The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced vacancies for several positions. Candidates can apply through the official website by the specified date. Let's look at the details...

The State Bank of India (SBI) has brought great news for young people preparing for a career in the banking sector. SBI has released the official notification for the Circle-Based Officer (CBO) recruitment 2026. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 2,050 positions will be filled across different circles in the country. The notification was released on January 28, 2026, while the online application process is starting from January 29, 2026. Interested candidates can apply by February 18, 2026, on the official SBI website sbi.bank.in.

This SBI recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates who have a graduate degree, experience working in the banking sector, and are looking for an officer-level job. The bank has clarified that applications will only be accepted through online mode. Applications sent through any other means will not be considered valid.

2050 Vacancies Available

A total of 2,050 positions will be filled under this recruitment across major circles in the country. These include circles like Amravati, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Maharashtra, Mumbai Metro, New Delhi, and Thiruvananthapuram. The distribution of all positions has been decided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and the General category, to ensure equal opportunities for candidates from all categories.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates applying for the SBI CBO position must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates holding professional degrees such as Engineering, Medical, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant are also eligible for this recruitment.

Along with the educational qualification, candidates must also have a minimum of two years of work experience as an officer in any bank. Candidates without experience will not be able to apply for this recruitment.

What is the age limit?

The candidate's age should be at least 21 years and a maximum of 30 years as of December 31, 2025.  However, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Persons with Disabilities, and ex-servicemen candidates will be given age relaxation as per government rules.

What will be the salary and benefits?

Candidates selected for the SBI CBO post will initially receive a basic salary of Rs. 48,480. In addition, the bank will provide two advance increments at the time of appointment.

Besides the basic salary, officers will receive various benefits, including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance or lease facility, City Allowance, Provident Fund, National Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Allowance, medical facilities, and other banking benefits. Overall, this job is considered quite attractive in terms of both salary and benefits.

How will the selection process work?

The selection process for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 will be completed in several stages. First, candidates will have to appear for a written examination. Successful candidates will then be called for an interview.

After the interview, there will be a local language test to ensure that the candidate is able to understand and speak the language of that circle. This will be followed by document verification and a medical examination. Only candidates who are successful in all stages will be finally selected.

How much is the application fee?

General, OBC, and EWS category candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs. 750.  Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Disabilities candidates are completely exempted from the application fee. The fee can only be paid online.

How to apply?

To apply, candidates must first visit the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in. Then, they need to go to the CBO Recruitment 2026 section and click on the “Apply Online” link. Candidates will have to register using their email ID and mobile number. After completing the registration, they will have to fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents. Finally, they will have to pay the application fee and submit the form.