SBI PO 2026 Notification Expected June 10–15: Vacancy, Eligibility & Exam Updates

The Notification You Have Been Waiting For Is Almost Here

The SBI PO 2026 Notification is expected to be released between June 10 and June 15, 2026 — which means it could go live any day this week. The State Bank of India recruits Probationary Officers through a highly competitive three-stage selection process, and this year’s cycle is expected to bring 500 to 900 vacancies for one of the most respected officer-level positions in Indian banking. As of June 9, 2026, the official notification has not been released. The moment it drops on sbi.co.in, the application portal will go live simultaneously.

The SBI Probationary Officer is the entry point into a structured managerial career at India’s largest bank, which has a balance sheet exceeding Rs. 20 lakh crore, over 22,000 branches, and operations in more than 30 countries. A Probationary Officer goes through a two-year probation period during which they are trained across retail banking, credit, treasury, international banking, and digital operations. After probation, officers are confirmed and placed at JMGS-I grade with a clear promotion pathway to Senior Management and Top Management positions.

For fresh graduates, SBI PO is the single most valuable banking exam to target if you want a management-track career from day one. For working professionals currently in private sector banking or corporates, SBI PO offers something extremely valuable — a permanent government appointment at the highest-profile public sector bank with retirement benefits, pension, housing allowance, and stability that private sector roles cannot match. The interview stage specifically rewards candidates with relevant work experience, communication skills, and economic awareness.

Official Links and Resources

Official SBI Website: https://www.sbi.co.in

Watch for Notification: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers

Expected Key Details — Labelled as Expected Until Official Notification

Verified Salary Details

Selection Process — 3 Stages

• Stage 1 Prelims: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 Minutes — English Language 30, Quantitative Aptitude 35, Reasoning Ability 35. Qualifying only — marks not counted in final merit
• Stage 2 Mains: Objective plus Descriptive Paper, 250 Marks — Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, General Economy and Banking Awareness, English Language, Letter and Essay Writing
• Stage 3 Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview — tests personality, communication, leadership, and banking awareness
• Final merit calculated based on Mains and Phase III combined performance

What to Do Right Now Before Notification Drops

• Keep graduation certificate, Aadhaar or PAN, passport photo, and scanned signature ready for upload
• Bookmark sbi.co.in/careers and check every morning starting today
• Begin Prelims preparation now — 7 to 8 weeks before expected August dates
• Start reading banking current affairs daily from today
• Take one diagnostic mock test this week to assess current preparation level
• Keep Rs. 750 ready for application fee payment