🏦 Banking📍 All India✓ Verified Notice
SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Advt No: CRP-PO/2026-27/01
Quick Summary: State Bank of India invites applications for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the year 2026-27. This is a golden opportunity for graduates aspiring for a career in the banking sector, offering 5280 vacancies across India. The selection process involves a three-phase examination, including preliminary, main exams, and a final interview cum group exercise. Eligible candidates aged between 21-30 years can apply online from September 1, 2026.
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Date | N/A |
| Apply Start Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 21/09/2026 |
| Exam Date | 15/11/2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | ₹125 |
| Female | ₹125 |
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate
A candidate must possess a Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Age Limits: 21 to 30 years.
⚡ Selection Process
1Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
2Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective Test & Descriptive Test)
3Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercise
📎 Required Documents
- Scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- Scanned signature (on white paper with black ink)
- Scanned left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
- Scanned hand-written declaration (on white paper with black ink)
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
✍️ How to Apply Online
Interested candidates must apply online through the official IBPS portal linked on the SBI careers website. Applicants should register, fill out the application form carefully, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee. A printout of the e-receipt and application form should be retained for future reference.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the age relaxation for OBC candidates?
Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates as per government norms.
Can final year students apply for SBI PO 2026?
Yes, candidates who are in the final year/semester of their graduation can apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the date stipulated in the official notification (usually before the interview).
What is the application fee for female candidates?
The application fee for female candidates is ₹125, same as SC/ST/PWD candidates.