SBI PO 2026 Notification Update: Expected Dates, Eligibility & How to Apply

Balasahana Suresh
The State bank of india (SBI) is expected to release the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) 2026 notification soon, marking the start of one of the most sought‑after banking recruitments in India. While the official notification has not yet been published, aspirants can prepare based on patterns from previous years and credible predictions from job news portals and exam calendars.

🗓 Expected Timeline for sbi PO 2026

Although exact dates will be announced only with the official notification, here are the tentative key dates based on trends and expert forecasts:

📌 SBI PO 2026 (Expected)

  • Official Notification Release: Jan–Feb or mid‑2026 (tentative)
  • Online application Starts: Shortly after notification (likely Jan–Feb or June–July)
  • Last Date to Apply: A few weeks after application opening, likely Feb or July 2026
  • Preliminary Exam: Likely August 2026 (based on banking exam calendar trends)
  • Main Exam: Expected September 2026
  • Interview/Final Selection: Late 2026 after Mains results
📌 Note: These dates are not confirmed by sbi officially yet — they are based on expected schedules and patterns from previous years.

📌 Eligibility Criteria (General)

To be eligible for sbi PO 2026, candidates typically must meet the following conditions:

✔ Age Limit:

  • Minimum age: 21 years
  • Maximum age: 30 years
    (Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government norms.)
✔ Educational Qualification:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.
✔ Nationality:

  • Indian citizens (or candidates eligible under specific government provisions).
There may be more specific eligibility requirements in the official notification when released.

📋 Selection Process

The sbi PO selection process typically involves three stages:

Preliminary Examination (Prelims) – Online objective test

Main Examination (Mains) – Objective + Descriptive tests

Interview / Group Exercise (Phase III) – Personality assessment

Candidates must qualify in all phases to be considered for final appointment.

📝 Application Process (Expected)

✔ Mode of Application: Online only through the official sbi careers portal (sbi.co.in/careers).
✔ Application Fee:

  • General/OBC/EWS – ₹750 (approx)
  • SC/ST/PwD – Exemptions apply (based on category norms).
    ✔ Documents Required:
  • Scanned photograph & signature
  • Educational certificates
  • ID proof (like Aadhar/PAN/Passport)
  • Other relevant certificates (if applicable).
Candidates should carefully verify eligibility and document details before submitting the online form.

💡 Tips for Aspirants

✔ Start revision of the Prelims syllabus (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English).
✔ Practice Mains topics and descriptive writing regularly.
✔ Follow official announcements on SBI’s website for the notification PDF and application links.

📌 Stay Updated

Once the official sbi PO 2026 notification is released, exact dates, vacancy numbers and full eligibility criteria will be published on the SBI Careers portal. Aspirants are advised to regularly check the official website and trusted exam news portals for accurate information.

 

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