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SBI CBO Notification 2026 Released, Apply Online for 2050 Vacancies

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The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI CBO Notification 2026 for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to join SBI as an officer in the applied circle only. As per the official advertisement, the recruitment process will be conducted in four phases, including Online Test, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Test.Candidates must carefully check eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, and application dates before applying.

SBI CBO 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must strictly follow the official timeline mentioned in the notification:

ActivityDates
Online Registration & Fee Payment29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
Download Call Letter for Online TestMarch 2026 (Tentative)
Online Test DateMarch 2026 (Tentative)

SBI CBO Vacancy 2026

SBI has announced a total of 2050 Circle Based Officer vacancies across multiple circles. The State Bank of India has announced 2050 Circle-Based Officer vacancies across various circles. Candidates can apply for only one circle, and selection will be done circle-wise.

SBI CBO Regular Vacancies Circle-wise

CircleState/UT CoveredLocal LanguageTotal Regular Vacancies
AmaravatiAndhra PradeshTelugu / Urdu97
BengaluruKarnatakaKannada200
BhopalMadhya Pradesh, ChhattisgarhHindi97
BhubaneswarOdishaOdia80
ChandigarhJ&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, PunjabUrdu / Hindi / Punjabi103
ChennaiTamil Nadu, PondicherryTamil165
GandhinagarGujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & DiuGujarati194
GuwahatiAssam + NE StatesAssamese, Bengali, etc. ($English applicable)68
HyderabadTelanganaTelugu / Urdu80
JaipurRajasthanHindi103
KolkataWest Bengal, Sikkim, A&N IslandsBengali / Nepali / Hindi200
LucknowUttar PradeshHindi / Urdu200
MaharashtraMaharashtraMarathi194
Mumbai MetroMaharashtra, GoaMarathi / Konkani143
New DelhiDelhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, UPHindi76
ThiruvananthapuramKerala, LakshadweepMalayalam50

SBI CBO Backlog Vacancies (PwBD + Category Backlog)

Backlog vacancies are also announced circle-wise including SC/ST/OBC categories.

CircleTotal Backlog Vacancies
Amaravati1
Bengaluru11
Bhopal17
Bhubaneswar1
Chandigarh4
Chennai37
Gandhinagar42
Guwahati11
Hyderabad0
Jaipur1
Kolkata31
Lucknow20
Maharashtra10
Mumbai Metro2
New Delhi6
Thiruvananthapuram29

Important Notes (As per Official Notification)

  • Candidates must apply for only one circle.
  • Merit list will be prepared circle-wise and category-wise.
  • Selected candidates will be posted only in the applied circle.
  • Local language proficiency is mandatory.

SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions as on 31.12.2025.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) also accepted
  • Professional qualifications like Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant are eligible

Age Limit (As on 31.12.2025)

Minimum AgeMaximum Age
21 Years30 Years

Candidates must have been born:

  • Not earlier than 01.01.1996
  • Not later than 31.12.2004

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST5 Years
OBC (NCL)3 Years
PwBD (Gen/EWS)10 Years
PwBD (OBC)13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)15 Years
Ex-Servicemen5 Years

Experience Requirement

Candidates must have:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Officer
  • Experience should be in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB
  • Experience must be post qualification as on 31.12.2025

Local Language Requirement

Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the circle applied for.

Local Language Test will be conducted before joining unless the candidate has studied the language in Class 10th or 12th.

SBI CBO Selection Process 2026

The selection will be conducted in 4 phases:

  1. Online Examination
  2. Screening
  3. Interview
  4. Local Language Proficiency Test

SBI CBO Exam Pattern 2026

The online test consists of:

Objective Test (120 Marks)

Duration: 2 Hours

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
English Language303030 min
Banking Knowledge404040 min
General Awareness/Economy303030 min
Computer Aptitude202020 min

Total: 120 Questions – 120 Marks

 No penalty for wrong answers.

Descriptive Test (50 Marks)

Duration: 30 Minutes

  • Letter Writing
  • Essay Writing

Total Marks: 50

Interview

Interview carries 50 Marks.

Final merit list is prepared with:

  • Online Test weightage: 75%
  • Interview weightage: 25%

SBI CBO Salary 2026

The starting basic pay is:

  • ₹48,480/- in the scale of
    48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
  • Plus 2 advance increments

Other allowances include:

  • DA, HRA/Lease Rental
  • CCA
  • PF, NPS
  • Medical Facility
  • LFC and other benefits

SBI CBO Application Fee 2026

CategoryFee
General/EWS/OBC₹750/-
SC/ST/PwBDNil

Fee once paid will not be refunded.

How to Apply Online for SBI CBO 2026

Candidates can apply only through online mode:

  • Apply from 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
  • Visit SBI Careers Portal
  • Upload required documents
  • Pay fee through online mode
  • Submit final application

Preparation Strategy for SBI CBO Exam

To crack SBI CBO 2026, candidates should focus on:

  • Banking Knowledge and Current Affairs daily
  • Practice English Descriptive Writing regularly
  • Attempt mock tests for speed and accuracy
  • Revise Computer Aptitude basics
  • Prepare circle-specific local language requirement

FAQs

What is SBI CBO 2026 recruitment about?

SBI CBO (Circle Based Officer) 2026 is a recruitment drive announced by the State Bank of India for the post of CBO across various circles. A total of 2050 vacancies have been released under this notification.

When does the online application start and end?

The online application process started on 29 January 2026 and will remain open until 18 February 2026 on the official SBI careers portal.

What are the basic eligibility criteria?

To apply, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and generally need prior banking officer experience (especially 2 years in many cases), along with age and other conditions as prescribed in the official notification.

Is there an age limit for SBI CBO 2026?

Yes. Applicants should be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 31 December 2025. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories as per government norms.

What is the selection process for SBI CBO?

The selection typically includes an online test, followed by an interview/screening, local language proficiency test (if applicable), and document verification. Shortlisted candidates are finally selected across designated circles.

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