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SBI PO Recruitment 2026 — 2,000 Probationary Officer Vacancies in State Bank of India

State Bank of India • 2,000 Vacancies • All India

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

State Bank of India

Advt No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/01

Total Vacancies

2,000 Posts

All India

Last Date to Apply

27 September 2026

Online Application Window

Minimum Qualification

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

21 – 30 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

Basic Pay Rs. 41,960/- (with 4 advance increments) in scale of 36000-63840

Recruitment Overview

SBI PO notification released. Any graduate can apply for management cadre entry in India’s largest commercial bank.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

7 September 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

27 September 2026

Closing of online application

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Exam Date

15 November 2026

Scheduled / Tentative exam date

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Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Probationary Officer (Regular Vacancies across India) 1900 Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent
Probationary Officer (Backlog Vacancies across India) 100 Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years) | OBC (NCL): 3 years (up to 33 years) | PwBD: 10 to 15 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Probationary Officer (Regular Vacancies across India)1,900Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent
Probationary Officer (Backlog Vacancies across India)100Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / EWS / OBC: ₹750 | SC / ST / PwBD: Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Phase-I Preliminary Examination (Online Objective - 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 1 Hour)
  2. 2Stage 2: Phase-II Main Examination (Objective 200M + Descriptive 50M = 250 Marks, 3.5 Hours)
  3. 3Stage 3: Phase-III Psychometric Test, Group Discussion (20 Marks) and Personal Interview (30 Marks)
  4. 4Stage 4: Final Selection from Normalized Score: Mains 75% + Phase-III 25% (Total 100 Marks)
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Phase-I Prelims: English Language (30Q, 30M, 20 Mins), Quantitative Aptitude (35Q, 35M, 20 Mins), Reasoning Ability (35Q, 35M, 20 Mins) = 100 Marks
  • Phase-II Mains: Reasoning & Computer (40Q, 50M), Data Analysis (30Q, 50M), General/Economy Awareness (50Q, 60M), English (35Q, 40M) + Descriptive English Letter & Essay (2 Questions, 50 Marks, 30 Mins)
  • Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted per wrong answer in Phase-I and Phase-II objective tests
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.

Official Links

Apply Online — Open official application portalVisit LinkDownload Notification PDF — Official bilingual advertisementDownload PDFVisit Official Website — Recruiting body portalVisit Link
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: CRPD/PO/2026-27/01

Current Stage:Online Application Window

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Official Notification Released

Awaited

Official recruitment notification (CRPD/PO/2026-27/01) published by State Bank of India.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified
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Online Application Window

Live Now

Online application portal is currently active.

Timeline: 7 Sept 2026 – 27 Sept 2026
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3

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: 1 Nov 2026Tier-1 Verified
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4

Written / CBT Examination

Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.

Timeline: 15 Nov 2026
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited

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Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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