State Bank of India SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 2273 Posts
Post Date: 29 January 2026
Short Information: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification (Advt No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18) for the recruitment of 2,273 Circle Based Officers (CBO). Eligible candidates with a Graduation degree and 2 years of experience can apply online from 29th January 2026 to 18th February 2026 at sbi.bank.in. Read below for vacancy breakup, eligibility, exam pattern, and direct application links.
STATE BANK OF INDIA (SBI)
CIRCLE BASED OFFICER (CBO) RECRUITMENT 2026
ADVT NO: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2273 (2050 Regular + 223 Backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All India (Circle Wise) |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 January 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 February 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking).
Vacancy Details (Circle Wise)
| Circle | Language | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | Gujarati | 249 |
| Kolkata | Bengali/Nepali/Hindi | 242 |
| Bengaluru | Kannada | 236 |
| Lucknow | Hindi/Urdu | 221 |
| Chennai | Tamil | 208 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 204 |
| Mumbai Metro | Marathi/Konkani | 152 |
| Bhopal | Hindi | 118 |
| Jaipur | Hindi | 113 |
| Chandigarh | Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi | 108 |
| Amaravati | Telugu/Urdu | 101 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odia | 85 |
| Guwahati | Assamese/Bengali/Eng etc. | 85 |
| New Delhi | Hindi | 83 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Malayalam | 83 |
| Hyderabad | Telugu/Urdu | 80 |
| Grand Total | 2273 | |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.
- Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant candidates are also eligible.
2. Experience (as on 31.12.2025):
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.
3. Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025):
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 21 to 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 Years |
| SC / ST | +5 Years |
| PwBD | +10 to 15 Years |
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following phases:
- Phase 1: Online Examination: Objective (120 Marks) + Descriptive (50 Marks).
- Phase 2: Screening: Verification of eligibility and experience.
- Phase 3: Interview: 50 Marks.
- Phase 4: Language Proficiency Test: For candidates who haven’t studied the local language in 10th/12th.
*Final Selection Weightage: Online Test (75%) : Interview (25%)
Exam Pattern (Online Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Min |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 Min |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 Min |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Min |
| Total Objective | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
| Descriptive Test (Letter Writing & Essay) – 50 Marks (30 Min) | |||
Salary Structure
- Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480/- per month.
- Pay Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
- Allowances: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical, etc.
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
- Click on “Current Openings” and find “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers”.
- Register for the exam and note down the Registration Number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, and Documents (Resume, ID, Proof of Service).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form.
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
❓ FAQs – SBI CBO 2026
► 1. What is the last date to apply for SBI CBO?
The last date to apply online is 18th February 2026.
► 2. Is experience required for SBI CBO?
Yes, minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank/RRB is required.
► 3. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 21 to 30 years of age.
► 4. What is the starting salary?
The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480/- plus allowances.