SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Applications Invited for 2273 Vacancies | How to Apply

SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India has officially announced a major recruitment drive for the year 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who aspire to work as Circle Based Officers in the country’s largest public sector bank and build a refined, respectable, and rewarding career.

This recruitment is not just about securing a job; it also involves gaining in-depth knowledge of the banking sector and taking on the significant responsibility of contributing to the nation’s economy. An attractive salary package, ample opportunities for career growth, and strong job security are some of the key highlights of this position.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online within the stipulated period.

SBI Vacancy Notification

• Recruiting Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
• Post Name: Circle Based Officers (CBO)
• Number of Vacancies: 2,273 (2,050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies)
• Job Location: Selected candidates will be posted within the respective circles for which they have applied.
• Mode of Application: Applications can be submitted online only.

SBI Vacancy Details

The State Bank of India has distributed the vacant posts across its various circles. Candidates from Karnataka have better opportunities in the Bengaluru Circle. The circle-wise details of regular vacancies are as follows under SBI CBO Recruitment 2026:

Note: In addition to the above, a total of 223 backlog vacancies are being filled under various categories as part of SBI CBO Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility

Candidates applying for these posts must fulfill the following educational and experience requirements:

Educational Qualification:

The candidate must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates with professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Cost Accountant are also eligible to apply.

Work Experience:

As on 31.12.2025, the candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).

Local Language Proficiency:

The candidate must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the circle for which they are applying (for example, Kannada for Karnataka).Candidates who have studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12 are exempted from the language test.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

The age of candidates will be calculated as on 31.12.2025:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Candidates must have been born not earlier than 01.01.1996 and not later than 31.12.2004.

Age Relaxation Details

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates: 5 years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD – General/EWS): 10 years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD – OBC): 13 years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD – SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers: 5 years

Salary Details

Selected officers will be offered an attractive pay scale:

• Initial Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (with 2 advance increments)
• Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920

In addition to the basic pay, officers will be entitled to the following benefits and allowances:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Medical facilities and other admissible benefits

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category as given below:

• General / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹750
• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): No application fee

The fee can be paid online only through internet banking, debit card, or credit card.

Selection Process

• Online Test (Objective + Descriptive)Screening of Application
• Screening of Application
• Documents Verification
• Interview
• Local Language Proficiency Test

How to apply for SBI Recruitment 2026

Candidates must follow the steps below to apply online:

1 . Visit the official SBI website and go to the “Current Openings” section.

2 . Find and click on the Circle Based Officers (CBO) Recruitment link.

3 . Click on “New Registration” and enter your basic details to register.

4 . Log in using your registration number and password.

5 . Carefully fill in your educational qualifications, work experience, and personal details.

6 . Upload your recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format and size.

7 . Upload experience certificates, resume, and other educational documents in PDF format.

8 . Pay the application fee as applicable and submit the application.

9 . Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

• Start of online application and fee payment : 29.01.2026
• Last date to submit application and pay fee : 18.02.2026
• Download of online examination call letter : March 2026 (tentative)
• Tentative date of online examination : March 2026

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