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SBI PO 2026- Exam Summary

The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications from candidates who are in the age limit of 21 years to 30 years and have completed graduation to fill vacant Probationary Officers (PO) posts. The selection procedure includes three stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The candidates who clear all stages of the selection process will be appointed for Probationary Officers posts in the pay scale of Rs 48,480/- and are liable to be posted anywhere in India. The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI PO Exam every year to select eligible candidates for the Probationary Officers (PO) vacancies in different branches of the State Bank of India. The SBI PO is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking industry and is a dream job for millions of aspirants across India. Last year around 6.5 lakh candidates applied and it is expected that for the year 2026, more candidates are waiting to apply. SBI PO is considered a premium job opportunity in the banking sector because of the following reasons: Brand value of SBI and the reputation associated with SBI PO post , A lucrative pay scale, which is the highest among PSU Banks Growth opportunities where even a PO can progress to the level of Chairperson job satisfaction and social prestige. 
The SBI PO exam consists of 3 phases – Prelims, Mains and GD/ Interview round. Candidates must pass each exam to get shortlisted and progress to the next stage. The final selection will be based on merit. Before beginning your preparation, you should get an idea about the latest updates, selection procedure, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, previous year cut off etc. Please go through this article to get all the important information for the SBI PO 2026 Exam. The State Bank of India (SBI) will release the official SBI PO Notification 2026 pdf with complete details to recruit eligible candidates for Probationary Officers (PO) vacancies in different offices of SBI in India. The official notification PDF will be made available to download on the SBI Career page of the SBI official website i.e. www.sbi.co.in.

SBI PO 2026
Exam Summary
Organisation
State Bank of India (SBI)
Posts
Probationary Officers (PO)
Advt. No.
To be notified
Vacancies
To be notified
Age Limit
21-30 years
Education Qualification
Graduation
Mode of Application
Online
Frequency
Once in a year
Selection Process
Prelims, Mains and Interview

SBI PO Important Dates

Along with the release of the SBI PO Notification PDF, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the online application dates and exam dates.

SBI PO Vacancy 2026

Last year, State Bank of India had announced 541 vacancies for Probationary Officers (PO) in SBI. Out of the total vacancies, 500 were regular vacancies and 41 were backlog vacancies. The vacancy details have been released with the SBI PO Notification pdf, which were as follows-
Category
Regular Vacancies
Backlog Vacancies
Total Vacancies
UR
203
--
203
SC
75
05
80
ST
37
36
73
OBC
135
-
135
EWS
50
--
50
Total
500
41
541

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must fulfil the following two criteria to be eligible for the SBI PO 2026 Exam: SBI PO Educational Qualification The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final year/Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is as mentioned in the notification. Candidates with a Chartered Accountant certification may also apply. SBI PO Age Limit The candidate must be between 21 Years to 30 Years i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996 (both days inclusive).
Category
Age Relaxation (in years)
Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years
Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ ST)
5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
PwBD (UR/ EWS)- 10 years PwBD (OBC)- 13 years PwBD (SC/ ST)- 15 years
Ex Servicemen
5 years

SBI PO 2026 Online Application

The online application process for the SBI PO 2026 Exam will begin with the release of the official notification PDF. Candidates who have completed their graduation can submit their online applications by visiting the official website www.sbi.co.in. For more details, click on the below link. The category-wise fee structure for the SBI PO 2026 online application is given below. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee for SC/ST/PWD category candidates is Nil and Rs. 750/ for General and other categories of candidates. The application fee must be paid online. To know more, check the complete guide for the SBI PO Application.
Category
Application Fee
SC/ST/PWD
Nil
General and Others
Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

How to Apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

The candidates willing to appear for SBI PO 2026 have to submit their online applications at www.sbi.co.in before the last date to apply.

  1. Browse the official website of the State Bank of India (SBI) at www.sbi.co.in.
    Scroll down the page and click on Careers, then a new page with url https://sbi.co.in/web/careers opens on the screen.

  2. After clicking on the current opening, a list of current recruitments is displayed.
    Now click on “Recruitment for Probationary Officer”, download the notification pdf and check all details mentioned in it. 
  3. After that, click on “Apply Online” and start with the registration process.
    Enter the required personal details, educational qualifications, and other information as asked in the application form.

  4. Attach the documents, signature, and photograph in the permissible size.
    Pay the required application fee through online mode.
    Submit the duly filled application form and save it for future reference.

