{"id":25628349,"date":"2025-10-29T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25628349"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:54:11","slug":"sbi-po-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI PO Exam 2026 \u2013 Notification, Expected Date, Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df95a1a99e3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df95a1a99e3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Key_News_Highlights\" >SBI PO Exam 2026: Key News Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Overview\" >SBI PO Exam 2026: Overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\" >SBI PO 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Expected_Vacancy_Details\" >SBI PO Exam 2026: Expected Vacancy Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Previous_Question_Papers\" >SBI PO Previous Question Papers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Model_Question_Papers\" >SBI PO Model Question Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Eligibility\" >SBI PO Exam 2026: Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >SBI PO Exam 2026: Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_Salary_Allowances\" >SBI PO 2026 \u2013 Salary &amp; Allowances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#Selection_Process\" >Selection Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_How_to_Apply_Online\" >SBI PO 2026 \u2013 How to Apply Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#Preparation_Tips\" >Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/sbi-po-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"633\">The State Bank of India (SBI) is gearing up for one of its biggest recruitment drives in recent years. The SBI Probationary Officer (PO) exam is one of the most popular banking exams in India, offering graduates a chance to start a career in one of the country\u2019s largest financial institutions. In a recent press meeting, SBI confirmed that it plans to recruit over <strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"459\">3,500 officers<\/strong>, including Probationary Officers, <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"511\">by March 2026<\/strong>. This announcement has created excitement among banking aspirants, marking a strong hiring phase for the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/COMPUTER-AWARENESS.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/COMPUTER-AWARENESS.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\"><strong>COMPUTER AWARENESS STUDY NOTES &#8211; <\/strong>PDF Download<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"664\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Key_News_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026: Key News Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<li data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"764\">\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"764\">SBI has officially indicated a <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"730\">large-scale recruitment plan<\/strong> for the 2026 financial year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"842\">\n<p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"842\">Around <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"807\">3,500 officer-level employees<\/strong> will be hired by <strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"839\">March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"944\">The recruitment includes various officer posts, with a <strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"941\">significant share for the PO category<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1034\">\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1034\">The <strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"977\">SBI PO 2026 Mains exam<\/strong> is expected to be conducted around <strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1031\">September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1137\">The bank also mentioned a focus on <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1085\">diversity<\/strong>, aiming for <strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1134\">30% of its workforce to be women by 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1256\">The move aligns with SBI\u2019s goal to strengthen <strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1205\">branch staffing<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1240\">digital banking operations<\/strong> across India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1385\">In short, this year\u2019s SBI recruitment will be among the most crucial for young graduates looking to enter the banking sector.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1385\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Overview\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026: Overview\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The overview table below highlights the key details of the <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"176\">SBI PO Exam 2026<\/strong>, including the conducting body, selection stages, and exam mode for quick reference.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Organization Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State Bank of India (SBI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SBI PO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>SBI PO Exam 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vacancies (Expected)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Around 3500 Officer vacancies including PO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Government Bank Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Prelims, Mains, Interview\/Group Exercise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Across India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>sbi.co.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1477\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1475\">SBI PO 2026 \u2013 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1610\">The following table gives an overview of the <strong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1544\">expected timeline<\/strong> for the SBI PO 2026 recruitment process based on current updates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<thead data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<tr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<th data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1620\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Event<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1637\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Expected Date (Tentative)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<tr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1728\">\n<td data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1705\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1704\">SBI PO 2026 Notification Release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1728\">February\u2013March 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<td data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1765\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1764\">Online Application Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1779\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1826\">\n<td data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1812\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1811\">Last Date to Apply Online<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1826\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1872\">\n<td data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1860\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1859\">Prelims Admit Card Release<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1872\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<td data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1901\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1900\">Preliminary Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1914\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1949\">\n<td data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1936\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1935\">Prelims Result<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1949\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1990\">\n<td data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1972\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1971\">Mains Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1990\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<td data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2010\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2009\">Mains Result<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2026\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2075\">\n<td data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2058\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2057\">Interview\/Group Exercise<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2075\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2126\">\n<td data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2109\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2108\">Final Result \/ Appointment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2126\">To be notified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1421\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Expected_Vacancy_Details\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026: Expected Vacancy Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1793\">The <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"301\">SBI PO Exam 2026<\/strong> is one of the most awaited recruitment drives in the banking sector. While the official notification is yet to be released, reliable sources indicate that around 3,500 vacancies will be announced for SBI Officer post including credit officer, probationary officer or PO, specialist officer. This includes both <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"576\">regular and backlog<\/strong> categories across various circles.