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State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers. The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates should apply online through the link given on the Bank's official website. Prospective candidates intending to apply for the post are advised to apply only after carefully reading and understanding the contents of this notification.

Category-Wise Vacancies & PwBD Vacancies (Horizontal Vacancies)

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Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Castes, ST – Scheduled Tribes, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved Category, PwBD – Person with Benchmark Disability, VI – Visually Impaired, HI – Hearing Impaired, LD – Locomotor Disability.

d&e – The PwBD categories under clauses 'd' & 'e' of Section 34(i) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (RPWD Act 2016) suitable for the post are Autism Spectrum Disorder – Mild (ASD-M), Mental Illness (MI), and multiple disabilities from amongst LD, VI, HI.

Footnotes on Reservation

• * OBC Reservation: Governed by Office Memorandum No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.09.1993 as amended from time to time by the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India. Vacancies reserved for OBC category are available only to 'non-creamy layer' OBC candidates. 'Creamy layer' OBC candidates should indicate their category as 'UR'. OBC category candidates should submit the OBC certificate in the format prescribed by Govt. of India containing the 'non-creamy layer' clause, issued during the period 01.04.2026 to the date of interview, if called for interview. The candidate should be in possession of the requisite OBC certificate in the prescribed format on or before the date of interview.
• ^ EWS Reservation: Governed by Office Memorandum No. 36039/1/2019-Estt(Res) dated 31.01.2019 of the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions, Government of India. Benefit of reservation under EWS category can be availed upon production of an "Income & Asset Certificate" issued by a Competent Authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for the Financial Year 2025-26, valid for the Year 2026-27, based on gross annual income as per DoPT guidelines. The EWS candidates must produce this certificate for verification on the date of document verification at the time of interview, and it must be obtained on or before that date.
• # PwBD Reservation: Reservation for Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category candidates is horizontal and guided by Government of India guidelines. Candidates availing PwBD benefits must submit a disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority, dated on or before the last date of registration of application.

4% horizontal reservation has been provided to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Section 34 of "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD), 2016". The post is identified suitable for persons with the categories of disabilities defined in the Schedule of RPWD Act 2016 and notified by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) from time to time.

Suitable Category & Functional Requirements

A. Visual Impairment (VI)

Only those Visually Impaired (VI) persons who suffer from any one of the following conditions, after best correction, are eligible to apply.

B. Hearing Impaired (HI)

Hard of Hearing means a person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.

C. Locomotor Disabilities (LD)

Only those persons are eligible to apply under the Locomotor Disability (LD) category who have inability to execute distinctive activities associated with movement of self and objects resulting from affliction of musculoskeletal or nervous system or both, including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction. Orthopedically challenged persons are covered under locomotor disability with the following benchmark:

• i. OA – One arm affected (Right or Left)
• ii. BA – Both arms affected
• iii. OAL – One arm & One Leg affected
• iv. BL – Both Leg affected
• v. OL – One leg affected (Right or Left)
• vi. Spine deformity (SD) and Spine injury (SI)

D. 'd' & 'e' Categories

E. Multiple Disabilities (MD)

"Multiple Disabilities (MD)" means multiple disabilities amongst (A) to (D) above.

Guidelines for PwBD Candidates with Temporary Disability

In terms of Office Memorandum No. 18-25/2024-Policy dated 17.12.2025 issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India:

1. PwBD candidates possessing a disability certificate having the disability condition prescribed as "likely to improve" under temporary disability category are not eligible for reservation.
2. Whereas PwBD candidates with disability conditions i.e. "Progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve" are treated eligible for reservation.

