SBI PO

STATE BANK OF INDIA — PROBATIONARY OFFICER 2026

SBI PO 2026 Notification — Apply Online for 500+ Probationary Officer Vacancies (May-June 2026)

Q: SBI PO 2026 Notification kab release hogi?

SBI PO 2026 Notification late May ya early June 2026 mein sbi.co.in/web/careers par release hone ki expected hai. Prelims exam 1-2 August 2026 aur Mains exam 12 September 2026 tentatively scheduled hai.

Q: SBI PO 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?

SBI PO 2026 ke liye kisi bhi discipline mein Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a recognized university zaroori hai. Age limit 21 se 30 years hai. Final year students bhi provisionally apply kar sakte hain subject to clearing graduation before interview.

Q: SBI PO 2026 ki salary kitni hai?

SBI PO ki starting basic pay Rs. 48,480 per month hai. DA, HRA, CCA, Medical aur other allowances ke saath monthly in-hand salary approximately Rs. 82,000 - Rs. 85,000 tak hoti hai. Mumbai centre par approximate CTC Rs. 20.43 lakh per annum hai.

Q: SBI PO 2026 ka selection process kya hai?

SBI PO 2026 mein 3 phases hain: Phase 1 - Prelims (qualifying, 1-2 Aug 2026); Phase 2 - Mains (Objective + Descriptive, 12 Sep 2026, merit deciding); Phase 3 - Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks). Final merit = Mains 75% + Phase 3 25%.

🟠 Notification: May-Jun 2026 Prelims: 1-2 Aug 2026 Mains: 12 Sep 2026 500+ Vacancies Salary: ₹82,000/mo

State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release SBI PO 2026 Notification in late May or early June 2026 at sbi.co.in for 500+ Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies across SBI branches nationwide. Prelims: 1–2 August 2026. Mains: 12 September 2026. Any graduate aged 21–30 years can apply. Starting basic pay Rs. 48,480/month; in-hand salary approximately Rs. 82,000–85,000/month. Application fee: Rs. 750/- (SC/ST/PwBD: Nil). 3-phase selection: Prelims → Mains + Descriptive → Interview/GD.

⏳ Notification Expected May–June 2026

SBI PO 2026 official notification has not been released yet. Expected late May or early June 2026 at sbi.co.in/web/careers. Register with SBI careers portal now to get instant email alert. This page will be updated with direct apply link the moment notification drops.

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📌 sbi.co.in | Notification: May-June 2026 | Prelims: 1-2 Aug 2026 | Mains: 12 Sep 2026 | Updated: 13 May 2026

💰 SBI PO — India's Most Prestigious Banking Job: Notification expected soon. With only 500+ vacancies and 6.5+ lakh applicants every year, competition is extremely high. Start preparation NOW — don't wait for notification. Focus on Quant, Reasoning, English, and Current Affairs. Descriptive paper (essay + letter) in Mains needs separate practice.

Expected Vacancies

500+

Prelims Exam

1-2 Aug 2026

Mains Exam

12 Sep 2026

In-Hand Salary

₹82-85K

Event	Date / Status
SBI PO 2025 Final Result	Declared ✓ (2025-26 cycle complete)
SBI PO 2026 Notification Expected	Late May or Early June 2026
Apply Online Expected Start	June 2026 (Tentative)
Apply Online Expected Last Date	June 2026 (Tentative)
SBI PO Prelims Exam	1 & 2 August 2026 (Tentative)
Prelims Result	August 2026 (after Prelims)
SBI PO Mains Exam	12 September 2026 (Tentative)
Mains Result + Shortlist for Phase III	October 2026 (Tentative)
Phase III (Psychometric + GD + Interview)	November–December 2026 (Tentative)
Final Result & Joining	Early 2027 (Tentative)
Expected Vacancies	500+ (Last year: 541)
Application Fee	Rs. 750/- (General/OBC/EWS) \| Nil (SC/ST/PwBD)
Official Careers Portal	sbi.co.in/web/careers ↗

ⓘ All exam dates are tentative. Official dates will be confirmed in the SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF. Check sbi.co.in/web/careers regularly.

