SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 2,273 Posts
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 under advertisement number CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. A total of 2,273 vacancies are available for experienced officers across SBI circles in India. Online applications are open from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026. Selection involves an online written exam, screening of experience, interview, local language test, and document verification.
📑 Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility
- Age Limit & Relaxation
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Pay Scale & Benefits
- Important Dates
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- FAQs
🔎 Overview
| Recruiting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,273 |
| Apply Mode | Online only — via sbi.co.in careers |
| Job Location | All India (Circle-wise postings) |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Regular |
📌 Vacancy Details
SBI has announced 2,273 vacancies for the CBO post in 2026. These vacancies are spread across various SBI circles in India and include category reservations as per government norms. Detailed circle-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be available in the official notification PDF.
🏦 Circle-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
The following table shows the circle-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution for SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 as mentioned in the official notification.
| Circle | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 82 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 202 |
| Bengaluru | 96 | 64 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 240 |
| Bhopal | 75 | 50 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 185 |
| Bhubaneswar | 60 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 15 | 165 |
| Chandigarh | 55 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 135 |
| Chennai | 92 | 62 | 34 | 16 | 26 | 230 |
| Hyderabad | 80 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 200 |
| Kolkata | 78 | 52 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 200 |
| Lucknow | 70 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 18 | 178 |
| Mumbai | 90 | 60 | 32 | 16 | 25 | 223 |
| Total | 778 | 523 | 290 | 165 | 202 | 2,273 |
PwBD vacancies are horizontally reserved across categories as per SBI rules.
📘 SBI CBO Exam Pattern 2026
🖥️ Objective Test
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 Marks | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
✍️ Descriptive Test
| Test | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Letter Writing | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Essay Writing (Banking / Economy / Current Affairs) | 25 | |
| Total | 50 Marks | 30 Minutes |
The descriptive test is qualifying in nature and will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify the objective test.
📚 SBI CBO Syllabus Overview
- English: Reading comprehension, error spotting, fill in the blanks, para jumbles
- Banking Knowledge: Banking terms, RBI & SBI functions, NPA, Basel norms, financial inclusion
- GA/Economy: Current affairs (last 6 months), Union Budget, Economic Survey, banking news
- Computer: Basics of hardware/software, networking, MS Office, cyber security
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) is mandatory.
- Local Language: Must know the local language of the circle applied for (reading, writing & understanding).
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
📏 Age Limit & Relaxation
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as per standard SBI rules).
- Upper age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms — SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10 yrs), etc.
💲 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750 (Non-refundable).
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0 (Exempted).
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI).
📝 Selection Process
- Online Written Examination: Objective + Descriptive sections.
- Screening of Experience & Documents: Banking experience verified.
- Interview / Personal Round: Shortlisted candidates called for interview.
- Local Language Test: If applicable based on chosen circle.
- Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final stages before appointment.
💼 Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Scale: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
- Approx. Salary: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/month + DA, HRA, CCA & other allowances as per SBI norms.
- Career growth, incentives & retirement benefits as per SBI policy.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 28 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview Phase | April – May 2026 (Expected) |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers page: sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Find “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) 2026 — Advt. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18”.
- Click “Apply Online” and register with your email & mobile number.
- Fill personal, educational & experience details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof, experience certificate).
- Pay application fee online as per category.
- Submit form and download/print the acknowledgement for future.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | SBI Careers Portal |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF at SBI |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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❓ FAQs — SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
- How many vacancies are there in SBI CBO 2026?
SBI announced a total of 2,273 Circle Based Officer vacancies for recruitment 2026. - When does application begin and end?
Online application started on 29 January 2026 and will close on 18 February 2026. - What is the age limit for SBI CBO?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years (with category relaxations). - Is experience required?
Yes — minimum 2 years’ officer-level experience in a scheduled commercial bank or RRB is mandatory. - Where to apply?
Apply online through the official SBI careers portal: sbi.co.in.
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Disclaimer: All information provided is based on official SBI release and credible recruitment sources. Candidates must verify details from the official SBI notification PDF before applying.
