SBI PO 2026 Recruitment: Apply Online for 1500 Posts
Posted on: June 19, 2026
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Team RIJADEJA.com
SBI 1500 PO Notification 2026
Are you ready to launch a high-growth career with India’s largest public sector bank? The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications from eligible dynamic graduates to fill 1500 posts of Probationary Officers (PO) across its branches.
This year, SBI has introduced major updates, including mandatory Aadhaar verification, an increased annual CTC of up to ₹21.97 Lakh (in Mumbai), and a revision of maximum attempts to 6 for the General/EWS categories.
SBI PO 2026 Recruitment: Key Highlights
- Exam Conducting Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement No.: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
- Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
- Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts (1,446 Regular + 54 Backlog)
- Application Mode: Online Only
- Job Location: Across India
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- The candidates must hold Indian Citizenship
- A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India
- The candidates must hold Indian Citizenship
- A Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
- A Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant etc. would also be eligible.
SBI PO Age Limit (1/4/2026)
- To apply for the SBI PO exam, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old. This means they should have been born between April 2, 1996, and April 1, 2005. Candidates from reserved categories can get age relaxation as per government rules.
SBI PO Vacancy 2026 Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
- The application fee payment can be made by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking / UPI by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.
- Application fee for General/EWS/OBC - Rs.750
- Application fee for SC/ST/PWD - Nil
SBI PO 2026 Selection Process
- The SBI PO Selection Process 2026 involves three phases, which the candidates need to qualify for the final recruitment. The Prelims and Mains exams are both online exams that are conducted to assess the knowledge of the candidates.
- Stage 1: Preliminary Exam: An objective test with sections like English, Quant, and Reasoning. It is qualifying in nature; scores are not counted for final merit.
- Stage 2: Mains Exam: Includes objective and descriptive papers. (Total Marks: 250) Marks are considered for the final selection.
- Stage 3: Psychometric Test, GD & Interview: A psychometric test assesses personality traits. Followed by Group Discussion and Interview to evaluate communication and leadership.
How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who want to apply for SBI PO 2026 can complete the application process online through the official SBI website. Follow the simple steps given below to fill out the application form successfully.
- Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.
- Click on the “Careers” section available on the homepage.
- Open the “Current Openings” page.
- Find and open the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the notification carefully before applying.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Fill in your personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment methods.
- Submit the application form and download or print a copy for future reference.
SBI PO 2026 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 18 June 2026
- Apply Online Starts On: 18 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 8 July 2026
- Pre-Exam Training: July 2026
- Prelims Admit Card: 3rd/4th week of July 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: August 2026
- Prelims Result: August/September 2026
- Mains Call Letter: August/September 2026
- Mains Exam Date: September 2026
- Mains Result: September/October 2026
- Interview Call Letter: September/October 2026
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview: October/November 2026
- Final Result 2026: November/December 2026
