What is the limit on number of attempts for the SBI PO examination?

Candidates are restricted in number of attempts in the SBI PO Main Examination: General/EWS candidates are permitted 4 attempts, General/EWS PwBD have 7 attempts, OBC candidates have 7 attempts, while SC/ST candidates have no restriction on attempts within the permissible age limit.

Does SBI have sectional cut-off marks in Preliminary and Main examinations?

No. State Bank of India does NOT enforce minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects/sections in either the Preliminary or Main examination. Selection is decided strictly on overall aggregate marks obtained by the candidate.

Can candidates transfer circles after appointment as SBI Junior Associate?

Candidates selected for SBI Junior Associates are assigned to a specific Circle and are generally not eligible for inter-circle transfer until completion of a mandatory tenure prescribed by SBI HR service rules.

What is the starting basic pay for an SBI Probationary Officer?

SBI POs receive higher entry-level compensation than standard nationalized bank POs, starting with 4 advance increments on the basic pay scale of ₹48,480/- (scale ₹48,480 - ₹85,920), along with leased housing accommodations, medical benefits, and allowances.

SBI Recruitment 2026 – Notifications &

About State Bank of India (SBI)

State Bank of India (SBI) is a Fortune 500 entity and the largest commercial lender in India. Unlike other public sector banks that recruit through IBPS, SBI conducts its own sovereign recruitment drives for Probationary Officers, Junior Associates, Circle Based Officers, and Specialist Cadre roles with distinct compensation structures and benefits.

Authority TypeLargest Public Sector Banking & Financial Services Institution in India

Governing MinistryState Bank of India Corporate Centre, Mumbai

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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026

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Updated: 31 Aug 2026

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SBI Major Examination Categories & Eligibility Matrix

Standard eligibility benchmarks and cadre qualifications across SBI's primary recruitment streams:

Examination / Cadre	Cadre Rank	Prescribed Qualification	Age Benchmark	Exam Stages
SBI Probationary Officer (SBI PO)	Junior Management Grade Scale-I (Direct Officers)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (Final year eligible provisionally)	21–30 Years (Relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10 to +15)	Phase-I (Prelims) + Phase-II (Mains + Descriptive) + Phase-III (GD/Interview)
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)	Clerical Grade (Branch Banking & Front-Office Operations)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University	20–28 Years	Phase-I (Prelims) + Phase-II (Mains) + Local Language Test (No Interview)
SBI Circle Based Officer (SBI CBO)	Middle Management Grade Scale-I in specific banking circles	Graduation + Minimum 2 Years Experience in Scheduled Commercial Bank	21–30 Years	Online Test + Screening + Interview
Specialist Cadre Officers (SBI SCO)	IT Specialist, Cyber Security, Credit Analyst, Risk Manager, Economist	B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, MCA, CA, MBA Finance as per role	25–35 / 28–40 Years role-dependent	Shortlisting + Interview / Specialized Assessment Test

SBI Regional Examination Centers & State Recruitment Hubs

Candidates appearing for SBI examinations can check state-specific vacancies, regional exam centers, and domicile rules across our dedicated state portals:

Delhi Hub

SBI New Delhi Local Head Office Circle

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Uttar Pradesh Hub

SBI Lucknow Circle (UP) & Varanasi Administrative Units

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Bihar Hub

SBI Patna Local Head Office Circle

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Rajasthan Hub

SBI Jaipur Local Head Office Circle

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