible to apply. Appearing in the preliminary exam is not counted as an attempt, but appearing in the mains exam is counted.

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SBI PO 2026 Online Application

The online application process for the SBI PO 2026 exam has started with the release of the official notification PDF on 18th June 2026. Candidates who have completed their graduation can submit their online applications by visiting the official website www.sbi.bank.in before 8th July 2026. 

To check the Apply Online Steps & Guidelines, visit the,  SBI PO Apply Online 2026 Page

Note📋: Documents to keep ready before applying: 10th/12th mark sheets, Graduation certificate or provisional certificate, Category certificate (if applicable), Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN), Passport-size photograph and scanned signature.

SBI PO 2026 Application Fee

Note: The fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to any other exam. It will be paid online.

Why Join State Bank as a Probationary Officer (PO)?

• 🏦 Brand prestige — SBI is India's largest bank, with 23,270+ branches nationwide.
• 💰 Best-in-class salary — Gross CTC of Rs. 21.97 Lakhs per year, highest among PSU banks.
• 📈 Career growth — A PO can rise all the way to Chairman-level positions within SBI.
• 🛡️ Job security — Permanent government job with pension, medical, and housing benefits. 

SBI PO Biometric Verification 

To ensure an error-free and secure selection procedure for SBI PO 2026, the bank may digitally capture the thumb impression of the candidate. This is done to verify the genuineness of the candidates. Any inconsistency in the biometric verification will lead to rejection of the candidature and punitive legal actions. Candidates are thus advised not to apply any kind of external matter like ink, Mehandi, chemicals etc. on their hands.

SBI PO 2026 Selection Process

The SBI PO recruitment exam is the premier among the public-sector bank exams in India. It is considered a little more difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for probationary officers at SBI consists of 3 stages:

1. Phase 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective, Online)
2. Phase 2 – Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive, Online)
3. Phase 3 – Group Discussion (GD) + Personal Interview

The final merit list is based on the combined score of the mains exam and the interview. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature.

SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The SBI PO selection process consists of 3 stages. The written examinations are conducted online, followed by an interview round. The structure of exams is as follows:

Phase-1: SBI PO Preliminary Examination

This is an online examination where the candidates must solve the question paper in one 1 hour for 100 marks. A negative marking of ¼ marks for each incorrect answer will be applicable. The test consists of 3 sections. Candidates must know that the sectional cut-off in the preliminary exam has been removed, and the overall score of all the sections will be considered for selection to the next round. The section-wise division of the marks is given below:

"See the complete SBI PO exam pattern for a section-wise marks breakdown".

While SBI issues the broad subjects, they can be further subdivided into individual topics, based on the questions that have appeared in the exams over the past few years. Every stage of the exam is an important stage in the selection process. So, without knowing the SBI PO syllabus and exam pattern, you cannot properly make your study plan. The SBI PO syllabus 2026 for the prelims and the main exam is mostly similar, with slight changes. 

Click to View SBI PO 2026 Syllabus [Prelims + Mains + Interview]

SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper PDF with Solution

SBI PO 2026 Salary Structure

As per the notification, the starting basic pay of a Probationary Officer (PO) is Rs 48,480/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.

The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of the Mumbai Centre is Rs. 21.97 Lacs.

💡 Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 2 lakh to serve SBI for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining. This is a standard clause for all PO candidates.

Check SBI PO Salary Structure, Allowances & Perks

SBI PO 2026 Exam Centre

While filling out the online application form, applicants are required to enter their preferred exam centres for SBI PO 2026 based on their convenience. However, the Bank may allot an exam centre other than the choices made by a candidate if there is non-availability of seats at the preferred venues. All the applicants have to provide 1 preference each for the Prelims exam and the Main exam.

The list of Centres for the SBI PO 2026 Prelims Exam:

The list of Centres for the SBI PO 2026 Mains Exam:

SBI PO 2026 Pre-Exam Training

State Bank of India may arrange pre-examination training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates at certain centres as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India. The initiative aims to assist such aspirants in their preparations if they cannot afford to enrol at coaching centres. The highlights of SBI PO Pre-exam training is given below.

SBI PO Pre-exam training is usually a 6-day program.

Pre-exam training for SBI PO 2026 is a kind of orientation program for reserved and minority category candidates.

In the training sessions, the trainers teach candidates some important questions and topics.

Across India, different centres conduct the pre-exam training.

Candidates from the above categories can avail themselves of the training at their own cost by indicating this in the relevant column while applying online. Please find below an indicative list of training centres:

SBI may add additional centres or may remove some of the centres indicated for training. Candidates opting for pre-examination training should download their call letter for training by entering their registration number and password/date of birth from the Bank's website. No hard copy of the call letter will be sent by post.

SBI PO 2026 Exam Preparation

SBI PO preparation must be done systematically, keeping the latest exam pattern in mind. Since the syllabus covers a lot of topics, it is important to choose the right study material and platform so that you can understand the concepts and practice a wide variety of questions as well. Candidates can prepare through SBI PO Online Coaching and SBI PO Mock Tests provided by our expert faculty. 

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