SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF Out - Apply Online for 1,500 Probationary Officer Posts

State Bank of India has released the official notification for SBI PO Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 1500 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Online registration is open from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026. Graduates in any discipline aged 21 to 30 years (as on 01 April 2026) can apply through SBI's official careers portal, with selection through Prelims, Mains, and an Interview process.

SBI PO Important Dates 2026

SBI PO Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Breakdown of 1500 Posts

SBI has notified a total of 1500 Probationary Officer vacancies, made up of 1446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies, spread across the SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories. The Unreserved (UR) category carries the largest share with 588 vacancies, followed by OBC with 390, SC with 234 (including 18 backlog), ST with 144 (including 36 backlog), and EWS with 144 vacancies. The bank has clarified that these numbers are provisional and may vary based on its actual requirement.

SBI PO Age Limit 2026:

Candidates applying for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 must be not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01 April 2026, meaning they must have been born between 02 April 1996 and 01 April 2005 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is available to specific categories, but the notification clarifies that cumulative age relaxation across multiple categories is not permitted.

Number of Attempts Allowed in SBI PO Exam

SBI has fixed a maximum number of attempts permissible for this exam based on category, and candidates who have already exhausted their permissible chances are not eligible to apply again. Appearing in the Main Examination counts as one attempt, while appearing only in the Preliminary Examination does not count as an attempt.

SBI PO Selection Process 2026: Prelims, Mains & Interview

Selection for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 follows a three-phase process: Phase-I Preliminary Examination, Phase-II Main Examination, and Phase-III Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview. Candidates must clear each phase to be considered for the next, and only the marks from Phase-II and Phase-III are carried forward to prepare the final merit list.

SBI PO Apply Online 2026: Step-by-Step Registration Guide

1. Visit SBI's official careers portal at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings (also accessible at https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings) and locate Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.

2. Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement PDF before proceeding with registration.

3. Click Apply Online and open the registration form under "Current Openings."

4. Keep scanned images ready in advance: your photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB), signature (140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB), left-hand thumb impression (3cm x 3cm, 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB), and a hand-written declaration (10cm x 5cm, 800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB), all in JPG/JPEG format.

5. Fill in the application form carefully; you can save a partially completed form, which generates a provisional registration number and password that you must note down to resume later.

6. Capture a live photograph through your webcam or mobile phone during registration, as this is mandatory in addition to the uploaded photograph.

7. Recheck every field for accuracy, since no edits are allowed once the form is finally submitted.

8. Pay the applicable application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI; SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee.

9. On successful payment, download and print the e-receipt and application form for your records.