BankingAll IndiaChecked 16 Jul 2026
State Bank of India Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 – Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 Recruitment 2026
State Bank of India's flagship Probationary Officer recruitment for 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, covering 1,500 posts (1,446 regular + 54 backlog vacancies) across SBI's circles nationwide. This is SBI's largest generalist banking officer intake of the year and is distinct from SBI's specialist Law Officer and Medical Officer drives — PO is the flagship entry route into SBI's officer cadre with the broadest eligibility (any graduate) and the widest reach across branches.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
State Bank of India
Post Name
Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 – Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Total Vacancies
1,500
Qualification
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university
Last Date
08-07-2026
Location
All India
Age Limit
21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Salary / Pay
JMGS-I scale. Basic pay Rs. 48,480/month. Approximate CTC Rs. 21.97 lakh per annum including DA, HRA, and SBI-specific perks.
Application Fee
Rs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS. Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer – Regular | 1,446 |
| Probationary Officer – Backlog | 54 |
Exam / Selection Pattern
- Prelims: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability. 100 marks, 1 hour.
- Mains (Objective): Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, English Language. 200 marks, 3 hours.
- Mains (Descriptive): Letter Writing + Essay. 50 marks, 30 minutes.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Prelims and Mains objective sections.
Selection Process
- 1Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Objective, qualifying)
- 2Phase II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- 3Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
- 4Final merit: Main Exam + Interview score
How to Apply
- 1.Visit sbi.bank.in and open the Careers > Current Openings section.
- 2.Register with a valid email ID and mobile number for CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
- 3.Fill in academic and personal details, upload photo and signature.
- 4.Pay the fee online and submit — the window closed on 8 July 2026; watch the same portal for the next PO cycle or backlog re-openings.
Important Notes
- Application window has closed (8 July 2026); included here as SBI's largest 2026 officer-cadre drive for reference — track sbi.bank.in for the next PO or backlog cycle.
- Distinct from SBI's Law Officer and Medical Officer specialist recruitments already listed — PO requires no professional degree, only graduation.