SBI PO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts

Posted: 21 Jun 2026
Updated: 21 Jun 2026

State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the detailed notification for the recruitment of 1500 Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2026-27 (Advt No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). Eligible candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline can apply online from 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026. Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally. Read the detailed notification for category-wise vacancies, age limit, syllabus, number of chances, and selection process before applying.

Exam Details

Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Advt No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies: 1500 Posts
Application Mode: Online

Application Fees

Category	Fees
General / OBC / EWS	₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD	₹0/- (Nil)

*Note: Fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI mode only.

Important Dates

Application Start: 18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply: 08 July 2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date: 08 July 2026
Phase-I (Preliminary) Exam: August 2026
Phase-II (Main) Exam: September 2026
Phase-III (Interview & Group Exercise): October / November 2026

Age Limit as on 01 April 2026

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996.
Age relaxation is applicable as per SBI rules (OBC: 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years).

Vacancy wise Eligibility & Total Post

Post Name	Total Post	Educational Qualification (As on 30.09.2026)
Probationary Officer (PO)	1500	Passed / Appearing Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University. Note: Final year/semester candidates can apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 30.09.2026 if called for an interview.

Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total
Probationary Officer (PO)	588	144	390	234	144	1500

*Total vacancies include 54 backlog posts (SC: 18, ST: 36).

Maximum Permissible Number of Chances

Category	Max Chances
General (UR) / EWS	06
General/EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD)	09
SC / ST / SC (PwBD) / ST (PwBD)	No Restriction

*Note: Appearing in the Preliminary Exam will NOT be counted as a chance. Only appearing in the Main Exam counts as a chance.

Selection Process & Detailed Exam Scheme

The selection process for SBI PO consists of Phase-I (Prelims), Phase-II (Mains), and Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview).

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination

Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	40	Total 100 Marks	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	30		20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	30		20 Minutes
Total	100	100	1 Hour

Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective Test)

Name of Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	60	45 Minutes
General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge	60	60	45 Minutes
English Language	40	20	40 Minutes
Total Objective	170	200	3 Hours

Phase-II: Main Examination (Descriptive Test)

Test Type: Communication Skills
Questions: 03 (Emails, Situation Analysis, Reports/Precis Writing)
Maximum Marks: 30 Marks
Duration: 30 Minutes

*Penalty for Wrong Answers: There will be a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question in both Prelims and Mains Objective Tests.

Step by Step Guide to Apply

Visit the official application portal: ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/ or via sbi.co.in/web/careers.
Click on "New Registration" and fill in your basic details to generate a Registration Number and Password.
Upload your scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration as per guidelines.
Fill the detailed application form and verify all details carefully before final submission.
Pay the required application fee online using Debit/Credit Card or UPI.
Print the final submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Download Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Disclaimer: All information is based on currently available public sources or official notifications. Please read the official notification carefully and verify details on the official website before applying or taking any action.