SBI PO Notification 2026: 1500 Posts, Mains Admit Card & Prelims Marks
SBI announced 1500 Probationary Officer posts. Apply was 18 June to 8 July 2026. Prelims was on 1–2 August. Mains call letter and marks are on official login.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline; final year must pass by 30.09.2026. |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains (objective + descriptive), psychometric test, group exercise and interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begins | |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | |
| Exam Date | |
| Admit Card Release | |
| Result Date |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Reckoned As On | 01 April 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 0 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (Regular) | All categories | 1446 | Graduate, age 21–30 |
| Probationary Officer (Backlog) | SC/ST | 54 | Graduate, as per notice |
State Bank of India has published SBI PO Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) on sbi.bank.in. There are 1,500 Probationary Officer posts (1,446 regular + 54 backlog) with posting anywhere in India. Graduates aged 21–30 as on 01.04.2026 could apply from 18 June to 8 July 2026. Prelims was held on 1–2 August 2026. Prelims marks and the Mains call letter are live on official login. Mains is in September 2026. This page covers dates, vacancies, eligibility, pattern and official links only.
SBI PO Notification 2026 Out @sbi.bank.in
The detailed advertisement is dated 18 June 2026. A corrigendum on 1 July 2026 removed the CIBIL clause. Other terms stay the same. Already registered candidates need not apply again.
Download SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF · Corrigendum PDF
SBI PO Mains admit card and Prelims marks
Download the Phase-II call letter from IBPS login. Carry the stamped original Prelims call letter, Mains call letter, photo ID and extra photographs. No card is posted.
Open the Mains call letter login.
Enter registration/roll number and date of birth.
Check name, photo, date, shift and centre, then print.
Use the Prelims score page for marks.
Highlights
Item | Detail |
|---|---|
Organisation | State Bank of India (CRPD) |
Post | Probationary Officer, JMGS-I |
Advertisement | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
Vacancies | 1,500 (provisional) |
Apply window | 18.06.2026 – 08.07.2026 |
Prelims | 1–2 August 2026 |
Mains | September 2026 |
Age on 01.04.2026 | 21–30 years |
Qualification (30.09.2026) | Graduation in any discipline |
Helpdesk |
Category-wise vacancies
Type | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular | 588 | 144 | 390 | 216 | 108 | 1,446 |
Backlog | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 36 | 54 |
Total | 588 | 144 | 390 | 234 | 144 | 1,500 |
Horizontal PwBD: VI 15, HI 16, LD 14, d&e 16. Vacancies may change.
Important dates
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Apply / fee | 18 June – 8 July 2026 |
PET (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | July 2026, online |
Prelims call letter | From 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 |
Phase-I Prelims | 1–2 August 2026 |
Prelims marks | August 2026 (link live) |
Mains call letter | August–September 2026 (login live) |
Phase-II Mains | September 2026 |
Phase-III GE/interview | October / November 2026 |
Final result | November / December 2026 |
Post and eligibility
This drive is only for Probationary Officer. Indian citizens could apply.
Age (01.04.2026)
Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
General / EWS | 21–30 (born 02.04.1996–01.04.2005) |
OBC non-creamy | +3 |
SC / ST | +5 |
PwBD UR/EWS / OBC / SC-ST | +10 / +13 / +15 |
Ex-servicemen / ECO / SSCO | +5 as in the notice |
Relaxations are not combined. Category cannot change after registration.
Education (30.09.2026)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
Final-year candidates had to prove they passed by 30.09.2026 if called for interview.
IDD, medical, engineering, CA and CMA are eligible.
UR/EWS: 6 chances; OBC/PwBD: 9; SC/ST: no cap. Appearing in Mains counts as a chance.
Selection process
Phase | Detail |
|---|---|
Phase-I | Prelims 100 marks, qualifying, not in final merit. No sectional cut-off. About 10 times vacancies go to Mains. |
Phase-II | Mains objective 200 + descriptive 30. Minimum marks in each section. About 3 times go to Phase-III. |
Phase-III | Psychometric test, GE 20 + interview 30 = 50. |
Final merit: Mains 75 + Phase-III 25 = 100. Qualify both phases separately.
Exam pattern
Prelims (1 hour, 100 questions / 100 marks)
Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
English Language | 40 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 minutes |
Mains (3 hours 30 minutes, 230 marks)
Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
GA / Economy / Banking | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
Descriptive (email, situation, report/précis) | — | 30 | 30 minutes |
Wrong answers cost one-fourth of the marks for that question.
How to apply (now closed)
Opened the form from Current Openings.
Uploaded photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Paid the fee by card, net banking or UPI.
Fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 (non-refundable) |
SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Salary and bond
Basic pay ₹48,480 (4 advance increments), scale 48480–85920, JMGS-I. Approximate Mumbai CTC about ₹21.97 lakh. A ₹2 lakh bond requires three years’ service. Probation is normally two years.
Official links
Ignore fake selection lists. Verify only on sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Mains call letter | Read more |
| Prelims marks | Read more |
| Notification PDF | Read more |
| Apply portal (closed) | Read more |
| SBI careers | Read more |
| IBPS helpdesk | Read more |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?
Online registration and fee payment closed on 8 July 2026. The window is now shut.
How many SBI PO 2026 vacancies are there?
1,500 provisional Probationary Officer posts — 1,446 regular and 54 backlog.
When was the SBI PO Prelims exam?
Phase-I Prelims was held on 1 and 2 August 2026.
What was the application fee?
₹750 for UR / EWS / OBC; nil for SC / ST / PwBD. The fee is not refunded.
