SBI Probationary officer 1500 Vacancies, Eligibility and Limitation
The application form is open for recruitment of Probationary officer in the state Bank of India the largest bank in India. Candidates will be able to apply till July 8 and will pass the three stages of exam to be eligible for appointment/
The SBI restricts the candidates for the attempt in appearing for the SBI PO job which you can read below in this article
SBI Probationary Officers 2026 Schedule
| Activity | Tentative Dates |
| Online Registration (including editing/modification of application) | 18 June 2026 – 08 July 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 18 June 2026 – 08 July 2026 |
| Download of Preliminary Examination Call Letters | 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | Aug-26 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Examination Result | August / September 2026 |
| Download of Main Examination Call Letter | August / September 2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | Sep-26 |
| Declaration of Main Examination Result | September / October 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises) | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test | October / November 2026 |
| Phase-III: Interview & Group Exercises | October / November 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | November / December 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Candidates | Jul-26 |
Selection Process Timeline
| Stage | Month |
| Application Process | 18 June – 08 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Phase-I) | August 2026 |
| Main Exam (Phase-II) | September 2026 |
| Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises (Phase-III) | October – November 2026 |
| Final Result | November – December 2026 |
Vacancies Details
| Category | Vacancies |
| General (UR) | 588 |
| OBC | 390 |
| SC | 234 |
| ST | 144 |
| EWS | 144 |
| Total | 1,500 |
Eligibility for SBI Probationary Officers 2026
Age
Age Limit: (As on 01.04.2026): Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01.04.2026 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996 (both days inclusive)
Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation (in Years) |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered 5 years of military service and have been released on completion of assignment (subject to prescribed conditions) | 5 Years |
Academic Qualifications for SBI Probationary Officers
| Particulars | Details |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government |
| Final Year/Semester Students | Eligible to apply provisionally |
| Condition for Final Year Students | Must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026 if called for the interview |
| Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) Holders | Eligible provided the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30 September 2026 |
| Professional Degree Holders | Candidates with qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant (CMA), etc. are also eligible |
| Date of Passing | Date mentioned on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute |
| If Result is Declared Online | A certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute mentioning the date on which the result was uploaded on the website will be considered the date of passing |
Category code while filling the application form for SBI Probationary officers
| Category | Code | Category | Code | Category | Code | Category | Code | Category | Code |
| SC | 1 | ST | 6 | OBC | 11 | UR | 16 | EWS | 21 |
| SC (LD) | 2 | ST (LD) | 7 | OBC (LD) | 12 | UR (LD) | 17 | EWS (LD) | 22 |
| SC (VI) | 3 | ST (VI) | 8 | OBC (VI) | 13 | UR (VI) | 18 | EWS (VI) | 23 |
| SC (HI) | 4 | ST (HI) | 9 | OBC (HI) | 14 | UR (HI) | 19 | EWS (HI) | 24 |
| SC (d&e) | 5 | ST (d&e) | 10 | OBC (d&e) | 15 | UR (d&e) | 20 |
Number of Chance of Bank PO
| Category | Maximum Permissible Number of Chances |
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / SC (PwBD) / ST / ST (PwBD) | No Restriction |
Application fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹ 750 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹ 750 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | ₹ 750 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Nil |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Nil |
Preliminary Exam Scheme
| Sl. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
The category-wise merit list for the Main Examination SBI will prepare based on the aggregate marks obtained by candidates in the Preliminary Examination. There will be no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Examination. Candidates numbering approximately ten times the number of vacancies available in each category will get a call for the Main Examination from the top of the respective merit lists.
The Phase-II Main Examination will be in online mode and will comprise Objective Tests carrying a total of 200 marks and a Descriptive Test carrying 30 marks. The Descriptive Test will be taking place immediately after the conclusion of the Objective Test, and candidates will type their answers on the computer.
