The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, announcing 1,500 vacancies across the country. The online application process commenced on June 18 and will remain open until July 8.
Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline are eligible to apply for the recruitment drive. Selected applicants will be appointed as Probationary Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
Recruitment schedule announced
According to the notification, the preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026, while the mains examination will be conducted in September 2026. The psychometric test, group exercise and interview round are slated for October and November 2026.
The final result is expected to be declared between November and December 2026.
How to apply
- Visit the SBI Careers portal.
- Register using the required details and create login credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with personal, educational and communication details.
- Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, thumb impression and prescribed certificates.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form before the July 8 deadline.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Direct to apply for SBI PO 2026
Vacancy details
SBI has notified a total of 1,500 vacancies, including regular and backlog posts.
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 588 |
| OBC | 390 |
| SC | 234 |
| ST | 144 |
| EWS | 144 |
| Total | 1,500 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | June 18, 2026 |
| Online application start date | June 18, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | July 8, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | July 8, 2026 |
| Preliminary admit card | Second or third week of July 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | August 2026 |
| Preliminary result | August/September 2026 |
| Mains admit card | August/September 2026 |
| Mains examination | September 2026 |
| Mains result | September/October 2026 |
| Psychometric test | October/November 2026 |
| Group exercise and interview | October/November 2026 |
| Final result | November/December 2026 |
