The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification for the appointment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) across multiple circles in India. This recruitment is an important opportunity for experienced banking professionals who want to build a long-term career with India’s largest public sector bank.
Overview of SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Total Vacancies | 2273 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Applied Circle only |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 February 2026 |
| Online Exam | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Call Letter Download | March 2026 (Tentative) |
SBI CBO Vacancy 2026
- Regular Vacancies: 2050
- Backlog Vacancies: 223
- Vacancies are distributed circle-wise and category-wise
- Candidates can apply for only one circle
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Circle Based Officer 2026
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) accepted
- Professional degrees like Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant are also eligible
Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
Age Relaxation (Upper Limit):
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) | Up to 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Work Experience (Mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Must be working as an Officer in:
- Scheduled Commercial Bank or
- Regional Rural Bank (RRB)
- Private bank candidates must have minimum ₹9.50 lakh annual gross salary
Local Language Requirement
- Candidates must know the local language of the applied circle
- Language test is exempted if studied in Class 10 or 12
SBI CBO Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes four stages:
- Online Examination
- Screening of Experience
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test
SBI CBO Exam Pattern 2026
Objective Test (120 Marks)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 min |
| General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
- No negative marking
- No sectional cut-off
Descriptive Test
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Marks: 50
- Topics: Letter Writing & Essay (English)
Interview
- Total Marks: 50
- Final merit prepared with 75% Online Test + 25% Interview weightage
SBI CBO Salary 2026
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Pay Scale | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA/Lease, CCA, PF, NPS, Medical, LFC |
How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
- Apply online only
- Visit: sbi.bank.in → Careers → Current Openings
- Upload required documents and pay application fee
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
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Editor’s Note:
Written by Karmabandhan Editorial Team.
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