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1793\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Previous_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Previous Question Papers\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SBI PO Previous Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Download PDF<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI po previous year question paper PDF 2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-2015.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-2015.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI PO Prelims Exam 2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-prelims-2017-question-paper_redacted-ba8bdcb5.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-prelims-2017-question-paper_redacted-ba8bdcb5.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI PO 2018 Preliminary Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-prelims-2018-.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/sbi-po-prelims-2018-.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI PO 2021 Preliminary Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SBI-PO-Prelims-2021.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SBI-PO-Prelims-2021.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI PO 2022 Preliminary Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SBI-PO-Prelims-2022.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SBI-PO-Prelims-2022.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Model_Question_Papers\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Model Question Papers<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The candidates can check the SBI PO sample questions here<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>SBI PO Sample Questions 2024<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Download PDF<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">SBI PO Sample Question 1<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">SBI PO Sample Question 2<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">SBI PO Sample Question 3<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/0ab7b82b9134656485602990b9f6b5cd.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556385\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1825\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Eligibility\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026: Eligibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"439\">Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"322\">eligibility conditions<\/strong> set by the State Bank of India. The criteria are based on <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"438\">nationality, age limit, and educational qualification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"464\"><strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"464\">1. Nationality<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"708\">\n<li data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"514\">\n<p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"514\">The candidate must be a <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"511\">citizen of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"708\">\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"708\">Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (who came to India before 1st January 1962) may also apply, provided they have valid eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"750\">2. Age Limit\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"864\">\n<thead data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"775\">\n<tr data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"775\">\n<th data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"762\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"864\">\n<tr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"833\">\n<td data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"821\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"820\">Minimum Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"833\">21 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"864\">\n<td data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"852\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"851\">Maximum Age<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"864\">30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"885\">Age Relaxation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<thead data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\">\n<tr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"911\">\n<th data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"897\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"911\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Relaxation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<tr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"959\">\n<td data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"948\" data-col-size=\"sm\">SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"959\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"996\">\n<td data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"985\" data-col-size=\"sm\">OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"996\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1029\">\n<td data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1017\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PwD (General\/EWS)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1029\" data-col-size=\"sm\">10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1054\">\n<td data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1042\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PwD (OBC)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1054\">13 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1081\">\n<td data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1069\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PwD (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1081\">15 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<td data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1098\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ex-Servicemen<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1109\">5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1167\"><strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1167\">3. Educational Qualification\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<li data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1264\">\n<p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1264\">Candidates must have a <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1214\">Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong> in any discipline from a recognized university.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1375\">\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1375\">Final-year students may also apply, provided they can produce proof of graduation by the time of interview.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1484\">Dual degree or integrated course students should ensure their results are declared before the cutoff date.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/?utm_source=banking&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=punjab-sind-bank-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare strategically for the Bank exam! Get Free Demo Classes Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1825\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_Exam_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO Exam 2026: <\/strong><strong>Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1802\">The SBI PO Exam will continue to follow its <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1678\">three-stage selection process<\/strong> \u2013 Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview\/Group Exercise. The pattern is expected to remain similar to previous years.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1849\">Preliminary Exam (Objective \u2013 Online)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2140\">\n<thead data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<tr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<th data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1863\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1882\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1890\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1902\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2140\">\n<tr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<td data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1975\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English Language<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1980\">30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"1985\">30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1999\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2048\">\n<td data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2024\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2029\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2034\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2048\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<td data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2069\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reasoning Ability<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2074\" data-col-size=\"sm\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2079\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2093\">20 