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    SBI PO Notification 2026 - Dates, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancy

    SBI PO Notification 2026 - Dates, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancy

    SravaniUpdated on 08 Apr 2026, 12:44 PM IST

    SBI PO Notification 2026 - State Bank of India releases the SBI PO notification 2026 on the official website.. The SBI PO notification can be downloaded at sbi.bank.in. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the SBI PO 2026 notification before applying for the exam. All the information about the vacancy, application dates, eligibility, and other details is provided in the SBI PO notification 2026.

    SBI PO Notification 2026 - Dates, Eligibility, Salary, Vacancy
    SBI PO Notification

    Selected applicants will be recruited across SBI branches in India. The SBI PO exam consists of 3 stages – Prelims, Mains, and Group discussion / Interview round. Candidates must pass each exam and advance to the next stage. Read this article to know all the important information about the SBI PO notification.

    SBI PO Notification 2026 - Overview

    All the details related to the SBI PO 2026 exam are mentioned below:

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of Examination

    State Bank of India Probationary Officers Exam 2026

    Organisation

    State Bank of India

    Official Website

    sbi.bank.in

    Examination Level

    National

    No. of vacancy

    TBA

    Mode of SBI PO Application 2026

    Online

    Mode of SBI PO Exam 2026

    Online (CBT)

    Exam stages

    3 (Prelims + Mains + Interview)

    SBI PO exam date 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO Salary

    Rs. 65,780 - Rs. 68,580 / Month

    Expected Candidates

    9 to 10 lakhs

    Job Location

    All over India

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    SBI PO Notification 2026 - Important Dates

    SBI announced the online registration dates and SBI PO 2026 exam dates through the official notification.

    SBI PO Recruitment 2026 - Important dates

    Events

    Dates

    SBI PO Notification 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO registration date 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO last date to apply 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO admit card 2026 for prelims

    To be announced

    Phase 1: SBI PO prelims exam date 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO Result 2026 - Preliminary

    To be announced

    Release date of SBI PO 2026 Mains Admit Card

    To be announced

    Phase 2: SBI PO 2026 Mains exam date

    To be announced

    SBI PO Mains Result 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO Mains Score Card 2026

    To be announced

    SBI PO Phase 3 Call Letter

    To be announced

    Phase 3: Psychometric Test

    To be announced

    Conduct of Group discussion & Interview

    To be announced

    Declaration of the Final SBI PO result

    To be announced

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    SBI PO Notification: Vacancy Details

    State Bank of India has maintained roughly a total of 500 vacancies of SBI PO over the past year. Candidates can view the previous year's SBI PO vacancies from the table below.

    Category

    Regular vacancy

    General

    203

    OBC

    135

    Scheduled cast

    75

    Scheduled Tribes

    37

    EWS

    50

    Total

    500

    SBI PO Vacancy (PwD Category)

    Category

    Regular vacancy

    Backlog vacancy

    Total

    LD (Learning Disabilities)

    5
    -
    5

    VI (Vision Impairment)

    5
    -
    5

    HI (Hearing Impairment)

    5
    -
    5

    d & e

    5
    -
    5

    SBI PO Application Form 2026

    The SBI PO application form will be activated on the official website at sbi. bank.in Candidates will be able to fill out the SBI PO application form 2026 online. Before proceeding with the registration and application process, all applicants are requested to go through the notification and get a guide to complete the SBI PO application form 2026.

    Quick links:

    SBI PO 2026 Application Fee details

    Below are the category-wise fee details for the online application. The SBI PO application fee must be paid online itself. To know more, check the complete guide for the SBI PO notification 2026.

    Category

    Application Fee details

    SC/ST/PWD

    Nil

    General and Others

    Rs. 750 (App. Fee including intimation charges)

    Note: Fee / Intimation Fees Once paid, they will not be refunded to any account or will not be kept in reserve for any other selection or examination.

