SBI PO 2026: Notification (SOON), Application Form, Dates, Eligibility & Vacancies

State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2026 ( SBI PO )

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SBI PO 2026 notification is expected to be announced soon. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. SBI PO exam dates are announced along with the notification. Read here for more details on SBI PO 2026 exam.

SBI PO 2026 notification is expected to be announced soon. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years. Only online applications are accepted for the exam. Read here for more details on SBI PO 2026 exam.

SBI PO 2026-Dates, Notification, Pattern & Eligibility

SBI PO

SBI PO 2026: State Bank of India is expected to soon announce SBI PO notification. The notification will be released at sbi.co.in in PDF form. It comprises the details related to the exam. SBI PO application form is made available along with the notification. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must be between 21 and 30 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is Graduation. SBI PO dates will be mentioned in the notification. Read below for more details on SBI PO 2026 exam.

Table of contents
  • What is SBI PO 2026 Exam?
  • SBI PO 2026 Recruitment Highlights
  • SBI PO Dates 2026
  • SBI PO 2026 Notification
  • SBI PO 2026 Application Form
  • SBI PO Eligibility 2026
  • SBI PO 2026 Vacancies
  • SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern
  • SBI PO 2026 Syllabus
  • SBI PO 2026 Preparation Plan
  • SBI PO 2026 Admit Card
  • SBI PO 2026 Result
  • SBI PO 2026 Cut off
  • SBI PO Salary
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What is SBI PO 2026 Exam?

State Bank of India will conduct SBI PO 2026 exam to select candidates for the posts of Probationary Officers in the bank. Selection for SBI PO is done based on merit. Those selected can be posted anywhere in the country.

Q:   What is SBI PO job profile?
A:
SBI PO job role includes supervising clerical activities, customer service, processing loans, opening bank accounts, etc. The common tasks of a probationary officer include gaining practical knowledge of various banking aspects, Customer Services (which may range from passbook printing to account opening and much more), supervision of clerical work, Loan Processing, etc.
Q:   How many marks are allotted for SBI PO interview (or Group Exercises & Interview)?
A:

The interview (or Group Exercises & Interview) carries a total of 50 marks. Before candidates appear for the interview & Group D Exercises, candidates need to appear for the psychometric test. The performance in the psychometric test will be shared with the interview panel. The psychometric test is qualifying in nature and there is no weightage.

Q:   How to apply online for SBI PO exam?
A:

To fill SBI PO application form  Visit the official website of SBI. In career page of SBI, candidates need to go to advertisement of SBI PO, From drop down, candidates need to select apply online link, Candidates need to first register for exam, After registration, candidates need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature, Fill detailed application form, 
Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, and Pay application fees and submit application form

SBI PO 2026 Recruitment Highlights

SBI PO is one of the most competitive banking exams in the country. Selected candidates are offered good package and job security. Given below are the SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment highlights.

Exam Particulars Exam Details

Exam Name

SBI Bank Probationary Officer 

Conducting Body

State Bank of India

Exam Level

National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year 

Mode of Exam

Online/Computer Based Test

Stages of Exam

Prelims, Mains, and Interview

Exam Purpose

For the selection of Probationary Officers in various branches of SBI

Official Website 

sbi.co.in/careers

Contact Details

022-22820427

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SBI PO Dates 2026

SBI PO 2026 exam dates are announced along with the notification. Candidates should be thorough with the dates so that they do not miss any event.

Events Dates

SBI PO 2026 Notification Dates

Available Soon

SBI PO Application Dates

To be notified

Q:   Are there any qualifying marks in SBI PO exam?
A:

The examination authority decides category-wise SBI PO cut off marks to select candidates for the next rounds of selection process. There is no sectional cut off marks. Candifdates need to secure only the overall cut off.

 

Q:   What is the section-wise weightage of marks for SBI PO final merit list?
A:

SBI PO final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam and Group Exercises. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The weightage given to the various phases of the exam at the time of preparing the final merit list is as follows:

Phase

Exam

Weightage (In per cent)

I

Preliminary

0

II

Main

75

III

Interview and Group Exercises

25

Total

100

 

Q:   What is the weightage of marks in SBI PO exam?
A:

The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and group exercises and interview. The weightage of marks given to the Mains exam are 75 and 25 to Interview & Group Discussion.

 

SBI PO 2026 Notification

The notification serves useful for the exam as it carries all the necessary exam details. In the same, candidates can find details related to exam dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidates must read the SBI PO notification before applying for the exam.

SBI PO 2026 Application Form

SBI PO registration form is made available online only. Candidates meeting the eligibility can fill the SBI PO online form. The application fee can be paid online only, which is INR 750 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment. Candidates can even withdraw their applications if they do not want to apply. The process to apply for the exam is given below.

