SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 2273 Circle Based Officer Posts

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

SBI has announced 2273 Circle Based Officer vacancies across multiple circles.
Online applications are open from 29 January to 18 February 2026.
Selection will include an online exam, screening, interview, and language proficiency test.

The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the State Bank of India, inviting applications for 2273 Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts across various SBI circles in India.

This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for experienced banking professionals to join India’s largest public sector bank in the officer cadre.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI careers portal sbi.bank.in between 29 January and 18 February 2026.

SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Here is a quick summary of the recruitment process:

Particulars	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Total Vacancies	2273
Grade	JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I)
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	29 Jan – 18 Feb 2026
Selection Process	Online Exam, Screening, Interview, LPT
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

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SBI CBO Vacancy 2026 Details

The total number of posts announced is 2273, distributed circle-wise and category-wise.

Vacancies are released circle-wise
Candidates can apply for only ONE Circle
Selected candidates will be posted in the same circle applied
Inter-circle transfer is not allowed until promotion to SMGS-IV or completion of 12 years

Eligibility Criteria for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026

Candidates must meet educational, experience, salary, and language requirements.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have:

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
Professional degrees such as Engineering, Medical, CA, or Cost Accountant are also eligible

Work Experience Requirement

Candidates must currently be working as an officer in:

Any Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
Any RBI-approved Regional Rural Bank (RRB)

Local Language Proficiency

Applicants must be able to:

Read, write, and understand the local language of the applied circle

LPT Exemption	Condition
Exempted	If local language studied in Class 10 or 12

Who is NOT Eligible?

The following candidates cannot apply:

SBI clerical or supervisory staff
SBI contractual employees
Officers who resigned from SBI or associate banks
Employees of subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks
Candidates with unresolved loan or credit card defaults

SBI CBO Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	30 years

SBI CBO Application Fee 2026

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	Nil
Other Categories	₹750

Payment can be made through:

Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking

Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.

Important Dates – SBI CBO 2026

Event	Date
Application Start Date	29 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 February 2026
Online Exam Date	To be Notified
Interview Schedule	To be Notified

How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply by following these steps:

Visit the SBI careers page:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Click on Recruitment of Circle Based Officers 2026
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill out the online application form carefully
Upload required documents:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Certificates
- Salary proof (if required)
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download the e-receipt

Only the last successfully submitted application will be accepted.