    SBI PO Notification 2026: Eligibility Criteria

    To qualify for the examination, the candidate must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of the 2026 SBI PO. Candidates can check the following conditions:

    SBI PO 2026 - Age Limit

    • The Applicant should be 21 to 30 years old

    • Age Relaxations:

    • OBC - 3 years

    • SC/ST - 5 years

    • PwD

    • 10 years (General)

    • 13 years (OBC)

    • 15 years (SC/ST)

    SBI PO 2026 Notification- Education Qualification

    • The applicant must be a graduate of any discipline in any of the recognized universities or have an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

    • Those in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, subject to the requirement to submit proof of passing the graduation examination, if invited for an interview.

    • Applicants with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) Certificate should confirm the date of graduation in IDD.

    • Holders of Chartered Accountant Certificates can also apply.

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    SBI PO 2026 Selection Process - Number of attempts

    The Maximum opportunities for each category are determined. Applicants who have used all opportunities are ineligible to apply. Appearing in the preliminary examination is not considered an attempt, but appearing in the preliminary examination will be counted.

    Category

    Number of Chances

    General/ EWS

    4

    General/ EWS (PWD)

    7

    OBC/ OBC(PWD)

    7

    SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD)

    No restriction

    SBI PO 2026 Recruitment Stages

    SBI PO Recruitment Examination is one of the foremost public sector banking examinations in India. This is considered to be a bit difficult compared to the bank entrance exams conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process for SBI PO consists of 3 stages:

    1. Preliminary Examination

    2. Main Examination

    3. Group Discussion/Interview

    SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026

    The SBI PO 2026 selection process consists of 3 stages. The SBI PO written exams are conducted in online mode, followed by an interview round. The structure of the SBI PO 2026 questions in the exams is as follows:

    SBI PO Preliminary Examination 2026 - Phase 1

    This is an online exam in which applicants have to answer the questions in one hour. The SBI PO prelims test consists of 3 sections. Each section has an individual time duration. Section-wise marks are given below:

    Sections

    No. of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    English Language

    40

    40

    20 Minutes

    Reasoning Ability

    30

    30

    20 Minutes

    Numerical Ability

    30

    30

    20 Minutes

    Total

    100

    100

    60 Minutes

    SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026 for Mains

    Sections

    No. of question

    Duration

    Total Marks

    Data analysis and interpretation

    30

    45 Mins

    200 marks

    Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

    40

    50 Mins

    English Language

    40

    40 Mins

    General/Economy/Banking Awareness

    60

    45 Mins

    Total

    170

    3 hours

    Free Exam Preparation Guide with Trend Analysis, Cut off, Preparation Tips & Strategy

    SBI PO 2026 Syllabus

    Every stage of the examination is an important stage. So, without knowing the SBI PO 2026 syllabus and exam pattern, you will not be able to develop your study plan properly. The SBI PO syllabus 2026 for the prelims and mains exams is mostly the same with minor changes. So, go through the complete SBI PO syllabus.

    SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus

    English

    Reasoning

    Quantitative Aptitude

    • Reading Comprehension

    • Fill in the blanks

    • Cloze Test

    • Vocabulary

    • Para jumbles

    • Paragraph Completion

    • Tenses Rules

    • Sentence Completion

    • Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting


    • Alphanumeric Series

    • Directions

    • Logical Reasoning

    • Data Sufficiency

    • Ranking & Order

    • Alphabet Test

    • Seating Arrangement

    • Coded Inequalities

    • Puzzle

    • Syllogism

    • Blood Relations

    • Coding-Decoding

    • Input-Output

    • Tabulation

    • Simplification/ Approximation

    • Profit & Loss

    • Mixtures & Allegations

    • Permutation, Combination & Probability

    • Work & Time

    • Sequence & Series

    • Simple Interest & Compound Interest

    • Surds & Indices

    • Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

    • Time & Distance

    • Data Interpretation

    • Ratio & Proportion

    • Number Systems

    • Percentage

    SBI PO Syllabus 2026 – Mains

    Sections

    SBI PO Syllabus (Mains)

