SBI PO 2026 Recruitment Notification: 2,000+ Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Dates & Syllabus
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5 Key SectionsSBI PO 2026 Official Recruitment Overview#
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the recruitment drive for Probationary Officers (PO) for the 2026-27 financial cycle. Candidates aspiring for premier banking careers can register online through the official SBI careers portal.
- • Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- • Post: Probationary Officer (PO)
- • Total Vacancies: 2,000+ (Tentative)
- • Starting Basic Pay: ₹41,960/- (with 4 advance increments)
- • Job Location: Across India (Pan-India postings)
Important Exam Dates & Schedule#
| Event / Milestone | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | October 2026 |
| Preliminary Online Examination | November 2026 |
| Main Online Examination & Descriptive | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview | February 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria#
1. Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Candidates in the final year/semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally.
2. Age Limit
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years. Standard category-wise age relaxations apply (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years).
Exam Pattern & Selection Stages#
The SBI PO selection process consists of a rigorous 3-tier filtration:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Objective test consisting of English Language (30 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs), and Reasoning Ability (35 Qs). Total 100 marks with 1 hour duration.
- Phase-II: Main Examination & Descriptive: Objective test of 200 marks (Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language) followed by a 50-mark English Descriptive test (Letter & Essay writing).
- Phase-III: Psychometric Assessment, GD & Personal Interview: Group Discussion (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks) totaling 50 marks.
Recommended Preparation Strategy#
Aspirants are strongly recommended to begin with timed sectional tests for Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Puzzles. Practicing high-level DI sets and reading daily banking current affairs will ensure a competitive edge in both Prelims and Mains.
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