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2140\">\n<td data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2106\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2105\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2116\"><strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2115\">100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2126\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2125\">100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2140\"><strong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2138\">1 hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2222\"><strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2151\">Note:<\/strong> There is a <strong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2183\">negative marking<\/strong> of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2274\"><strong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2272\">Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<thead data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<tr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2332\">\n<th data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2286\" data-col-size=\"md\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2293\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Type<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2312\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2320\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<tr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2461\">\n<td data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2425\" data-col-size=\"md\">Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2437\">Objective<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2442\">45<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2447\">60<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2461\">60 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2531\">\n<td data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2495\" data-col-size=\"md\">Data Analysis &amp; Interpretation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2507\">Objective<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2512\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2517\">60<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2531\">45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2608\">\n<td data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2572\" data-col-size=\"md\">General \/ Economy \/ Banking Awareness<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2584\">Objective<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2589\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2594\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2608\">35 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2664\">\n<td data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2628\" data-col-size=\"md\">English Language<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2640\">Objective<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2645\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2650\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2664\">40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2727\">\n<td data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2689\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2688\">Total (Objective)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2692\"><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2702\"><strong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2701\">155<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2712\"><strong data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2711\">200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2727\"><strong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2725\">3 hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2809\">\n<td data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2772\" data-col-size=\"md\">English Language (Letter &amp; Essay Writing)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2786\">Descriptive<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2790\">2<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2795\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2809\">30 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2876\">\n<td data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2828\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2827\">Grand Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2831\"><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2834\"><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2850\"><strong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2849\">250 Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2876\"><strong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2874\">3 hours 30 minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2934\"><strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2932\">Final Stage: Interview and Group Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3141\">\n<li data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3035\">\n<p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3035\">Candidates shortlisted from the Mains exam will be called for <strong data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3032\">Group Exercises and Interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3141\">\n<p data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3141\">The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in <strong data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3138\">Mains and Interview stages only<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_Salary_Allowances\"><\/span><strong>SBI PO 2026 \u2013 Salary &amp; Allowances<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"445\">The <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"238\">SBI Probationary Officer (PO)<\/strong> post offers one of the most rewarding salary structures among public sector banks. The pay scale follows the <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"392\">Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)<\/strong> standard and includes multiple allowances and perks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"938\">\n<thead data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"472\">\n<tr data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"472\">\n<th data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"461\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"472\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"938\">\n<tr data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"571\">\n<td data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"517\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"516\">Basic Pay<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"571\">\u20b948,480\/- per month (with four advance increments)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"653\">\n<td data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"588\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"587\">Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"653\">\u20b948,480 \u2013 2000\/7 \u2013 62,480 \u2013 2340\/2 \u2013 67,160 \u2013 2680\/7 \u2013 85,920<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"718\">\n<td data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"684\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"683\">Dearness Allowance (DA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"718\">Revised quarterly based on CPI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"794\">\n<td data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"751\">House Rent Allowance (HRA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"794\">7% to 9% of basic pay (location-based)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"860\">\n<td data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"835\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"834\">City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"860\">3% to 4% of basic pay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"938\">\n<td data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"888\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"887\">Gross Monthly Salary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"938\">\u20b980,000 \u2013 \u20b982,000 (approx., depending on city)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1287\">In addition to these components, SBI POs receive <strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1102\">medical benefits, provident fund contributions, travel allowance, furniture allowance, and concessional loans<\/strong>. The salary structure ensures excellent growth potential, with <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1217\">steady increments and promotional opportunities<\/strong> to higher managerial roles like Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2369\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process\"><\/span><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2457\">The SBI PO selection process will likely follow the same structure as previous years:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2732\">\n<li data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2562\">\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2562\"><strong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2482\">Preliminary Exam<\/strong> \u2013 Objective test with English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning sections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2657\">\n<p data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2657\"><strong data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2579\">Main Exam<\/strong> \u2013 Includes both objective and descriptive parts (essay and letter writing).