Dear aspirants, the expected SBI CBO online exam date 2026 is March 2026. The application window is expected to stay open from January 29 to February 18, 2026, with the admit card likely issued in March. The exact exam date will be announced nearer the time, so candidates should regularly check this page for updates. The selection process includes an online exam, screening, an interview, and a local language test. The SBI CBO recruitment is an annual process that hires experienced bankers into JMGS-I roles for specific circles, emphasising regional knowledge and language skills. The final ranking is based on a 75:25 ratio of online test to interview scores, providing a clear career path in supervisory roles.

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SBI CBO Exam Date 2026

The tentative SBI CBO 2026 online exam date is detailed below, based on the official notification released by SBI. Awareness of the SBI CBO exam date will help candidates in their preparation for the exam.

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What is the SBI CBO Exam Date?

The SBI CBO (State Bank of India Circle Based Officer) examination is designed to directly recruit experienced bankers for JMGS-I positions. The selection process includes an online exam, screening, interview, and a test in the local language, with the final merit determined by a 75:25 ratio. Candidates are assigned to specific regions with permanent roles, managing responsibilities in branch operations, credit, and general operations, offering appealing salaries and long-term stability within the region.

SBI CBO Exam 2026 - Recruitment Overview

Here we have given the complete overview of the SBI CBO Exam 2026 in the table given below. 

SBI CBO Exam 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates can check all the important dates regarding the SBI CBO notification 2026, including the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026, in the following table. 

Key Points Related to SBI CBO Exam Date 2026

Here are some important points related to the SBI CBO exam date.

• The SBI CBO online exam 2026 is tentatively planned for March 2026, with applications opening from January 29 to February 18, 2026.

• The exam comprises objective questions (120 marks) and a descriptive section (50 marks), with a total duration of 150 minutes.

• Candidates need to bring a printed admit card and a valid photo ID, arrive early for biometric verification, and refrain from bringing prohibited electronic devices.

• Keep checking our page for regular updates.

SBI CBO Selection Process

The SBI CBO recruitment process includes an Online Exam, Screening, Interview, and a Local Language Proficiency Test.

• To qualify for final selection, candidates must pass both the Online Test and the Interview.

• The marks obtained in the Online Test, both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added to the marks obtained in the Interview for preparing the final merit list.

• The final merit list would be prepared based on the normalisation of marks scored in the Online Test and Interview, with 75:25 weightage, respectively.

• Marks secured by the candidates in the Online test (out of 170 marks) are converted to out of 75 marks, and Interview scores of candidates (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25 marks.

• The final merit list (State-wise and category-wise) is arrived at after aggregating (out of 100) converted marks of the Online test and Interview.

FAQs

Q: What is the SBI CBO exam date 2026?

The tentative SBI CBO exam Date 2026 is from March 2026.

Q: How will I be informed about the SBI CBO exam date?

Candidates should check this page for instant updates regarding the SBI CBO exam date 2026.

Q: Can I request a change in my SBI CBO exam date?

No, SBI does not entertain requests to change the exam date or venue.