SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Registration Open for 2273 Posts, Apply Online

SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Registration Open for 2273 Posts, Apply Online

SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification for SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 2273 CBO posts across various SBI Circles in India. This recruitment drive is a major opportunity for experienced banking professionals aiming to join India’s largest public sector bank as officers.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026 through the official SBI careers portal sbi.bank.in. Below is a complete and easy-to-understand guide covering eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, important dates, and application steps.

SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Total Vacancies	2273
Grade	Junior Management Grade Scale–I (JMGS-I)
Application Mode	Online
Online Application Dates	29 Jan – 18 Feb 2026
Selection Process	Online Exam, Screening, Interview, LPT
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

SBI CBO Vacancy 2026 – Details

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• Total Posts: 2273
• Vacancies are Circle-wise and Category-wise
• Candidates can apply for only ONE Circle
• Selected candidates will be posted only in the applied Circle

📌 Inter-circle transfer will not be permitted up to promotion to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service (whichever is later).

Eligibility Criteria for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026

India Post GDS Online Form 2026 Registration open for 28740 Posts

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
• Candidates with Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible

Experience Requirement (Mandatory)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as on 31.12.2025
• Must be working as an Officer in:
  • Any Scheduled Commercial Bank, or
  • Any Regional Rural Bank (RRB) listed by RBI

Salary Proof Requirement

• Candidates from Private/Non-PSU Banks must be drawing minimum annual gross salary of ₹9.50 lakh for each year
• Documentary proof required (Form-16 / AIS / Salary Slips / Employer Certificate)

Local Language Proficiency

• Candidates must be able to read, write and understand the local language of the Circle applied for
• LPT exempted if local language was studied in 10th or 12th standard

Who is NOT Eligible

• SBI clerical/supervisory staff
• SBI contractual employees
• Officers who resigned from SBI/Associate Banks
• Employees of subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks
• Candidates with loan/credit card defaults not regularised

Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

⚠️ Cumulative age relaxation is NOT allowed.

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SBI CBO Salary 2026

• Basic Pay: ₹48,480
• Pay Scale:
  48480–2000/7–62480–2340/2–67160–2680/7–85920
• 2 Advance Increments applicable

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• HRA / Lease Rental
• CCA
• PF & NPS
• Medical Facility
• Leave Fare Concessions (LFC)
• Other perks as per SBI rules

💰 This makes SBI CBO one of the highest-paying Scale-I officer roles.

SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Phase 1: Online Examination

• Objective Test: 120 marks (2 hours)
• Descriptive Test: 50 marks (30 minutes – English Letter & Essay)

Objective Test Sections

• English Language – 30 marks
• Banking Knowledge – 40 marks
• General Awareness/Economy – 30 marks
• Computer Aptitude – 20 marks

📌 No negative marking. No sectional cut-off.

Phase 2: Screening

• Experience & job profile evaluation
• Candidates up to 3× vacancies (Circle-wise) shortlisted for interview

Phase 3: Interview

• Total Marks: 50
• Minimum qualifying marks required

Phase 4: Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

• Mandatory unless exempted via 10th/12th certificate

Final Merit List

• Online Exam: 75% weightage
• Interview: 25% weightage
• Merit prepared Circle-wise & Category-wise

Application Fee

• Application fee once paid is non-refundable
• Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking
• Transaction charges (if any) borne by candidate

 

Important Dates – SBI CBO 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Start	29 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 February 2026
Online Exam	To be notified
Interview	To be notified

How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
2. Click on Recruitment of Circle Based Officers 2026
3. Register with valid email & mobile number
4. Fill the online application form carefully
5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, salary proof)
6. Pay application fee online
7. Submit and download application & e-receipt

📌 Only the last submitted valid application will be considered.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Apply for only one Circle
• Keep email & mobile active till final result
• Government/PSU/RRB employees must submit NOC at interview stage
• SBI may cancel recruitment at any stage
• Canvassing or false claims will lead to disqualification

SBI CBO Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here