Parameter	Details
Nationality	Indian Citizen (Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan or persons of Indian origin from certain countries also eligible with GOI certificate)
Educational Qualification	Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University, OR equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government
Final Year Students	Can apply provisionally — must produce proof of graduation qualification on/before the date of interview. If unable to prove, candidature is cancelled.
Age Limit (Minimum)	21 years
Age Limit (Maximum)	30 years
Age Relaxation — SC/ST	5 years (up to 35 years)
Age Relaxation — OBC (NCL)	3 years (up to 33 years)
Age Relaxation — PwBD (UR)	10 years
Age Relaxation — PwBD (OBC)	13 years
Age Relaxation — PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Age Relaxation — Ex-Servicemen	Commissioned Officers: 5 years; Others: actual period of military service + 3 years
Number of Attempts	Appearing in Prelims only does NOT count as an attempt. Appearing in Mains = 1 attempt. No cap on attempts while within age limit.
Bond	Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 2 lakh to serve SBI for minimum 3 years
Posting	Can be posted anywhere in India (any SBI branch)

SBI PO 2026: 3-Phase selection. Prelims = Qualifying. Mains = Merit. Phase III = GD + Interview. Final merit = Mains 75% + Phase III 25%.

Phase I — Preliminary Examination (Qualifying, 1-2 Aug 2026)
Section	Questions	Marks	Time	Negative Marking
English Language	30	30	20 min	0.25 per wrong
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 min
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 min
Total Prelims	100	100	60 min	Qualifying only

Phase II — Main Examination (Merit Deciding, 12 Sep 2026)
Section	Questions	Marks	Time	Negative Marking
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 min	0.25 per wrong
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 min	0.25 per wrong
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	35 min	0.25 per wrong
English Language	35	40	40 min	0.25 per wrong
Total Objective	155	200	3 hrs	Sectional cutoff applies
Descriptive Test	2 Questions (Essay + Letter)	50	30 min	No negative marking
Total Mains	—	250	3.5 hrs	Sectional cutoff in Objective

Phase III — Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Interview
Psychometric Test	Qualifying in nature — assesses personality traits and suitability
Group Exercise (GD)	20 Marks — Group Discussion / Activity on given topic
Interview	30 Marks — Personal interview by panel
Phase III Total	50 Marks

Final Merit Weightage
Main Examination (Phase II)	75% weightage
Phase III (GD + Interview)	25% weightage

ⓘ Important: Sectional cutoff applies in Mains (must clear each section separately). Prelims marks NOT counted in merit. Descriptive test is online (typed) — practice essay and letter writing. 3x vacancies shortlisted from Mains for Phase III.

Starting Basic Pay

₹48,480

Pay Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920

Monthly In-Hand

₹82-85K

With DA, HRA, CCA, Medical & allowances

Annual CTC (Mumbai)

₹20.43L

Approximate CTC at initial scale

Allowance / Benefit	Details
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per CPI index — revised quarterly. Major component of in-hand salary.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	8.5% / 9% / 10% of Basic Pay depending on city tier (OR leased accommodation)
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	Rs. 870 – 1,200 per month depending on city population
Medical Aid	Rs. 2,000 per annum (or reimbursement as per SBI medical policy)
Furniture Allowance	Provided for home furnishing
Petrol / Vehicle Allowance	For official duties
Pension	National Pension System (NPS) — 14% employer contribution
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)	Travel reimbursement for self and family
Staff Loans	Home loan, vehicle loan, personal loan at concessional interest rates
International Postings	SBI has overseas branches — international postings possible for meritorious officers

SBI PO — Career Growth Path
Probationary Officer (PO)	Starting post — JMG Scale I
Assistant Manager	After 1 year probation (confirmed)
Deputy Manager	After promotion
Manager	Mid-level management
Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → GM → CGM → MD → Chairperson	Highest growth path in SBI

🏆 SBI PO has the highest salary among all PSU Banks at the starting level. Even an SBI PO can eventually rise to the level of Chairperson — India's largest bank has no ceiling on growth for meritorious officers.

Visit SBI Careers Portal

Go to sbi.co.in → Careers → Current Openings. When notification releases, click on "Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India 2026".

💡 Save the link: sbi.co.in/web/careers — check daily from May 2026 onwards. Enable notifications on SBI's official social media too.

Enter your basic details — name, DOB, mobile number, and email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent to your email/mobile.

💡 Save the provisional registration number and password immediately. They are needed for all future logins.

Fill the Application Form

Login with credentials. Fill personal details, educational qualification (graduation details), category, disability status, and select one preferred exam centre each for Prelims and Mains.

💡 You can only apply to one exam centre — choose nearest city. Centre change not allowed later.

Upload Documents

Upload your recent photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20-50 KB), signature (JPG/JPEG, 10-20 KB), and a handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.

💡 Handwritten declaration: "I, ______(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." Write in BLACK INK.

Pay Application Fee

Pay Rs. 750/- (General/OBC/EWS) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are EXEMPT from fee. Fee is non-refundable.

Final Submit & Print Confirmation

Review all details carefully. Click Final Submit. Download and print the confirmation page (e-receipt). Save your registration number and login credentials for admit card and future use.

