The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, announcing 1,500 vacancies across the country. The online application process commenced on June 18 and will remain open until July 8. Candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline are eligible to apply for the recruitment drive. Selected applicants will be appointed as Probationary Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. Recruitment schedule announced According to the notification, the preliminary examination is scheduled for August 2026, while the mains examination will be conducted in September 2026. The psychometric test, group exercise and interview round are slated for October and November 2026. The final result is expected to be declared between November and December 2026.How to apply Visit the SBI Careers portal. Register using the required details and create login credentials. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational and communication details. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, thumb impression and prescribed certificates. Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes. Review all details carefully before final submission. Submit the application form before the July 8 deadline. Download and save the confirmation page. Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.Direct to apply for SBI PO 2026Vacancy details SBI has notified a total of 1,500 vacancies, including regular and backlog posts. Category-wise vacanciesCategoryVacanciesGeneral (UR)588OBC390SC234ST144EWS144Total1,500Important datesEventDateNotification release dateJune 18, 2026Online application start dateJune 18, 2026Last date to apply onlineJuly 8, 2026Last date for fee paymentJuly 8, 2026Preliminary admit cardSecond or third week of July 2026Preliminary examinationAugust 2026Preliminary resultAugust/September 2026Mains admit cardAugust/September 2026Mains examinationSeptember 2026Mains resultSeptember/October 2026Psychometric testOctober/November 2026Group exercise and interviewOctober/November 2026Final resultNovember/December 2026