SBI PO 2026 Notification — Vacancy, Salary ₹85,000, Exam Date & Apply
SBI PO 2026 notification expected by 15 June 2026: 500–1,000 Probationary Officer vacancies, prelims on 1–2 August 2026, in-hand salary ₹82,000–₹85,000, age 21–30, apply online at sbi.co.in.
Table of Contents ▾
- What are the important dates for SBI PO 2026?
- How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
- Who can apply for SBI PO 2026?
- What is the salary for SBI PO 2026?
- What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
- What is the SBI PO 2026 selection process?
- How to apply for SBI PO 2026 online — step by step
- What documents are required for SBI PO 2026?
- How to prepare for SBI PO 2026 — practical tips
- Frequently asked questions
- Official links
Quick summary. The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to release the SBI PO 2026 notification in the second week of June 2026 for an expected 500–1,000 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. Prelims are scheduled for 1–2 August 2026, Mains on 12 September 2026. Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline. Age: 21–30 years. Starting basic pay: ₹48,480; in-hand salary ₹82,000–₹85,000/month including DA, HRA, CCA. Apply online at sbi.co.in.
The Probationary Officer (PO) role at the State Bank of India is one of the most-sought-after entry-level banking jobs in India — partly for the starting in-hand pay (one of the highest among public-sector banks), partly for the fast-track promotion ladder. A typical SBI PO joins as Junior Management Grade Scale 1 (JMGS-1) and can reach Chief Manager (MMG-3 or SMG-4) within 8–12 years through internal promotion exams and merit reviews.
The SBI PO exam is conducted once a year by SBI’s Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) and is independent of the IBPS PO exam (which recruits for other public-sector banks). The notification window typically opens in June, prelims happen in August, mains in September, and the interview / Group Exercise is held in November–December, with joining the following February–March.
SBI PO 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Probationary Officer (JMGS-1) |
| Expected vacancies | 500–1,000 (based on previous-year trend) |
| Notification release | 2nd week of June 2026 (expected) |
| Apply mode | Online via sbi.co.in/web/careers |
| Prelims exam | 1–2 August 2026 |
| Mains exam | 12 September 2026 |
| Interview / GE | November–December 2026 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹48,480 |
| In-hand salary | ₹82,000 – ₹85,000 per month (including DA, HRA, CCA) |
| Selection stages | Prelims → Mains → PI + GE |
What are the important dates for SBI PO 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | 10–15 June 2026 (expected) |
| Online application starts | Same day as notification |
| Online application closes | ~30 June 2026 (window typically 20 days) |
| Application fee payment last date | ~30 June 2026 |
| Prelims admit card | 3rd week of July 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 1–2 August 2026 |
| Prelims result | Late August 2026 |
| Mains admit card | 1st week of September 2026 |
| Mains exam | 12 September 2026 |
| Mains result | Mid-October 2026 |
| Interview / Group Exercise call | November 2026 |
| Final result | December 2026 |
Dates are based on the SBI PO calendar pattern of the last 3 cycles. We update this page as soon as the official notification PDF is released.
How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
Total expected vacancies: 500–1,000 (SBI typically confirms the final number in the notification PDF).
Last 3 years for context:
| Year | Final vacancies |
|---|---|
| SBI PO 2023 | 2,000 |
| SBI PO 2024 | 600 |
| SBI PO 2025 | 600 |
| SBI PO 2026 | 500–1,000 (expected) |
Reservation follows GoI norms — SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC (NCL) 27%, EWS 10%, horizontal reservation for PwBD and ex-servicemen as applicable.
Who can apply for SBI PO 2026?
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent)
Final-year students can apply — must produce the degree certificate by the date specified in the notification (typically 30 November 2026)
Age Limit (As on 1 April 2026)
21 to 30 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST 5 years (max age 35)
- OBC (NCL) 3 years (max age 33)
- PwBD (General) 10 years
- PwBD (OBC) 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen 5 years after deduction of service rendered
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen (or subject of Nepal / Bhutan / Tibetan refugee migrated before 1962 / Indian-origin migrant from listed countries)
- Should have a valid email ID and active mobile number (used for the entire process)
- Computer literacy is mandatory at the time of joining
- Knowledge of the official language of the state of allotment is preferred
In simple terms. If you have a graduate degree (or you graduate by 30 November 2026), are aged 21–30 on 1 April 2026, and are an Indian citizen, you qualify. There is no percentage cut-off on the graduation — even a pass-class graduate can apply.
What is the salary for SBI PO 2026?
The basic pay scale is ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 under the recently-revised bank wage agreement. The first four annual increments are guaranteed. In-hand take-home depends on the city of posting (metro / non-metro affects HRA + CCA):
| Component | Metro posting | Non-metro posting |
|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹48,480 | ₹48,480 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | ~₹14,500 | ~₹14,500 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ~₹4,360 | ~₹3,580 |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | ~₹1,200 | ₹600 |
| Special Allowance | ~₹9,000 | ~₹9,000 |
| Other allowances + benefits | ~₹8,000 | ~₹7,000 |
| Approx. gross monthly | ~₹85,500 | ~₹83,000 |
| Approx. in-hand (after PF, NPS, tax) | ₹70,000 – ₹75,000 | ₹68,000 – ₹72,000 |
Other benefits: Newspaper allowance, entertainment allowance, leased accommodation in lieu of HRA, medical reimbursement, leave travel concession (LTC), defined-contribution pension under NPS, gratuity.
