State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online within the prescribed dates.
Important Dates
- Online Application & Fee Payment: 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026
- Download of Call Letter: March 2026 (Tentative)
- Online Examination: March 2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 2050 (including regular and backlog vacancies)
- Vacancies are circle-wise and category-wise
- Candidates can apply for only one circle
- Selected candidates will be posted in the same circle
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules
Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience (as on 31.12.2025) as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing and understanding) in the local language of the applied circle.
Selection Process
- Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
- Screening of experience and job profile
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- Candidates should ensure eligibility before applying
Official Website
Candidates must regularly visit SBI’s official careers portal for updates, call letters and results: Check full details of the Advertisement on the link given below, before applying for the post essentially :
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Important Note
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the prescribed date before submitting the application.