State Bank of India has released the official notification for SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Circle Based Officer in Junior Management Grade Scale I.
The selection process for SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 includes an online examination, screening, interview, and a local language proficiency test. Eligible candidates must carefully review the vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, and application process before applying.
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Vacancies
The circle-wise vacancy distribution under SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 is given below.
| Circle | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 140 | 15 |
| Amaravati | 100 | 10 |
| Bengaluru | 120 | 12 |
| Bhopal | 90 | 8 |
| Bhubaneswar | 80 | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 70 | 7 |
| Chennai | 110 | 11 |
| Guwahati | 95 | 10 |
| Hyderabad | 130 | 14 |
| Jaipur | 85 | 9 |
| Kolkata | 150 | 18 |
| Lucknow | 160 | 20 |
| Maharashtra | 180 | 25 |
| Mumbai Metro | 120 | 15 |
| New Delhi | 140 | 20 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 110 | 10 |
| Total | 2050 | 223 |
Pay Scale
- Candidates selected under SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 will be placed in Junior Management Grade Scale I.
- They will receive a starting basic pay of ₹48,480, under the pay scale ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920 with two advance increments for those having over two years of officer-level experience in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
- Additional Benefits such as DA, HRA/ Lease Rental, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility and other allowances will be provided as per SBI rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Cut-off Date: 31st December 2025
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government norms.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 must have:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates with professional qualifications such as Engineering, Medical, CA, or ICWA are also eligible.
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.
- Candidates must submit a certified job profile issued by the employer.
- Candidates from clerical cadre, supervisory cadre of SBI, or subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks are not eligible.
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding the local language of the circle applied for. Those who have studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempted from the local language test.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 will consist of the following stages:
- Online Test
- Screening
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test
Final selection will be based on combined marks of the online test and interview, subject to qualifying the local language test.
Exam Pattern
Objective Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
Descriptive Test
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Marks: 50
- Type: Letter Writing and Essay in English
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal of SBI CBO Vacancies 2026 by clicking on the link given below in the Important Links section.
- Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fees
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil |
| General/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 750 |
Key Dates
| Release of Advertisement | 28th January 2026 |
| Opening of Online Registration | 29th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18th February 2026 |
| Online Examination | March 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links
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