SBI PO Notification 2026 is expected in June 2026 on the official careers portal of State Bank of India (sbi.co.in/web/careers).
The Prelims exam is expected on 1st & 2nd August 2026, and the Mains exam on 12th September 2026 (official dates will be confirmed in the notification PDF).
The selection process includes Prelims (qualifying), Mains (Objective + Descriptive), and Interview/GD, with final merit based on Mains + Interview weightage.

SBI PO (Probationary Officer) is a national-level officer recruitment exam conducted by SBI for managerial positions across India.

Why SBI PO is considered premium:

• Highest starting salary among PSB POs
• Faster promotion policy
• High exposure role
• National postings
• Strong brand value

Based on:

• Retirement cycles
• Digital expansion
• Branch rationalization
• Workforce optimization

Expected vacancy range: 500–900 posts.

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
Stage 2 – Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
Stage 3 – Psychometric Test
Stage 4 – Group Exercise & Interview

• Mains (Objective + Descriptive)
• Interview + Group Exercise

Prelims marks are NOT counted in final ranking.

The prelims exam consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks.

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Sectional timing: Yes

Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

Descriptive test is conducted immediately after objective test.

• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• SI & CI
• Mixture & Allegation
• Partnership
• Time & Distance
• Boats & Streams
• Ages

• Data Interpretation (Caselet, Missing DI)
• Probability
• Permutation & Combination
• Quadratic Equations
• Data Sufficiency

• Circular & Linear Seating Arrangement
• Floor & Box Puzzles
• Scheduling Puzzles
• Coding-Decoding (New Pattern)
• Inequality
• Syllogism
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense
• Input-Output
• Data Sufficiency

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Spotting
• Para Jumbles
• Vocabulary
• Word Swap
• Column Matching

• Formal Letter
• Informal Letter
• Complaint Letter
• Banking Related Essay
• Economic Essay
• Social Issue Essay

• RBI Monetary Policy
• Banking Terms
• Financial Institutions
• Government Schemes
• Budget & Economic Survey
• Banking Mergers
• Current Affairs (6 months)
• Static Banking Knowledge

• Networking Basics
• Internet Concepts
• MS Office
• Operating Systems
• Cyber Security
• DBMS Basics

Basic Pay: ₹41,960

Gross Salary: ₹80,000+ per month

Perks:

• DA
• HRA
• CCA
• Petrol allowance
• Medical benefits
• Pension

Age: 21–30 years

Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years

• Graduation in any discipline

✔ Prelims appearance does not count as attempt
✔ Mains appearance counts as attempt

SBI PO interview includes:

• Group Discussion
• Personal Interview
• Behavioral Questions
• Banking Awareness
• Situational Judgment

For structured preparation:

👉 Interview Guidance:
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/best-institute-for-bank-ssc-and-government-job-interview-preparation-free-mock-interview-by-mahendras

👉 Best Test Series:
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/best-test-series-for-govt-exams-bank-ssc-railways-and-state-exams

👉 Best Bank Coaching in India:
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/which-is-best-bank-coaching-in-india

👉 Upcoming Govt Jobs:
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/upcoming-government-jobs-2026-latest-sarkari-vacancy-notifications-central-and-state-wise

1. When will SBI PO 2026 notification release? → September 2026
2. What is SBI PO salary? → ₹80,000+
3. Is SBI PO tougher than IBPS PO? → Yes
4. Is there interview? → Yes
5. Is descriptive paper compulsory? → Yes
6. How many vacancies expected? → 2000–2500
7. Is negative marking there? → Yes
8. Is prelims qualifying? → Yes
9. What is age limit? → 21–30 years
10. What is probation period? → 2 years
11. Can freshers apply? → Yes
12. Is SBI PO transferable? → Yes
13. Is job stressful? → Moderate to high
14. Is SBI PO government job? → Yes
15. How to prepare descriptive paper? → Practice essays & letters