Overview
SBI PO is the recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India, India's largest public sector bank. For the 2026-27 cycle, SBI is running this recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. As of September 2026, SBI's careers portal shows this drive at the main-examination call-letter stage, meaning candidates had already cleared the preliminary examination for this cycle.
Who can apply
Eligibility for age and educational qualification is fixed separately for each SBI Probationary Officer advertisement and published with that advertisement; candidates should refer to the specific notification for Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 for the exact criteria in force for the current cycle.
Selection process
SBI PO recruitment for 2026-27 follows a preliminary examination, then a main examination, as confirmed by SBI's own call-letter stages ("Main exam call letter available for download" for this advertisement). SBI's standard process for the PO cadre in past cycles has also included a further stage after the main exam before final selection; candidates should check the specific advertisement for the exact stages and weightage used in the current cycle.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the link published against the specific advertisement on the SBI careers site (sbi.bank.in/web/careers). SBI states that all recruitment notices, interview schedules and results are published only on its own official domains, so candidates should apply and track status only from there.
After selection
Selected candidates join SBI as Probationary Officers, typically after clearing the preliminary and main examinations and any further selection stage used for the cycle, followed by document verification and medical checks.
Preparation tips
Because the main examination follows a cleared preliminary stage, once you are past preliminary, shift practice toward full-length, timed main-exam-style tests rather than only topic-wise practice. Keep the official SBI careers page bookmarked, since call letters and any schedule updates for the current advertisement are released only there.
What does the PO in SBI PO stand for?
PO stands for Probationary Officer, an entry-level officer grade in State Bank of India.
Has the SBI PO 2026-27 main exam been conducted?
As of September 2026, SBI's careers portal listed the main exam call letter as available for download under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, indicating candidates had cleared the preliminary stage for this cycle.
Where should I check for the latest SBI PO updates?
Always check the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings, since SBI states that all recruitment notices, schedules and results are published only on its own official domains.