The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Notification 2026 and has opened online applications for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. Multiple reports state that registration starts on June 18, 2026, through the official SBI website, with candidates able to apply online until July 8, 2026. The notifications are presented as part of SBI’s nationwide recruitment process for PO roles that include a training phase for selected candidates before they take on administrative and operational responsibilities at branches and offices.

The reports also outline a multi-stage selection process. This includes a preliminary examination, a main examination, a psychometric test, a group exercise, and a personal interview, with candidates required to qualify at each stage. Eligibility details cited across sources include an age range of 21 to 30 years for applicants, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms, and a requirement to hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are mentioned as eligible subject to conditions specified in the official notification. Candidates are directed to use the SBI careers section and follow the application steps, including document uploads and online fee payment, before submitting the form.