SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for 1,500 Posts
The online application process has commenced on June 18, and eligible candidates have been given the opportunity to apply until July 8.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has brought excellent news for youth dreaming of a government job in the banking sector. SBI has released the official notification for the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) posts.
The online application process has commenced on June 18, and eligible candidates have been given the opportunity to apply until July 8. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their graduation from any recognized university.
Category-wise Vacancy Details:
Out of the total 1,500 published vacancies, seats have been reserved for various categories as per rules. The category-wise breakdown is as follows:
General Category: 588 posts
OBC Category: 390 posts
SC Category: 234 posts
ST Category: 144 posts
EWS Category: 144 posts
Educational Qualification and Age Limit:
Education: Applicants must be graduates from a recognized university. Students currently studying in their final year or final semester are also eligible to apply. However, it is mandatory for them to provide proof of completing their graduation by September 30, 2026.
Age Limit: As of April 1, 2026, candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old and must not exceed a maximum of 30 years.
Age Relaxation: As per government rules, age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories—5 years for SC and ST candidates, and 3 years for OBC candidates.
Three-Stage Rigorous Selection Process:
1. Phase 1 (Preliminary Examination): This consists of objective-type questions covering English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
2. Phase 2 (Main Examination): Candidates who pass the preliminary exam will qualify for the main exam, which includes both objective and descriptive questions. A negative marking system of 1/4th mark for incorrect answers will be applicable in both of these exams.
3. Final Phase: This includes a Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and a Personal Interview.
Attractive Salary, Service Bond, and Application Fee:
Salary Scale: Selected candidates will receive an initial basic pay of ₹48,480. Along with various allowances, the annual Cost to Company (CTC) can reach up to approximately ₹21.97 lakhs.
Service Bond: As per banking regulations, selected candidates will be required to sign a ₹2 lakh service bond for a tenure of three years.
Application Fee: An application fee of ₹750 is fixed for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates. There is no application fee for SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates.
Eligible candidates can visit the official website of SBI to apply immediately without waiting until the last date.
