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SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Vacancies

19 Jun, 2026

SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts

 

Post Name: SBI PO Recruitment 2026

 

Post Date: 18 June 2026

 

Short Information: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). A total of 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies have been announced.

The online application process commenced on 18 June 2026 and will remain open until 08 July 2026. Candidates interested in applying for SBI PO 2026 must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026.

Eligible candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and check the complete eligibility criteria, selection process, application fee, important dates, and other recruitment details before submitting their application form.

 

 

Important Dates

 

 Event

 Date

Online Apply Start Date

18 June 2026

Online Apply Last Date

08 July 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

08 July 2026

Pre-Exam Date

August 2026

Pre-Exam Admit Card

Before Exam

Pre-Exam Result

To Be Announced

Candidates are advised to confirm all dates from the official SBI website.

 

Application Fee

 

Category

Fee

General / OBC / EWS

₹ 750/-

SC / ST / PwBD

₹ 0/- (Nil)

 

Payment Mode (Online):

  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • IMPS
  • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

 

Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)

 

Age Criteria

Details

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

30 Years

SBI provides age relaxation for the Probationary Officer (PO) position to reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) as per government regulations, details of which are available in the official notification.

 

Vacancy Details: 1500 Posts

 

Category

Regular

Backlog

General

588

OBC

390

EWS

144

SC

216

18

Total

1338

18

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

Post Name: SBI Probationary Officer (PO)

 

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
  • Final-year/final-semester candidates can apply provisionally but must produce proof of having passed the qualifying exam on or before the date specified by SBI.
  • There is no minimum percentage requirement specified for the graduation degree as per the notification; candidates should verify the latest official notification for any updates.

Nationality:

  • Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Note: Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official detailed notification for complete and updated eligibility details, as requirements are subject to change.

 

How to Fill SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Online Form 2026

 

  • Interested candidates who wish to apply for the SBI PO post can submit their application online before 08 July 2026.
  • Use the Apply Online link provided below under the Important Links section to apply directly.
  • Alternatively, visit the official website of SBI to complete the application process online.
  • Make sure to complete the application before the deadline of 08 July 2026.

Note: छात्रों से यह अनुरोध किया जाता है कि वे अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से ज़रूर पढ़ें, उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरें। (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

 

SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

 

Selection for the post of Probationary Officer will be made through a three-stage process:

  • Preliminary Examination (Pre Exam) — Objective test covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
  • Main Examination (Mains Exam) — Objective and descriptive test covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English Language.
  • Group Exercise (GE) & Interview — Shortlisted candidates from Mains are called for Group Exercise and Personal Interview.

Final merit is prepared on the basis of marks scored in the Main Examination and the Group Exercise & Interview, as per SBI's official selection policy.

 

Important Links

 

Resource

Link

Apply Online

Apply Online for SBI PO 2026

Official Notification (PDF)

Download Detailed Advertisement

SBI Official Website

Visit sbi.co.in

WhatsApp Channel

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Telegram Channel

Join Our Telegram Channel

 

You May Also Check: SSC CGL 2026 Online Form — Apply Online for 12,256 Posts

 

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

 

Q1. When will the online application for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 start?

Ans. The online application process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 started on 18 June 2026.

 

Q2. What is the last date to apply online for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The last date to submit the online application form for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 is 08 July 2026.

 

Q3. What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans. As per the official notification, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 April 2026.

 

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO Vacancy 2026?

Ans. Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Applicants are advised to check the detailed eligibility criteria in the official notification before applying.

 

Q5. How many vacancies are there in SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans. A total of 1500 Probationary Officer posts have been announced, including 18 backlog vacancies under the SC category.

 

Q6. What is the application fee for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The application fee is ₹750/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

 

Q7. What is the selection process for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

Ans. Selection consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Group Exercise & Interview.

 

Q8. What is the official website of State Bank of India (SBI)?

Ans. The official website of State Bank of India (SBI) is https://sbi.co.in/.

 

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