The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026, offering 2,273 vacancies across various circles in India. This includes 2,050 regular posts and 223 backlog posts. Interested candidates with any graduate degree are eligible to apply. The online application window opens on 29 January 2026 and closes on 18 February 2026.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2,273 (2,050 Regular + 223 Backlog) |
| Advt. No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month (JMG Scale-I) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years |
| Online Application Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Application End | 18 February 2026 |
SBI CBO Vacancy Details 2026
Vacancies are distributed across different circles with specified local language requirements.
| Circle | Local Language | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Telugu/Urdu | 101 |
| Bengaluru | Kannada | 236 |
| Bhopal | Hindi | 118 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odia | 85 |
| Chandigarh | Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi | 108 |
| Chennai | Tamil | 208 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarati | 249 |
| Guwahati | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/Manipuri/Garo/Khasi/Mizo/Kokborok/English | 85 |
| Hyderabad | Telugu/Urdu | 80 |
| Jaipur | Hindi | 113 |
| Kolkata | Bengali/Nepali/Hindi | 242 |
| Lucknow | Hindi/Urdu | 221 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 204 |
| Mumbai Metro | Marathi/Konkani | 152 |
| New Delhi | Hindi | 83 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Malayalam | 83 |
| Total | – | 2,273 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates with Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant qualifications are also eligible.
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) graduates are recognized.
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years of officer experience in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as of 31 December 2025.
- Candidates from private banks should have a minimum annual gross salary of ₹9.50 lakh per year, with proof via Form-16, AIS, or pay slips.
Local Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the circle they are applying for (reading, writing, and understanding).
Exclusions
- Employees of bank subsidiaries, SBI clerical or supervisory staff, contract employees, and those who resigned from SBI officer grade are not eligible.
- Candidates with CIBIL defaults or adverse reports on character are ineligible.
Age Limit (As on 31 December 2025)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 21 – 30 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Cumulative age relaxation is not applicable.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- (Scale: 48,480-85,920)
- Benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA/lease rental), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), medical facilities, and other allowances as per SBI rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online via debit/credit card or net banking. Transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
Selection Process
The selection consists of four stages:
- Online Examination
- Objective Test: 120 marks (2 hours)
- English Language – 30 marks (30 min)
- Banking Knowledge – 40 marks (40 min)
- General Awareness/Economy – 30 marks (30 min)
- Computer Aptitude – 20 marks (20 min)
- Descriptive Test: 50 marks (30 min) – English Letter Writing & Essay
- Objective Test: 120 marks (2 hours)
- Screening
- Eligibility verification for experience and job profile.
- Candidates up to 3 times the number of circle-wise vacancies are shortlisted for interviews.
- Interview
- 50 marks
- Minimum qualifying marks required for final selection
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Conducted before joining; not required if proof of 10th/12th standard study of language is provided.
Final Merit:
- Online Test (75% weightage) + Interview (25% weightage)
No negative marking in objective tests. Sectional scores are not maintained.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI Careers page.
- Ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the Online Application Form with all required details.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and relevant documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit and download the e-receipt and application form for reference.
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will result in only the last valid submission being considered.
Important Instructions
- Apply for one circle only; selection and merit will be circle-specific.
- Selected candidates cannot request inter-circle transfers until promoted to SMGS-IV Grade or 12 years of service.
- Candidates will undergo 6 months probation after joining.
- Reservation for PwBD is horizontal, applicable only for benchmark disabilities (≥40%).
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS must provide relevant certificates issued as per government guidelines.
- Pre-exam training (PET) will be conducted online for eligible SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
- Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed for AC-III railway fare.
- Any legal disputes related to recruitment will be addressed only in Mumbai courts.
- SBI strictly does not endorse any coaching, consultancy, or digital platform claiming guaranteed selection.
