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SBI PO 2026 – Probationary Officer Recruitment in State Bank of India

State Bank of India — Ministry of Finance
📋 600 Vacancies 💰 Rs. 41,960 – Rs. 63,840 (JMG Scale I); gross approximately Rs. 1,08,000/month with allowances 👁️ 32 views
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📅 Important Dates

Application Start Date 01 May 2026
Application End Date 15 Jun 2026
Exam Date 2026-08-01

📋 Vacancy & Pay Details

Total Vacancies 600
Category-wise Vacancies

State Bank of India (SBI) recruits Probationary Officers (PO) for its branches and administrative offices across India every year. Based on recruitment trends, approximately 400–600 vacancies are expected for 2026. The official vacancy count will be confirmed in the notification PDF released on sbi.co.in/web/careers in June 2026.

Selected candidates are posted as Probationary Officers (JMG Scale I) in SBI branches spread across all states and Union Territories of India. After completing a 2-year probation, POs are confirmed as Officers.

  • Post: Probationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale I)
  • Reporting Authority: State Bank of India, Corporate Centre, Mumbai
  • Approximate CTC at Mumbai: Rs. 20.43 Lakh per annum
Pay Scale Rs. 41,960 – Rs. 63,840 (JMG Scale I); gross approximately Rs. 1,08,000/month with allowances
Location —
Department State Bank of India
Ministry Ministry of Finance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. Candidates in the final year of graduation can also apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing before joining.
Age Limit 21 – 30 years
Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 3 years (max age 33) | SC/ST: 5 years (max age 35) | PwBD (General): 10 years | PwBD (OBC): 13 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years | Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years | Persons domiciled in J&K (1980–1989): 5 years
Nationality Indian

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC ₹750
SC / ST / PH ₹0
Payment Mode Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking

🏆 Selection Process

SBI PO 2026 selection involves three stages. There is no shortcut — all three must be cleared to receive a final offer.

  1. Phase 1 — Preliminary Examination: An online objective test of 100 marks in 60 minutes. Sectional cutoffs apply. Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit — they only determine shortlisting for Mains.
  2. Phase 2 — Main Examination: A two-part exam on the same day. Objective (200 marks, 180 minutes) plus Descriptive (50 marks, 30 minutes — Essay + Letter Writing typed on a computer). Merit for the final stage is based on Mains score only.
  3. Phase 3 — Group Discussion and Interview: GD is worth 20 marks; Personal Interview is worth 30 marks. Minimum qualifying marks: 12/20 (GD) and 18/30 (Interview) for General/EWS; 10/20 and 15/30 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.

Final Merit: Mains marks (225 marks) + GD and Interview (50 marks) are scaled to 75:25 ratio for the final selection and allotment.

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the official SBI careers page at sbi.co.in/web/careers when the notification is released in June 2026.
  2. Click on the SBI PO 2026 recruitment advertisement link and then Apply Online.
  3. Register with your name, mobile number, and email ID. Save the registration number and password securely.
  4. Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
  5. Upload your recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 20–50 KB) and scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB) in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 750 (General/OBC/EWS) online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the fee.
  7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page with your registration number for future use.

📊 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 60 Minutes):

  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Main Examination — Objective (200 Marks, 180 Minutes):

  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 questions, 60 marks, 60 minutes
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
  • English Language: 35 questions, 40 marks, 40 minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

Main Examination — Descriptive (50 Marks, 30 Minutes):

  • English Essay Writing: 1 question
  • English Letter Writing: 1 question
  • Typed live on the computer — tests writing clarity, grammar, and banking awareness

Group Discussion: 20 marks | Interview: 30 marks

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Apply Now →
Official Website 🌐 https://sbi.co.in/

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The SBI PO 2026 official notification is expected to be released in June 2026 on the official SBI careers page at sbi.co.in/web/careers. The Preliminary Examination is expected in August 2026 and Main Examination in September 2026.

Based on previous recruitment cycles, SBI PO 2026 is expected to announce 400–600 Probationary Officer vacancies. The exact count will be confirmed in the official notification PDF.

An SBI Probationary Officer starts at a basic pay of Rs. 48,480 per month in JMG Scale I. The approximate CTC at the Mumbai centre is Rs. 20.43 lakh per annum. With DA, HRA, Medical, and Perks, the gross monthly in-hand ranges from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 85,000 depending on city of posting.

The age limit for SBI PO 2026 is 21 to 30 years. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (up to 33). SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (up to 35). PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation.

Yes, SBI PO has a Group Discussion (GD) round worth 20 marks after the Main Examination. This is followed by a Personal Interview of 30 marks. The final merit is based on a 75:25 combination of Mains score and GD/Interview score.

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Post Name
SBI PO 2026 – Probationary Officer Recruitment in State Bank of India
Vacancies
600
Last Date
15 Jun 2026
Pay Scale
Rs. 41,960 – Rs. 63,840 (JMG Scale I); gross approximately Rs. 1,08,000/month with allowances
Category
Banking
Status
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