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SBI Recruitment 2026 – Circle Based Officers (CBO) Notification, Dates, Eligibility
SBI Recruitment 2026: Circle Based Officer (CBO) Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Selection Process
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 under advertisement number CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. Online applications are open from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026.
This post covers the important details such as vacancies, eligibility, qualification, age limit, salary, fees, selection process, exam pattern, exam centres, and how to apply online.
📌 Overview of SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2050 Regular + 223 Backlog |
| Online Registration | 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026 |
| Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Salary | Starting Basic Pay ₹48,480 + Allowances |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
📅 Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts: 29 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026
- Call Letter Download: March 2026 (Tentative)
- Online Examination: March 2026 (Tentative)
🟦 SBI CBO Vacancy 2026
SBI has released a total of 2050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies across all circles.
Regular Vacancies Summary
- SC – 303
- ST – 148
- OBC – 547
- EWS – 200
- GEN – 852
- Total – 2050
Backlog Vacancies Summary
- SC – 154
- ST – 45
- OBC – 223
- Total – 223
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University. Candidates with Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible.
2. Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)
21 to 30 years (Born between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004).
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 years
- PwBD – 10 to 15 years
- Ex-servicemen – 5 years
3. Experience Required
Minimum 2 years experience as an officer in:
- Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
- Regional Rural Bank (RRB)
4. Local Language Requirement
Candidate must know the local language (Read/Write/Speak) of the Circle they apply for.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
📝 Selection Process
The SBI CBO selection consists of four stages:
- Online Examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Local Language Test
1. Online Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
Descriptive Test
Letter & Essay – 50 Marks (30 Minutes)
Final Merit
- Online Test → 75% Weightage
- Interview → 25% Weightage
📍 SBI CBO Exam Centres 2026
The exam will be conducted across India. Major centres include:
- Tamil Nadu – Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy
- Maharashtra – Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
- Karnataka – Bengaluru, Mysuru
- Delhi NCR – New Delhi
- UP – Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
(Full list available in official PDF Annexure)
💼 Salary & Benefits
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (with 2 advance increments)
The pay scale is:
48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
Allowances include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance / Lease Rent
- City Compensatory Allowance
- PF, NPS
- LFC, Medical
📚 Probation & Career Growth
- 6 Months Probation
- Continuous assessment during probation
- No inter-circle transfer allowed for 12 years or till SMGS-IV promotion
🖥 How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
Step-by-Step Process:
- Visit: SBI Careers
- Select the notification CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18
- Click on Apply Online
- Register → Upload documents → Pay the fee
- Submit the form and download the application copy
Documents Required:
- Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- ID Proof
- Proof of DOB
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Form-16 / Salary Slip
- Job Profile Document
- Resume
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 offers a great opportunity for banking professionals to join India’s most trusted public sector bank. With attractive pay, career stability, and circle-based postings, this recruitment is highly sought-after.
Eligible candidates are advised to apply early and prepare well for the online examination.
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