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📋 SBI PO 2026 — PROBATIONARY OFFICER RECRUITMENT
SBI PO is among the most competitive and prestigious banking exams in India. It runs in three phases — Prelims (qualifying), Mains (objective + descriptive), and Phase-III (Psychometric + Group Exercise + Interview). The 2026 notification is expected on the SBI careers portal atsbi.co.in/careers.
Key Highlights
- Bank: State Bank of India (SBI).
- Post: Probationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale-I).
- Eligibility: graduate in any discipline; final-year students may apply.
- Age: 21-30 years (relaxation as per rules).
- Stages: Prelims + Mains (objective + descriptive) + Interview/GE.
Eligibility
A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university; candidates in the final year may apply subject to producing proof of graduation by the cut-off. Age 21-30 years as on the notified date, with standard relaxation (OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10).
Exam pattern
Prelims — 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes: English Language (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning Ability (35); qualifying. Mains — an objective test (~155-170 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours) covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, and English, PLUS a 50-mark Descriptive Test (letter + essay, 30 min). Negative marking 0.25 in objective sections.
Selection process
Prelims (qualifying) → Mains (objective + descriptive) → Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview. The final merit combines Mains and Phase-III scores in the ratio specified (commonly 75:25), so Prelims marks do not carry into the final list.
Salary & perks
SBI PO basic pay starts around ₹48,480 in the JMGS-I scale, with DA, HRA, special allowance, CCA and other perks taking the gross to roughly ₹85,000-1,00,000/month in metro postings, plus lease accommodation, medical and a strong promotion track to top management.
SBI PO 2026: हिंदी सारांश
SBI PO 2026 — State Bank of India में Probationary Officer की भर्ती, भारत की सबसे प्रतिष्ठित बैंकिंग परीक्षाओं में से एक। पात्रता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक; आयु 21-30 वर्ष। चयन तीन चरणों में: Prelims (100 अंक, qualifying) → Mains (objective 200 अंक + descriptive 50 अंक) → Phase-III (Psychometric + Group Exercise + Interview)। अंतिम merit Mains + Interview पर (आमतौर पर 75:25)। प्रारंभिक basic ~₹48,480 + भत्ते (gross ~₹85,000-1,00,000/माह metro में)। 2026 का notification sbi.co.in/careers पर अपेक्षित है।
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of SBI (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SBI PO 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?
किसी भी विषय में स्नातक (final-year वाले भी आवेदन कर सकते हैं, स्नातक प्रमाण देना होगा)। आयु 21-30 वर्ष, नियमानुसार छूट के साथ।
SBI PO ka selection process kya hai?
तीन चरण: Prelims (qualifying) → Mains (objective 200 अंक + descriptive 50 अंक) → Phase-III (Psychometric + Group Exercise + Interview)। अंतिम merit Mains + Interview अंकों पर आधारित (आमतौर पर 75:25)।
SBI PO ki salary kitni hoti hai?
प्रारंभिक basic ~₹48,480 (JMGS-I), और DA/HRA/special allowance आदि के साथ gross लगभग ₹85,000-1,00,000/माह (metro में), साथ ही lease आवास, चिकित्सा और तेज़ promotion track।
What is the SBI PO Prelims pattern?
Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes — English (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning (35). It is qualifying only; marks do not count toward the final merit. Negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer.
Does the SBI PO Mains have a descriptive paper?
Yes. The Mains has an objective test (200 marks) plus a 50-mark Descriptive Test (a letter and an essay) of 30 minutes, conducted online. Both contribute to the Mains score that carries into the final merit.
When will SBI PO 2026 notification come out?
SBI releases the PO notification on its careers portal (sbi.co.in/careers). The 2026 notification is expected during 2026 — monitor the official portal and apply within the window, as SBI does not extend deadlines often.