State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 1500 vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026. This is one of the most awaited bank recruitment exams in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Begin | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 08 July 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Phase I Pre Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Phase II Main Exam Date | September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 1500 |
Category Wise Vacancy
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|
| UR | 588 | — | 588 |
| EWS | 144 | — | 144 |
| OBC | 390 | — | 390 |
| SC | 216 | — | 216 |
| ST | 108 | — | 108 |
| Total | 1446 | — | 1500 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 750/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 0/- (No Fee) |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
Eligibility — Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Passed/Appearing Bachelor's Degree in any stream from recognized University |
| Final Year Candidates | Can apply, provisional admission allowed |
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
| Criteria | Limit |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per SBI PO 2026 rules (OBC/SC/ST/PWD extra) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|
| Phase I | Preliminary Examination (Objective) |
| Phase II | Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) |
| Phase III | Group Exercise & Interview |
Exam Pattern — Phase I (Prelims)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
How to Apply Online
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Step 1 | Visit official website: sbi.co.in/careers |
| Step 2 | Click on "SBI PO Recruitment 2026" |
| Step 3 | Register with valid email and mobile number |
| Step 4 | Fill application form with correct details |
| Step 5 | Upload photo, signature, documents |
| Step 6 | Pay application fee online |
| Step 7 | Submit and download confirmation page |
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