    Data analysis and interpretation

    • Permutation and Combination

    • Line Graph

    • Data Sufficiency

    • Probability

    • Pie Chart

    • Bar Graph

    Computer aptitude

    • Computer Software

    • Keyboard Shortcuts

    • The Internet

    • Microsoft Office

    • Computer Hardware

    • Computer Abbreviation

    • Operating System

    • Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies

    Reasoning

    • Linear Seating Arrangement

    • Double Lineup

    • Directions and Distances

    • Coding and Decoding

    • Verbal Reasoning

    • Syllogism

    • Critical Reasoning

    • Code Inequalities

    • Blood Relations

    • Analytical and Decision Making

    • Data Sufficiency

    • Input Output

    • Course of Action

    • Ordering and Ranking

    General/Economy/Banking Awareness

    • General Knowledge

    • Banking and Financial Awareness

    • Static Awareness

    • Financial Awareness

    • Current Affairs

    SBI PO 2026 Salary Structure

    The starting basic pay for SBI PO 2026 is Rs. 48,480 (with 4 advance increments) in the scale of Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The SBI officials are also eligible for D.A, H.R.A/ Lease rental, C.C.A, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time

    SBI PO 2026 Exam Centre

    While filling out the online application form, applicants must enter their preferred selection of SBI PO exam centers 2026. However, if seats are not available at preferred locations, the bank may allocate an examination center other than the one selected by the applicant. All applicants must give 1 priority each to the SBI PO prelims and mains examination.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the stages of the selection process for SBI PO recruitment 2026?
    A:

    There will be 3 rounds in SBI PO 2026 selection process - Prelims, Mains & Interview.

    Q: What is the age limit for SBI PO?
    A:

    The age limit for SBI PO is 21 to 30 years.

    Q: How many vacancies are to be declared for SBI PO 2026 examination?
    A:

    The total number of SBI PO vacancies will be declared soon in the official notification.

    Q: How can I apply for SBI PO 2026?
    A:

    Applicants can apply for the examination from the official website.

    Q: What is the SBI PO notification date?
    A:

    The SBI PO 2026 notification date will be announced soon.

    Q: What is the educational qualification for SBI PO?
    A:

    The applicant must be a graduate of any discipline in any of the recognized universities or have any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

    Q: Will the descriptive test be conducted offline mode?
    A:

    No, the exam will be conducted online only. Applicants are therefore advised to practice typing before appearing for the examination.

    Q: How can I download the SBI PO notification?
    A:

    The SBI PO notification 2026 can be downloaded from the official website under the 'Careers' section.

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    Questions related to SBI PO

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to SBI PO ?

    Hello Aspirant,

    Generally, having vitiligo does not prevent you from working in a bank like SBI as a PO or Clerk, or in other banks.

    Bank eligibility primarily focuses on:

    • Educational qualification

    • Age limit

    • Nationality

    • General good health

    Vitiligo is a skin condition that affects pigmentation and is not typically

    If your parents’ income exceeds the OBC NCL limit this year, you should apply under the General category for IBPS PO and SBI PO recruitment. Previous years' applications under OBC NCL do not affect the current year's eligibility if income criteria change.

    Hello aspirant ,

    I hope you are doing well. As per your mentioned query , practising previous year question papers helps you to find the difficulty level of an exam . You also get to know about the exam pattern , important topics as well. It will boost your preparation.

    Hi Akarsh,

    The eligibility for the SBI PO exam is based on specific age criteria mentioned in the official notification.

    SBI PO Age Criteria :

    • Minimum Age : 21 years.
    • Maximum Age : 30 years.
    • Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms.

    If you're being declared

    Hello Saurav,

    It is unlikely to create a problem during the document verification (DV) process, as long as the university name on your certificates matches the details provided in your application form. However, since your college (ABC) is affiliated with XYZ University, it's important that the certificates or documents you