SBI PO 2026 notification out: Check vacancies details, exam and last date, steps to apply, syllabus and direct link

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, announcing 1,500 vacancies across the country. The online application process commenced on June 18 and will remain open until July 8.

Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline are eligible to apply for the recruitment drive. Selected applicants will be appointed as Probationary Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.

Recruitment schedule announced

According to the notification, the preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026, while the mains examination will be conducted in September 2026. The psychometric test, group exercise and interview round are slated for October and November 2026.


The final result is expected to be declared between November and December 2026.

How to apply

• Visit the SBI Careers portal.
• Register using the required details and create login credentials.
• Fill out the online application form with personal, educational and communication details.
• Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, thumb impression and prescribed certificates.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
• Review all details carefully before final submission.
• Submit the application form before the July 8 deadline.
• Download and save the confirmation page.
• Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Direct to apply for SBI PO 2026

Vacancy details

SBI has notified a total of 1,500 vacancies, including regular and backlog posts.

Category-wise vacancies

Category	Vacancies
General (UR)	588
OBC	390
SC	234
ST	144
EWS	144
Total	1,500

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification release date	June 18, 2026
Online application start date	June 18, 2026
Last date to apply online	July 8, 2026
Last date for fee payment	July 8, 2026
Preliminary admit card	Second or third week of July 2026
Preliminary examination	August 2026
Preliminary result	August/September 2026
Mains admit card	August/September 2026
Mains examination	September 2026
Mains result	September/October 2026
Psychometric test	October/November 2026
Group exercise and interview	October/November 2026
Final result	November/December 2026