SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Opportunity to become a Probationary Officer at SBI; recruitment announced for 1,500 posts..
A golden opportunity has arrived for young people aspiring to work in the country's largest public sector bank. The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications for the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officers (PO). The online application process has commenced, and interested candidates can apply until July 8, 2026. Graduates are eligible to participate in this recruitment drive; final-year students may also apply, subject to certain conditions. The selection process will involve multiple stages, and successful candidates will receive an attractive salary along with various banking perks.
The vacancies include both regular and backlog posts. In addition to the General category, reservations are provided in accordance with regulations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and persons with disabilities.
Who can apply?
Candidates must hold a degree from a recognized university. Students currently in their final year may also apply, but they will be required to produce their degree certificate by a specified deadline during the selection process. As of April 1, 2026, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government norms.
Application Fee and Selection Process
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹750. No fee will be charged to candidates from the SC, ST, and differently-abled categories. The recruitment process begins with a preliminary examination, followed by a main examination. Candidates who qualify in the main examination will be called for a psychometric test, group exercise, and an interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the main examination and the interview.
Exam Dates and Salary Details
According to the tentative schedule, the preliminary examination is likely to be held in August 2026, and the main examination in September 2026. The interview and other final stages are expected to be completed between October and November 2026. Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of ₹48,480. In addition, they will be entitled to benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical facilities, pension, and other allowances. Candidates should keep all necessary documents ready beforehand and thoroughly verify all details entered in the form before final submission, as no opportunity for modification will be available once the application has been submitted.
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