SBI PO Notification 2026 has been officially released by the State Bank of India for 1500 Probationary Officer Posts. To know about eligibility criteria and more informative information read the below article carefully.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Overview

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What are the Important Dates for SBI PO 2026?

How Many Vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?

Check out the below table for category-wise breakup:

What are the key changes in SBI PO Notification 2026?

Important updates aspirants must know:

• The numbers of vacancies are increased from 541 to 1500.
• Attempt limit for UR/EWS raised from 4 to 6, OBC from 7 to 9
• Descriptive paper marks reduced from 50 to 30 (Total Mains: 230 marks)
• Annual CTC revised upward to ₹20.97 LPA (Mumbai centre)
• Aadhaar verification made mandatory
• CIBIL compliance deadline extended to date of joining
• New exam centres added: Kurukshetra, Ayodhya, Churachandpur, Mysuru
• What is the eligibility Criteria for SBI PO 2026?

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students may apply provisionally. Degrees in CA, ICWA, Engineering, and Medical are also eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01. 04. 2026)

• Minimum – 21 years
• Maximum – 30 years

Age Relaxation:

What is the SBI PO 2026 Selection Process?

• Phase I: Preliminary Examination
• Phase II: Main Examination
• Phase III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercise + Personal Interview

Candidates must clear each phase separately. Final merit is based on Mains + Interview scores combined.

How to Apply Online for SBI PO 2026?

• Visit the official career website of SBI
• Click on "Recruitment of Probationary Officers" and register
• Upload documents: passport photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration
• Fill in personal and academic details carefully
• Pay application fee online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
• Submit and save the printout for future reference

What are the Application fees for SBI PO 2026?

FAQs

Ques: When will the SBI PO 2026 notification be released?

Ans: The SBI PO 2026 notification is now released on 18 June 2026.

Ques: What is the last date to apply for SBI PO 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply online is 8^th July 2026.

Ques: Is there any negative marking in SBI PO 2026?

Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 of every wrong answer.

Ques: Can final-year students apply for SBI PO 2026?

Ans: No, Candidates must possess a graduation degree on or before the date specified in the official notification.

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