(A) Scribe for Candidates with 40% or More Disability

The facility of scribe would be allowed to a person who has disability of 40% or more, if so desired, and is meant only for those persons with disability who have physical limitation to write, including that of speed. In all such cases where a scribe is used, the following rules apply:

1. Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of a scribe should carefully indicate the same in the online application form. Any subsequent request may not be favourably entertained.
2. Both the candidate and the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking, in the prescribed format, with passport-size photograph of the scribe and candidate at the time of examination.
3. Candidates opting for scribe services will be required to fill in scribe details at the time of downloading the examination call letter. The scribe declaration form must be downloaded separately along with the call letter and brought to the examination along with other requisite documents.
4. Eligible candidates shall be entitled to compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the examination, whether availing the facility of scribe or not.
5. Candidates must arrange their own scribe at their own cost.
6. Any candidate not eligible to use a scribe as per these guidelines, who uses one anyway, shall be disqualified from the recruitment process, in addition to any other action the Bank may deem fit against the candidate and the scribe. Violation can also result in removal from service without notice if already joined the Bank.
7. If at any stage it is observed that a scribe is independently answering or solving questions, or providing hints, cues, prompts, or assistance directly or indirectly, the candidate's examination shall be terminated immediately and the candidature cancelled. This applies even if discovered after the examination has concluded.
8. The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the same online examination process. Violation results in cancellation of candidature of both the candidate and the scribe.
9. The scribe will be allowed as per Office Memorandum F. No. 16-110/2003-DD III dated 26.02.2013 of the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Disability Affairs, and clarification issued vide letter F. No. 3/2/2013-Welfare dated 26.04.2013.

(B) Scribe & Compensatory Time for Candidates with Less Than 40% Disability (Difficulty in Writing)

Persons with specified disabilities covered under Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act 2016 but not covered under Section 2(r) of the said Act (i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing): In terms of Office Memorandum F. No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10/08/2022 of the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), the facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to such persons, subject to production of a certificate to the effect that the person has limitation to write and that a scribe is essential, from the competent medical authority of a Government healthcare institution as per the prescribed Proforma at Appendix-I of the said O.M. If the candidate opts to bring their own scribe, the scribe's qualification should be one step below the candidate's qualification. Details of the own scribe should be submitted as per Proforma at Appendix-II of the said O.M.

Candidates who have defaulted in repayment under any lending arrangement with Banks/NBFCs/Financial Institutions, including credit card dues, and whose accounts reflect adverse credit history in CIBIL or any other recognized credit information agency, shall be required to regularize/repay all such outstanding dues on or before the date of joining the Bank. Candidates whose adverse credit status has not been updated in the records of CIBIL or other credit information agencies by the date of joining shall be required to either get the credit status updated or produce NOCs/documentary evidence from the concerned lender(s) confirming that there are no outstanding dues against them.

The Bank will arrange Pre-Examination Training (PET) in online mode for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, in consonance with guidelines issued by the Government of India. All eligible candidates who opt for and wish to avail of PET should fill in the relevant column in the online application. Candidates opting for Pre-Examination Training should log in for training from the Bank's website by entering their registration number and date of birth. Intimation regarding the schedule of PET will be shared through the candidate's registered email and SMS. No hard copies will be sent.

• Examinations will be conducted online at venues across many centres in India. A tentative list of centres is given below (Annexure I).
• No request for change of Examination Centre/Date/Session shall be entertained.
• SBI reserves the right to cancel any examination centres and/or add other centres at its discretion, depending on response, administrative feasibility, etc. SBI also reserves the right to allot any centre to the candidate other than the one opted for. The centres for the Main Examination will be limited.
• Candidates will appear for the examination at their own risk and expense; SBI will not be responsible for any injury or losses of any nature.
• Any unruly behaviour/misbehaviour at the examination centre/hall may result in cancellation of candidature/disqualification from present & future SBI exams.

Annexure-I: Examination Centres (Tentative List)

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Presently, the starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments) in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), LFC, Medical Facility, Lease Rental Facility, etc., and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.

Candidates can apply online only from 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Pre-Requisites for Applying Online

Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active till the declaration of results. This is essentially required for receiving any communication/call letters/advices from the Bank by email/SMS.

