The State Bank of India (SBI) is likely to release the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026-27 Notification on its official website soon. The recruitment drive will be conducted for the Circle Based Officer (CBO) post.
The selection process consists of an Online exam and Interview, along with a local language test. Candidates who qualify each stage, will be posted at their preferable cadre/state.
This article will cover all the important details of SBI CBO 2026, including the expected vacancy, eligibility requirements, application process, selection stages, exam pattern, salary structure, and other key information candidates should know before applying.
SBI CBO Notification 2026-27
The official notification for Circle Based Officer is expected to be released in the coming months before 2026 ends. Candidates who possess a graduation degree along with the required banking experience will be able to apply online through the SBI Careers portal. A detailed PDF will be released soon by SBI, so it is advised to keep an eye on the official website at www.sbi.bank.in.
SBI CBO 2026-27: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI)
|
| Post Name |
Circle Based Officer (CBO)
|
| Recruitment Year | 2026-27 |
| Category | Bank Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline
|
| Experience Required |
Minimum 2 Years as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank/RRB
|
| Selection Process |
Online Test, Screening, Interview, LPT
|
| Job Location |
Circle-Based Posting
|
| Official Website | www.sbi.bank.in |
SBI CBO Previous Year Vacancy (2025)
The exact number of vacancies under the SBI CBO 2026 will be announced along with the official notification. Candidates can refer to the table below for the previous year’s vacancy distribution:
| SBI CBO Vacancy 2025 | |||||||
| 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 CBO 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
- 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
SBI CBO 2026 Apply Online Link
The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 online application window will go live once the official notification PDF is released. Candidates will be able to apply online on the bank’s official career portal from the link provided below:
SBI CBO 2026 Apply Online Link (To be activated)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Other Category | Rs. 750 |
| SC/ST/PWBD | No Fee |
Steps to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply for this opportunity:
- Visit sbi.bank.in/careers and click on SBI CBO Recruitment 2026-27
- 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
The selection process for CBO consists of an online test which is both descriptive and objective type. Those who qualify in this test, will be called for Interview and Language Test. The final selection is based on the performance in Online test and Interview.
| 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
The objective type exam pattern consists of 120 questions worth 120 mars. Total duration of the exam is 2 hours and negative marking of 1/4th applies for each incorrect answer.
| 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 |
The descriptive tests consists fo 2 questions on Letter writing and essay writing. Candidates will have to complete test in 30 mins.
| 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 |
|
| Banking Knowledge |
|
| General Awareness / Economy |
|
| Computer Aptitude |
|
| Descriptive Test |
|
To Check in Detail, Click on SBI CBO Syllabus 2026
SBI CBO 2026 Salary
The SBI CBO Basic Salary starts from Rs. 48,480, similar to Probationary Officer post. The monthly salary is around Rs. 70,000- 72,000/- after deductions.
|
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
|
| Starting Pay | Rs. 48,480 |
| Net Salary (In-Hand) |
Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 72,000 (Approx.)
|
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
Check: How to Become an SBI CBO Officer
SBI CBO Examination Cities and Codes
- 11 – Andaman & Nicobar: Port Blair
- 12 – Andhra Pradesh: Anantapur, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Tirupati, Ongole, Nellore
- 13 – Arunachal Pradesh: Naharlagun
- 14 – Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- 15 – Bihar: Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
- 16 – Chandigarh: Mohali
- 17 – Chhattisgarh: Bhilai Nagar, Raipur, Durg
- 18 – Goa: Panaji, Mapusa
- 19 – Gujarat: Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli, Mehsana
- 20 – Haryana: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram
- 21 – Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan, Baddi
- 22 – Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
- 23 – Jharkhand: Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
- 24 – Karnataka: Bengaluru, Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mysuru (Mysore), Mangaluru (Mangalore)
- 25 – Kerala: Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
- 26 – Ladakh: Leh, Kargil
- 27 – Lakshadweep: Kavaratti
- 28 – Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Satna, Ujjain
- 29 – Maharashtra: Ahilyanagar, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Satara, Sangli, Dhule
- 30 – Manipur: Imphal, Churachandpur
- 31 – Meghalaya: Shillong
- 32 – Mizoram: Aizawl
- 33 – Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima
- 34 – Delhi–NCR: New Delhi/NCR
- 35 – Odisha: Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur
- 36 – Puducherry: Puducherry
- 37 – Punjab: Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
- 38 – Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
- 39 – Sikkim: Gangtok
- 40 – Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Karur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
- 41 – Telangana: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
- 42 – Tripura: Agartala
- 43 – Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Mathura, Moradabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi
- 44 – Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
- 45 – West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri
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