- Organization Name: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Last Date: 18/02/2026
- Total Post: Circle Based Officer (Vacancy details table is extensive; refer to the official notification PDF for exact numbers per circle, state, and category)
- Apply Process: Online
- Job Location: Anywhere in the applied Circle across India
- Job Category: Banking
- Official Website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for the position of Circle Based Officer (CBO). Eligible candidates can apply online from 29th January 2026 to 18th February 2026. This is a direct recruitment drive for experienced banking professionals to be posted specifically within their applied circle.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 29/01/2026
- Application Start Date: 29/01/2026
- Last Date to Apply: 18/02/2026
- Admit Card Release: March 2026 (Tentative)
- Exam Date: March 2026 (Tentative)
- Result Date: Notified Later
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are for the post of Circle Based Officer. A detailed table listing vacancies for each Circle, State/UT, Language, and category (Regular & Backlog) is provided in the official notification on pages 2-3. Due to its extensive nature, it is advised to check the official PDF for the exact number of vacancies specific to your circle and category.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Circle Based Officer (CBO) | Refer to Official Notification PDF |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Education Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates with qualifications like Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant are also eligible.
Age Limits (As on 31.12.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 31/12/2025 (Candidate must be born between 01/01/1996 and 31/12/2004, both days inclusive)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers: 5 Years
Experience (As on 31.12.2025)
Minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.
For candidates from Private Sector Banks/NBFCs: Must have a minimum annual gross salary of Rs. 9.50 Lacs for each year and provide documentary proof (Form-16, AIS, pay slips, etc.).
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient (read, write, understand) in any one of the specified local languages of the applied Circle. A language proficiency test will be conducted before joining. Candidates who have studied the specified language as a subject in 10th or 12th standard are exempt from this test.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Selection Process
- Online Examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test (for provisionally selected candidates before joining)
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers portal: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Find and click on the advertisement for "RECRUITMENT OF CIRCLE BASED OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA- 2026".
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Click on "Apply Online".
- Register by filling in required details. Note down the provisional registration number and password.
- Log in again, complete the application form, and upload scanned documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, and other required certificates).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the e-receipt and application form for future reference.
Documents Required for Upload
- Recent Photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20KB-50KB)
- Signature (JPG/JPEG, 10KB-20KB)
- Left Thumb Impression (JPG/JPEG, 20KB-50KB)
- Handwritten Declaration (JPG/JPEG, 50KB-100KB)
- Brief Resume (PDF)
- Educational Certificates (PDF)
- Experience Certificate/Appointment Letter/Job Offer Letter (PDF)
- Certified Job Profile from employer (PDF)
- Latest Form-16 (PDF)
- ID Proof & Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
Reservation & Certificates
- PwBD: 4% horizontal reservation. Categories: Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Locomotor Disability (LD).
- OBC: Must submit a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate in the prescribed format issued between 01.04.2025 and the interview date.
- EWS: Must submit an Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2024-25, valid for 2025-26, as per DoPT guidelines.
- SC/ST: Caste certificate from Competent Authority required at the interview stage.
Important Links
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (Active from 29.01.2026) | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Download from Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Helpdesk Email/Query | crpd@sbi.co.in | http://cgr.s.ips.in |
Additional Details
- Candidates in Government/PSU jobs must submit a No Objection Certificate at the interview.
- Candidates with defaults in loan/credit card repayments or adverse CIBIL reports are not eligible.
- Biometric verification (photo/thumb impression/IRIS) will be conducted at various stages.
- Use of mobile phones, calculators, or any communication devices is strictly prohibited in the exam/interview hall.
- All updates/corrigendum will be posted only on the official SBI careers website. No separate intimation will be sent.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Jurisdiction for any dispute will be exclusively in Mumbai.
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