The State Bank of India (SBI) released the SBI PO Notification 2026 on 18 June 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, announcing 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. Online applications were accepted from 18 June to 8 July 2026 at the official SBI careers portal. Selection is through Prelims → Mains → Interview, with the Prelims exam held on 1 & 2 August 2026.
SBI PO Notification 2026: Key Highlights
State Bank of India (SBI)
Central Recruitment & Promotion Dept.
Probationary Officer (PO)
Officer Cadre — Scale I
CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Official Notification Code
1,500 Openings
1,446 Regular + 54 Backlog
18 June – 8 July 2026
Online registration closed
₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS)
No fee for SC / ST / PwBD
21 – 30 Years
As on 1st April 2026
Graduation Degree
Any discipline from recognized University
3-Phase Process
Prelims → Mains → GD/Interview
Across India
Postings in branches pan-India
SBI PO 2026 Notification: Overview
The official SBI PO Notification is the definitive guide outlining the application rules, eligibility parameters, and multi-stage timeline for the Probationary Officer posts. With 1,500 total vacancies announced, this recruitment cycle represents the largest hiring window in recent years, nearly three times larger than previous pools.
Selection proceeds through a rigorous three-tier assessment covering Preliminary, Main, and Phase III Group Exercises and Interviews. As SBI releases revisions or schedules, PrepBanker updates this guide instantly to keep your exam roadmap accurate.
SBI PO Notification 2026: Important Dates
Stay updated on crucial milestones. The vertical timeline below highlights key events and their scheduled dates for the SBI PO 2026 recruitment drive:
Notification Release
Completed18 June 2026
Online Application Starts
Completed18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee
Closed8 July 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter
Released17 July 2026
Prelims Admit Card
Released22 July 2026
Prelims Examination
Upcoming1 & 2 August 2026
Prelims Result & Mains Exam
ExpectedSeptember 2026
Final Merit Announcement
ExpectedNovember/December 2026
SBI PO 2026 Vacancy Details (from Notification)
Insider Insight: The 1,500 vacancies announced in this cycle represent nearly 3x the number of vacancies released last recruitment cycle, making it the most favorable hiring pool for banking candidates in years.
Eligibility Criteria (as per Notification)
Graduation in Any Stream
Must hold a bachelor's degree. Final-year students can apply provisionally, provided graduation is completed by 30 September 2026.
21 to 30 Years
Candidates must be born between 2 April 1996 and 1 April 2005 (both dates inclusive). Standard government relaxations apply for reserved groups.
Permissible Age Relaxation
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC
Includes intimation charges
SC / ST / PwBD
Intimation charges waived
Note: The application fee is strictly non-refundable and must be paid online via debit/credit cards, internet banking, or UPI portals during form submission.
How to Apply for SBI PO 2026
The application window for the SBI PO 2026 cycle officially closed on 8 July 2026. The steps outlined below are preserved for historical reference and to help candidates prepare for the upcoming SBI PO 2027 recruitment drive.
Visit the official portal sbi.bank.in and navigate to Careers → Current Openings.
Locate the recruitment link matching Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
Open and read the full official notification PDF carefully before initiating your application.
Click "Apply Online" and register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your login credentials.
Fill out the application form with personal details, graduation details, and exam-centre preferences.
Upload a fresh photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and complete the live photo capture.
Pay the application fee of ₹750 online (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD) and click submit.
Download and print the final confirmation page for your records and document verification phases.
Selection Process (Brief)
Preliminary Exam
100 Marks • Qualifying Only
Online objective test covering English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Used to screen candidates for the Mains.
Main Exam
225 Marks • Merit Counted
Objective test (200 marks) plus descriptive test (25 marks) testing English grammar and essay/letter writing skills.
GE & Interview
50 Marks • Final Selection
Psychometric assessment evaluation, followed by Group Exercises (20 marks) and personal Interview (30 marks).
Latest Notification Updates (Live Log)
Prelims confirmed: August 1 & 2
Prelims Admit Card released
Credit Score (CIBIL) clause removed
Registration closed: 12.1 Lakh apply
Official PDF released (1,500 posts)
SBI PO 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
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