In a major boost for banking aspirants across the country and the Union Territory, India’s largest public sector lender, the State Bank of India (SBI), has officially announced the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) for the financial year 2026-27. The bank has issued a notification inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens to fill a total of 1,500 vacancies.
The recruitment drive comes on the heels of SBI being recognized as a Gold Winner in four distinct categories at the Economic Times Human Capital Awards 2026, underlining its reputation as a premier employer.
For the convenience of aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir, the bank has explicitly designated Jammu, Samba, and Srinagar as testing venues for the Preliminary Examination, while Jammu and Srinagar will host the subsequent Main Examination.
Key Recruitment Highlights
Position: Probationary Officer (PO)
Total Vacancies: 1,500 (Includes 1,446 regular openings and 54 backlog seats across various reserved categories)
Registration Window: June 18, 2026, to July 8, 2026
Official Application Portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must ensure they meet the following baseline requirements set by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department:
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Those in their final year or semester are also provisionally permitted to apply, provided they can produce proof of passing their graduation exam on or before September 30, 2026.
