State Bank of India (SBI) — State Bank of India
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an official recruitment notification for Probationary Officer (PO), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduation in any discipline and be within the prescribed age limit of 21-30 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 21-30 years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises |
Cut-off Date: 02 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 21 yrs | 30 yrs | — | 03 Oct 1996 to 02 Oct 2005 |
| EWS | 21 yrs | 30 yrs | — | 03 Oct 1996 to 02 Oct 2005 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 yrs | 33 yrs | +3 yrs | 03 Oct 1993 to 02 Oct 2005 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 21 yrs | 35 yrs | +5 yrs | 03 Oct 1991 to 02 Oct 2005 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 21 yrs | 35 yrs | +5 yrs | 03 Oct 1991 to 02 Oct 2005 |
| PwD (General) | 21 yrs | 40 yrs | +10 yrs | 03 Oct 1986 to 02 Oct 2005 |
Prescribed Age: 21–30 Years (As on 02 Oct 2026)
The State Bank of India (SBI) sets specific eligibility criteria for candidates aspiring to become Probationary Officers (PO). For the 2026 recruitment cycle, it is essential for candidates to understand the age requirements, relaxation norms, and educational qualifications before submitting their applications. The official notification is expected to be released in June 2026.
As per the standard SBI guidelines, the minimum age to apply for the Probationary Officer post is 21 years, and the maximum age is 30 years for General category candidates. Below is the detailed breakdown of the age limit and relaxation for various categories:
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (Incl. Relaxation) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21 Years | 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 Years | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 21 Years | 35 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 21 Years | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Years | 35 Years (As per rules) |
To be eligible for the SBI PO 2026 recruitment, candidates must meet the following educational standards:
Unlike many other government exams, SBI limits the number of times a candidate can appear for the PO exam (counting from the 2010 recruitment onwards). Appearing in the Preliminary Examination is not counted as an attempt; only appearing in the Main Examination is recorded.
| Category | Maximum Number of Attempts |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 4 |
| General (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) | 7 |
| OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 7 |
| SC / ST / SC (PwBD) / ST (PwBD) | No Restriction |
Candidates must be either a Citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanent settlement. Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specific countries (like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or East African nations) to settle permanently in India are also eligible, provided they hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Once the official notification is released, candidates can follow these steps to apply:
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