SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF: Expected Date, Recruitment Process, Apply Online Steps, Link

The much-awaited SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF is expected to be released in May 2026. The State Bank of India conducts a 3-stage recruitment for Probationary Officer vacancies. The SBI PO selection process has the following stages - Prelims, Mains, and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview). The age limit to apply for this job is 21 to 30 years. The educational qualification for this post is a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University. The SBI PO apply online 2026 last date will be announced in the official notification. Go through the steps to fill out the application form on this page. Also, know the details of documents to be uploaded in the online form. Candidates can get the official SBI PO notification PDF and the online application form link by visiting: Official website of SBI > Careers > Current Openings.  

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SBI PO Notification 2026 PDF Download Link

Candidates can check and download the SBI PO Notification PDF from the download link given below. For your convenience, we have added the direct link here:

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SBI PO Notification 2026 Expected Date

The table below lists the important dates for the SBI PO Recruitment 2026, including examination schedules, online application start and end dates, etc.

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Vacancy

The category-wise vacancies will be made available in the official notification PDF. Click the link given below to get complete details of the category-wsie vacancies.

• SBI PO 2026 total vacancies - will be updated

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Nationality - Applicants should be Indian Citizens.

Educational Qualification - 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.

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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 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 a few steps involved in this SBI PO apply online process i.e.,

1. Complete Online Registration

2. Fill basic details in the SBI PO application form.

3. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration images as per the correct format and dimensions.

4. Check the preview of the application form.

5. Give Final submit and pay the online application fee.

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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.

SBI PO Recruitment 2026 - 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 a 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.

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Syllabus

Understanding the SBI PO exam syllabus is essential for developing an effective study plan. Candidates can familiarize themselves with the topics across all sections that are necessary for their preparation.

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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 stage.

• 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: What is the SBI PO Notification 2026 expected date?

The SBI PO Notification PDF is expected in May 2026.

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

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

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

The last date to apply online will be announced.

Q: What are the documents to be uploaded in the SBI PO application form?

Photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration images must be uploaded as per the format given in the official notification.

Q: What is the SBI PO application fee for General, EWS, and OBC candidates?

For the General, EWS, and OBC candidates, the online application fee is Rs.750.

Q: How to apply for SBI PO exam online?

Use the apply online link given on this page. Complete the registration. Then fill out the online application form and upload the documents at the appropriate space. After the final submit, pay the application fee through online mode.

Q: How many attempts for SBI PO in a year?

The SBI PO recruitment is conducted onmly once in a year. But the maximum permissible attempts vary as per the category of candidate.