Guidelines for Filling the Online Application

Candidates will be required to register themselves online through the Bank's 'Career' website sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. After registration, candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode using debit card/credit card/Internet Banking/UPI etc.

a. Registration & Payment of Fees (Online Mode Only)

1. First scan the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as detailed under the guidelines given in Annexure-II.
2. The text for the hand-written declaration is: "I________ (Name of the candidate), _______ (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine".
3. Left-Hand Thumb Impression: If a candidate does not have a left-hand thumb impression, they may use their right-hand thumb impression.
4. Visit the Bank's website and open the Online Application Form, available under 'Current Openings'.
5. Fill the application carefully. If unable to complete in one go, save the entered data — a provisional registration number and password will be generated and displayed, which should be carefully noted. Candidates can reopen and edit saved applications using this registration number and password. Once filled completely and submitted, no change/edit will be allowed thereafter. Please do not send the printout of the application form to the Bank.
6. After rechecking correctness of particulars, pay fees through the integrated payment gateway by following on-screen instructions.
7. Payment can be made using debit card/credit card/Internet Banking/UPI. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
8. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt and application form will be generated, which may be printed for record.
9. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online.
10. There is also a provision to reprint the e-Receipt and Application Form containing fee details, at a later stage.

b. Guidelines for Scanning the Photograph, Signature, Thumb Impression & Declaration

Before applying online, a candidate must have a scanned (digital) image of their photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the specifications in Annexure-II. The online application will not be registered unless all four are uploaded as specified. Candidates will also be required to capture and upload a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone during registration.

• (a) Candidates are cautioned not to furnish any particulars or documents that are false, tampered, or fabricated, and not to suppress any material information while filling up the application form.

(b) At the time of examination/interview, if a candidate is (or has been) found guilty of:

• (i) using unfair means during the examination, or
• (ii) impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person, or
• (iii) misbehaving in the examination hall, or
• (iv) resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with candidature for selection, or
• (v) obtaining support for candidature by any unfair means,

such a candidate may, in addition to rendering themselves liable to criminal prosecution, also be liable to be:

• Disqualified from the examination for which they are a candidate.
• Debarred, either permanently or for a specified period, from any examination or recruitment conducted by the Bank.

(c) The Bank will analyze the responses of candidates against other appeared candidates to detect patterns of similarity. If found that responses have been shared and scores are not genuine/valid, the Bank reserves the right to cancel the candidature.

