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Vacancy Details
- Probationary Officer (PO): 1500 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (as on 30-09-2026)- SC: 234
- ST: 144
- OBC: 390
- EWS: 144
- UR: 588
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- UR: ₹750
- EWS: ₹750
- OBC: ₹750
- SC: ₹0
- ST: ₹0
- PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Online objective test of 100 marks and 1 hour duration. Used for shortlisting; no sectional cut-off. Approximately 10 times the vacancies in each category are shortlisted for Mains.
- Phase-II: Main Examination: Online Objective Test (200 marks) + Descriptive Test (30 marks) taken together (total 230 marks, 3 hours 30 minutes). Sectional minimum qualifying marks apply; approximately 3 times category-wise vacancies are shortlisted from Mains for Phase-III.
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test: Mandatory psychometric test for personality profiling; results shared with interview panel.
- Phase-III: Group Exercise: Group Exercise carrying 20 marks; part of the final assessment in Phase-III.
- Phase-III: Personal Interview: Personal Interview carrying 30 marks. Marks from Mains (Phase-II) and Group Exercise & Interview (Phase-III) are normalised and combined to prepare the final merit list.
How to Apply
- Visit SBI careers portal at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings or https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings and locate Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
- Download and read the detailed advertisement PDF before registering.
- Click ‘Apply Online’ under Current Openings to open the registration form.
- Keep scanned images ready: photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration in specified dimensions and sizes (JPG/JPEG).
- Fill the application form carefully; you can save a partially completed form which generates a provisional registration number and password.
- Capture a live photograph via webcam or mobile during registration as it is mandatory in addition to the uploaded photo.
- Recheck all fields since no edits are allowed after final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee online; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from fee payment.
- On successful payment download and print the e-receipt and application form for records.
- Complete your application well before 08-07-2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues. Alternatively apply via https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts:
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date:
- Notification Date:
- Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD):
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination:
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination:
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview:
- Declaration of Final Result:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications to apply for SBI PO 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university as on 30-09-2026. Final-year students may apply provisionally but must produce proof of passing graduation by 30-09-2026 if shortlisted.
How can I apply for SBI PO 2026 and what is the application period?
Applications are accepted only online via the SBI careers portal or the IBPS registration link. Online registration and fee payment are open from 18-06-2026 to 08-07-2026.
What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
The last date to complete online registration and fee payment is 08-07-2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before this date to avoid technical issues due to heavy traffic.
What is the selection process for SBI PO 2026?
Selection is in three phases: Preliminary Examination (online objective), Main Examination (online objective + descriptive), and Phase-III which includes a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise (20 marks) and Personal Interview (30 marks). Marks from Mains and Phase-III are used for the final merit list.
What is the pay scale and application fee for SBI PO 2026?
Starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 in JMGS-I with the pay scale 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 and an approximate CTC of Rs 21.97 Lacs for Mumbai Centre. The application fee is Rs 750 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates and nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
