The State Bank of India has officially published the recruitment notification for Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts for the year 2026 with 2,273 vacancies.
📌 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 2,273 (includes regular + backlog posts)
Vacancies are across various SBI circles throughout India.
🗓 Important Dates (2026)
Application Start: 29 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026
Online Exam: Expected in March 2026 (tentative)
📍 Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
✔️ Work Experience: Usually minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (as per official notification).
✔️ Age Limit: Typically, 21–30 years (age relaxation for reserved categories as per rules).
📋 Selection Process
The selection stages generally include:
Online Examination
Screening / Shortlisting
Interview
Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
💰 Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD: Fee exempted
📍 How to Apply Online
Visit the official SBI careers page: https://sbi.bank.in or the direct application portal.
Go to Current Openings → CBO Recruitment 2026
Register, fill in details, upload documents, pay fees, and submit.
💡 Important: Only online applications submitted within the date range (29 Jan to 18 Feb 2026) will be accepted.