State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2050 Circle Based Officer vacancies across various SBI Circles in India. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced banking professionals who aspire to join India’s largest public sector bank as an Officer with assured circle posting.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
- Online Registration & Fee Payment: 29.01.2026 to 18.02.2026
- Download of Call Letter: March 2026 (Tentative)
- Online Examination: March 2026 (Tentative)
Candidates are advised to regularly visit SBI’s official careers website for updates:
? https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
SBI Circle Based Officer Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 2050 vacancies are announced, including regular and backlog vacancies, distributed circle-wise and category-wise.
Category-wise Vacancy Summary
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 303 |
| ST | 148 |
| OBC | 547 |
| EWS | 200 |
| GEN | 852 |
| Total | 2050 |
Additionally, 4% horizontal reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) including VI, HI, LD, and d&e categories.
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Circle-Wise SBI CBO Vacancies & Local Language Requirement
Each Circle has a mandatory local language proficiency requirement. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand the specified language.
Some major circles include:
- Bengaluru Circle (Karnataka) – Kannada – 200 Vacancies
- Chennai Circle (Tamil Nadu) – Tamil – 165 Vacancies
- Kolkata Circle (West Bengal) – Bengali / Nepali / Hindi – 200 Vacancies
- Lucknow Circle (Uttar Pradesh) – Hindi / Urdu – 200 Vacancies
- Maharashtra Circle – Marathi – 194 Vacancies
- Mumbai Metro – Marathi / Konkani – 143 Vacancies
- Gandhinagar Circle (Gujarat) – Gujarati – 194 Vacancies
? Important:
- Candidates can apply for only one circle
- No inter-circle transfer will be allowed up to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service, whichever is later
SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Professional degrees like Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant are also eligible
Age Limit (As on 31.12.2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Date of Birth between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – Up to 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years
?? Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed
Work Experience (Mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years experience as an Officer in:
- Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
- Regional Rural Bank (RRB)
Candidates from private banks must have:
- Minimum annual gross salary of ?9.50 lakhs
- Supporting documents like Form-16 / AIS / Pay Slips
Local Language Proficiency
- Mandatory local language test for the applied circle
- Candidates who studied the language in 10th or 12th are exempted from the test
Who is NOT Eligible?
- SBI clerical/supervisory staff
- SBI contract employees
- Candidates who resigned from SBI officer cadre
- Employees of SBI subsidiaries
- Candidates with loan defaults / adverse CIBIL reports
SBI CBO Selection Process 2026
The recruitment will be conducted in four phases:
- Online Examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test
SBI CBO Online Exam Pattern
Objective Test (120 Marks – 2 Hours)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 min |
| General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 Hours |
Descriptive Test (50 Marks – 30 Minutes)
- English Language
- Letter Writing & Essay
- Conducted immediately after Objective Test
Reservation for PwBD Candidates
- 4% horizontal reservation as per RPwD Act, 2016
- Benchmark disability of 40% or more required
- Scribe & compensatory time available as per Government norms
Key Instructions for Applicants
- Application is complete only after fee payment
- Category once selected cannot be changed
- OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer
- EWS candidates must produce Income & Asset Certificate (FY 2024-25)
Why Apply for SBI CBO 2026?
? Guaranteed circle posting
? Officer cadre from day one
? Job stability & prestige
? Attractive pay & career growth
? Work-life balance compared to PO roles
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Conclusion
The SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals to join India’s most trusted bank. With 2050 vacancies, assured circle posting, and a structured promotion path, this recruitment drive is one of the most sought-after bank jobs of 2026.
? Apply Online before 18 February 2026 and secure your future with State Bank of India.
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