Organization: State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Advertisement No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Application Dates
Online Registration & Payment of Fees: June 18, 2026, to July 8, 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 1500 Probationary Officer positions.
| Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | UR | Total |
| Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | — | — | — | 54 |
| Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 |
PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal): VI (15), HI (16), LD (14), d & e (16)
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may vary.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on April 1, 2026)
General: Not below 21 years and not above 30 years.
Age Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years (after deducting military service period)
Essential Academic Qualifications (as on September 30, 2026)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
- Candidates in the Final Year/Semester of their Graduation may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before September 30, 2026.
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) holders must ensure the passing date is on or before September 30, 2026.
- Qualifications like Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Recruitment Schedule (Tentative)
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination: August 2026
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination: September 2026
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview: October / November 2026
- Declaration of Final Result: November / December 2026
Application Fee
Online transaction charges will be levied extra.
Important Notes
- OBC Reservation: Applicable only to non-creamy layer OBC candidates. Creamy layer OBC candidates should apply under UR category. OBC certificate must be in the prescribed format and issued between April 1, 2026, and the date of interview.
- EWS Reservation: Benefit available upon production of an “Income & Asset Certificate” for the Financial Year 2025-26, valid for 2026-27, issued by a Competent Authority on or before the date of document verification at the time of interview.
- PwBD Reservation: Horizontal reservation as per RPWD Act 2016. Disability certificate must be issued by a Competent Authority on or before the last date of application registration.
- Helpline: For any application issues, lodge query on http://cgrs.ibps.in mentioning ‘RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA – 2026’ in the subject.
- Official Website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings for application and updates.
- Candidates are advised to carefully read and understand the full notification on the official website before applying.
