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SBI PO 2026 Notification | Probationary Officer Recruitment Full Guide

SBI PO 2026 notification expected soon. Know complete details on vacancies, eligibility, prelims/mains pattern, salary, and preparation tips.

By PadhleBhai Desk · Published 3 Jun 2026 · Updated 8 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

SBI PO 2026 Overview

SBI PO (Probationary Officer) is one of the most sought-after banking exams in India, conducted by the State Bank of India to recruit POs for its branches across the country. SBI PO is a 3-stage selection process: Prelims → Mains → Interview + Group Exercise.

ParameterDetails
Exam NameSBI PO 2026
Conducting BodyState Bank of India (SBI)
PostProbationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale I)
StagesPrelims → Mains → GD + Interview
Official Websitesbi.co.in/careers
Starting Salary₹41,960 Basic + Allowances (~₹75,000 gross)

SBI PO 2026 Important Dates

EventExpected Date
Notification ReleaseOctober 2025 – January 2026
Online Application StartOctober–November 2025
Last Date to ApplyNovember 2025
Prelims ExamDecember 2025 – January 2026
Prelims ResultFebruary 2026
Mains ExamFebruary–March 2026
GD + InterviewApril–May 2026
Final ResultJune 2026

SBI PO 2026 Eligibility

  • Age: 21–30 years (OBC 33 yrs, SC/ST 35 yrs, PwBD 40 yrs)
  • Education: Any Graduation Degree (final year students also eligible)
  • Nationality: Indian Citizen

SBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern

Prelims (Online)

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303020 min
Quantitative Aptitude353520 min
Reasoning Ability353520 min
Total10010060 min

Mains (Online)

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude456060 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation356045 min
General Economy & Banking Awareness404035 min
English Language354040 min
Descriptive (Letter + Essay)25030 min
Total157+22503.5 hrs

SBI PO 2026 Salary

ComponentAmount
Basic Pay₹41,960
DA + HRA + CCA~₹25,000–₹30,000
Special Allowance~₹8,000
Gross In-Hand~₹75,000–₹80,000/month

SBI PO 2026 Preparation Strategy

  • Practice Data Interpretation daily — it is heavily weighted in Mains
  • Focus on Banking Awareness: RBI policies, monetary policy, recent schemes
  • Descriptive writing: Practice letter writing and essay on banking/economic topics
  • Solve previous year SBI PO papers for pattern familiarity