Probationary Officers<\/strong> in the State Bank of India. It is known for its competitive nature, comprehensive selection process, and attractive perks. Selected candidates undergo training before taking up official responsibilities. The SBI PO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. Successful candidates are appointed as POs and undergo training to eventually take up managerial roles in the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSBI PO 2026 Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Before applying, candidates must qualify for three basic eligibility criteria: nationality, age, and educational qualification. The eligibility must be met as per the dates mentioned in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SBI PO Age Limit (As of 1\/4\/2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The age limit is 21 to 30 years as of 1st April 2026. Relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms. Age proof must be submitted at the time of document verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SBI PO 2026 Age Relaxation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Candidates should also be well aware of the age relaxation. Below, we have shed light on the age reaction given by SBI based on different categories: Scheduled Castes\/ Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), SC\/ST, OBC, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCategory<\/td> Age relaxation<\/td><\/tr> Scheduled Castes\/ Scheduled Tribes<\/td> 5 years<\/td><\/tr> Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td> 3 years<\/td><\/tr> Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (SC\/ ST)<\/td> 15 years<\/td><\/tr> Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (OBC)<\/td> 13 years<\/td><\/tr> Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Gen\/EWS)<\/td> 10 years<\/td><\/tr> Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)\/ Short Service Commissioned Officers(SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 6 months from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment.<\/td> 5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSBI PO Nationality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n A candidate must be either \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\na Citizen of India or<\/li>\n\n\n\n a subject of Nepal or<\/li>\n\n\n\n a subject of Bhutan or<\/li>\n\n\n\n a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or<\/li>\n\n\n\n a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSBI PO Educational Qualification (As on 30\/9\/2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final Year\/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 30.09.2026. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, etc., would also be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number of Attempts in SBI PO Exam 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Candidates who have already appeared for the maximum number of permissible chances are not eligible to apply. The number of chances will be counted from the examination held on 18.04.2010. Appearing in the Preliminary Examination will not count as a chance. Appearing in the Main Examination will be counted as a chance. In the years in which only one written examination has been held (i.e. no Preliminary Examination has been held), appearing in this examination will be counted as a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCategory<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>General \/ EWS<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr> General (PwBD) \/ EWS (PwBD)<\/strong><\/td>7<\/td><\/tr> OBC \/ OBC (PwBD)<\/strong><\/td>7<\/td><\/tr> SC \/ ST \/ SC (PwBD) \/ ST (PwBD)<\/strong><\/td>No restriction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSBI PO Selection Process 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The selection process involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview\/Group Exercises<\/strong>. Only those who clear each stage are shortlisted for the next. Final selection is made based on performance in Mains + Phase 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPreliminary Exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n Mains Exam <\/li>\n\n\n\n Interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The exam is objective in nature<\/strong> and is conducted online. There is no sectional cut-off<\/strong>, but candidates must qualify for the overall cutoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSection<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Max. Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>English Language<\/td> 30<\/td> 30<\/td> 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Quantitative Aptitude<\/td> 35<\/td> 35<\/td> 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Reasoning Ability<\/td> 35<\/td> 35<\/td> 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>60 mins<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSelection criteria for Main Examination:<\/strong> Category-wise merit list will be drawn on the basis of the aggregate marks scored in the Preliminary Examination. There will be no sectional cut-off in the preliminary examination. Candidates numbering 10 times (approx.) the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination from the top of the above merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The SBI PO 2026 Notification Mains Examination will be conducted online and will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and a Descriptive Test for 30 marks. The Descriptive Test will be administered immediately after the conclusion of the Objective Test, and candidates will have to type their Descriptive Test answers on the computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSBI PO 2026 Exam Pattern For Mains <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Name of Tests<\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Reasoning & Computer Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>40<\/td> 60<\/td> 50 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Data Analysis & Interpretation<\/strong><\/td>30<\/td> 60<\/td> 45 minutes<\/td><\/tr> General\/ Economy\/ Banking Awareness<\/strong><\/td>60<\/td> 60<\/td> 45 minutes<\/td><\/tr> English Language<\/strong><\/td>40<\/td> 20<\/td> 40 minutes<\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/td>170<\/strong><\/td>200<\/strong><\/td>3 hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Descriptive Test<\/strong><\/td>03<\/td> 30<\/td> 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSectional Cut off\/ Minimum Qualifying Marks in Marks Examination <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nEach candidate will have to score a minimum score in each test (i.e., Test I, II, III, IV & Descriptive paper individually) in the Main Examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Depending on the number of vacancies available, cut-offs will be decided, and candidates will be shortlisted for Phase III.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNegative Marking SBI PO Prelims and Mains Exam 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the objective tests of both Prelims and Mains. However, there is no negative marking in the Descriptive or Interview rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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