SBI PO notification 2026: The State Bank of India is expected to start the application process of Probationary Officers (PO) to recruit 2026. Almost 6.5 lakh candidates had applied to the examination last year. The SBI PO position remains to be considered one of the most demanded positions in the banking sphere of the public sector. The post has a basic salary of 48,480 per month which is one of the highest paying low-level positions in the government-owned banks.Structured promotions are also provided in the position and the officers can climb up the ladder through performance and seniority. A Probationary Officer has an opportunity in the long run to be in the top leadership in the bank.The SBI PO notification will include comprehensive details about vacancies, eligibility requirements, and significant dates, examination pattern, and application procedure.
SBI PO 2026: Age and eligibility requirements
The applicants should have the age ranging between 21 and 30 years old and the age relaxation is subject to reserved categories according to the norms of the government. To apply, a graduation degree in a recognised university is required.
SBI PO 2026: Three stage selection process
The recruitment process of SBI PO will be in three phases:
Preliminary Examination : This is a screening examination, which includes a test related to reasoning, quantitative aptitude and English language.
- Main Examination: An all-inclusive examination that consists of reasoning, data analysis, general awareness, English language, and descriptive writing.
- Group Discussion and Interview: In the last stage, the applicants are assessed in terms of communication skills, personality, and role appropriateness.
SBI PO recruitment 2026: How to download
To download the official notification which contains all the details, candidates who would like to apply to the SBI PO 2026 examination would have to do the following steps:
- Go to State Bank of India official site at its sii.bank.in.
- On the home page, there is a link on the careers page which can be found on the upper end or the lower end of the page.
- You are going to be diverted to the SBI Careers portal.
- Search the page with the latest announcements or the existing openings.
- The SBI PO Recruitment 2026 Notification link or perhaps a similar title should be clicked.
- The PDF with the official notification will appear on your screen.
- Save it on the computer in PDF format.
It is recommended that the candidates remain in touch with the official site to obtain the full information on the SBI PO recruitment 2026.