State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment 2026 job opportunity

State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment 2026

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Wed Feb 18 2026

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State Bank of India (SBI) — Recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO)

Advertisement No.: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 Recruiting Department: Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai

1) Organization & Post Details

Organization Name

  • English: State Bank of India (SBI)
  • Hindi: भारतीय स्टेट बैंक

Designation

  • English: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
  • Hindi: Circle Based Officer (CBO) (Hindi translation not explicitly provided in the notification; role name is used as “CBO”.)

2) Location, Salary & Employment Type (As Mentioned)

Posting / Location

Posting is Circle-based: The posting will be within the applied Circle only.
  • city: Not specified as a single city (Circle-based posting)
  • state: Depends on the Circle selected (Circle-wise States/UTs are mentioned in the notification)
  • country: India
  • postalCode: Not mentioned
  • streetAddress: Not mentioned for posting location
Transfer / Posting Restriction: Selected candidates will not be entitled for Inter-Circle transfer / Corporate Centre posting / Foreign posting up to promotion to SMGS-IV OR 12 years of service (whichever is later).

Office Address (From Notification Header)

  • streetAddress: Corporate Centre (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
  • city: Mumbai
  • state: Not explicitly mentioned
  • postalCode: Not mentioned
  • country: India

Salary & Employment Type

  • baseSalary (Basic Pay): ₹48,480 (JMGS-I) plus 2 advance increments
  • Allowances/Perks: DA, HRA/Lease Rental, CCA, PF, NPS (Contributory Pension Fund), LFC, Medical facility, etc.
  • employmentType: Officer role (Circle Based Officer) with probation
  • Probation: 6 months
Probation Note: Continuous assessment will be done during probation; if minimum standards are not achieved, services may be terminated.

3) Important Dates

Online Registration & Fee Payment 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
Download Call Letter for Online Test March 2026 (Tentative)
Online Test March 2026 (Tentative)
Advertisement Date (as shown) 29.01.2026

4) Application Process

Mode & Platform

  • Mode: Online only
  • Apply Window: 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
  • Where to Apply: SBI Careers — Current Openings page

Step-by-step (As Mentioned)

  1. Login to SBI Careers — Current Openings
  2. Scroll and open the relevant advertisement
  3. Download and read the detailed advertisement
  4. Apply online (no corrections allowed after final submission)

Important Application Notes

  • Registration completion: Registration is complete only after fee payment (online mode) on/before last date.
  • One Circle only: Candidate must apply for only one Circle; applying for one Circle makes you ineligible for other Circles.
  • Active contact details: Keep email & mobile active until final results.
  • No hard copy submission: Do not send printout of the application to the Bank.

Documents to Upload (Major List)

  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Left thumb impression
  • Handwritten declaration
  • ID proof
  • Date of birth proof
  • Job profile (certified)
  • Resume
  • Educational certificates/mark sheets
  • Experience proof
  • Latest Form-16
  • Latest Salary slip

5) Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Indian Citizens

Educational Qualification (Essential)

  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent recognized by Central Government (including Integrated Dual Degree).
  • Candidates with qualifications such as Medical / Engineering / CA / Cost Accountant are also eligible.

Experience (Post-qualification)

  • Minimum: 2 years (as on 31.12.2025)
  • Role: Experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank OR any Regional Rural Bank (as per RBI Second Schedule)
  • Job-profile condition: Job profile must substantially match SBI Scale-I Generalist officer profile; otherwise, application can be rejected at any stage.

Local Language Requirement

  • Candidate must be proficient (read/write/understand) in one specified local language of the applied Circle.
  • Local Language test is part of selection unless proof is available via 10th/12th marksheet showing that local language as a subject.

