State Bank of India Invites Online Application For 1500 Probationary Officers Recruitment Under Notification-2026, Dated 18 June 2026, under Advertisement No.CRPD PO/2026-27/09. The notification announces 1500 Probationary Officer vacancy.

Details of the Recruitment:-
- Post Name : Probationary Officer (PO)
- No of Posts : 1500
- Online Application Starts : 18-06-2026
- Last Date of Application and Payment of Fees : 08-07-2026
- Education Qualification : Any Degree (As on 30-09-2026)
- Application Fees : Rs. 750/- For GM/OBC/EWS & No Fee For Sc/St/Pwd
- Selection Process : Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
- Basic Pay :Rs 48,480 (JMGS-1 Scale)
Category Wise Vacancy Details:-
| Category Wise Vacancies | Pwd Vacancies (Horizontal Vacancies) | ||||||||
Category | Sc | St | OBC | EWS | GM | Total | VI | HI | LD | D & E |
Regular Vacancies | 216 | 108 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1446 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Backlog Vacancies | 18 | 36 | — | — | — | 54 | — | 01 | — | 02 |
Total Vacancies | 234 | 144 | 390 | 144 | 588 | 1500 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
Age Relaxation Details:-
Category | Age Relaxation |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
SC/ST | 5 Years |
Pwd (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
Pwd (OBC) | 13 Years |
Pwd (Sc/St) | 15 Years |
Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (5 years service) | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification:-
Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, as on 30 September 2026. Final-year or final-semester students can also apply provisionally, but they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026 if shortlisted for interview. Candidates holding professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy, as well as those with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) passed by the cut-off date, are also eligible.
Calendar of Events:-
Activity | Schedule |
Online Registration & Editing of Application | 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
Payment of Application Fee | 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026 |
Pre-Examination Training (SC/ST/OBC/Pwd) | July 2026 |
Downloading of Preliminary Exam Call Letters | 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | August 2026 |
Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result | August/September 2026 |
Download of Main Exam Call Letter | August/September 2026 |
Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2026 |
Declaration of Main Exam Result | September/October 2026 |
Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview | October/November 2026 |
Declaration of Final Result | November/December 2026 |
Overviews:-
Particulars | Details |
Recruitment Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
Advertisement No | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
Total No of Vacancies | 1500 |
Online Registration Starts | 18 June 2026 |
Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date | 8 July 2026 |
Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 01.04.2026) |
Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (as on 30.09.2026) |
Application Fee | Rs 750 for UR/EWS/OBC and No Fee for Sc/St/Pwd |
Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview |
Starting Basic Pay | Rs 48,480 (JMGS-I scale) |
Approximate CTC (Mumbai City) | Rs 21.97 Lakhs |
Application Mode | Online, via SBI careers portal |
Number Of Chances:-
Category | Max. Permissible Number of Chances |
SC / SC (PwBD)/ ST / ST (PwD) | No Limits |
UR / EWS | 06 |
UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 09 |
Pre-Examination Training:-
- State Bank of India will arrange pre-examination training (PET) in online mode for Sc/St/OBC/Pwd candidates in consonance with the guidelines issued by Government of India. All eligible candidates who opt for and wish to avail of Pre-Examination Training (PET) should fill in the relevant column in the Online Application Candidates opting for Pre-Examination Training should login for training from State Bank of India Bank’s website by entering their registration number and date of birth. Intimation regarding schedule of Pre-Examination Training will be shared with the candidates through their registered Email Id and SMS. No hard copies will be sent.
Prelims & Main Examination Centre Details(Karnataka):-
Preliminary Exam Centers:-
- Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Dharwad / Hubbali, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
Mains Exam Centers:–
- Bengaluru, Dharwad/Hubbali , Mysuru (Mysore)
Selection Procedure:-
The selection for Probationary Officers will be done through a three-Phase process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Selection Criteria For Phase-III:-
- (A) Sectional Cut Off In Main Examination:- Each Candidate Will Have To Score A Minimum Qualifying Score In Each Test / Section (I.E. Test I, II, III, IV & Descriptive Paper, Individually). Depending Upon The Number Of Vacancies, Sectional Cut Offs Will Be Decided By The Bank.
- (B) Minimum Aggregate Qualifying Score:-Category wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in Main Examination. Candidates numbering up to 3 times (approx.) of the category wise vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase-III from the top of the category wise merit list subject to a candidate scoring the minimum aggregate qualifying score in Main exam, as decided by the Bank.
- Phase-III:-Comprise Of Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview Psychometric Test: The Bank Will Conduct Psychometric Test For Personality Profiling, Of Those Candidates Who Will Be Shortlisted For Phase-III Process. Findings Of The Test Will Be Placed Before The Interview Panel To Have A Thorough Perspective On The Candidates. Psychometric Tests May Be Conducted Through Proctored Mode Or At Identified Examination Centers, As Decided By The Bank. All The Questions In Psychometric Test Are Mandatory For Candidates To Assess The Candidates’ Profiling.
- Group Exercise & Personal Interview:-
Test Structure | Group Exercise | Interview | Total |
Maximum Marks | 20 | 30 | 50 |
- Final Selection:- The candidates will have to qualify both in Phase-II and Phase-III separately. The marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II), both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test will be added to the marks obtained in Phase-III for preparing the final merit list.
Document Required For Online Application:-
· SSLC Marks Card
· Recent White Background Photo
· Signature in Black ink Pen
· Adhar Card
· Left Thumb Impression
· Hand Written Declaration
· Degree Marks cards & Passing/Convocation Certificate
· Email id & Mobile No
For Notification Click Here :-https://sbi.bank.in/csfile/18062026_1_Detailed_Adv.2026.pdf?t=1781759726353
For Online Application Click Here :- https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbipojun26/
