The State Bank of India has issued a corrigendum for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026, announcing 2,273 vacancies across various circles and revising the eligibility criteria to require at least two years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, including Public Sector and Regional Rural Banks, while removing the earlier minimum salary condition. The selection process will comprise an online test, screening, and interview. The SBI CBO 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for 14th March 2026, and the admit card is expected to be released 7–10 days before the examination.
SBI CBO Exam Date 2026
The State Bank of India is expected to conduct the SBI CBO Exam 2026 on 14th March 2026 (tentatively). The examination will be held in online mode as part of the selection process, which includes an online test followed by screening and interview. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for any updates or changes regarding the exam schedule.
SBI CBO Admit Card 2026
The SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 is likely to be released 7–10 days prior to the examination date. Candidates will be able to download their hall ticket from the official website of the State Bank of India by logging in with their registration credentials. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.
SBI CBO Notification 2026
The SBI CBO Notification 2026 has been officially released by the State Bank of India for 2,273 vacancies (2,050 regular and 223 backlog) under advertisement number CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. SBI published the notification on 28th January 2026 and opened the online application window from 29th January to 25th February 2026.
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Where can I find the SBI CBO Notification PDF?
You can find the SBI CBO Notification PDF on SBI's official website, www.sbi.co.in, under the Careers → Current Openings section. A direct link to download the notification has also been shared below. Check the vacancies, application details, selection process, and other details here.
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What are the important dates for SBI CBO 2026?
The SBI CBO 2026 schedule has already been officially released along with the notification. Here are the confirmed and tentative dates as per the advertisement:
| Event | Date |
|---|
| SBI CBO 2026 Notification Release | 28th January 2026 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment | 29th January 2026 to 25th February 2026[Extended] |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Test | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| SBI CBO Online Exam Date | 14th March 2026 (Tentative) |
How many vacancies are released for SBI CBO 2026?
The SBI CBO 2026 vacancies for 2273 posts have been officially announced in the notification released on 28th January 2026. SBI has declared 2,050 regular vacancies along with 223 backlog PwBD vacancies across different circles in India. Check the detailed SBI CBO Vacancy 2026 below.
| Circle | State/UT | Language | Total | GEN | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 97 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 97 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 80 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir
Ladakh
Himachal Pradesh
Haryana
Punjab | Urdu
Hindi
Punjabi | 103 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu
Pondicherry | Tamil | 165 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 194 | 80 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 |
| Guwahati | Assam
Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura | Assamese
Bengali
Bodo
Manipuri
Garo
Khasi
Mizo
Kokborok | 68 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu | 68 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 103 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal
A&N Islands
Sikkim | Bengali
Nepali
Hindi | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 194 | 80 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra
Goa | Marathi
Konkani | 143 | 60 | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 |
| New Delhi | Delhi
Uttarakhand
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 76 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerals
Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 2050 | 852 | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 |
SBI CBO Backlog Vacancy:
| Circle | Total | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|
| Amaravati | 1 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Bengaluru | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Bhopal | 17 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 | -- | 1 | -- |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 1 | -- | 3 |
| Chennai | 37 | -- | 37 | -- |
| Gandhinagar | 42 | -- | 42 | -- |
| Guwahati | 11 | 3 | -- | 8 |
| Jaipur | 1 | -- | -- | 1 |
| Kolkata | 31 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Lucknow | 20 | -- | 20 | -- |
| Maharashtra | 10 | 2 | 8 | -- |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | -- | 2 | -- |
| New Delhi | 6 | -- | 1 | 5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 29 | 13 | 16 | -- |
| Total | 223 | 24 | 154 | 45 |
What is the application process for SBI CBO 2026?
The SBI CBO 2026 application process has concluded.
What is the eligibility criteria for SBI CBO 2026?
The eligibility criteria for SBI CBO 2026 have been officially notified and include conditions related to education, age, experience, and local language proficiency.
| Eligibility Factor | Official Details |
|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification. |
| Age Limit | 21–30 years as on 31 December 2025. |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 yrs • OBC (NCL): 3 yrs • PwBD: 10–15 yrs • Ex-Servicemen: 5 yrs |
| Work Experience | Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. |
| Local Language | Must be able to read, write and understand the local language of the applied circle, unless exempted through Class 10/12 proof. |
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What is the selection process for SBI CBO?
As per the official SBI CBO 2026 notification, the selection process consists of four stages: online examination, screening, interview, and local language proficiency test.
- Online Examination: Includes an objective test of 120 marks and a descriptive test of 50 marks, covering English language, banking knowledge, general awareness/economy, and computer aptitude, along with essay and letter writing.
- Screening: SBI's committee verifies candidates' experience and job profiles against the Scale-I Generalist Officer role, and only eligible profiles are shortlisted for interview.
- Interview: Conducted for 50 marks, and candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks decided by SBI.
- Local Language Test: Candidates must prove proficiency in the local language of their applied circle unless exempted by educational proof.
- Final selection is based on a 75:25 weightage between the online test and interview marks, subject to qualifying the local language test where applicable.
What is the exam pattern for SBI CBO?
The SBI CBO exam pattern has been officially released with the notification. The online examination is conducted in two parts—an objective test and a descriptive test—with a combined duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. The Objective Test is held first, followed immediately by the Descriptive Test, and candidates must complete each section within the prescribed sectional time limits.
What is the objective test pattern for SBI CBO?
The objective test carries 120 marks and consists of 120 questions spread across four sections. Each section has a separate time limit, and as per the official notification, there is no negative marking for wrong answers. Sectional qualifying marks are not maintained; however, candidates must secure the overall cut-off decided by SBI.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
What is the descriptive test pattern for SBI CBO?
The Descriptive Test is conducted immediately after the Objective Test and assesses candidates' written communication skills in English. It includes letter writing and essay writing, with two questions carrying a total of 50 marks. The duration of the Descriptive Test is 30 minutes, and answers must be typed on the computer.
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Letter Writing | 1 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Essay (Banking-related) | 1 | 25 |
| Total | 2 | 50 |
What is the syllabus for the SBI CBO exam?
As per the official SBI CBO 2026 notification, the online examination does not include reasoning ability or quantitative aptitude. Check the SBI CBO Syllabus 2026 below.
- English Language – comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, business correspondence, usage and writing skills.
- Banking Knowledge – banking products, RBI functions, financial institutions, lending practices, priority sector, risk management, digital banking, and regulatory concepts.
- General Awareness / Economy – current affairs, Indian economy, government schemes, financial news, budgets, and economic indicators.
- Computer Aptitude – basic computer fundamentals, hardware & software, operating systems, MS Office, internet usage, cybersecurity basics, and digital tools.
What is the SBI CBO salary?
The SBI CBO Salary is between Rs 70,000 to 72,000 offered under Junior Management Grade Scale–I (JMGS-I), and the pay scale is ₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – 62,480 – 2,340 (2) – 67,160 – 2,680 (7) – 85,920.
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 plus two advance increments at the time of joining.
- Allowances & Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Lease Rental, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concessions, Medical Facilities, and other perks as per SBI rules.
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