State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank, has released the notification of Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 for the youth. This is a golden opportunity for the candidates who are dreaming of making a career in the banking sector. According to the notification issued by SBI, a total of 1500 posts will be recruited. The application process has started from 18th June 2026 and candidates can apply online till 8th July 2026.
SBI PO post is considered to be one of the most prestigious jobs in the banking sector. Lakhs of candidates appear for this examination every year due to attractive salary, better promotion opportunities and job security.
total vacancies
A total of 1500 posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. Category wise details of posts are as follows:
- General Category – 588 Posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC) – 390 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC) – 234 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 144 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) – 144 posts
Educational qualification
Candidates applying for SBI PO Recruitment must have Graduation degree from a recognized university. Final year students can also apply, but must submit proof of their degree during the selection process.
age limit
The minimum age of the applying candidates has been fixed at 21 years and maximum age at 30 years. Age will be calculated considering April 1, 2026 as the base.
Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per rules:
- OBC Category – 3 years
- SC/ST Category – 5 years
- Disabled candidates – up to 10 years
application fee
The application fee for recruitment has been determined as follows:
- General, OBC and EWS category – ₹750
- SC, ST and Disabled Candidates – Fee Free
Fees can be paid through online mode.
selection process
Candidates will be selected in SBI PO Recruitment in three stages.
Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
In the preliminary examination, 100 questions related to English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude will be asked. The duration of the exam will be 60 minutes.
Mains Exam
Candidates successful in the preliminary examination will get the opportunity to appear in the main examination. In this, questions related to Banking Awareness, Data Analysis, Reasoning, English and General Studies will be asked.
Interview and Group Exercise
Candidates successful in the main examination will be called for interview and group exercise. Final selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in main examination and interview.
probable exam dates
- Preliminary Exam – August 2026
- Main Exam – September 2026
- Interview – October/November 2026
However the final exam schedule will be announced through admit card and notification issued by SBI.
Salary for SBI PO post
Candidates selected for the post of SBI PO are given an attractive salary package. The entry level comes with a monthly salary of around Rs 48,000 or more along with various perks.
In addition candidates must:
- dearness allowance
- house rent allowance
- medical facility
- traveling allowance
- Pension and other banking benefits
are also provided.
how to apply?
- Visit the official website of SBI.
- Open the Careers section.
- Click on SBI PO Recruitment 2026 link.
- Do new registration.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload photo and signature.
- Submit the application fee.
- After submitting the form, take a printout of it safely.
Important tips for preparation
Candidates should study and practice regularly to achieve success in SBI PO exam.
✔ Practice Maths and Reasoning daily.
✔ Pay special attention to English language preparation.
✔ Keep your banking and current affairs information updated.
✔ Solve mock tests and previous years question papers.
✔ Develop time management strategies.
our approach
SBI PO Recruitment 2026 has brought a great opportunity for the youth preparing for government jobs in the banking sector. The number of 1500 posts is quite good, but the competition is also going to be very tough. In such a situation, candidates should give new impetus to their preparation along with applying. It is possible to achieve a prestigious job like SBI PO if preparation is done with right strategy, regular practice and confidence.
FAQs
1. When have the applications for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 started?
The application process has started from 18th June 2026.
2. What is the last date of application?
Candidates can apply online till 8th July 2026.
3. How many posts will be recruited in total?
Under this recruitment drive, recruitment will be done on 1500 posts.
4. What is the educational qualification?
The candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university.
5. What is the application fee?
There is ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS category and no fee for SC, ST and Divyang category.
6. What will be the selection process?
Selection will be done through preliminary examination, main examination and interview.
7. When will SBI PO preliminary exam be held?
The preliminary exam is likely to be held in August 2026.
