Important Dates
| Application Start Date | June - July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | August 2026 |
| Exam Date | August - September 2026 |
The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the Probationary Officer (PO) recruitment examination annually to recruit officers for its branches across India. SBI PO is considered one of the most prestigious banking examinations due to its attractive salary package, career growth opportunities, and leadership roles in India’s largest public sector bank.
As of June 2026, the official SBI PO 2026 notification is expected to be released shortly. Candidates can review the previous recruitment cycle and exam pattern to prepare effectively.
SBI PO 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Job Type | Officer Cadre |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Group Exercise & Interview |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years |
| Salary | ₹80,000 – ₹82,000 (approx.) |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
SBI PO Vacancy Trends
SBI PO 2025 Vacancy Details
SBI announced 541 vacancies (500 Regular + 41 Backlog) for SBI PO 2025 recruitment.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SBI PO 2025 | 541 |
| SBI PO 2024 | 600 |
| SBI PO 2023 | 2,000 |
| SBI PO 2022 | 1,673 |
| SBI PO 2021 | 2,056 |
| SBI PO 2020 | 2,000 |
The exact SBI PO 2026 vacancy count will be announced with the official notification.
Expected Important Dates for SBI PO 2026
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June–July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | June–July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August–September 2026 |
| Prelims Result | September 2026 |
| Mains Exam | October 2026 |
| Interview/GE | November–December 2026 |
| Final Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final-year students may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of graduation at the time of joining.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 21 Years | 30 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10–15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
SBI PO Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of three phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Qualifying in nature.
Phase-II: Main Examination
Marks considered for final merit.
Phase-III
- Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
Final selection is based on Mains and Interview scores.
SBI PO 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Key Features
- Online Examination
- Sectional Timing
- No sectional cutoff
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer
SBI PO 2026 Mains Exam Pattern
Objective Test
| S.No. | Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| 2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| TOTAL | 170 | 200 | 3 hours | |
| DESCRIPTIVE TEST | 03 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 250 |
Descriptive Test
| Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essay & Letter Writing | 50 | 30 Minutes |
(i) Objective Test:
The Objective Test will be conducted online and will have a duration of 3 hours. It consists of 170 questions divided into four sections, carrying a total of 200 marks. Each section will have a separate time limit, and candidates must complete the section within the allotted time.
(ii) Descriptive Test:
The Descriptive Test will be conducted immediately after the Objective Test and will have a duration of 30 minutes. It will consist of two questions carrying a total of 50 marks and will assess the candidate’s proficiency in the English language through Letter Writing and Essay Writing.
Negative Marking
- 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer in the objective paper.
SBI PO Salary 2026
The starting in-hand salary of an SBI Probationary Officer is approximately:
₹80,000 – ₹82,000 per month
This includes:
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- City Compensatory Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Pension Benefits
- Leave Fare Concession
- Career Advancement Benefits
SBI PO Previous Year Cut-Off Marks
SBI PO Prelims Cut-Off 2025
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 66.75 |
| OBC | 65.50 |
| EWS | 64.50 |
| SC | 59.25 |
| ST | 51.50 |
SBI PO Prelims Cut-Off 2024
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 61.75 |
| OBC | 60.50 |
| EWS | 60.25 |
| SC | 55.00 |
| ST | 49.00 |
SBI PO Prelims Cut-Off 2023
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| General | 59.25 |
| OBC | 59.25 |
| EWS | 59.25 |
| SC | 53.00 |
| ST | 47.50 |
SBI PO Mains Cut-Off (General Category)
| Year | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.50 |
| 2023 | 70.00 |
| 2022 | 88.93 |
| 2021 | 94+ (approx.) |
| 2020 | 88.93 |
SBI PO Syllabus
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic
- Number Series
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation
- Probability
- Permutation & Combination
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary
General Awareness
- Banking Awareness
- RBI Updates
- Current Affairs
- Economy
- Government Schemes
Computer Aptitude
- Networking
- Internet
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
- Computer Fundamentals
Career Growth in SBI PO
A selected candidate can rise through the following hierarchy:
- Probationary Officer
- Assistant Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Manager
- Chief Manager
- Assistant General Manager
- Deputy General Manager
- General Manager
- Chief General Manager
Why Choose SBI PO?
- Highest salary among banking exams
- Fast promotions
- Leadership role from the beginning
- Nationwide posting opportunities
- Excellent job security
- Attractive perks and allowances
- Opportunity to become a top banking executive
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