SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 notification for 2273 posts has been released on SBI official website. Any Graduate candidate can apply for the post. Online applications remain open from 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026. Willing candidates can apply online through SBI official portal https://sbi.bank.in. Candidates are advised to check all details before applying.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Agency / Board | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Name of Post | Circle Based Officers (CBO) |
| Total No. of Posts | 2273 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Age Limit | 21-30 (As on 31.12.2025) |
| Selection Process | As per Recruitment Rules |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Application End Date | 18 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | March-2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBO Notification Released on | 28.01.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29.01.2026 |
| Online Application End Date | 18.02.2026 |
| Last Date of Payment of Fee | 18.02.2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 01.03.2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Vacany Details
SBI announced total 2273 Vacancy of Circle Based Officer. Out of 2273 Vacancies, 2050 are Regular Vacancy and 223 are Backlog Vacancies. The Category Wise details of vacancies are give below in tabular form for convience of the candidates-
- Regular Vacancy:
| Circle | State / UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total | PwBD VI | PwBD HI | PwBD LD | PwBD D&E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | J&K / Punjab / Haryana / HP / Ladakh | Urdu / Hindi / Punjabi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu / Pondicherry | Tamil | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 | 69 | 165 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat / DNH / Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Guwahati | North East States | Multiple | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 68 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal / Sikkim / A&N | Bengali / Nepali / Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra / Goa | Marathi / Konkani | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 60 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| New Delhi | Delhi / Uttarakhand / Haryana / UP | Hindi | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala / Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 | 852 | 2050 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
- Backlog Vacancy:
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total | PwBD VI | PwBD HI | PwBD LD | PwBD D&E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bengaluru | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Bhopal | 2 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chennai | 0 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Gandhinagar | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Guwahati | 3 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyderabad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaipur | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Kolkata | 1 | 9 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Lucknow | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 2 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Metro | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| New Delhi | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 13 | 16 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 154 | 45 | 223 | 18 | 34 | 5 | 22 |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates with qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, or Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Age Limit: 21-30 Years (as on 31.12.2025)
Age Relaxation:
| Sl. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST | 5 Years |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| 3 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| 4 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| 5 | PwBD (Gen / EWS) | 10 Years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen / ECO / SSCO (5+ Years Service) | 5 Years |
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process:
SBI CBO Recruitment selection process includes following stage:
- Online Test: Objective Test & Descriptive Test
- Screening Test
- Interview
- Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared for those candidates who qualify in Online Test and Interview.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: As part of the selection process, a test will be conducted to assess knowledge of the chosen local language of the applied circle. This test will be administered to provisionally selected candidates (based on their performance in the online test, screening, and interview) before they join the bank.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern:
CBO Exam Pattern 2026 – Objective Test
| Test | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| II | Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| IV | Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours | |
Descriptive Test
✔ Duration: 30 Minutes
✔ Subjects: Letter Writing & Essay
✔ Total Marks: 50 Marks
✔ Minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
Important Exam Rules
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- No sectional qualifying marks.
- Selection will be based on overall performance.
Screening Process
✔ Candidates qualifying online test will undergo document screening.
✔ Work experience will be verified by Screening Committee.
✔ Job profile must match SBI Scale-I Generalist Officer role.
✔ Merit list will be prepared Circle-wise and Category-wise.
✔ Around 3 times the vacancies candidates will be called for interview.
Interview
✔ Total Marks: 50 Marks
✔ Minimum qualifying marks decided by the Bank.
✔ Final selection will be based on combined performance.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Pay Structure
SBI CBO Salary 2026 – Emoluments (As Per Official Notification)
As per the official notification, candidates selected for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO) will receive attractive salary and allowances under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480/- |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2680/7 – ₹85,920 |
| Advance Increments | 2 Advance Increments |
| Allowances & Benefits | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Lease Rental, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Benefits and other allowances as per bank rules. |
✔ Salary and allowances may change as per bank policies and government guidelines from time to time.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
✔ Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances.
✔ The fee cannot be reserved or adjusted for any other examination or selection.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Candidates can apply online only from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026.
- No offline or other mode of application will be accepted.
- Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number, which should remain active till the recruitment process is completed.
- Visit the official SBI careers website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Register online and fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents including photograph, signature, thumb impression, declaration, ID proof, educational certificates, experience documents, resume, Form-16 and salary slip.
- Pay application fee through debit card, credit card or internet banking.
- Review all details before final submission as changes will not be allowed later.
- Download and keep a print copy of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
- Do not send the hard copy of the application form to the bank.
- In case of issues, candidates can contact helpdesk at 022-22820427 or submit query at http://cgrs.ibps.in.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026: Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here
- Official Notification (PDF): Click Here
- Link to Apply Online: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
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SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 18 February 2026. - What is the mode of application for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online only through the official SBI website. - What is the selection process for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes Online Exam, Screening, and Interview. - Is there negative marking in SBI CBO online exam?
No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the objective test. - Can candidates apply for more than one Circle?
No, candidates can apply for only one Circle.