SBI PO recruitment 2026 begins for 1,500 vacancies, apply by July 7

The State Bank of India (SBI) has started accepting applications for 1,500 Probationary Officer (PO) posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the bank's official website until July 7, 2026.

The recruitment drive includes 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies across various categories.

Of the 1,446 regular vacancies, 588 are reserved for the Unreserved category, 144 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 390 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), 216 for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 108 for Scheduled Tribes (ST).

The backlog vacancies include 18 positions for SC candidates and 36 for ST candidates.

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of April 1, 2026, to be eligible. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.

Final-year or final-semester students may also apply, provided they submit proof of passing their qualifying examination on or before September 30, 2026, if called for an interview.

SBI has also provided a 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

How to apply for SBI PO recruitment 2026

• Visit the SBI Careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers
• Click on the "New Registration" link and complete the registration process
• Fill in the online application form with the required details
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format
• Pay the application fee, if applicable
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page or fee receipt for future reference

The selection process will be conducted in three stages:

• Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination
• Phase II: Online Main Examination
• Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and Interview

Candidates are advised to regularly check the SBI website for updates regarding examination dates, admit cards, and other recruitment-related announcements.