State Bank of India invites online application from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers.
The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link
given on Bank’s official website
Vacancy Details
- Total: 1,500
- Unreserved (UR): 588
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 390
- SC / ST: 234 / 144
- EWS: 144
- PwBD (Horizontal): 61 slots (includes backlog)
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026): 21 to 30 years (Candidates must be born between 02.04.1996 and 01.04.2005, both days inclusive). Standard age relaxations apply (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL).
- Educational Qualification (As on 30.09.2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Those in their final year/semester can apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of passing on or before September 30, 2026.
Selection Procedure
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks): 1-hour online objective test featuring English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
- Phase-II: Main Examination (230 Marks): Consists of an Online Objective Test (200 marks, 3 hours) and a Descriptive Test (30 marks, 30 minutes) right after to evaluate communication skills. Note: There is a penalty of 1/4th mark for wrong answers in objective sections.
- Phase-III: Includes a Psychometric Test (for personality profiling), Group Exercises (20 marks), and a Personal Interview (30 marks).
Salary, Service Bond, and Probation - Emoluments: The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 (with 4 advance increments). The approximate CTC at initial scale of pay at Mumbai is ₹21.97 Lacs per annum.
- Probation Period: 2 years.
- Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond worth ₹2.00 Lacs to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years.
Steps to Apply
- Deadline: 08.07.2026)
- Open Portal: Go to sbi.bank/web/careers/current-openings and click Apply Online under Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
- Register: Enter your basic details to generate your Registration Number & Password.
- Fill Form & Upload: Complete the application form and upload your 4 scanned files.
- Live Photo: Capture a live picture via your webcam or phone camera when prompted.
- Review & Submit: Check everything carefully. No edits are allowed after clicking final submit.
- Pay Fee: Pay ₹750 via Card/Net Banking/UPI (Free for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Save Copy: Print and download your completed application form and payment e-receipt.