Selection Process

The SBI PO recruitment exam is the premier among the public-sector bank exams in India. It is considered a little difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for Probationary Officers at SBI consists of 3 stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination
  2. Main Examination
  3. GD/Interview

SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern

The SBI PO selection process consists of 3 stages. The written examinations are conducted online, followed by an interview round. The structure of exams is as follows: Phase-1: SBI PO Preliminary Examination This is an online examination where the candidates must solve the question paper in one 1 hour for 100 marks. A negative marking of ¼ marks for each incorrect answer will be applicable. The test consists of 3 sections. Candidates must know that the sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Exam has been removed and the overall score of all the sections will be considered for selection to the next round. The section-wise division of the marks is given below:
S.No.
Name of Tests(Objective)
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
1
English Language
40
40
20 Minutes
2
Numerical Ability
30
30
20 Minutes
3
Reasoning Ability
30
30
20 Minutes
Total
100
100
1 Hour

SBI PO 2026 Syllabus

While SBI issues only the broad subjects, they can be further subdivided into individual topics, based on the questions that have appeared in the exams over the past few years. Every stage of the exam is a very important stage in the selection process. So without knowing the SBI PO syllabus and exam pattern, you cannot make your study plan in a proper manner. The SBI PO syllabus 2026 for the prelims and the main exam are mostly similar with slight changes. So thoroughly go through the complete SBI PO syllabus and make note of it without any mistakes. SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus SBI PO Prelims exam consists of 3 sections: Reasoning Ability, English Language & Numerical Ability.
English Syllabus
Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
Reasoning Syllabus
Reading Comprehension
Simplification/ Approximation
Alphanumeric Series
Fill in the blanks
Profit & Loss
Directions
Cloze Test
Mixtures & Alligations
Logical Reasoning
Para jumbles
Permutation, Combination & Probability
Data Sufficiency
Vocabulary
Work & Time
Ranking & Order
Paragraph Completion
Sequence & Series
Alphabet Test
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Seating Arrangement
Sentence Completion
Surds & Indices
Coded Inequalities
Tenses Rules
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere & Time & Distance & Data Interpretation & Ratio & Proportion & Number Systems & Percentage
Puzzle, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Tabulation

SBI PO 2026 Exam Preparation

SBI PO preparation must be done systematically, keeping the latest exam pattern in mind. Since the syllabus covers a lot of topics, it is important to choose the right study material and platform so that you can understand the concepts and practice a wide variety of questions as well. Candidates can prepare through SBI PO Online Coaching and SBI PO Mock Tests provided by our expert faculty.

SBI PO 2026 Salary Structure

As per the notification, the starting basic pay of a Probationary Officer (PO) is Rs 48,480/- (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The approximate CTC at initial scale of at Mumbai Centre is 20.43 Lacs.
Note- The candidates who will be selected have to execute a Bond for a value of Rs. 2 Lacs to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years at the time of joining as Probationary Officer in State Bank of India.

SBI PO 2026 Exam Centre

While filling the online application form, applicants are required to enter their preferred exam centres for SBI PO 2026, based on their convenience. However, the Bank may allot an exam centre other than the choices made by a candidate if there is non-availability of seats at preferred venues. All the applicants have to provide 1 preference each for the Prelims exam and the Main exam.

SBI PO 2026 Pre-Exam Training

State Code
States/UT
Exam Centres for Prelims Exam
11
Andaman & Nicobar
Port Blair
12
Andhra Pradesh
Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Puttur, Rajahmundhry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
13
Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, Naharlagun
14
Assam
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar Tezpur
15
Bihar
Arrah, Aurangabad, Bihar Sharif, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan
16
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
17
Chhattisgarh
Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur
18
Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
28
Maharashtra
Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara
State Bank of India may arrange pre-examination training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates at certain centres as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India. The initiative has been taken to assist such aspirants in preparations if they cannot afford to enrol themselves at coaching centres. The highlights of SBI PO Pre-exam training is given below. SBI PO Pre-exam training is usually a 6-day program. Pre-exam training for SBI PO 2026 is a kind of an orientation program for reserved and minority category candidates. In the training sessions, candidates are taught some important questions and topics. The pre-exam training is conducted across India at different centres. Candidates belonging to the above categories can avail of the training at their own cost by indicating the same against the relevant column while applying online. SBI may add additional centres or may remove some of the centres indicated for training. Candidates opting for pre-examination training should download their call letter for training by entering their registration number and password/ date of birth from the Bank’s website. No hard copy of the call letter will be sent by post.

SBI PO 2026 Cut Off

SBI PO Cut-Off for the year 2026 will be declared by the State Bank of India after the results of each phase have been declared. The Cut-Off for the preliminary phase of examination will be declared after the result for the same has been declared. Similarly, a cut-off for the SBI PO Mains Exam will be declared after the result for the same has been declared by the State Bank of India. To know the expected SBI PO Cut-Off, one must be aware of the Cut-Off for SBI PO 2024. Let’s have a look at the same.
Category
Cut-Off Marks
General
61.75
SC
55
ST
49
OBC
60.50
EWS
60.25
VI
47.50
D&E
9.50
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