📅 Schedule & Key Exam Deadlines
Official Notification Release:
June 2026 (Expected mid-June)
Online Application Window:
June – July 2026
SBI PO Prelims Exam Date:
August 1 & 2, 2026 (Expected)
SBI PO Mains Exam Date:
September 12, 2026 (Expected)
Psychometric Test & Interview:
October – November 2026
📊 SBI PO Vacancy 2026 (Trend Analysis)
Expected 2026 Vacancies:
500 to 1000 Posts
General (Unreserved / UR):
~203 Seats (Based on last cycle)
OBC Candidates:
~135 Seats (Based on last cycle)
SC / ST Candidates:
~80 / ~73 Seats
Economically Weaker (EWS):
~50 Seats
SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2026 & Age Limit
👤 Age Limits & Category Relaxations
General Base Age Limit:
21 to 30 Years (As of April 1, 2026)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer):
Up to 33 Years (+3 Yrs Relaxation)
SC / ST Candidates Age Cap:
Up to 35 Years (+5 Yrs Relaxation)
PwBD (Gen/EWS) Candidates:
Up to 40 Years (+10 Yrs Relaxation)
Ex-Servicemen Age Cap:
+5 Years Relaxation Eligible
🎓 Education, Attempts & Application Fee
Minimum Educational Qualification:
Graduation in Any Discipline
Final Year Students:
Eligible (Proof required by Interview)
Maximum Number of Attempts:
General: 4 | OBC: 7 | SC/ST: No Limit
Application Fee (Gen/OBC/EWS):
₹ 750/-
Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD):
Nil (Exempted)
SBI PO Salary Structure 2026 & Allowances
💼 Initial Pay Scale & Gross Package
Starting Basic Pay:
₹ 48,480 (with 4 advance increments)
In-Hand Salary (Approximate):
₹ 80,000 – ₹ 82,000 per month
Annual CTC (Cost to Company):
~₹ 20.43 Lakhs (For Mumbai Posting)
Additional Perks & Allowances:
DA, HRA, CCA, Medical, Lease Rental & Smart Compensation
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026 & Selection Process
📝 Phase 1: Prelims Exam Pattern
Test Mode & Nature:
Online Objective | Qualifying Only
Total Question Count / Marks:
100 Questions / 100 Marks
Total Time Duration Limit:
60 Minutes (20 Mins per section)
Sections Included:
English (30), Quant (35), Reasoning (35)
Incorrect Marking Penalties:
0.25 (1/4th) Mark Deducted per Error
🏆 Phase 2 & 3: Mains & Interview
Mains Objective Exam:
170 Questions | 200 Marks | 3 Hours
Mains Descriptive Test:
2 Questions (Essay & Letter) | 50 Marks
Phase 3: Personality Assessment:
Group Exercise (20) & Interview (30)
Final Selection Weightage:
75% Mains : 25% GE & Interview
Sectional Cut-off Check:
No Sectional Cut-off for Prelims/Mains
Detailed SBI PO Syllabus 2026 (Topic-Wise)
📚 Core Syllabus Subjects for Prelims & Mains
The SBI PO examination demands comprehensive preparation across these primary modules:
Data Analysis & Interpretation (DI)
Reasoning Ability & Puzzles
Quantitative Aptitude & Arithmetic
English Language (Reading Comp, Cloze Test)
Computer Aptitude & Basics
General/Financial Awareness
Economy & Banking Terminologies
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
Descriptive English (Essay & Letter Writing)
SBI PO Previous Year Cut-Off Trends (Target Scores)
🎯 Prelims Cut-Off Trends (Out of 100)
General (Unreserved):
~59.25 Marks
OBC Category:
~58.25 Marks
EWS Category:
~59.25 Marks
SC Category:
~52.50 Marks
ST Category:
~47.75 Marks
🏆 Mains Cut-Off Trends (Out of 250)
General (Unreserved):
~88.93 Marks
OBC Category:
~80.96 Marks
EWS Category:
~84.60 Marks
SC Category:
~73.83 Marks
ST Category:
~66.86 Marks
SBI PO Probation Period & Service Bond Requirements
⚖️ Service Bond & Training Tenure
Minimum Service Period (Bond):
3 Years from Date of Joining
Bond Amount (Penalty):
₹ 2.00 Lakhs (If resigned before 3 years)
Probation Period:
2 Years (Continuous assessment)
Confirmation Assessment:
Must pass internal bank screening for confirmation
How to Apply: Document Guidelines & Declarations
📂 Image & Signature Specs
Passport Size Photograph:
4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (20KB – 50KB)
Signature Format:
Black Ink on White Paper (10KB – 20KB)
Left Thumb Impression:
Black/Blue Ink (20KB – 50KB)
📝 Handwritten Declaration
File Size Limit:
50KB – 100KB (JPG/JPEG format)
Ink Color & Paper:
Strictly Black Ink on White Paper
Important Note:
Capital letters are NOT accepted
Pre-Examination Training (PET) & Centers
🏫 Test Locations & PET Guidelines
Pre-Exam Training (PET) Eligibility:
SC/ ST/ OBC/ Religious Minority Communities
PET Mode:
Online / Self-paced modules provided by SBI
Major Prelims Exam Centers:
Conducted across 200+ cities pan-India
Exam Center Change Policy:
No request for change of center is entertained
Preparation Strategy & Recommended Books
📖 Top Recommended Study Materials
Top toppers and experts highly recommend the following base materials for clearing basics:
Quants: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning: Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey
English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
DI: Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
GA: Daily Newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express)
Current Affairs: Monthly Banking Capsules