SBI PO 2026 notice, explained
The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.
In short
| Age | 21–30 years on 01-04-2026 |
|---|---|
| Education | A bachelor’s degree in any subject |
| Final-year students | Can apply (p.3, para 1(B) (must pass on or before 30.09.2026)) |
| Last date to apply | 08-07-2026 |
Important dates
| Notification | 18-06-2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 18-06-2026 |
| Last date to apply | 08-07-2026 |
| Exam | 01-08-2026 – 12-09-2026 |
SBI PO 2026-27 (Advt. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) · verified 12-11-2026 · All exams in the tracker
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What changed in this year’s notice
- More attempts allowed: General/EWS now 6 (was 4); General-PwBD, EWS-PwBD and OBC now 9 (was 7). SC/ST still unlimited. (p.5)
- Mains descriptive paper is now 30 marks (was 50), so the Mains total is 230 (was 250); still 3 questions in 30 minutes. (p.6)
- In the descriptive paper, Situation Analysis is now compulsory and you choose between Report writing and Precis (before, Report was compulsory and you chose Situation Analysis or Precis). (p.6)
Compared with SBI Recruitment of Probationary Officers, Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04 (23.06.2025). Dates and vacancy numbers are not compared.
Who can apply
Age limit (counted on 01-04-2026)
| all | 21–30 years |
|---|
Age relaxation (upper limit)
| OBC | 3 years |
|---|---|
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Education
- all (Probationary Officer): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent recognised by the Central Government; Integrated Dual Degree must be passed by 30.09.2026; Medical, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant etc. also eligible (p.3, para 1(B) (as on 30.09.2026))
Final-year students: can apply, if the qualification is complete by the date the notice sets (p.3, para 1(B) (must pass on or before 30.09.2026))
Other conditions
- Credit history (CIBIL): candidates with defaulted loans/credit card dues must regularise them and show updated CIBIL status or lender NOC by the date of joining, otherwise the offer is cancelled (p.5, para 5; p.12, para 32)
Documents
To upload with the form
- Photograph (p.9, para b; Annexure II p.14)
- Signature (p.9, para b; Annexure II p.14)
- Left-hand thumb impression (p.9, para b; Annexure II p.14)
- Hand-written declaration (p.9, para b; Annexure II p.14)
- Live photograph captured by webcam or mobile during registration (p.9, para b)
Plus 9 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list
Photo and signature sizes, with resizers
Source: SBI Recruitment of Probationary Officers, Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 (18.06.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.
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