Main or Stage II Exam
| Test | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 Minutes |
| II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 Minutes |
| Objective Test Total | — | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Descriptive Paper (Communication Skills) | Emails (1 out of 2 options), Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options), and either Report Writing or Precis Writing (1 out of 2 options) | 3 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Grand Total | Objective + Descriptive Tests | 173 | 230 | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
Selection Criteria for Phase-III
For shortlisting candidates to Phase-III, each candidate will secure a minimum qualifying score individually in every section of the Main Examination, namely Test I, Test II, Test III, Test IV, and the Descriptive Paper. Depending upon the number of vacancies, the Bank will determine the sectional cut-offs for each test.
Thereafter, a category-wise SBI will prepare the merit list on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination. Candidates numbering approximately three times the category-wise vacancies will get a call for Phase-III from the top of the respective merit lists, subject to securing the minimum aggregate qualifying score in the Main Examination as prescribed by the Bank.
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to Both Preliminary and Main Examinations)
There will be a penalty for wrong answers in the Objective Tests. For a wrong answer, one-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducttion as a penalty while calculating the corrected score. However, if you leave any question ithe candidate marks no answer, that is, no answer is by the candidate, no penalty will be imposed for that question.
Phase III Psychometric Test
| Test Structure | Maximum Marks |
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Candidates will qualify separately in both Phase-II and Phase-III of the selection process. For preparation of the final merit list, the marks in the Main Examination (Phase-II), including both the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be to the marks secured in Phase-III comprising the Group Exercise and Interview.
The marks that the candiates secure in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be considerable for the preparation of the final merit list. The scores that a candidatecandidates secured in Phase-II and Phase-III will be normalised to a scale of 100 marks for the purpose of final selection.
| Test | Maximum Marks | Normalized Marks |
| Main Examination (Written Test – Objective & Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 280 | 100 |
Admit card
The call letter for the Preliminary Examination will not be collecteable at the examination venue; however, security staff and invigilator wil check, authenticate, and stamped by the examination centre staff. Candidates must retain the authenticated Preliminary Examination call letter along with the authenticated copy of their ID proof safely. Candidates who are in for the Main Examination will produce the original Preliminary Examination call letter with the authenticated copy of the ID proof, the Main Examination call letter, and other requisite documents as specified in the “Acquaint Yourself Booklet” and the call letter instructions.
In cases where a scribe facility that candidates avail, the scribe form, wherever applicable, will be collectable during the Preliminary Examination. Candidates are to carry two additional passport-size photographs identical to the one pasted on the call letter, along with the call letter and other required documents. Candidates who report without a photograph pasted on the call letter or without the two additional identical photographs will not get permission to appear for the Preliminary Examination. It is advisable to keep approximately eight copies of the same photograph uploaded during online registration, as these required during subsequent stages of the selection process.
Salary
| Particulars | Details |
| Post | Junior Management Grade Scale-I Officer |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments) |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Admissible as per rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Admissible as per rules |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | Admissible as per rules |
| Provident Fund (PF) | Applicable |
| National Pension System (NPS) | Contributory Pension Fund (NPS) applicable |
| Leave Fare Concession (LFC) | Available |
| Medical Facilities | Available |
| Lease Rental Facility | Available |
| Other Allowances & Perquisites | As per rules in force from time to time |
| Approximate Annual CTC (Mumbai Centre) | ₹21.97 lakh per annum |
How to apply?
Candidates will register themselves online through the Bank’s Career website under the “Current Openings” section. After successful registration, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through online mode using a debit card, credit card, Internet Banking, UPI, or other available digital payment methods.
FAQs
There are 1500 vacancies available to apply for the SBI PO Notification 2026.
The last date to apply is 8 July
Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students may also apply provisionally, provided they pass their graduation examination on or before 30 September 2026.
The general category candidates could make 6 attempt while UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) could attempt 9 times and for reserved category candidate unlimited attempt
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
There are three stages set for being selected as Probationary officers
