The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to release the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 Notification shortly on its official website. Although the official notification has not yet been released, candidates can refer to the previous recruitment cycle to understand the expected eligibility criteria, age limit, vacancy details, salary structure, selection process, and exam pattern.
This article covers the latest updates on the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026, including the exam schedule, exam structure, and other important details to help candidates prepare effectively.
SBI CBO Recruitment 2026
The SBI CBO Notification 2026 is expected to be released in the coming months. The notification PDF will contain important information related to vacancies, eligibility, circle-wise postings, application dates, salary, exam pattern, and selection process. Candidates who possess a graduation degree along with the required banking experience can apply online through the SBI Careers portal. The selection process includes an Online Test, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Proficiency Test. Interested and eligible candidates will soon be able to apply online once the official notification is released.
SBI CBO Notification: Overview
Before we dive into the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026, refer to the table below for key updates and information:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI)
|
| Post Name |
Circle Based Officer (CBO)
|
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| 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.co.in |
SBI CBO Vacancy 2026
The exact number of vacancies under the SBI CBO Recruitment 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 2025-26 | |||||||
| 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
- 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 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.co.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
| 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 |
|
| Banking Knowledge |
|
| General Awareness / Economy |
|
| Computer Aptitude |
|
| Descriptive Test |
|
To Check in Detail, Click on SBI CBO Syllabus 2026
SBI CBO 2026 Salary
|
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
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