1. Prospective candidates aspiring to join SBI as Probationary Officer are requested to carefully read this advertisement regarding eligibility criteria, online registration, payment of fee, issuance of call letters, process & pattern of examinations/interview, etc., and ensure they fulfil eligibility criteria as on the date of eligibility, following the prescribed processes. Registration is completed only when fee is deposited through online mode on or before the last date for payment of fee. Hard copies of the application & other documents need not be sent to this office.
2. Candidates are advised to keep their email ID & mobile connection active for receiving future advice, valid till the declaration of result, to help in getting call letter/interview advice via email or SMS.
3. Before submission, candidates must check correct details in each field of the application form. After expiry of the online application/registration window, no changes/corrections/modifications will be allowed under any circumstances. Requests via Post, Email, by hand, etc. will be summarily rejected.
4. Requests for change/correction in any particulars (including category), once the application is finally submitted, will not be entertained under any circumstances. No correspondence/phone/email will be entertained in this regard.
5. Candidates are advised to check the Bank's website regularly for details and updates (including lists of shortlisted/selected candidates). No separate intimation will be issued for changes/updates. All Changes/Updates/Corrigendum will be hosted only on the Bank's website. Call letters/advice, wherever required, will be sent by email only (no hard copy will be sent).
6. The candidates are advised to possess/acquire a valid Aadhaar card for the process. The Bank would also conduct Online Aadhaar verification of the candidate/scribe at different stages of the selection process.
7. Candidates are advised, in their own interest, to apply online well before the closing date and not wait till the last date, to avoid disconnection/inability/technical failure due to heavy internet/website load. SBI does not assume responsibility for candidates unable to submit applications within the last date for such reasons or any reason beyond SBI's control.
8. Candidates must ensure they fulfil all eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility. Admission to all stages of recruitment is purely provisional, subject to satisfying prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issuance of call letter(s)/e-Admit Card(s) does not imply final acceptance of candidature. The Bank verifies eligibility conditions with reference to original documents only after the candidate has been shortlisted for Interview and/or at later stages.
9. Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system-generated online application form after submitting the application.
10. Candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their applications after final submission of the online application.
11. Eligible candidates must register online for the recruitment process held in three Phases — Phase-I, Phase-II & Phase-III. Candidates shortlisted after Phase-I (Preliminary Examination) must appear for Phase-II (Main Examination). Those shortlisted after Phase-II will be subsequently called for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview).
12. The Bank reserves the right to conduct Document Verification at any/all stages (Preliminary Exam/Main Exam/Psychometric Test/Group Exercise/Interview/Medical/Joining etc.).
13. Selected candidates may be offered appointment subject to completion of requisite formalities such as verification of credentials, certificates, satisfactory references, medical examination, and verification of antecedents.
14. Candidates seeking age relaxation or fee exemption must submit valid requisite certificates of the Competent Authority in the prescribed format, when sought at the time of document verification. Otherwise, claims will not be entertained, and candidature will be liable for cancellation/rejection.
15. Candidates against whom there is/are adverse reports regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude, etc. are not eligible to apply. If such adverse reports against shortlisted/selected candidates are found/received post-selection, candidature/service will be rejected forthwith.
16. At the time of interview, candidates must provide details of any pending criminal case(s). The Bank may conduct independent verification, including police records, and reserves the right to deny appointment based on such disclosures/verification.
17. Candidates furnishing false information/suppressing facts will be disqualified and liable for debarment and legal/criminal action. Candidates attempting fraud/impersonation shall be liable to be debarred from future SBI recruitment.
18. Candidate should not submit more than one application. In case of multiple applications, only the last submitted valid (completed) application will be retained, and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited. Multiple attendance/appearance at interview/joining will result in summary rejection/cancellation of candidature.
19. The Bank reserves the right to cancel/modify the recruitment process entirely or partially at any stage/time, if warranted, without assigning any reason, and shall not be liable to refund the fee or pay any compensation.
20. The Bank reserves the right to change the notified vacancies without assigning any reason whatsoever.
21. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed Railway AC-III fare for the shortest route in India or actual expenses incurred (whichever is lower), from place of residence/posting to the interview venue. Local transportation expenses will not be reimbursed. An ineligible candidate will not be permitted to appear in interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.
22. Selected candidates, after appointment, shall be on probation as per the Bank's existing recruitment policy in force/amended/modified from time to time, for the post of Probationary Officer.
23. Any legal proceedings regarding any matter of claim or dispute arising from this advertisement and/or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai, and Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
