SBI PO eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department's own notice: Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), dated 18 Jun 2026. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
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Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 18 Jun 2026.
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Age limit and qualification by post
21 to 30 years on 1 Apr 2026 for General Age is counted on 1 Apr 2026.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer | Born 2 Apr 1996 to 1 Apr 2005 (21-30) | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent) passed by 30.09.2026; professional degrees (medical, engineering, CA, cost accountant) also eligible.Final-year students may apply. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | +10 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | +13 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- Born not later than 01.04.2005 and not earlier than 02.04.1996 (both inclusive).
- Ex-servicemen / commissioned officers incl. ECOs/SSCOs with 5 years military service: 5 years.
- Notice says no further cumulative relaxation beyond the listed items (PwBD totals are stated directly in the table).
- Creamy-layer OBC get neither OBC reservation nor age relaxation.
Application fee
- ₹750: Unreserved, EWS and OBC
- ₹0: SC, ST and PwBD
Non-refundable; paid online 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026; transaction charges, if any, borne by candidate.
Other conditions in the notice
- Indian citizens (as stated in the advertisement).
- Final-year/semester students may apply provisionally; must show pass proof dated on or before 30.09.2026 if called for interview.
- Maximum chances: UR/EWS 6; UR-PwBD/EWS-PwBD/OBC/OBC-PwBD 9; SC/ST (incl. PwBD) no limit. Only Mains appearance counts as a chance.
- CIBIL: candidates who have defaulted on loans/credit cards with banks/NBFCs/FIs face conditions (see notice clause 5).
Questions
What is the age limit for SBI PO?
21 to 30 years on 1 Apr 2026 for General, as per the notice dated 18 Jun 2026 (State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department). Confirm on https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
What age relaxation does SBI PO give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 18 Jun 2026. Confirm on https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
What is the SBI PO application fee?
₹750: Unreserved, EWS and OBC; ₹0: SC, ST and PwBD (as per the notice dated 18 Jun 2026).
What qualification is needed for SBI PO?
Probationary Officer: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (or equivalent) passed by 30.09.2026; professional degrees (medical, engineering, CA, cost accountant) also eligible. (as per the notice dated 18 Jun 2026).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.