The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the State Bank of India for the post of Circle Based Officer(CBO). This is a good opportunity for educated banking professionals who wish to join India’s largest public sector bank as an officer.
As per the SBI CBO announcement 2026, a total of 2050 vacancies ( including regular and backlog posts) have been announced across various circles in India. Eligible campaigners can complete the SBI CBO recruitment 2026 application process from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026.
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SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Organization: State Bank of India(SBI)
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Post Name: Circle Based Officer(CBO)
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Advertisement No: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18
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Total Vacancies: 2050
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Application Mode: Online
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Online Registration: 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
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Online Test: March 2026(Tentative)
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Job Location: Selected Circle Only
The SBI CBO notification out 2026 confirms that selected persons will be posted in the circle they apply for & will not be eligible for inter-circle transfer until promotion to SMGS-IV grade or completion of 12 years of service.
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SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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SBI CBO Notification 2026 Release Date: 29 January 2026
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Online Application Start: 29 January 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026
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Admit Card: March 2026
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Online Exam: March 2026 (Tentative)
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Circle Wise & Category Wise
SBI has announced vacancies across multiple circles such as:
- Amaravati
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai Metro
- New Delhi
- Thiruvananthapuram
- And others
Total Vacancies:
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Regular Vacancies: 2050
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Includes reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS & PwBD categories
Vacancies are provisional & may change as per bank requirements.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
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Integrated Dual Degree(IDD) also eligible
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Candidates with qualifications like Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant are eligible
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (As on 31.12.2025)
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
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Maximum Age: 30 Years
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Candidate must be born between 01/01/1996 and 31/12/2004
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SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation
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SC/ST – 5 years
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OBC (NCL) – 3 years
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PwBD – Up to 15 years
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Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS – ₹750
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SC / ST / PwBD – NIL
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Experience Requirement
Minimum 2 years’ experience (as on 31.12.2025) as an officer in:
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Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
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Regional Rural Bank listed in RBI Second Schedule
Candidates must submit certified job profile documents. If job responsibilities do not match SBI Scale-I Generalist Officer profile, the application will be rejected.
For private bank candidates, minimum annual gross salary should be ₹9.50 lakhs per year.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Local Language Proficiency
Aspirants must be proficient (read, write, understand) in the specified local language of the applied circle.
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Language test will be conducted before joining.
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Aspirants who studied the language in 10th/12th are exempted from test.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The SBI CBO recruitment 2026 selection process consists of four stages:
Online Examination
Objective Test (120 Marks – 2 Hours)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| 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 |
Descriptive Test (50 Marks – 30 Minutes)
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Letter Writing
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Essay Writing
No negative marking
No sectional qualifying marks
Screening
Candidates qualifying online exam will undergo document screening and experience verification.
Interview (50 Marks)
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in interview.
Final Selection
Final Merit List prepared with:
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Online Test – 75% weightage
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Interview – 25% weightage
Final selection will be circle-wise and category-wise.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Salary
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 in JMGS-I Scale
Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 85,920
Other Benefits:
- DA
- HRA / Lease Rental
- CCA
- PF
- NPS
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Fare Concession
- Other allowances as per SBI rules
How to Apply Online for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete SBI CBO recruitment 2026 apply online process by following:
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Visit SBI official careers website.
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Click on “Current Openings”.
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Open Advertisement CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18.
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Register with valid email ID & mobile number.
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Fill application form carefully.
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Upload required documents:
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Photograph
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Signature
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Left Thumb Impression
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Handwritten Declaration
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ID Proof
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Educational & Experience Certificates
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Pay application fee online.
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Submit and download application copy.
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Key Highlights of SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
- 2050 Vacancies
- No Negative Marking
- Attractive Salary & Benefits
- Circle-Based Posting
- Officer Cadre Position
The SBI CBO notification out 2026 brings a golden opportunity for banking professionals looking to advance their careers in India’s largest public sector bank.
The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Notification offers an good opportunity for experienced banking officers to join the State Bank of India as Circle Based Officers. With attractive salary, structured promotion policy, & stable career growth, this recruitment drive is highly competitive.
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