24. Original documents regarding eligibility criteria, Caste certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the Government-prescribed format, and proof of date of birth should be produced for verification on the date of interview. Candidates will not be allowed to attend the interview if original certificates are not produced.
25. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirements.
26. The possibility of some problems in administration of examination cannot be ruled out completely, which may impact test delivery/result generation. Every effort will be made to resolve such issues, including conduct of another examination/at another centre & date if considered necessary.
27. Call letter for Preliminary Exam will not be collected at the venue but will be duly checked/authenticated/stamped by exam centre staff. Candidates must retain the call letter (with authenticated/stamped ID copy) safely. Those called for Main Exam must bring duly authenticated "Original Preliminary Exam Call Letter (with Authenticated Copy of ID Proof)" along with "Main Exam Call Letter" and "Other Requisite Documents".
28. Candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government Offices, Public Sector Undertakings including Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions are advised to submit a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses (if otherwise admissible) will not be paid. On selection, candidates must produce a proper discharge certificate from their employer at the time of taking up appointment.
29. The Bank will decide the examination/interview centre(s) where candidates will be called, if found eligible.
30. In case more than one candidate scores the same marks at the cut-off point in the final merit list, such candidates will be ranked in merit according to their age in descending order.
31. Transfer Policy: The Bank reserves the right of allotment/transfer of recruited Probationary Officers to any of the Circles/offices of State Bank of India in India, or to depute to any of the associates/subsidiaries or any other organization, depending on exigencies of service. Requests for allotment/posting/transfer to a specific place/office may not be entertained.
32. Candidates who have defaulted in repayment under any lending arrangement with Banks/NBFCs/Financial Institutions including credit card dues, and have not regularized/repaid their outstanding till the date of joining, shall not be eligible for appointment. Candidates who have regularized/repaid outstanding dues but whose CIBIL status has not been updated on or before the date of joining must either get the status updated or produce NOCs from the lender confirming no outstanding dues, failing which the offer of appointment shall be withdrawn/cancelled. Candidates are advised to check/confirm CIBIL score/status before applying.
33. OBC candidates coming under "Creamy Layer" are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as "Unreserved (UR)" or "UR (LD/VI/HI/d&e)" as applicable. Once a candidate has chosen an OBC category, no request shall be entertained for change to unreserved or any other reserved category.
34. If the category indicated in the application form is "unreserved category" but the candidate subsequently requests change to a reserved one, such request shall not be entertained by the Bank.
35. Once a candidate has chosen a reserved category, no request shall be entertained for change to unreserved or other reserved category.
36. Candidates belonging to any sub-category of PwBD shall not be allowed to change the sub-category of Person with Benchmark Disabilities.
37. The OBC candidate claiming reservation under "OBC category" must produce an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on/after 01.04.2026, in possession on or before the date of Interview. No request for extension of time for production of this certificate beyond the said date shall be entertained; failure to produce it on the date of document verification will result in the candidate not being allowed to attend the interview and not being considered for appointment.
38. Benefit of reservation under EWS category can be availed upon production of an "Income & Asset Certificate" issued by a Competent Authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for FY 2025-26, valid for the Year 2026-27, based on gross annual income as per DoPT guidelines. The EWS candidate must possess this certificate on the date of document verification at the time of interview; failure to produce it will result in the candidate not being allowed to attend the interview and not being considered for appointment.
39. Caste certificate issued by Competent Authority in the Government-prescribed format must be submitted by SC/ST candidates during document verification, if called for interview. Failure to produce it on the date of document verification will result in the candidate not being allowed to attend the interview and not being considered for appointment.
40. A person availing benefit of reservation under Section 34 of the RPWD Act, 2016 (Persons with Benchmark Disability) must submit a latest disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority as per Government of India guidelines, subject to verification/re-verification, dated on or before the last date of registration of application. Failure to produce the PwBD Certificate in the prescribed format on the date of document verification will result in the candidate not being allowed to attend the interview and not being considered for appointment.
41. Guidelines in Respect of PwBD Candidates with Temporary Disability: In terms of Office Memorandum No. 18-25/2024-Policy dated 17.12.2025 issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India — (a) PwBD candidates with a disability certificate prescribed as "likely to improve" under temporary disability category are not eligible for reservation; (b) PwBD candidates with disability conditions i.e. "Progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve" are treated eligible for reservation.
42. Final selection will be subject to verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application.
43. Candidates who receive call letters for Preliminary Examination/Main Examination/Psychometric Test/Group Exercise & Interview are advised to reach the examination/interview centre on or before the reporting time. Candidates reaching after the reporting time mentioned in the call letter will not be allowed to enter the examination/interview centre under any circumstances. Any complaint/request in this regard will not be considered.