About the Org
The State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest public sector bank in India. It offers a wide range of banking and financial services across the country and internationally.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: 2050 Posts, Apply Online
Vacancy Details
SBI has announced a recruitment drive for 2050 Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts for the year 2026. These are permanent positions with vacancies distributed across various states in India.
Age and Education Qualification
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025): Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (or equivalent) from a recognized university/institution in India.
Salary Details
Pay Scale: ₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920.
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Approximate Gross Salary: ₹58,484 per month (including Basic Pay, DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances).
Approximate In-Hand Salary: ₹50,296 per month (after deductions).
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: ₹750.
SC / ST / PwBD: Exempted (No Fee).
Payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline through E-Challan.
How to Apply
- Read the official SBI Bank CBO Notification 2026 PDF carefully.
- Visit the official SBI recruitment website or click the ‘Apply Online’ link.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, etc.) as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 29 January 2026
Application End Date: 18 February 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 18 February 2026
Exam Date: To be notified later
Admit Card: Will be available before the exam
Result Date: To be notified later
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Basic Details | |
| Organization Name | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Total Vacancies | 2273 (2050 Regular + 223 PwBD Backlog) |
| Job Location | Circle-wise across states/UTs; posting restricted to the applied Circle |
| Pay Scale | Basic Pay ₹48,480 in the scale ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920 (JMGS-I) with 2 advance increments plus DA, HRA/Lease, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical and other allowances |
| Probation | 6 months with continuous assessment |
| Educational Qualification | |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (including IDD) from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Eligible Degrees | Candidates with Medical, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as on 31.12.2025 |
| Salary Proof (Non-PSB/Other SCBs) | Minimum annual gross salary ₹9.50 lakh for each year with Form-16/AIS/salary slips/certificate |
| Age Limit | |
| Age Criteria | 21 to 30 years as on 31.12.2025 |
| Date of Birth Range | Born between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004 (both inclusive) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (NCL): 3 years; PwBD (GEN/EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years; Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: 5 years |
| Selection Process & Exam | |
| Selection Stages | Online Examination, Screening (experience and job profile), Interview, Local Language Proficiency Test |
| Online Exam Pattern | Objective Test (2 hours) and Descriptive Test (30 minutes) |
| Objective Test | English 30/30, Banking Knowledge 40/40, GA/Economy 30/30, Computer Aptitude 20/20; no negative marking |
| Descriptive Test | English Letter and Essay, 2 questions, 50 marks |
| Interview | 50 marks |
| Final Merit | Online Test 75 marks + Interview 25 marks with separate qualifying |
| Local Language | Mandatory proficiency in specified local language of the Circle |
| Application Fee | |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| Fee Policy | Non-refundable |
| Reservation Details | |
| Reservation Policy | As per Government of India norms |
| OBC Requirement | Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01.04.2025 and interview date |
| EWS Requirement | Valid Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2024–25 |
| PwBD Reservation | 4 percent horizontal reservation as per RPwD Act, 2016 |
| Exam Centre | |
| Exam Cities | Online exam centres across India as per SBI notification |
| Centre Policy | SBI may add, change or cancel centres; no change requests accepted |
| Documents Required | |
| Upload with Application | Photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, ID proof, DOB proof, educational certificates, experience documents, job profile certificate, resume, Form-16, salary slip |
| Carry for Exam | Call letter and one original photo ID with self-attested copy |
| Carry for Interview | All original documents with photocopies and interview call letter |
| Other Conditions | |
| Ineligibility | SBI clerical/supervisory staff, resigned SBI officers, SBI associates’ employees, defaulters, candidates with adverse character reports |
| Biometric Verification | Photo and biometric capture at multiple stages |
| Scribe Facility | Available to eligible PwBD candidates as per Government rules |
| Posting Restriction | No inter-circle, corporate centre or foreign posting till promotion to SMGS-IV or completion of 12 years |
| Application Details | |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Number of Applications | Only one application allowed |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start Date | 29.01.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 18.02.2026 |
| Fee Payment Dates | 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026 |
| Online Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview Date | To be notified |
| Result Date | Not specified |
FAQ
<p>This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.</p>