Not Eligible (As Mentioned)

  • Candidates working with subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks
  • Candidates working in SBI in clerical/supervisory cadre, or contract employees
  • Candidates who resigned from officer grade in SBI/Associate Banks or earlier contract in SBI and exited
  • Loan default / adverse CIBIL record conditions may lead to ineligibility unless regularized and proof/NOC as required is provided

6) Age Limit

Age as on: 31.12.2025
Minimum Age 21 years
Maximum Age 30 years
Date of Birth Range (Inclusive) Not later than 31.12.2004 and not earlier than 01.01.1996

Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
  • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
  • PwBD (OBC): 13 years
  • PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years
  • Eligible Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs etc.: 5 years
Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not available in combination.

7) Reservation Details

  • Vacancies are Circle-wise and category-wise; merit list will be Circle-wise and category-wise.
  • PwBD reservation is horizontal and governed by Government of India guidelines.
  • OBC reservation is applicable only for Non-creamy layer; creamy layer candidates must apply as General.
  • EWS reservation is as per DoPT guidelines; Income & Asset certificate rules apply.
  • PwBD: 4% horizontal reservation under RPwD Act 2016; suitable disability categories are specified in the notification (including VI, HI, LD, autism spectrum disorder (mild), multiple disabilities, etc.).
Total Vacancies (as per totals shown): 2050 (Regular) + 223 (Backlog) = 2273

8) Application Fees

Category Fee
General / EWS / OBC ₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD Nil
Fee Refund: Fee once paid is non-refundable and will not be adjusted against any other recruitment.

9) Selection Process

Phases: Online Examination → Screening → Interview → Local Language Proficiency Test

Online Examination — Objective Test

Section Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 30 minutes
Banking Knowledge 40 40 40 minutes
General Awareness / Economy 30 30 30 minutes
Computer Aptitude 20 20 20 minutes
  • Total: 120 marks, 2 hours
  • Negative marking: No penalty for wrong answers in objective test
  • Qualifying: No sectional qualifying marks; minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be decided by the bank.

Online Examination — Descriptive Test

  • Marks: 50
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Questions: Letter Writing & Essay (2 questions)

Screening

Experience and job profile are screened by a committee; job profile must match SBI Scale-I Generalist officer profile; mismatch can lead to rejection at any stage.

Interview

  • Marks: 50
  • Minimum qualifying marks: To be decided by the bank

Final Merit & Local Language Test

  • Weightage: Online test + interview combined with 75:25 weightage (after conversion/normalization as applicable).
  • Local Language Proficiency Test: Conducted for provisionally selected candidates unless proof exists via 10th/12th marksheet showing the opted local language as a subject.
  • Failure: If candidate fails local language test, there will be no appointment.

10) Helpline / Contact Information

Phone (CRPD, Mumbai) 022-22820427
Email crpd@sbi.co.in
Helpdesk Timing 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM on working days
Online Grievance/Query Portal http://cgrs.ibps.in
Subject Line to Mention RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA-2026

11) Official Website & Other Official Instructions

Official Website Link

https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

Call Letter / Communication Notes

  • Call letters will be available for download from the website using registration number & password / date of birth.
  • No hard copy of call letter will be sent by post.
  • Candidates should not request change of test centre/date/session.

Pre-Examination Training (PET)

Pre-Examination Training is available in online mode for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates (if opted).

12) Reservation Certificates / Verification Notes

  • PwBD certificate must be dated on or before the last date of registration.
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate must be issued during 01.04.2025 to the interview date (if called).
  • EWS Income & Asset certificate is based on FY 2024-25 and valid for 2025-26; it must be produced at verification.
  • Govt/PSU/Nationalised banks/RRB candidates must produce NOC from employer at the time of interview.

13) Additional Official Notes / Disclaimers

  • Multiple applications: If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application will be retained and fee for other applications will be forfeited.
  • Biometric verification: Photo + thumb impression/IRIS may be captured/verified at multiple stages.
  • Canvassing: Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
  • Jurisdiction: Legal proceedings will lie only at Mumbai.
  • Bank’s right: SBI reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

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