State Bank of India (SBI) is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO). A total of 2273 vacancies are available across various circles. According to the latest corrigendum, the last date to apply has been extended to February 25, 2026.
OVERVIEW TABLE
| Field | Details |
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post / Exam Name | Circle Based Officers (CBO) |
| Advertisement No | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Notification Date | January 2026 (Corrigendum on 11.02.2026) |
| Application Start | 29.01.2026 |
| Last Date | 25.02.2026 (Extended) |
| Fee Last Date | 25.02.2026 |
| Exam Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India (Selected candidates posted in the applied Circle only) |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
IMPORTANT DATES TABLE
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Start | 29.01.2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply | 25.02.2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Online Test | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Test Date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
APPLICATION FEE TABLE
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
ELIGIBILITY TABLE
| Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent. |
| Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025) | 21 to 30 years (Born between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004). Age relaxation applies for reserved categories. |
| Experience (as on 31.12.2025) | Minimum 2 years’ experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. |
| Note on Salary Clause | The previous requirement of a minimum salary of ₹9.50 lacs for private bank employees has been removed via corrigendum. |
| Local Language | Candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the applied Circle. |
VACANCY DETAILS TABLE
| Circle | Total Vacancies (Regular + Backlog) |
| Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar) | 236 |
| Amaravati | 98 |
| Bengaluru | 211 |
| Bhopal | 114 |
| Bhubaneswar | 81 |
| Chandigarh | 107 |
| Chennai | 202 |
| Guwahati | 79 |
| Hyderabad | 80 |
| Jaipur | 104 |
| Kolkata | 231 |
| Lucknow | 220 |
| Maharashtra | 204 |
| Mumbai Metro | 145 |
| New Delhi | 82 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 79 |
| Total Vacancies | 2273 |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process consists of four distinct phases:
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Online Examination: Includes Objective Test (120 marks) and Descriptive Test (50 marks).
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Screening: Review of online applications and documents by a Committee to match job profiles.
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Interview: Consists of 50 marks. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks.
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Local Language Proficiency Test: Conducted for candidates who do not have proof of studying the local language in 10th or 12th standard.
HOW TO APPLY
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Visit the official SBI careers website.
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Find the advertisement for “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers” (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18).
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Click on “Apply Online” and register using your active email ID and mobile number.
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Fill in the application form carefully and save your registration number and password.
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Upload scanned copies of required documents (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Job Profile, etc.).
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Pay the application fee online using a Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking.
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Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS TABLE
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Official Notice (PDF) | Click here to view original notice |
| Official Corrigendum | Click here to view date extension notice |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in |
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Source: Official notification / SBI website.
Note: Candidates are advised to visit the official SBI website regularly for any further updates or changes regarding the recruitment process.