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The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 notification for 1,500 vacancies — 1,446 regular and 54 backlog posts — across its branches nationwide. SBI PO is one of the most sought-after banking jobs in India, offering an officer-grade posting, a strong pay package and a clear promotion path. Selection runs through a Preliminary exam, a Main exam, and a final round of psychometric testing, a group exercise and an interview.
Who can apply
You are eligible if you hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university; if you are in your final year, you may apply provisionally and produce proof of passing later. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026, with the usual relaxations — five years for SC/ST, three years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and further relaxation for PwBD and other notified categories. Because the eligibility net is wide, SBI PO draws a very large number of applicants, so a focused preparation plan matters more than the qualification itself.
How to apply
- Go to the SBI careers portal (the official link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page).
- Click the "Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026" link and register with your name, mobile number and email to generate your login credentials.
- Log back in and fill the application — personal, academic and category details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee of ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD are exempt) online.
- Submit before 8 July 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt for future stages.
Exam pattern & selection
Selection has three stages. The Preliminary exam (100 marks — English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning) is a qualifying screen and its marks are not added to the final merit. The Main exam (objective plus a descriptive English paper) is where it counts, and is followed by a psychometric test, a group exercise and an interview. If you are deciding between banking exams, our comparison of RBI Grade B vs IBPS PO vs SBI PO explains where SBI PO fits, and you can also weigh the IBPS PO 2026 route.
SBI PO salary
An SBI Probationary Officer starts on a basic pay of ₹48,480 per month (in the revised officer scale), and with DA, HRA and other allowances the approximate cost-to-company is around ₹21.97 lakh per year at a metro centre such as Mumbai. For a full breakdown across roles, see our guide to bank PO salary in 2026. SBI PO also offers fast confirmation, posting flexibility and a strong promotion ladder into senior management.
Why this recruitment matters
With 1,500 openings and a single nationwide exam, SBI PO is one of the largest officer-grade banking recruitments of the year and a genuine career launchpad. If you are mapping your options, browse the bank jobs hub for every live banking notification and the graduate jobs hub for other degree-level roles. Candidates who also want a back-up application can look at the SBI Apprentice 2026 opening.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | |
| Application Start | |
| Last Date to Apply |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer — Regular | 1,446 |
| Probationary Officer — Backlog | 54 |
| TOTAL | 1,500 |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
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.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with State Bank of India. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
SBI PO 2026 form kab tak bhar sakte hain?SBI PO 2026 का फॉर्म कब तक भर सकते हैं?
SBI PO 2026 mein kitni vacancy hai?SBI PO 2026 में कितनी वैकेंसी है?
SBI PO ke liye eligibility kya hai?SBI PO के लिए पात्रता क्या है?
What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
What is the SBI PO 2026 selection process?
What is the salary of an SBI PO?
SBI PO Online Form 2026 — 1,500 Posts, Apply by 8 July, Prelims in August — Analysis & Trends
A note on strategy.
Treat the Prelims as a speed filter and the Mains as the real exam. Because Preliminary marks do not carry into the final merit, the Prelims is purely about clearing the sectional and overall cut-offs comfortably — accuracy and time management decide it. The job is actually won in the Main exam and the interview, so a candidate who only drills Prelims-level questions is preparing for the wrong fight. Build Data Analysis & Interpretation and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude to Mains depth early, keep a daily habit on banking and economy current affairs, and practise the descriptive English (letter and essay) that many aspirants ignore until the last week. One practical point: SBI runs its own calendar independently of IBPS, so an SBI PO attempt can usually be combined with IBPS PO and RBI attempts in the same season — apply broadly rather than betting on one result. Confirm the vacancy split, reservation and exact exam dates on the official notification, as SBI occasionally revises them through a corrigendum.