SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 | Last Date - 8 July 2026

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SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026
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Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-

• SC / ST / PwBD: Nil (No Fee)

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online payment methods.

Fees will be Non-Refundable.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 18 June 2026

• Online Application Start Date: 18 June 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 08 July 2026

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 July 2026

• Preliminary Examination Call Leters: 2 nd / 3rd week of July 2026 onwards (Tentative)

• Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026

• Result of Preliminary Examination: August / September 2026

• Main Examination Admit Card: August / September 2026

• Phase-II: Online Main Examination: September 2026 (Tentative)

• Result of Main Examination: September / October 2026

• Call Letter for Phase-II: October / November 2026

• Call Letter for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises): October / November 2026

• Final Result: November / December 2026

Age Limit

For the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 exam, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old as of April 1, 2026. Applicants must have been born not earlier than April 2, 1996, and not later than April 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).

You can use our Age Calculator tool to calculate your age.

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs: 5 Years
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 Years

SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 exam, candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Core Educational Requirements

• Stream: All streams and disciplines are accepted (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medical, etc.).
• Equivalent Degrees: Professional degree holders like Chartered Accountants (CA), Cost Accountants, or those with Integrated Dual Degrees (IDD) are also eligible.
• Percentage: There is no minimum percentage requirement specified in the official SBI guidelines; a simple pass in your graduation is sufficient. 

Final-Year Students

Students in their final year or final semester of graduation are permitted to apply provisionally. However, you must provide valid proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the eligibility date specified in the official notification (typically late September).

SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The SBI Probationary Officer (PO) selection process is a rigorous three-phase recruitment consisting of a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a final phase featuring a Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and an Interview.

Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening)

The prelims are a qualifying online objective test used to shortlist candidates for the Mains. Scores from this phase are not counted toward the final merit list.

• Duration: 1 Hour (Separate timing for each section)
• Total Marks: 100
• Sections:
  • English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions, 35 Marks)
  • Reasoning Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks)

Phase 2: Main Examination

Candidates who clear Phase 1 advance to the Mains, which consists of both objective and descriptive tests. Note: Marks secured in Phase 2 are crucial and carry heavy weight in the final selection.

• Objective Test (3 Hours): 200 Marks
  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation
  • General/Economy/Banking Awareness
  • English Language
• Descriptive Test (30 Minutes): 50 Marks
  • Evaluates English writing skills (Essay and Letter Writing) via computer typing.

Phase 3: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, & Interview

Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are shortlisted for the final phase.

• Psychometric Test: The bank conducts a psychometric test to evaluate the candidate's personality and behavioral traits. This is typically qualifying in nature.
• Group Exercise (20 Marks) & Interview (30 Marks): Tests leadership abilities, communication, and overall suitability for the role.

Final Selection

The final merit list is prepared by normalizing the Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) scores and the Phase 3 (Group Exercise + Interview) scores. The ratio of Mains to Phase 3 is typically 75:25.

For detailed information on current vacancies or to submit an application, refer to the State Bank of India Careers Portal.