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2732\">\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2732\"><strong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2676\">Final Stage<\/strong> \u2013 Group Discussion, Interview, and Psychometric Test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2817\">The final merit list will consider performance in the Mains and Interview stages.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"193\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_PO_2026_%E2%80%93_How_to_Apply_Online\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"193\">SBI PO 2026 \u2013 How to Apply Online<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"409\">Candidates can apply for the <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"244\">SBI PO Exam 2026<\/strong> through the official website once the notification is released. The application process will be completely online, and no other mode of submission will be accepted.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"451\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"451\">Steps to Apply for SBI PO 2026:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<li data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"563\">\n<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"563\"><strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"487\">Visit the Official Website:<\/strong><br data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"490\" \/>Go to the <strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"526\">State Bank of India<\/strong> career portal (sbi.co.in\/careers).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"697\">\n<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"697\"><strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"598\">Find the Recruitment Link:<\/strong><br data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\" \/>Click on <em data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"663\">\u201cRecruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) 2026\u201d<\/em> under the latest announcements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"843\">\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"843\"><strong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"729\">Register as a New User:<\/strong><br data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"732\" \/>Enter basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID to generate a registration number and password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"988\">\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"988\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"878\">Fill the Application Form:<\/strong><br data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\" \/>Log in using your credentials and complete personal, educational, and communication details carefully.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1162\">\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1014\">Upload Documents:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\" \/>Upload a recent <strong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1064\">passport-size photograph<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1079\">signature<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1101\">thumb impression<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1134\">handwritten declaration<\/strong> in the prescribed format.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1291\">\n<p data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1191\">Pay Application Fee:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\" \/>Pay the fee online through <strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1267\">Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking<\/strong> before the last date.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1415\"><strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1319\">Preview and Submit:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1322\" \/>Verify all entered details before final submission, as no changes will be allowed later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1447\">Print Application Form:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\" \/>Download and keep a copy of the submitted form and fee receipt for future reference.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1575\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1573\">Important Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<li data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1669\">Make sure to use a <strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1631\">valid email ID and mobile number<\/strong> throughout the recruitment process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1738\">Keep scanned copies of required documents ready before applying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1832\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1832\">The <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1782\">application form will be rejected<\/strong> if incomplete or incorrect details are entered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1925\">Candidates are advised to apply <strong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1896\">well before the last date<\/strong> to avoid technical issues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1528\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1528\">SBI PO 2026 \u2013 Application Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1640\">Candidates are required to pay the application fee online through <strong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1639\">debit card, credit card, or net banking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<thead data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<tr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1672\">\n<th data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1653\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1672\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Application Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<tr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1741\">\n<td data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1731\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1730\">General \/ EWS \/ OBC<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1741\">\u20b9750\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<td data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1762\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1761\">SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1769\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Nil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1857\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1780\">Note:<\/strong> The application fee once paid is <strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1832\">non-refundable<\/strong> under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3298\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Tips\"><\/span><strong>Preparation Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3788\">\n<li data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3405\">\n<p data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3405\"><strong data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3317\">Start Early:<\/strong> Focus on core subjects \u2014 reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3494\">\n<p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3494\"><strong data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3435\">Understand the Pattern:<\/strong> Practice sectional mock tests and learn time management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3603\">\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3603\"><strong data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3514\">Stay Updated:<\/strong> Keep track of current affairs, especially related to the banking and financial sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3707\">\n<p data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3707\"><strong data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3633\">Work on Writing Skills:<\/strong> Practice descriptive writing for essays and letters in the Mains stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3788\">\n<p data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3788\"><strong data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3738\">Take Regular Mock Tests:<\/strong> Analyze mistakes and work on weak areas weekly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/?utm_source=banking&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=punjab-sind-bank-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prepare strategically for the Bank exam! Get Free Demo Classes Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3810\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"4158\">The SBI PO 2026 recruitment drive is set to open new doors for thousands of graduates. With <strong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3926\">over 3,500 officers<\/strong> including Credit Officer, Probationary Officer or PO, specialist officer\u00a0 to be hired by <strong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3956\">March 2026<\/strong>, it marks one of the most promising years for banking aspirants. While the official notification is still awaited, the recent announcements make it clear that the recruitment process will begin shortly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4485\">Are you are planning to appear for SBI PO 2026? Then now is the time to strengthen your preparation. Stay alert for official updates from SBI, follow a structured study plan, and aim to perform well across all stages. 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