What is the age limit for SBI PO Recruitment 2026?

The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age. Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) are applicable as per government norms.

Can final-year students apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam?

Yes, final-year/semester students can apply provisionally. However, they must be able to produce proof of passing the graduation examination by the date specified in the official notification.

Is there a bond or probation period for SBI Officers?

Yes, SBI POs serve a 2-year probation period. While there isn't a "money bond" in the traditional sense, candidates are required to serve the bank for a minimum period or reimburse training costs if they resign early.

How many attempts are allowed for the SBI PO exam?

General/EWS candidates have 4 attempts, while OBC candidates have 7. There is no limit on the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates, subject to the age limit.

What is the selection process for SBI Specialist Officers (SO)?

Unlike PO/Clerks, SO recruitment usually involves shortlisting based on experience followed by a direct Personal Interview (100 marks). Some technical roles may require a specialized online test.

Is there a minimum percentage required in graduation to apply?

No, SBI does not mandate a minimum percentage (like 60%). A simple pass or Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university is sufficient to apply for PO and Clerk roles.

Will there be an interview for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) post?

No, there is no interview for the Clerk post. Selection is based purely on the marks obtained in the Main Examination, followed by a Local Language Test (if applicable).

Are SBI employees eligible for 5-day banking in 2026?

As of early 2026, the proposal for a 5-day work week is under implementation across PSUs. Employees currently follow the alternate Saturday holiday structure pending final gazette notification.

SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2273 Posts

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification to fill 2273 Circle Based Officer (CBO) vacancies across various circles. The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 apply online link has been provided on the official website and will remain active until February 18, 2026.

SBI Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name	Post Name	Total Vacancies	Last Date	Website
State Bank of India (SBI)	Circle Based Officer (CBO)	2273	18th February 2026	sbi.co.in

SBI Circle Based Officers Vacancy 2026

There are a total of 2050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies that will be filled for Circle Based Officers posts across 15 circles in India. The vacancies are distributed circle-wise and category-wise.

Post Name	Circle	State/UT	No. of Posts	Salary
Circle Based Officer	Amaravati	Andhra Pradesh	101 (97 Regular + 4 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Bengaluru	Karnataka	233 (200 Regular + 33 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh	119 (97 Regular + 22 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Bhubaneswar	Odisha	85 (80 Regular + 5 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Chandigarh	J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab	108 (103 Regular + 5 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Chennai	Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry	208 (165 Regular + 43 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Gandhinagar	Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu	249 (194 Regular + 55 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Guwahati	Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura	85 (68 Regular + 17 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Hyderabad	Telangana	80 (80 Regular + 0 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Jaipur	Rajasthan	113 (103 Regular + 10 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Kolkata	West Bengal, A&N Islands, Sikkim	242 (200 Regular + 42 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	221 (200 Regular + 21 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Maharashtra	Maharashtra	206 (194 Regular + 12 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Mumbai Metro	Maharashtra & Goa	152 (143 Regular + 9 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	New Delhi	Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, UP	83 (76 Regular + 7 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-
Circle Based Officer	Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala & Lakshadweep	88 (50 Regular + 38 Backlog)	Rs. 48,480/-

Eligibility Criteria for Circle Based Officer

Eligibility for Circle Based Officer

Essential Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Candidates with Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience (as on 31.12.2025) as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India. For Private Bank Experience: Candidates must be drawing minimum annual gross salary of Rs. 9.50 lacs for each year with documentary evidence.
Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (as on 31.12.2025). Age relaxation applicable as per rules (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years, etc.).
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, and understanding) in the specified local language of the Circle they are applying for.

Important Links

Interested candidates can check the links below to apply for the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026:

SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. What is SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive to appoint Circle Based Officers across various circles of State Bank of India through online application mode.

Q2. How many vacancies are announced under SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 2273 vacancies have been announced under SBI CBO Recruitment 2026.

Q3. What are the application dates for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates can apply online from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026 through the official website.

Q4. Where can I download the SBI CBO Notification 2026 PDF?
Ans: The SBI CBO Notification 2026 PDF can be downloaded from the official SBI website under the Career section.

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