The SBI PO Vacancy 2026 stands at 1,500 Probationary Officer posts, announced by the State Bank of India under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Of these, 1,446 are regular vacancies and 54 are backlog vacancies, carried forward from previous recruitment cycles. This is nearly 3 times the vacancy count released in 2025 (541 posts), making 2026 one of the largest SBI PO hiring cycles in recent years. Vacancies are further divided across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, with a separate horizontal reservation of 61 posts for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates.
SBI PO Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakup
SBI PO PwBD Vacancy 2026 (Horizontal Reservation)
PwBD vacancies are reserved horizontally — meaning they're counted within the category totals above, not in addition to them.
* D&E covers autism spectrum disorder (mild), mental illness, and multiple disabilities under Section 34(i) of the RPWD Act, 2016.
SBI PO Vacancy: Year-on-Year Trend
Why this matters: The 2026 vacancy count is nearly 3x higher than 2025, reversing a two-year dip and putting this cycle closer to pre-2024 hiring levels — genuinely useful context for aspirants deciding whether this is a strong year to attempt.
SBI PO Vacancy Comparison: 2026 vs 2025
Important Notes on SBI PO Vacancy 2026
What This Vacancy Count Means for Your Preparation
With approximately 12 lakh applicants competing for 1,500 seats, the selection ratios remain highly competitive despite the three-fold increase in posts. A higher vacancy count typically stabilizes cutoff trends and expands the list of candidates qualified for Mains, but final selection remains strictly dependent on preparation quality.
More vacancies mean marginally more predictable cut-offs, but quality practice remains the deciding factor.
The Mains selection pool is expected to expand, making this one of the best years to secure a seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's Next for Preparation?
Understanding vacancies is one part of the journey. Keep your target in mind and review final cutoffs from previous years:
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