The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 on it official website. The online application for the SBI PO recruitment process commenced today, June 18, 2026, and will remain open until July 8, 2026.
SBI PO Recruitment Vacancy 2026
According to official notification, This year, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a total of 1,500 vacancies for the PO position in Junior Management Grade Scale-I, including 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog posts. Interested candidates can apply online through the official SBI website within the prescribed application period.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
| SC | 234 | 216 | 18 |
| ST | 144 | 108 | 36 |
| OBC | 390 | 390 | — |
| EWS | 144 | 144 | — |
| UR | 588 | 588 | — |
| Total | 1500 | 1446 | 54 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The SBI PO recruitment 2026 process will follow a structured timeline across multiple phases. Key dates include.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 18, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 8, 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Mains Examination | September 2026 |
| Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October / November 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | November / December 2026 |
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Before proceeding with the application, candidates must ensure they meet the bank’s strict eligibility standards.
- Educational Qualification: A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students may also be eligible, subject to conditions specified in the notification.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of April 1, 2026.
- Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per standard government rules.
How to Apply for SBI PO 2026 ?
Interested candidates can apply online by following these steps.
- Visit the SBI Careers website at sbi.co.in or sbi.bank.in.
- Click on the SBI PO 2026 recruitment link.
- Register with basic details.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and download the application form.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection for SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 will be conducted in three phases.
- Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination (scheduled for August 2026)
- Phase II: Online Main Examination (scheduled for September 2026)
- Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview (scheduled for October/November 2026)
Candidates are advised to check the official SBI website for latest updates on admit cards and detailed exam schedules.
SBI PO 2026: Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online during the registration process. Fees are strictly non-refundable.
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
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Updated on June 18, 2026 11:13 pm