What is the application fee for SBI PO 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 (intimation + application charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Free |
| Ex-Servicemen | Free |
Payment mode: UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking (no offline mode). Refund: Non-refundable.
What is the SBI PO 2026 selection process?
The selection happens in three phases:
Phase 1 — Preliminary Exam (Qualifying, online CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min (sectional timing) |
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Each section has separate sectional timing — you cannot move freely between sections.
- Prelims is qualifying-only — marks don’t count in the final merit list.
- Shortlist for Mains: typically 10× the vacancy (category-wise).
Phase 2 — Main Exam (Online + Descriptive)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning + Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 50 | 45 min |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| Objective total | 155 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Descriptive (Letter + Essay) | 2 | 50 | 30 min |
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the objective section.
- Descriptive: typed online — letter writing + essay (250 words each).
Phase 3 — Group Exercise + Personal Interview (50 marks)
- Group Exercise: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks
Final merit: Mains (out of 250) + GE/PI (out of 50) → total 300, weighted 75% Mains + 25% GE/PI. Prelims marks are not added to the final score.
How to apply for SBI PO 2026 online — step by step
- Visit sbi.co.in/web/careers.
- Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India”.
- Click “Apply Online” → “New Registration”.
- Enter name, mobile, email — generate provisional registration ID + password.
- Login, fill the form: personal, education, category, state preference, declaration.
- Upload at the listed sizes:
- Photo: 20–50 KB, JPG, 200×230 px, white background, recent.
- Signature: 10–20 KB, JPG, 140×60 px.
- Left thumb impression: 20–50 KB, JPG, on white paper.
- Handwritten declaration: 50–100 KB, JPG, in own handwriting (not capitals, not printed).
- Pay the fee online (UPI / card / netbanking).
- Final submit — download the confirmation page + e-receipt and keep a printout.
Important. Once you click Final Submit, name, category, DOB and education fields cannot be edited. Triple-check before submitting. Also, the SBI portal slows down significantly in the last 48 hours of the window — apply early.
⏰ Last Date: To be announced (~30 June 2026 expected)
Apply on official SBI portalClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
What documents are required for SBI PO 2026?
While filling online form
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, 200×230 px, JPG)
- Signature on white paper (140×60 px, JPG)
- Left thumb impression on white paper
- Handwritten declaration in own handwriting (lowercase)
- Valid email ID + active mobile number
At Verification / Next Step
- Printed admit card (Prelims and Mains separately)
- Original photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport
- Photocopy of the photo ID + a recent passport photo
How to prepare for SBI PO 2026 — practical tips
A realistic 60-day plan (from notification to prelims)
- Weeks 1–2 — Read full syllabus, take 1 free prelims mock as baseline. Identify weakest section.
- Weeks 3–5 — Daily 3 hours: 1 hour on weakest section, 2 hours on the other two. Solve sectional tests, not full mocks yet.
- Weeks 6–7 — Daily 1 full prelims mock (with sectional timing). Review every wrong answer the same day.
- Last week — Revision-only. No new topics. Sleep 8 hours nightly. Visit your exam centre the day before to check route.
What to focus on
- English — Reading comprehension carries the most marks. Read The Hindu editorial daily.
- Quantitative — Practice DI sets (caselet, line graph, table) — these dominate in Mains.
- Reasoning — Master puzzles and seating arrangement; these account for 20+ marks alone.
- Banking Awareness (Mains) — Last 6 months current affairs, RBI circulars, monetary policy.
Free resources
- Official previous-year papers: sbi.co.in/careers (cached papers in the archive)
- Mock tests: Oliveboard free weekly mock, Adda247 free section tests, Career Power weekly all-India test
- YouTube: BankExamsToday, BYJU’s Exam Prep PO playlist, Adda247 PO live classes
Pro tip. Don’t skip the handwritten declaration in lowercase — every year hundreds of candidates’ forms are rejected because the declaration was typed or written in capitals.
Frequently asked questions
1. When will the SBI PO 2026 notification be released?
2. What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
3. What is the qualification required for SBI PO?
4. Is there negative marking in SBI PO exam?
5. What is the in-hand salary of an SBI PO?
6. How many attempts are allowed for SBI PO?
7. Can final-year students apply for SBI PO 2026?
8. Is there sectional timing in SBI PO Prelims?
9. What is the difference between SBI PO and IBPS PO?
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. We are not affiliated with the State Bank of India or its recruitment partner IBPS. All dates marked as “expected” are based on previous-year patterns and will be replaced with the official notification figures as soon as SBI publishes the 2026 PDF.
