SBI Releases 2026 Probationary Officer Recruitment Notification

The State Bank of India (SBI) officially released its 2026 Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment notification on June 18, 2026, on its official website sbi.co.in. The notification marks the commencement of the bank's annual management cadre recruitment cycle, with online registrations opening immediately following the announcement. The recruitment drive has shifted to a mid-year schedule, with the application window expected to remain open through July 2026.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with final-year students also eligible subject to conditions outlined in the official notification. Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age, though age relaxations apply for reserved categories in accordance with government guidelines. Specific relaxations include three years for OBC-NCL candidates and five years for SC/ST categories.

The selection process comprises five stages: a preliminary examination scheduled tentatively for August 1-2, 2026; a main examination expected in September 2026; a psychometric test; a group exercise; and an interview, with final merit declaration anticipated in December 2026. The preliminary exam consists of 100 marks testing English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. The main examination carries 200 marks in objective format plus a 50-mark descriptive writing component conducted online concurrently.

Application fees are set at ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC category applicants, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from payment. Candidates can only record an attempt count upon sitting for the Phase II Mains Examination, with General category candidates restricted to a maximum of four attempts. Prospective applicants are advised to apply exclusively through the bank's official channels at sbi.co.in/careers to avoid recruitment scams and should carefully review all eligibility conditions before submission to prevent disqualification.