Sarkari Exam Khabri

Important Dates

• Application Begin Online : 18/06/2026
• Last Date to Apply Online : 08/07/2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment : 08/07/2026
• Pre Exam Training PET : 17 July 2026 Available Now
• Phase-I Online Prelims Exam : August 2026
• Phase-II Online Main Exam : September 2026

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs. 750/-
• SC / ST / PwBD Categories : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
• Payment Mode : Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI gateways.

Age Limit Structure (As on 01/04/2026)

• Minimum Age Limit Criteria : 21 Years Completed
• Maximum Upper Age Limit : 30 Years
• Birth Bracket Boundary: Born not later than 01/04/2005 and not earlier than 02/04/1996 (both days inclusive).
• Age Relaxation Concessions: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) applicants.

SBI PO Category-Wise Vacancy & Eligibility Structure

• Job Location: Anywhere in India.
• Probation Stage: 2 Years with continuous internal evaluation.
• Service Bond: Value of Rs. 2.00 Lacs to serve the bank for a minimum layout of 3 years.

• UR (General) : 588 Seats
• OBC Cadre : 390 Seats
• SC Category : 234 Seats
• ST Category : 144 Seats
• EWS Category : 144 Seats
(Note: Includes 1446 Regular vacancies and 54 Backlog openings for SC/ST/PwBD. Horizontal PwBD seats: 61)

• Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Final Year/Semester Students: Eligible to apply provisionally. If called for interview, they must produce passing proof on or before 30.09.2026.
• Candidates possessing qualifications such as Engineering, Medical, CA, or Cost Accountant are also eligible.

Selection Procedure & Detailed Examination Scheme

• Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks | 1 Hour): Online objective test consisting of English Language (40 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (30 Q), and Reasoning Ability (30 Q) with a separate timing of 20 minutes per section. There are no sectional cut-offs.
• Phase-II: Main Exam (230 Marks | 3 Hours 30 Mins): Consists of an Objective Test (200 Marks) covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, General/Banking Awareness, English, followed by a Descriptive computer-typed paper (30 Marks) on Communication Skills. Sectional cut-offs apply.
• Phase-III: Group Exercise & Personal Interview (50 Marks): Comprises a mandatory Psychometric personality profiling test, Group Exercises (20 Marks), and a Personal Interview (30 Marks).
• Penalty for Wrong Answers: A deduction fraction of **1/4th of the marks** assigned to that question applies for each incorrect choice locked in both Phase-I and Phase-II objective tests. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty.

How To Apply Online for SBI Probationary Officer Application Form 2026

• Candidates must register online through the Bank’s official career openings gateway.
• Scan and prepare your recent passport-size color photograph (20kb-50kb), black ink signature (10kb-20kb), left-hand thumb impression, and the prescribed English hand-written text declaration on white paper before applying.
• Candidates will also be required to capture and upload a live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during the registration process.
• Fill out all profile columns carefully, review your details prior to final submission as no edits are allowed post lock, pay the requisite fees online, and secure a printed copy.