The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026, with the examination scheduled for 14 March 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered should now focus on understanding the selection process, exam pattern, and key topics to improve their preparation. This article covers the latest updates on the SBI CBO Exam 2026, including the exam schedule, exam structure, and other important details to help candidates prepare effectively.
SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 Out
The SBI CBO Exam 2026 for Circle-Based Officer (CBO) posts will be conducted by the SBI on 14 March 2026 at various examination centres across the country. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment can download their SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 from the official SBI website. Through this recruitment drive, 2273 vacancies will be filled across different SBI circles.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 25 February 2026 |
| Call Letter Date | 6 March 2026 |
| SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 |
14 March 2026
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| SBI CBO Interview 2026 |
TBA
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SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 Out – Click to Check
SBI CBO Exam Date Overview
Before we dive into the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026, refer to the table below for key updates and information:
| SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Exam Name | SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Exam 2026 |
| Post Name | Circle-Based Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 2273 Posts |
| Job Type | Officer Cadre |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 | 14 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Exam, Screening, Interview, LPT |
| Exam Stages | Objective Test & Descriptive Test |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
| Job Location | Applied Circle Across India |
SBI CBO Notification 2026 PDF
All key details related to eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdown, reservation norms, exam pattern, pay scale, application procedure, and important instructions for candidates are provided in the SBI CBO Notification 2026. Aspirants can download the official PDF through the link available here.
Download SBI CBO Notification 2026 PDF
Click here to attempt the SBI CBO Mock Test 2026
SBI CBO Vacancy 2026
| Regular Vacancy Details | |||||||
| Circle | State/UT Covered | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 | 69 | 165 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 |
| Guwahati | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 68 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra & Goa | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 60 | 143 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 76 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala & Lakshadweep | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Total | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 | 852 | 2050 | |
| Backlog Vacancy Details | ||||
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| New Delhi | — | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Ahmedabad | 11 | 33 | 10 | 54 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | — | 13 | 14 |
| Chennai | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| North Eastern | 5 | — | 25 | 30 |
| Hyderabad | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Jaipur | 13 | — | 5 | 18 |
| Kolkata | 8 | 10 | 25 | 43 |
| Amaravati | 6 | — | — | 6 |
| Bengaluru | 20 | 9 | 10 | 39 |
| Bhopal | 10 | 10 | 12 | 32 |
| Lucknow | 6 | 11 | — | 17 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 13 | — | 17 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 16 | 10 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | 2 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Total | 24 | 154 | 45 | 223 |
SBI Circle-Based Officer 2026 Eligibility
The SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria include requirements for educational qualifications, age limit, work experience, nationality, and proficiency in the local language.
Minimum Qualification
- A graduation degree from a recognised university, including an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD).
- Applicants with a Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, or Cost Accountancy Professional qualification.
SBI CBO Age Limit (As On 31/12/2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ESM/ECOs | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| General (PWD) | 10 years |
| OBC/ OBC(PWD) | 13 years |
| SC/SC(PWD)/ST/ST(PWD) | 15 years |
Experience Required for Circle-Based Officer post
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India.
Local Language Test
LPT is only applicable for those who have not studied the local language in the 10th/12th class.
Any candidate can show their 10th/12th marksheet, then they need to appear for the LPT.
Candidates Not Eligible for Circle-Based Officer post
- SBI clerical or supervisory staff
- SBI contractual employees
- Officers who resigned from SBI or its Associate Banks
- Employees of subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks
- Candidates with unresolved loan or credit card defaults
What’s New in SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria?
The minimum salary requirement has been removed. Candidates from private sector banks no longer need to meet any specific salary criteria to apply.
SBI CBO 2026 Application Form
The online application window is now closed for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for this opportunity must focus on the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026, which is to be conducted in March 2026 (Expected).
SBI CBO Apply Online 2026 Link (CLOSED)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Other Category | Rs. 750 |
| SC/ST/PWBD | No Fee |
Steps to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
- Visit sbi.co.in/careers and click on SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 (CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18).
- Complete a new registration to generate a registration number and password.
- Log in and fill in the application form with the required details.
- Upload documents such as a photograph, signature, handwritten declaration, and thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee online (₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Review and submit the form, then download a copy for future reference.
SBI CBO 2026 Selection Process
| Stage No. | Stage | Type |
| 1 | Online Test | Objective |
| Descriptive | ||
| 2 | Screening Test | |
| 3 | Interview | Personal Interview |
| 4 | Language Proficiency Test | To test local language |
SBI CBO 2026 Exam Pattern
| SBI CBO Exam Pattern: Objective Test | |||
| Name of Test | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness/Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 mins |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 mins |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 2 hours |
| SBI CBO Exam Pattern: Descriptive Test | |||
| Name of Test | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Letter Writing | 1 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Essay-250 words on banking-related | 1 | 25 | |
| Total | 2 | 50 | 30 mins |
SBI CBO Syllabus
The CBO examination primarily assesses candidates’ proficiency in the English language, General Knowledge, Banking and Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and descriptive writing skills.
| Section | Syllabus |
| English Language |
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| Banking Knowledge |
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| General Awareness / Economy |
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| Computer Aptitude |
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| Descriptive Test |
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To Check in Detail, Click on SBI CBO Syllabus 2026
SBI CBO 2026 Salary
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Salary Component
|
Amount |
| Pay Scale |
Rs. 48,480 – 2,000/7 – Rs. 62,480 – 2,340/2 – Rs. 67,160 – 2,680/7 – Rs. 85,920
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| Starting Pay | Rs. 48,480 |
| Net Salary (In-Hand) |
Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 72,000 (Approx.)
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Check: SBI CBO Monthly Salary
SBI CBO Additional Perks & Benefits
- Medical reimbursement
- Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
- Concessional interest rates on loans
- Pension and Provident Fund benefits
- Paid leave and job security
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