💡 Bond requirement: Selected POs must sign a bond of Rs. 2 lakh to serve SBI for minimum 3 years. Plan accordingly.

Q. SBI PO 2026 Notification kab aayegi?

A. SBI PO 2026 Notification late May ya early June 2026 mein sbi.co.in/web/careers par release hone ki expected hai. Prelims exam 1-2 August 2026 aur Mains exam 12 September 2026 tentatively scheduled hain. Official dates notification mein confirm honge.

Q. SBI PO 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?

A. Kisi bhi discipline mein Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a recognized university zaroori hai. Age 21 se 30 years honi chahiye. Final year students bhi apply kar sakte hain lekin interview ke time graduation proof mandatory hai.

Q. SBI PO 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?

A. SBI PO 2026 mein approximately 500+ vacancies expected hain. Last year (2025) mein 541 vacancies thi (500 regular + 41 backlog). Competition bahut zyada hai — lagbhag 6.5 lakh candidates apply karte hain. Exact vacancies notification mein announce hogi.

Q. SBI PO 2026 ki salary kitni hai?

A. SBI PO ki starting basic pay Rs. 48,480 per month hai. DA, HRA, CCA, Medical aur other perks ke saath monthly in-hand salary approximately Rs. 82,000 - Rs. 85,000 hoti hai. Mumbai centre par annual CTC lagbhag Rs. 20.43 lakh hai. Ye India ke sab PSU banks mein highest hai starting level par.

Q. SBI PO 2026 ka selection process kya hai?

A. 3 phases hain: Phase 1 (Prelims): 100 marks, 60 minutes — qualifying only. Phase 2 (Mains): 200 marks Objective + 50 marks Descriptive (essay + letter) — merit deciding. Phase 3: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 marks) + Interview (30 marks). Final merit = Mains 75% + Phase 3 25%.

Q. SBI PO Mains mein descriptive paper kya hota hai?

A. Mains mein ek descriptive paper hota hai jo 50 marks ka hai, 30 minutes mein complete karna hota hai. Isme 2 questions hote hain: (1) Essay Writing (lagbhag 200-250 words) — current affairs / social / banking topics par. (2) Letter Writing (lagbhag 150-200 words) — formal ya informal letter. Ye online (typed) hota hai, handwritten nahi.

Q. SBI PO 2026 mein bond kya hota hai?

A. Selected candidates ko joining ke time Rs. 2 lakh ka bond execute karna hota hai. Iska matlab hai ki PO ko minimum 3 saal SBI mein serve karna hoga. Agar pehle 3 saal mein resign karte ho toh bond amount pay karna hoga ya notice period serve karna hoga.

Q. SBI PO 2026 ki preparation kaise karein?

A. Preparation abhi shuru karein — notification ka wait mat karo. Focus areas: Quantitative Aptitude (DI, Arithmetic), Reasoning (Puzzles, Seating Arrangement), English (RC, Grammar), Banking/Economy Current Affairs. Descriptive paper ke liye essay aur letter writing daily practice karein. Weekly 2-3 full mock tests zaroori hain.

SBI PO 2026 — India's Most Coveted Banking Job

SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) exam India ke banking sector ka sabse prestigious exam hai. Har saal lagbhag 6.5 lakh+ candidates apply karte hain sirf 500 ke aas-paas vacancies ke liye. State Bank of India — India ka largest public sector bank — PO post ke liye notification 2026 mein May-June 2026 mein release karega.

SBI PO 2026 — Why It's the Best Banking Job

Highest salary among all PSU banks at entry level (Rs. 82-85K in-hand)
Fastest promotions — PO to Manager in 3-4 years with good performance
International postings — SBI has branches in 30+ countries
Brand value — SBI is India's No. 1 bank by assets
Comprehensive perks — staff loans at lowest rates, medical, LTC
Growth path from PO right up to Chairperson — no ceiling

SBI PO 2026 — Preparation Strategy

Prelims focus: Speed and accuracy in 20 minutes per section
Mains is the real battle — start Mains-level preparation from Day 1
Descriptive paper practice: Write 1 essay + 1 letter daily (typed on laptop)
Banking + Economy Current Affairs: Read Economic Times / The Hindu daily
Data Interpretation in Mains is high difficulty — practice caselet DI
Safe score for Prelims shortlisting: 65+/100. Mains merit: 100+/200

Important Links

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Exam	SBI PO 2026
Vacancies	500+ (Expected)
Notification	May-Jun 2026
Qualification	Graduation (Any)
Age Limit	21–30 years
Basic Pay	₹48,480/mo
In-Hand	₹82-85K/mo
App. Fee	₹750 (Gen/OBC/EWS)
Phases	Prelims + Mains + Interview
Bond	Rs. 2L / 3 years service