The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official SBI PO Notification 2026 (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) for the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officers (POs) across its branches nationwide. As one of the most prestigious banking examinations in India, the Probationary Officer position offers an attractive salary package, excellent career growth opportunities, job security, and exposure to various banking operations. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official SBI website at www.sbi.bank.in starting from 18 June 2026 until the last date of registration on 8 July 2026. Meticulously check the complete eligibility criteria, exam dates, selection process, and syllabus details provided below.

SBI PO 2026 Recruitment - Highlights
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Posts	Probationary Officer (PO)
Category	Bank Jobs
Vacancies	1500 (1446 Fresh + 54 Backlog)
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Age Limit	21 to 30 years (As on 01/04/2026)
Probation Period	2 Years
Starting Basic Pay	Rs 48,480/-
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	www.sbi.bank.in

What's New This Year in SBI PO 2026?
Verification	Identity verification has been made mandatory for all candidates during the application process.
Number of Attempts	Increased by 2 for each category (General/EWS: 6 chances, OBC: 9 chances).
Descriptive Paper	Marks allotted to the descriptive paper have been revised from 50 to 30 (Overall duration and questions remain the same).
Official Website	New official bank portal introduced at www.sbi.bank.in.
Annual CTC	Increased from Rs. 20.43 Lakhs to Rs. 21.97 Lakhs (Approx., Mumbai posting).
Exam Centers	New examination centres for Prelims and Mains have been added across states.

SBI PO 2026 Important Events and Dates
Notification Release Date	18 June 2026
Online Application Started	18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	8 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training	July 2026
Prelims Admit Card Release	3rd/4th week of July 2026
Prelims Exam Date	August 2026 (First week)
Prelims Result Date	August/September 2026
Mains Call Letter Release	August/September 2026
Mains Exam Date	September 2026
Mains Result Date	September/October 2026
Interview Call Letter Release	September/October 2026
Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview	October/November 2026
Final Result 2026	November/December 2026

SBI PO 2026 Vacancy Details
Scheduled Castes (SC)	234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	144
Other Backward Classes (OBC*)	390
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS^)	144
Unreserved (UR)	588
Total Vacancies	1,500

PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal Reservation)
VI# (Visually Impaired)	15
HI# (Hearing Impaired)	16
LD# (Locomotor Disability)	14
d & e# @ (Other Benchmark Disabilities)	16
Total PwBD Vacancy Count	61

Last 5 Years SBI PO Vacancy Trends
2026	1500 Vacancies
2025	541 Vacancies
2024	600 Vacancies
2023	2,000 Vacancies
2022	1,673 Vacancies

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age Limit (As on 01/04/2026)	Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old. Candidates should have been born between April 2, 1996, and April 1, 2005 (both days inclusive).
Educational Qualification (As on 30/09/2026)	A candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or hold any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final Year/Semester candidates can also apply provisionally subject to producing proof of graduation on the interview date.
Nationality	Must hold Indian Citizenship, OR a Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 for permanent settlement, OR a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or specified East African countries with permanent settlement intentions.

Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non-Creamy Layer	3 years
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST)	5 years
PwBD (UR / EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC / ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) with 5 years service	5 years

Number of Attempts in SBI PO Exam (Revised)
UR / EWS	6 chances / attempts
UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD)	9 chances / attempts
SC / ST (including PwBD)	No restriction limit
Note: Appearing only in the Preliminary Exam will not be counted as an attempt. Appearing in the Main Exam will be considered an attempt.

SBI PO 2026 Selection Process Phases
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam	First stage of recruitment. Total Marks: 100. Objective MCQ type only. Contains English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Qualifying nature only with no sectional cut-off.
Stage 2: Mains Exam	Second stage of recruitment. Total Marks: 230. Comprises both Objective and Descriptive tests. Sectional cut-offs apply, and marks are added to final merit list.
Stage 3: Psychometric Round	Includes a Psychometric Test assessing personality traits, followed by Group Exercises and a face-to-face Interview round.

SBI PO 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
Section Name	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
English Language	40	40	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	30	30	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 Minutes
Negative Marking: Deduction of 1/4th (0.25) mark for each incorrect objective response. No penalty for unanswered questions.

SBI PO 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
Name of Tests (Objective)	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	60	45 minutes
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	60	60	45 minutes
English Language	40	20	40 minutes
Descriptive Test (English Essay & Letter)	-	30	30 minutes
Total Combined Scheme	170	230	3 Hours 30 Minutes

SBI PO 2026 Complete Syllabus Sections

English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Word Usage, Grammar, Verbal Ability. Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis: Simplification, Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Probability, Permutation & Combination. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Alphanumeric Series, Logical & Critical Reasoning. Computer Fundamentals, Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet, Networking, Computer Abbreviations. General / Economy / Banking Awareness: Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, RBI Policies, Government Schemes, Static GK, Economic News, Banking & Financial News, National & International Events, Budget & Economic Survey.

How to Apply Online for SBI PO 2026

Visit the official career portal of the State Bank of India (SBI) at www.sbi.bank.in. Navigate to the 'Careers' section and look up the advertisement for SBI PO Recruitment 2026. Complete the initial registration workflow using a valid corporate/personal email ID and active mobile number. Fill in the online application fields with correct personal, educational, and communication data elements. Upload all critical matching documents, including your passport photograph, sample signature, and other mandated certificates. Fulfill your submission requirements by paying the category-wise application fee via the online payment gateway. Review all details closely and submit your completed form, then download and print a copy for your reference.

SBI PO Online Application Fees
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil (Exempted)
General / EWS / OBC	Rs. 750/- (Application fee including intimation charges)
Note: Fee/Intimation charges once remitted online will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.

Strategy & Tips To Target SBI PO 2026 Exam

Understand the Basics First: Dedicate the first 2 weeks entirely to building clarity across English grammar rules, matriculation-level quantitative concepts, and logical core frameworks. Structured Daily Schedules: Distribute regular study time wisely across 3 primary areas – English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. Allocate 15 minutes daily at the closing for current affairs tracking. Reliable Study Material: Pick up two trusted primary sources per topic area and avoid cluttering your workspace with too many secondary materials. Systematic Mock Progress: Once core syllabus sections are covered, begin deploying one online mock test per week. Prioritize analyzing error trends over raw scores. Real-Time Simulation: Practice compiling previous year question papers inside fixed timers to gain comfort with structural constraints.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply Online Form Link	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official SBI Website	Click Here

SBI PO Notification 2026 : Important Questions

1. Question: Has the SBI PO 2026 Notification been released officially? Answer: Yes, the State Bank of India has officially released the detailed notification banner for Probationary Officer recruitment on June 18, 2026. 2. Question: How many vacancies are introduced under SBI PO Recruitment 2026? Answer: A total of 1500 vacancies are released for the financial year 2026-27, which includes 1446 fresh openings and 54 backlog slots. 3. Question: What is the last date to complete online application registration? Answer: Eligible banking aspirants can fill out and complete the online application workflow until 8 July 2026. 4. Question: When will the SBI PO Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted? Answer: The Preliminary objective test phase is scheduled to take place during the first week of August 2026. 5. Question: What is the revised annual Cost to Company (CTC) package offered to selected officers? Answer: The revised starting annual CTC for a Probationary Officer, calculated with standard city perks for a Mumbai location posting, is approximately Rs. 21.97 Lakhs.