SBI Recruitment 2026
The State Bank of India is the country's largest bank and runs its own recruitment, separate from IBPS.
Open Recruitment from SBI
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SBI Recruitment: Posts, Selection and How to Apply
At a Glance
- Full name
- State Bank of India
- Short name
- SBI
- Level
- Central government
- Type
- Banking and finance
- Official website
- sbi.co.in
What SBI Recruits For
- Probationary Officers
- Junior Associates (customer support and sales)
- Specialist Cadre Officers in IT, risk, compliance and other fields
- Circle Based Officers and apprentices
Main SBI Exams and Their Stages
| Exam | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | Officer in Junior Management Grade Scale I | Phase I prelims, Phase II mains (objective and descriptive), Phase III psychometric test, group exercise and interview |
| Junior Associate (Clerk) | Customer support and sales in branches | Prelims, Mains, local language test for those who did not study it in Class 10 or 12 |
| Specialist Cadre Officer | IT, risk, compliance, wealth management and other specialist posts | Shortlisting or online test, then interview; varies by post |
| Apprentice | One-year apprenticeship in branches | Online test and local language test |
When SBI Announces Recruitment
SBI notifies the PO and clerk recruitments once a year on its careers page. Specialist officer notices are spread through the year, often with short application windows.
What SBI Applicants Often Miss
- SBI caps PO attempts by category: 6 for General and EWS, 9 for OBC and for candidates with benchmark disabilities in the General, EWS and OBC categories, and no limit for SC and ST.
- Clerk posts are state-wise, and you may apply for one state only.
- A clerk who has not studied the state's language in Class 10 or 12 must pass a language test after the mains, and joining depends on it.
- Selected POs sign a service bond. Read the bond amount and period in the notice before accepting the offer.
Preparing for SBI Recruitment
Bank exams are sectionally timed and speed-heavy. Puzzles, data interpretation and banking awareness decide most results. Take full mock tests under exam timing and keep a short daily habit of reading banking and economy news.
Eligibility for SBI Jobs
Each SBI notification sets the qualification and age limits for its posts. Central government recruitment explains the standard age relaxations and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Pay and Benefits at SBI
Bank officers and clerks are paid on bank pay scales set through industry-level wage settlements, with dearness allowance revised regularly. Banks also provide leased housing or house rent allowance, medical benefits and concessional loans to staff.
How to Apply for SBI Jobs
- Find the recruitment on this page and open its official notification, which SBI publishes on sbi.co.in.
- Read the eligibility, vacancy break-up by category, fee and last date carefully before you start the form.
- Register on the SBI application portal, or log in if you already have an account, and fill in the form.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes asked, pay the fee where charged, and submit before the deadline.
- Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. Admit cards, results and later notices are published on the official website and listed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SBI PO exam conducted by IBPS?
No. SBI conducts its own PO and clerk exams. The IBPS exams are for the other public sector banks.
How many times can I attempt SBI PO?
General and EWS candidates get 6 attempts, OBC candidates 9, and candidates with benchmark disabilities in the General, EWS or OBC categories also 9. SC and ST candidates, including those with disabilities, have no limit. Sitting the preliminary exam counts as an attempt.
What is the psychometric test in SBI PO?
It is a personality assessment taken before the group exercise and interview in Phase III. It has no syllabus to prepare, and SBI uses it alongside the interview.
What is the age limit for SBI jobs?
It differs by post. Each SBI notification states the minimum and maximum age, the date on which age is counted and the relaxations for reserved categories.
Can final-year students apply for SBI recruitment?
Only where the notification allows it. Some recruitments accept candidates who will complete their qualification by a stated date; others need the qualification on the closing date.
Is there an application fee for SBI jobs?
Most recruitments charge a fee, with exemptions or reductions commonly given to women, SC, ST, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. The fee and exemptions are listed in each notice.
Where are SBI recruitment notices published?
SBI publishes its notices on its official website, sbi.co.in. Recruitment we have checked is listed on this page with links to the official notice.
Is this the official SBI website?
No. ItsSarkariNaukri.com is an independent website and is not connected with State Bank of India. We list its recruitment after checking the official notification, and always link to the official source for applying.
How can I know when SBI announces new jobs?
New recruitment from SBI appears on this page once it has been checked. There is no open recruitment right now. Checking the official website regularly is the surest way not to miss a notice.
Official website of State Bank of India:
- State Bank of India (SBI)sbi.co.in (official website, opens in a new tab)