📢 Recruitment Deadline Extended
The State Bank of India has extended the online registration deadline for the 2026 Circle Based Officer (CBO) recruitment drive. Candidates now have until 25 February 2026 to submit their applications. The earlier deadline was 18 February 2026.
📌 Key Details
- Posts: Approximately 2,050 CBO positions (some reports mention a total of up to 2,273 vacancies including backlog posts) available across SBI circles.
- Registration: Completely online only — no offline applications accepted.
- Official Website: Apply through the SBI careers page on the bank’s official portal.
- Important Dates:
- Start of Registration: 29 January 2026
- Extended Last Date to Apply: 25 February 2026
- Last Date to Print Application: 5 March 2026 (tentative)
- Selection Stages: Typically includes a written exam, followed by further selection rounds like interview/screening.
- Eligibility: Candidates usually need a graduate degree from a recognised university and must meet age/experience criteria as specified in the official notification — check the full notification carefully before applying.
📍 How to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers website on the official SBI portal.
- Find the Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Register with your email/mobile and fill in the required details.
- Upload documents (photo, signature, etc.), pay fees (if applicable), and submit your application before 25 Feb 2026.
- Download/print the confirmation for future reference.
This extension gives candidates extra time to complete or update their applications — a crucial opportunity if you’re interested in a banking officer role in SBI this year.