SBI PO 2026
State Bank of India Probationary Officer
1,500 SBI Probationary Officer vacancies — India's most prestigious banking career. Free mocks, PYQs and complete prep.
1,500
Total vacancies
₹48K – ₹86K
Monthly pay
8 Jul 2026
Last date to apply
21 – 30 yrs
Age limit
Overview
About SBI PO
The State Bank of India has released notification CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 to recruit 1,500 Probationary Officers (PO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The online application window is open from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026, and the post is open to graduates from any discipline. SBI PO is widely regarded as the most prestigious entry-level officer role in Indian banking, with an all-India career, rapid progression and postings anywhere in the country.
Selection is a three-phase process: a Preliminary Examination (objective, 100 marks), a Main Examination (objective 200 marks + descriptive 30 marks), and a final phase comprising a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview. The Preliminary Exam is only a screening stage — its marks do not count towards the final merit list, which is built from the Main Examination and the Group Exercise & Interview.
With 1,500 vacancies (1,446 regular + 54 backlog), a starting CTC of roughly ₹21.97 lakh at the Mumbai centre, and an established path to top management, SBI PO 2026 is one of the most sought-after banking recruitments of the year. MockSutra provides free full-length mocks, previous-year papers and section-wise practice for every stage.
- 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies across UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories
- Open to graduates of any discipline — no specialisation required
- Starting basic pay ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments); approximate CTC ₹21.97 lakh at Mumbai
- All-India career with leadership responsibility from day one and international posting opportunities
- Clear, merit-based three-phase selection with a fast track to top management grades
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Online registration & fee payment begins
2026-06-18
Last date to apply and pay fee
2026-07-08
Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
Expected: July 2026
Prelims call letters (2nd/3rd week onwards)
Expected: July 2026
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Expected: August 2026
Phase-II: Main Examination
Expected: September 2026
Phase-III: Psychometric, Group Exercise & Interview
Expected: Oct/Nov 2026
Declaration of Final Result
Expected: Nov/Dec 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBI PO vacancies are there in 2026?
SBI PO 2026 (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) has 1,500 vacancies — 1,446 regular and 54 backlog — split as UR 588, OBC 390, SC 234, ST 144 and EWS 144, with horizontal PwBD reservation of 4%.
What is the SBI PO 2026 application last date?
Online registration and fee payment are open from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 on the SBI careers portal. Application is online only.
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01.04.2026 (born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2005, both inclusive). Age relaxation applies — OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10–15 years and Ex-Servicemen 5 years.
What qualification is required for SBI PO?
A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University (as on 30.09.2026). Final-year students may apply provisionally, and professional degrees like Medical, Engineering, CA and Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Is there negative marking in SBI PO?
Yes. In both the Preliminary and Main objective tests, 1/4 (0.25) of the marks for a question is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
What is the SBI PO exam pattern?
Three phases: Prelims (100 marks, 1 hour — English 40, Quant 30, Reasoning 30), Mains (objective 170 questions/200 marks/3 hours across 4 sections + a 30-mark descriptive paper), and Phase-III (Psychometric Test + Group Exercise 20 + Interview 30). The final merit uses Mains and Phase-III only.
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