Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and other conditions mentioned in the official notification. Eligibility is determined with reference to the dates specified by SBI.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
The following candidates are also eligible, subject to the notification's conditions:
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Graduates from any recognised stream.
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Candidates possessing professional qualifications such as Engineering, Medical, Chartered Accountancy or Cost Accountancy.
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Candidates in the final year or final semester of graduation, provided they can produce proof of passing the examination by the specified eligibility date if called for the interview.
For SBI PO 2026, the graduation qualification had to be completed by 30 September 2026, as specified in the notification.
The date of passing is generally determined by the date appearing on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the university or institute.
SBI PO Age Limit
The age limit for SBI PO 2026 was 21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026.
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 April 1996 and not later than 1 April 2005, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD – General / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers | 5 Years |
Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and supporting documents prescribed in the official notification. Cumulative age relaxation is not permitted.