SBI PO 2026: Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Salary
SBI PO recruits Probationary Officers for State Bank of India. See age limit, attempts, prelims and mains pattern, Phase III, salary and 2026 status.
By JobAlertCentral Editorial Team · Checked against official sources on 25 Oct 2026
SBI PO at a glance
| Conducted by | State Bank of India (SBI) |
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| Current cycle | Advt. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Vacancies | 1,500 (1,446 regular + 54 backlog) |
| Pay | Starting basic ₹48,480 with 4 advance increments (JMGS-I); CTC about ₹21.97 lakh a year in Mumbai |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline (degree by 30.09.2026) |
| Age limit | 21–30 years (as on 01.04.2026) |
| Application fee | ₹750; nil for SC, ST and PwBD |
| Attempts | UR/EWS 6; OBC 9; SC/ST no limit |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains (objective + descriptive) → Phase III (psychometric test, group exercise, interview) |
| Current status | Mains result out; psychometric test 31.10.2026; group exercise and interviews from 18.11.2026 |
Latest SBI PO updates
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What is SBI PO?
State Bank of India recruits its Probationary Officers through its own exam, separate from IBPS. SBI PO is among the most sought-after bank jobs because of higher starting pay, faster promotions and SBI's size. The notice usually comes out in the middle of the year and the full process takes about six months.
Eligibility
Education: a degree in any discipline. Final-year students can apply if they will have the degree by the date given in the notice (30.09.2026 for this cycle).
Age: 21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2026. Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 to 15 years depending on category, and ex-servicemen 5 years.
Attempts: General and EWS candidates get 6 attempts, OBC candidates 9, and SC/ST candidates have no limit.
Exam pattern
Phase I (Prelims): 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour: English Language (40), Quantitative Aptitude (30) and Reasoning Ability (30). About ten times the number of vacancies, category-wise, are called for Mains.
Phase II (Mains):
| Test | Questions | Marks |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 |
| English Language | 40 | 20 |
| Objective total (3 hours) | 170 | 200 |
| Descriptive (letter and essay, 30 min) | 2 | 30 |
Each wrong answer in the objective tests costs one-quarter of the marks for that question.
Phase III: a psychometric test, a group exercise (20 marks) and an interview (30 marks), for 50 marks in total.
The final merit list gives 75% weight to Phase II and 25% to Phase III.
Salary and service terms
Probationary Officers join Junior Management Grade Scale-I with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480 plus four advance increments. SBI puts the total cost to company at about ₹21.97 lakh a year in Mumbai, depending on place of posting. Selected candidates serve two years of probation and sign a service bond of ₹2 lakh for three years.
SBI PO: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
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1,500: 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies.
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
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21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
How many attempts are allowed in SBI PO?
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6 for General and EWS, 9 for OBC, and no limit for SC and ST candidates.
Is there a bond in SBI PO?
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Yes. Selected candidates sign a ₹2 lakh service bond for three years.
When is the SBI PO 2026 interview?
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The psychometric test is on 31.10.2026, and group exercises and interviews start from 18.11.2026.
Official sources
- SBI PO 2026-27 detailed advertisement (PDF)
- SBI PO Phase III notice (PDF)
- SBI careers – current openings
Rules can change with each notification. Always confirm eligibility, dates and fees in the latest official notice.