SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF Expected Date, Download Link, Recruitment Details, Key Dates

The State Bank of India will very soon release the SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF in January 2026 to hire probationary officers (PO). Candidates aged between 21 to 30 can apply for this job. Visit this page to learn about all the key changes in the SBI PO notification PDF. The SBI PO role offers the highest salaries in the public-sector banking industry. The esteemed reputation and brand equity of SBI are closely associated with that role. Moreover, there is a considerable opportunity for career advancement from the PO position to the chairperson role within SBI. The final selection is reliant on merit. This page offers detailed information about the SBI PO recruitment 2026 selection process, eligibility criteria, and other details.

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SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF - Download Link

Candidates can download the official notification on the official website (https://sbi.co.in/web/careers) or via the link below. The official Notification PDF contains information about the vacancies, syllabus, and more.

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Important Dates For SBI PO Exam 2026

The table below lists the important dates for the SBI PO Recruitment exam, including examination schedules, online application start and end dates, etc.

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Number of Vacancies

The SBI PO category-wise vacancies are available in the official notification PDF. Click the link given below to get complete details of the vacancies.

• SBI PO 2026 total vacancies - will be updated

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SBI PO Apply Online 2026 Link

The State Bank of India welcomes applications from eligible individuals to recruit Probationary Officers (PO). The first and foremost step to apply for the exam is to fill out the Form. There are two steps involved in this process i.e.,

1. Online Registration

2. Application

Submit the application form using the online link below. Also, refer to the application steps in the SBI PO notification 2026 PDF.

SBI PO Apply Online 2026 Link (Closed)

SBI PO Application Fee 2026

The SBI PO application fee payment can be made by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking / UPI by providing information as asked on the screen.

Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Before proceeding with the application form, candidates must meet the eligibility qualifications detailed in the SBI PO notification 2026. The eligibility criteria are listed below.

Nationality - Applicants should be Indian Citizens.

Educational Qualification (as on 30-9-2026) - Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.

Age Limit - The candidate’s age must be not below 21 years and not above 30 years (as on 01.04.2026)

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Maximum Number of Permissible Chances

Candidates who have already appeared for the maximum number of permissible chances are not eligible to apply.

• The number of chances will be counted from the examination held on 18.04.2010.

• Appearing in the Preliminary Examination will not be counted as a chance.

• Appearing in the Main Examination will be counted as a chance.

• In the years in which only one written examination has been held (i.e. no Preliminary Examination has been held), appearing in this examination will be counted as a chance.

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SBI PO Selection Process

The selection methods for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in three phases namely,

1. Prelims (Phase I)

2. Mains (Phase II)

3. Phase III comprises the Psychometric Test, Group Exercise (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks).

• The Bank may conduct a Psychometric test for personality profiling of those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase-III.

• The test findings may be placed before the Interview panel to have a thorough perspective on the candidates.

• Marks secured by the candidates in Phase II (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 marks and Phase-III scores of candidates (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25 marks.

• The final merit list arrived after aggregating (out of 100) converted marks of Phases II and III.

• Selection will be made from the top merit-ranked candidates in each category.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Phase I)

The SBI PO prelims exam consists of three sections.

•  For each question for which the candidate has given a wrong answer, 1/4th of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.

• There will be no sectional cut-off in the preliminary examination.

Mains Exam Pattern (Phase II)

SBI PO mains consists of Objective tests for 200 marks and Descriptive test for 50 marks.

There will be a deduction of 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question for every wrong answer in the main exam. It is compulsory to clear the main exam to enter phase III. Check the main pattern tabulated below.

NOTE - Sectional cutoff is applicable for the mains exam.

Syllabus

Understanding the SBI PO syllabus and exam format is essential for developing an effective study plan.

• Candidates can familiarize themselves with the topics across all sections that are necessary for their preparation.

• SBI provides only the broad subjects, which can be further categorized into specific topics, based on the questions that have appeared in examinations over the last few years.

• Click the link below to learn the complete syllabus and the exam pattern.

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Salary

The starting basic pay for the SBI Probationary Officer post is Rs.48480/- (plus 4 advance increments) on a scale of Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.

• The candidates will also be eligible for allowances, perks, and an attractive salary package.

• The approximate CTC at the initial scale of at Mumbai Centre is 20.43 Lacs.

• Click the link to learn the complete salary details.

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Cut Off 

The board releases cut-off marks after the completion of every round of the exam.

• The candidates must clear the cut-off of every round to qualify for the next exam stage.

• After the candidates clear the cut-off of all three rounds then they will be considered eligible for appointment to the Post.

• The results of the SBI PO Prelims determine the candidate's qualification for the SBI PO Mains examination.

• The final merit list of selected candidates is compiled based on the combined scores from the main exam and the interview process.

• Note: There is no sectional cut-off for prelims. But sectional cutoff is applicable for mains exam.

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FAQs

Q: Is the SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF out?

The SBI PO Notification will be released in January 2026.

Q: What are the stages of recruiting the SBI PO?

The selection stages involve 3 stages: Prelims, Mains, & Phase 3. Phase 3 comprises a Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, & Interview.

Q: What is the SBI PO apply online 2026 last date?

The apply online last date will be announced.