About:State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (PO). The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India and will be designated as Probationary Officers on a probation period of two years, after which they will be confirmed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
Vacancy Details:| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|
| SC | 216 | 18 | 234 |
| ST | 108 | 36 | 144 |
| OBC* | 390 | -- | 390 |
| EWS^ | 144 | -- | 144 |
| UR | 588 | -- | 588 |
| Total | 1,446 | 54 | 1,500 |
PwBD (Horizontal) Vacancies:| Category | VI | HI | LD | d & e |
|---|
| Regular | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Backlog | -- | 01 | -- | 02 |
| Total | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 |
* OBC reservation applicable to Non-Creamy Layer only
^ EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025-26 incomeImportant Dates:- Online Application: 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026
- Pre-Exam Training (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD): July 2026
- Phase-I Preliminary Exam: August 2026
- Phase-II Main Exam: September 2026
- Phase-III Group Exercise & Interview: October / November 2026
- Final Result: November / December 2026
Application Fee (Non-Refundable):- UR / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026):- Minimum: 21 years (born not later than 01.04.2005)
- Maximum: 30 years (born not earlier than 02.04.1996)
- Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years, OBC — 3 years, PwBD (UR/EWS) — 10 years, PwBD (OBC) — 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 years, Ex-Servicemen — 5 years
Qualification (as on 30 September 2026):Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification. Final year/semester students may also apply provisionally, subject to passing on or before 30.09.2026.
Selection Process — Three Phases:Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (1 hour, 100 marks)| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 40 | — | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | — | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | — | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
No sectional cut-off. Top 10x vacancies in each category shortlisted for Mains.Phase-II: Main Examination (3 hours 30 min, 230 marks)Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hours):| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
| General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 min |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
Descriptive Test (30 marks, 30 min): Essay, Precis, Letter Writing etc. (administered immediately after objective test)
Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks) = 50 marksFinal Merit: Main Exam (normalised to 75) + GE & Interview (normalised to 25) = 100 marks. Prelims marks NOT counted in final merit.
Salary & Benefits:- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480 (4 advance increments) in JMGS-I scale
- Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
- Perks: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical, Lease Rental, etc.
- Approximate CTC at Mumbai: Rs. 21.97 Lakhs per annum
Other Conditions:- Bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve for minimum 3 years
- Probation period: 2 years with continuous assessment
- Candidates must have valid Aadhaar card for verification
- CIBIL defaulters not eligible
- Posting anywhere in India; transfer policy as per Bank rules
Number of Chances:- UR/EWS: 6 attempts (age limit applies)
- OBC: 8 attempts (age limit applies)
- SC/ST/PwBD: No restriction (age limit applies)
How to Apply:- Apply online only at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Helpline: 022-22820427 (11 AM to 5 PM on working days)
- Online queries: http://cgrs.ibps.in
- Scan and upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, hand-written declaration
- Capture live photograph through webcam/mobile during registration