State Bank of India has released an official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. A total of 2,273 posts (2,050 regular + 223 backlog) are open across 17 SBI Circles in India. Eligible Indian citizens with a graduation degree and a minimum of two years’ banking officer experience must apply online at the official SBI careers portal before 25 February 2026.
Last verified on: 23 February 2026 (IST) — Data sourced from the official SBI notification PDF dated 28 January 2026 and the official IBPS application portal.
Key Highlights
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) – Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,273 (2,050 Regular + 223 Backlog) |
| Scale | Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
| Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025) | 21 to 30 years |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years as officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / RRB |
| Application Window | 29 January 2026 to 25 February 2026 (Extended) |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Online Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 per month |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Vacancy Details
The official notification lists 2,050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies, totalling 2,273 posts. Vacancies are distributed across 17 SBI Circles covering all major states and Union Territories. A candidate may apply for vacancies in one Circle only; applying for multiple Circles is not permitted. Merit lists will be prepared Circle-wise and category-wise.
Select Circle-wise regular vacancy figures (from the official notification PDF) are as follows: Bengaluru – 200, Kolkata – 200, Lucknow – 200, Gandhinagar – 194, Maharashtra – 194, Mumbai Metro – 143, Chennai – 165, Chandigarh – 103, Jaipur – 103, Amaravati – 97, Bhopal – 97, Bhubaneswar – 80, Hyderabad – 80, New Delhi – 76, Guwahati – 68, Thiruvananthapuram – 50. Exact category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General) splits per Circle are available in the official notification PDF.
Selected candidates will not be eligible for inter-Circle transfer, Corporate Centre posting, or foreign posting until promotion to SMGS-IV grade or completion of 12 years of service, whichever is later.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, including an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Candidates with professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy are also eligible. The date of passing will be as mentioned on the mark sheet or provisional certificate issued by the university or institute.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age cut-off date is 31 December 2025. Candidates must be born not earlier than 1 January 1996 and not later than 31 December 2004 (both dates inclusive), making the effective age bracket 21 to 30 years. Age relaxation applicable as per the official notification: SC/ST candidates — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; PwBD (General/EWS) — 10 years; PwBD (OBC) — 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 years; Ex-Servicemen with 5 years of military service — 5 years. Cumulative age relaxation under multiple categories is not permitted.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience as an officer (post-essential academic qualification) in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India, as of 31 December 2025. Candidates must submit a job profile certified by their existing or previous employer. If the job profile does not substantially match that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of SBI, the application will be rejected at any stage of recruitment. Candidates working in SBI in a clerical or supervisory cadre, on a contract basis, or those who have resigned from officer grade in SBI or its Associate Banks are not eligible to apply.
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in at least one of the specified local languages of the Circle they are applying for. Candidates who have studied the relevant local language at the 10th or 12th standard level are exempt from the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Others will be tested before appointment.
Salary and Pay
The starting basic pay for a Circle Based Officer (JMGS-I) is ₹48,480 per month as stated in the official notification. Other allowances, benefits, and perquisites are governed by the bipartite settlement and service rules applicable to the Bank’s general cadre officers. Specific allowance figures beyond the basic pay are not disclosed in the advertisement.
Selection Process
The recruitment process has four stages, as specified in the official notification.
Stage 1 – Online Examination: A computer-based test covering English Language, General/Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and a descriptive writing component. The exam is scheduled tentatively for March 2026.
Stage 2 – Screening: Shortlisted candidates from the online test will undergo experience and document screening. The bank will verify whether the candidate’s job profile matches that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer.
Stage 3 – Interview: Candidates who clear screening will be called for a personal interview. Government/quasi-government/PSU/bank employees must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at this stage.
Stage 4 – Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Applicable only to provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the local language of the applied Circle at the 10th/12th level. Candidates who fail the LPT will not be offered appointment.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 25 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Examination | March 2026 (Tentative) |
Note: The application deadline was originally 18 February 2026 and was subsequently extended to 25 February 2026 via an official corrigendum. Candidates should monitor the official SBI careers page for any further updates.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹750 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories. There is no fee for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Payment must be completed online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking. The registration process is considered complete only after successful fee payment.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through the online portal only. No other mode of application will be entertained.
- Visit the official SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Click on the link titled “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers 2026” (Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18).
- Complete new registration to generate a provisional registration number and password. Save these credentials.
- Log in and fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Select the Circle you wish to apply for (only one Circle is permitted) and the local language of that Circle.
- Upload scanned documents as per the specifications: recent photograph (JPG/JPEG), signature (JPG/JPEG), left thumb impression (JPG/JPEG), handwritten declaration (JPG/JPEG), and ID proof (PDF). Use a minimum of 200 dpi resolution while scanning.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Review all entries, submit the form, and download a copy for future reference.
For technical issues with the application form or fee payment, contact the helpdesk at 022-22820427 (Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or raise a query at cgrs.ibps.in. Mention “RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA-2026” in the subject line of any email.
Documents Required
As specified in the official notification, candidates must upload the following at the time of application: recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration (text specified in the notification), and a valid photo ID proof. At the time of interview (if called), candidates must additionally produce original certificates for educational qualifications, caste/category certificates (OBC-NCL certificate must be issued between 01.04.2025 and the date of interview), EWS Income and Asset Certificate (for Financial Year 2024-25), experience certificates and employer-certified job profile, disability certificate (for PwBD candidates, dated on or before the last date of registration), and No Objection Certificate (for candidates employed in government/PSU/bank organisations).
Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning
SBI has explicitly stated in its official portal that it does not endorse, authorise, or associate with any external coaching platform, consultancy, individual, or digital channel claiming to provide guaranteed selection, influence in recruitment, or insider guidance. All legitimate information about this recruitment is published only on sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Candidates should not trust job offers, selection lists, or appointment letters received via WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial websites. SBI issues all communications exclusively through the candidate’s registered email ID and SMS. Any person or website asking for money in exchange for selection or posting is engaged in fraud. Verify any notification PDF by cross-checking it against the direct official SBI link before acting on it. If in doubt, contact CRPD directly at [email protected] or 022-22820427.
Official Links
- SBI Official Careers Page – Current Openings
- Official Notification PDF – CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18
- Online Application Portal (IBPS Registration)
- IBPS Candidate Grievance Redressal System
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official corrigendum published on SBI’s careers page, the last date to submit the online application has been extended to 25 February 2026. The original deadline was 18 February 2026.
2. How many total vacancies are there in SBI CBO 2026?
The official notification lists 2,050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies across 17 SBI Circles, totalling 2,273 posts. These are provisional figures and may vary based on the bank’s actual requirement.
3. Can a fresher apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
No. The official notification requires candidates to have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as of 31 December 2025. Freshers are not eligible.
4. Can I apply for more than one SBI Circle?
No. The official notification explicitly states that a candidate may apply for vacancies in one Circle only. Applying for a second Circle will make the candidature ineligible.
5. Is the Local Language Proficiency Test mandatory for all candidates?
No. Candidates who have studied and passed the relevant local language as a subject at the 10th or 12th standard level and can produce supporting mark sheets or certificates are exempt from the LPT. All other provisionally selected candidates must qualify the LPT before appointment.
6. What happens if my job profile does not match an SBI Scale-I Generalist Officer’s profile?
As stated in the official notification, if the employer-certified job profile submitted by the candidate does not substantially match the profile of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of SBI, the application will be summarily rejected at any stage of recruitment. The bank’s decision in this regard is final.
