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State Bank of India SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has released the official notification for Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026. A total of 1500 vacancies have been announced — 1446 Regular vacancies and 54 Backlog vacancies across all categories including General (UR), EWS, OBC, SC, and ST.
The SBI PO examination is one of the most popular and competitive banking recruitment examinations in India. Every year, lakhs of graduates aspire to crack the SBI PO exam and join India’s largest bank as a Probationary Officer. The online application process started on 18 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 08 July 2026. The Phase I Preliminary Exam is scheduled in August 2026 and the Phase II Mains Exam in September 2026, followed by a Group Exercise & Interview. Selected candidates are appointed as Probationary Officers (Junior Management Grade Scale I) and undergo a structured 2-year probation period before confirmation.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Passed or Appearing in Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from any recognized University in India
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their degree can also apply provisionally — they must produce proof of passing before joining
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Rules:
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- PH / Divyang: 10 years relaxation (additional for SC/ST/OBC PH)
- Ex-Serviceman: 5 years relaxation
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
Nationality:
- Indian National only
📝 SBI PO 2026 – Complete Selection Process
The SBI PO 2026 selection is conducted in 3 phases:
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (August 2026)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
- Objective type MCQ-based online exam
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Qualifying in nature — marks not counted in final merit
- Candidates shortlisted for Mains based on Prelims performance
Phase II – Mains Examination (September 2026)
Objective Tests:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Total Objective | 155 | 200 | 180 Minutes |
Descriptive Test (English Letter/Essay Writing):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter Writing | 01 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Essay Writing | 01 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Total Descriptive | 02 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
- Total Mains Marks: 250 Marks (Objective 200 + Descriptive 50)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark per wrong answer (Objective only)
- Descriptive test evaluated only for candidates qualifying in objective test
Phase III – Group Exercise & Interview
- Group Exercise (GE): Group discussion / group activity (20 marks)
- Personal Interview: Face-to-face interview by a panel of senior SBI officials (30 marks)
- Total: 50 marks
- Minimum qualifying marks in Interview: 40% for General/EWS/OBC; 35% for SC/ST/PH
Final Merit List:
- Mains Exam: 250 Marks
- Group Exercise & Interview: 50 Marks
- Grand Total: 300 Marks
- Final selection based on merit in combined Mains + GE + Interview performance
💰 SBI PO 2026 – Pay Scale & Benefits
Selected candidates are appointed as Probationary Officers (PO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I):
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480/- to ₹85,920/- (with increments as per SBI norms) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- per month |
| Gross Emoluments | Approximately ₹1,00,000/- per month (including DA, HRA, & other allowances) |
| Career Growth | PO → Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → Manager → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → GM |
| Probation Period | 2 Years |
| Job Security | Permanent Government Bank Employment |
🎯 How to Apply Online for SBI PO 2026
- Visit the official SBI PO exam portal ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/
- Click on “New Registration” and register using your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated after registration
- Login with your credentials and fill the application form
- Enter your personal details, educational qualification, category, disability (if applicable), and exam centre preference
- Upload required documents — Passport-size Photograph and Signature in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee of ₹750/- (General/OBC/EWS) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
- Review all details carefully in the Preview section before final submission
- Submit the application form before 08 July 2026
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records
📋 Documents Required for Application
- Valid Email ID and Active Mobile Number
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (recent, white background, JPG, 20KB–50KB)
- Scanned Signature (black ink on white paper, JPG, 10KB–20KB)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate or Final Year Admit Card
- Class 10th Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Category Certificate — SC / ST / OBC / EWS (if applicable)
- PH / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport)