The State Bank of India has released the official notification for SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026. Candidates who want to work in India’s largest public sector bank can apply for this recruitment.
Through this recruitment drive, SBI will fill 2050 Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts across different circles in India. The online application process started on 29 January 2026 and the last date to apply was 18 February 2026. The application fee payment deadline was extended to 25 February 2026.
Candidates who successfully applied can download their SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 from the official website before the exam scheduled in March 2026.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2050 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | March 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25 February 2026 (Extended) |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam |
| Exam Date | March 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 |
The fee could be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan mode.
SBI CBO Vacancy Details 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 852 |
| OBC | 547 |
| EWS | 200 |
| SC | 303 |
| ST | 148 |
| Total | 2050 Posts |
Circle Wise Vacancy Details
| Circle | Language | Regular Posts | Backlog Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Telugu / Urdu | 97 | 01 |
| Bengaluru | Kannada | 200 | 11 |
| Bhopal | Hindi | 97 | 17 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odia | 80 | 01 |
| Chandigarh | Urdu / Hindi / Punjabi | 103 | 04 |
| Chennai | Tamil | 165 | 37 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarati | 194 | 42 |
| Guwahati | State Wise | 68 | 11 |
| Hyderabad | Telugu / Urdu | 80 | 00 |
| Jaipur | Hindi | 103 | 01 |
| Kolkata | Bengali / Nepali / Hindi | 200 | 31 |
| Lucknow | Hindi / Urdu | 200 | 20 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 194 | 10 |
| Mumbai Metro | Marathi / Konkani | 143 | 02 |
| New Delhi | Hindi | 76 | 06 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Malayalam | 50 | 29 |
| Totaled | 2050 | 223 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
Additional Requirement
- Knowledge of the local language of the applied circle is required.
Age Limit (As on 31 December 2025)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Online Written Examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the interview round.
SBI CBO Admit Card 2026
The SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 will be released online before the exam.
Candidates can download the admit card by entering:
- Registration Number
- Password / Date of Birth
The admit card will contain:
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Exam Date
- Exam Centre
- Reporting Time
Candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the exam centre.
How to Download SBI CBO Admit Card
- Visit the official SBI website sbi.co.in.
- Click on Careers → Current Openings.
- Find the link for SBI CBO Admit Card 2026.
- Enter login credentials.
- Download and print the admit card.
FAQ – SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
1. How many vacancies are available in SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2050 Circle Based Officer posts have been announced.
2. What is the last date to apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online was 18 February 2026.
3. What is the age limit for SBI CBO Recruitment?
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as of 31 December 2025.
4. What is the exam date for SBI CBO 2026?
The SBI CBO exam is expected to be conducted in March 2026.
5. What is the educational qualification for SBI CBO?
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university.