| State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for the position of Probationary Officer (PO) for 2026. A total of 1,500 vacancies are available for eligible candidates across India. |
| Important Date | Application Fee |
| Online Apply Start Date : 18 June 2026 Online Apply Last Date : 8 July 2026 Last Date For Payment :8 July 2026 Admit Card Date: Cooming Soon Exam Date : Cooming Soon Result Date : Cooming Soon 👉 Candidates are advised to confirm details from the official website. | For SC/ST: Nill For General/OBC/EWS:₹750/- For PH Candidates: Nill Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: Debit Card Credit Card Internet Banking IMPS Cash Card / Mobile Wallet. |
Important Dates (SBI PO 2026)
Candidates are required to track the registration window and the tentative schedule for the various examination phases. Please note the following dates to plan your preparation effectively:
| Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Editing of Application | 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | July 2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Exam Call Letters | 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result | August/September 2026 |
| Download of Main Exam Call Letter | August/September 2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2026 |
| Declaration of Main Exam Result | September/October 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October/November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November/December 2026 |
| Probationary Officer Posts 2026 : Age Limit Details |
| Age Limit | Total Post Details |
| Minimum Age:21 Year Maximum Age:30 Year ✔️ Age relaxation will be provided as per official notification rules. | 1500 Post |
Probationary Officer Posts Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details :
| Vacancy Details | Vacancy Details |
| Post Name | No of Post |
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 1500 |
| Salary / Stipend : |
| As per the current SBI pay scale and standard banking industry guidelines for Probationary Officers. |
| Eligibility As Per Notification |
| Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. |
Exam Pattern (CBT)
Phase-I: SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination is an online objective test carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 1 hour, with separate timing for each of its three sections. There is no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Exam, but a category-wise merit list is prepared based on the aggregate score, and candidates numbering approximately 10 times the vacancies in each category are shortlisted for the Main Exam.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | – | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | – | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | – | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Phase-II: SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination is conducted online and consists of an Objective Test of 200 marks and a Descriptive Test of 30 marks, taken together in 3 hours 30 minutes. The descriptive paper is administered immediately after the objective test, and candidates must type their answers directly on the computer.
| Section | No. of Questions | Max 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 |
| Objective Test Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive Test (Email / Situation Analysis / Report or Precis Writing) | 3 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Grand Total | 230 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Shortlisted candidates undergo a Psychometric Test for personality profiling, followed by a Group Exercise (20 marks) and a Personal Interview (30 marks), totalling 50 marks. The Psychometric Test findings are shared with the interview panel to give a fuller perspective on each candidate, and all questions in this test are mandatory.
Final Merit List and Normalisation
The marks from Phase-II (Main Exam, both Objective and Descriptive) and Phase-III (Group Exercise & Interview) are normalised to 100 marks each before being combined into the final merit list; marks from the Preliminary Exam are not added at this stage.
| Component | Maximum Marks | Normalised Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 280 | 100 |
If two or more candidates score identical marks at the cut-off point in the final merit list, they are ranked according to age in descending order, meaning the older candidate is placed higher.
Documents Required For Online Application:
| 1. Before starting the online application keep scanned copies of all required documents ready. |
| 2. Prepare a recent passport size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format. |
| 3.Upload scanned copies of educational qualification certificate and experience certificate (if applicable) |
| 4. If claiming reservation or age relaxation , upload valid cast certificate . pwbd certificate or other supporting documents as required. |
| 5. Ensure that all uploaded document are clear , correct, and complete. Any incorrect or incomplete upload may result in rejection during application scrutiny. |
How To Apply
| 1. Interested candidates who wish to apply for the indian airforce post can submit their application online befor 08/07/2026. |
| 2.Use the click here link provided below under important link section to apply directly. |
| 3.Alternatively , visit the official website of SBI to complete the application process online. |
| 4. Make sure to complete the application befor the deadline 08/07/2026. |
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