Hey Aspirants! ЁЯСЛ
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI PO Recruitment 2026 (Advt No: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), offering 1,500 vacancies for Probationary Officers (JMGS-I).
Below you'll find the official 3-Phase selection process, updated exam pattern for Prelims and Mains (Objective + Descriptive), final score normalization, eligibility criteria, and document upload checklist.
SBI PO Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Important Details
Probationary Officers (JMGS-I) | Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
ЁЯУМ Overview & Important Dates
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (JMGS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 (Regular: 1446 | Backlog: 54) |
| Application Window | 18 June 2026 – 08 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Main Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Phase-III (GE & Interview) | October / November 2026 |
| Basic Pay & CTC | Basic: ₹48,480/- (4 advance increments) | Approx. CTC: ₹21.97 Lacs (Mumbai) |
| Application Fee | General / EWS / OBC: ₹750/- | SC / ST / PwBD: Nil |
ЁЯОп Selection Process Stages
- Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective Test — 100 Marks)
- Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective 200 Marks + Descriptive 30 Marks = 230 Marks)
- Phase-III: Psychometric Test + Group Exercises (20 Marks) & Personal Interview (30 Marks) = 50 Marks
ЁЯУЭ Phase-I: Preliminary Exam Pattern
Online objective screening test. Marks obtained in Prelims will NOT be added to the final merit list.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 mins |
| 2. Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| 3. Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour (60 Mins) |
- Negative Marking: 1/4th of marks assigned to the question deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No Sectional Cut-off: Candidates approx. 10 times the category-wise vacancies are shortlisted for Mains based on aggregate score.
ЁЯПЖ Phase-II: Main Exam Pattern (Objective + Descriptive)
Conducted online immediately followed by the Descriptive test (typed on computer).
| Section Name | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 mins |
| 2. Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 mins |
| 3. General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 mins |
| 4. English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 mins |
| Objective Sub-Total | 170 | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 5. Descriptive Paper: Communication Skills (Email, Situation Analysis, Report/Precis) | 3 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Grand Total (Phase-II) | 173 | 230 | 3 Hours 30 Mins |
- Sectional Cut-off: Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in each individual test/section as decided by the Bank.
- Shortlisting for Phase-III: Approx. 3 times the vacancies are called for Interview & GE.
⚖️ Phase-III & Final Normalization (Score Out of 100)
| Test Component | Maximum Marks | Normalized Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Main Examination (Objective & Descriptive) | 230 Marks | 75 Marks (75%) |
| Group Exercise (20) & Personal Interview (30) | 50 Marks | 25 Marks (25%) |
| Final Score | 280 Marks | 100 Marks |
- Psychometric Test: Conducted for personality profiling; findings are placed before the interview panel.
- Candidates must qualify Phase-II and Phase-III separately.
ЁЯОУ Eligibility Criteria & Max Chances
Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)
- Min Age: 21 Years | Max Age: 30 Years
- Born between: 02.04.1996 & 01.04.2005
- Relaxation: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), PwBD (+10 to 15 yrs).
- Max Chances (Mains): UR/EWS: 6 | OBC/PwBD: 9 | SC/ST: No limit.
Educational Qualification (As on 30.09.2026)
- Graduation: Any discipline from a recognized University.
- Final Year Students: Eligible provisionally (Must produce proof of passing on or before 30.09.2026).
- Service Bond: ₹2.00 Lakhs bond for 3 years minimum service.
ЁЯУБ Document Upload Specifications (Checklist)
| Passport Photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 x 230 pixels (Live capture also required) |
| Signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | Black Ink Pen (No ALL CAPS) |
| Left-Hand Thumb Impression | 20 KB – 50 KB | Black or Blue ink on white paper |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50 KB – 100 KB | Black ink in English only |
ЁЯУД Download Official Notification PDF
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ЁЯУе Download SBI PO 2026 Notification PDF

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