  • Visit sbi.co.in
  • Click ‘SBI PO Apply Online Link’
  • Register for the exam by filling required details
  • Registration ID and password are generated
  • Upload the required documents
  • Fill the detailed application form
  • Pay the required fees
  • Submit the form

SBI PO Eligibility 2026

SBI PO eligibility is framed by the examination depending on the level of the post. It highlights the age and educational qualification for the exam. SBI PO eligibility 2026 is given below.

Parameters Details

Age

21 and 30 years

Qualification

Graduation

Number of attempts

General-4

SC/ST-No Restriction

General PwD, OBC, OBC PwD-7

SBI PO 2026 Vacancies

The vacancies are announced category-wise along with the notification. Selection of candidates are done as per the vacancies. In 2025, a total of 541 vacancies were announced. Check below SBI PO last year vacancy break-up.

Category Regular Backlog

SC

75

5

ST

37

36

OBC

135

-

EWS

50

-

UR

203

-

Total

500

41

SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern

Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must check the pattern. It tells the overall structure of the exam. The exam is divided into several stages. The prelims exam carries three section. Total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam carries both objective and descriptive tests. This stage carries 250 marks. The Psychometric test is qualifying in nature. Total marks allotted to interview are 50. SBI PO exam pattern for different stages is given below.

Prelims Exam

Subject Number of Questions Marks Duration

English Language

40

 

100

20 Minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

30

20 Minutes

Reasoning Ability

30

20 Minutes

Total

100

1 Hour

 Mains Exam

Subject Number of Questions Marks Duration
Objective Test

Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

40

60

50 Minutes

Data Analysis & Interpretation

30

60

45 Minutes

General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness

60

60

45 Minutes

English Language

40

20

40 Minutes

Subjective/ Descriptive Test

English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)

2

50

30 Minutes

Total

157

250

3.5 Hours

SBI PO 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus for SBI PO is of Graduation level. It carries the chapters that candidates need to prepare for the exam. The chapters are of basic level which candidates have studied in the high school. Check below SBI PO Syllabus.

Subjects Topics

English Language

Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data InterpretationNumber Systems, etc.

Reasoning 

Coding Decoding, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, etc.

General Awareness

Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, Sports, Awards, Culture, etc.

SBI PO 2026 Preparation Plan

This is a competitive exam. To crack this exam, candidates need to prepare well. SBI PO Preparation can be done by going through the exam pattern. They should also check the syllabus. Some of the preparation strategy for SBI PO exam is given below.

  • Understand the exam pattern
  • Know the syllabus
  • Practice mock tests
  • Solve question papers
  • Revise for the exam
  • Refer to the good SBI PO books

SBI PO 2026 Admit Card

The call letter is released online separately for different stages of selection process. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. They need to carry the printed copies of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The hard copy of the SBI PO hall ticket is not sent to candidates by post.

SBI PO 2026 Result

The result is announced online by SBI. Prelims result can be accessed through login by entering the required credentials. SBI PO mains and final results are made available in PDF form. SBI PO result can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. SBI PO scorecard is made available few days after the declaration of the result.

SBI PO 2026 Cut off

SBI PO 2026 cut off will be released along with the scorecard. The cut off is released state-wise for different categories. There is no sectional SBI PO cut off. Candidates need to secure the desired cut off to qualify the exam.

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SBI PO Salary

SBI PO in hand salary ranges between INR 52,000 to 55,000 per month. SBI PO basic salary is INR 41,960. The Gross compensation given to candidates is between INR 8.20 to 13.08 lakhs (maximum) per annum. They are also given various allowances.

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Answered a month ago

SBI PO interview is conducted for candidates who qualifies the Mains exam. The interview carries questions related to the educational qualification background hobbies current affairs etc. It basically asseses the personality of candidates.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The Reasoning section forms the most necessary part of the SBI PO exam. This section can be prepared by practising the past years papers. Candidates must also attempt mock tests. 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SBI PO English section comprises Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Cloze Test, etc. Candidates can solve questions from these chapters by improving vocabularly and grammar. They should read the editorial of the newspaper.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

SBI PO result is announced online. Candidates does not get any email intimation regarding the declaration of the result. The direct links to download the results for different stages of recruitments are provided on this page. Candidates can access these by logging with the required credentials.

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SBI PO result for different stages is announced within one month after the exam is conducted. The result is announced online. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the result is not sent by post.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

For Banking aspirants, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after jobs, considering the salary and career growth. The salary structure is released by SBI in the official notification PDF.Besides the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also given various allowances, perks, and benefits. SBI PO is re

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO prelims cut off 2024 is given below.

SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Out of 100)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

554960.5060.2561.7549.7547.5019.759.50

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

SBI PO final cut off comprises cut offs for the Mains exam and final selection. SBI PO Mains cut off 2024 as well as the final cut off are given below.

SBI PO 2024 Mains Cut off

SBI PO Mains Cut Off 2024 (Out of 250)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

75757587.5087.507575--

SBI PO 2024 Final Cut off

SBI PO Final cut off 2024 (normalized to 100 marks)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

32.533.3640.9636.8546.2442.0433.63--

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7