SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2025-26
Overview & Summary
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO) for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2273 vacancies (including regular and backlog) across various circles in India. Selected candidates will be posted in the applied circle only and will be on probation for 6 months.
Important Dates
6 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 29 Jan 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Application End Date | 25 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Admit Card Release (Tentative) | 1 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
| Online Test Date (Tentative) | 1 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
| Result Declaration | To be announced | Current / Active |
Important Dates
Result Declaration
1 January 1970
Online Application Start Date
29 January 2026
Online Application End Date
25 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
25 February 2026
Admit Card Release (Tentative)
1 March 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
2,273
Circle-wise Regular Vacancies
16 rowsDistribution of 2050 regular posts across circles
source: Advertisement Page 2
| sr_no | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amaravati Language: Telugu/Urdu | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 | 4.7% |
Bengaluru Language: Kannada | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 9.8% |
Bhopal Language: Hindi | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 | 4.7% |
Bhubaneswar Language: Odia | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 3.9% |
Chandigarh Language: Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 | 5.0% |
Chennai Language: Tamil | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 | 69 | 165 | 8.0% |
Gandhinagar Language: Gujarati | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 | 9.5% |
Guwahati Language: Assamese/Bengali/Bodo/etc. | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 68 | 3.3% |
Hyderabad Language: Telugu/Urdu | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 3.9% |
Jaipur Language: Hindi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 | 5.0% |
Kolkata Language: Bengali/Nepali/Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 9.8% |
Lucknow Language: Hindi/Urdu | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 9.8% |
Maharashtra Language: Marathi | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 | 9.5% |
Mumbai Metro Language: Marathi/Konkani | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 60 | 143 | 7.0% |
New Delhi Language: Hindi | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 76 | 3.7% |
Thiruvananthapuram Language: Malayalam | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | 2.4% |
| total | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 | 852 | 2,050 | 100% |
Backlog Vacancies
3 rowsTotal 223 backlog vacancies across categories
source: Advertisement Page 2
| sr_no | total | % |
|---|---|---|
SC | 24 | 10.8% |
ST | 154 | 69.1% |
OBC | 45 | 20.2% |
| total | 223 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline and have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. Proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory.
Educational Qualifications
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) is acceptable
Medical, Engineering, CA, Cost Accountant qualifications are eligible
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Gender Eligibility
Physical Standards
Height
[Not specified]
Chest
[Not specified]
Running
[Not specified]
Experience Required
Experience Required (Not specified)
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
Application fees must be paid online. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 | Payable | -- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 | Exempted | -- |
| total | ₹750 | ||
Online Payment
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
2
Fee Range
₹0 -₹750
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection process is comprehensive and consists of four distinct phases. Candidates must qualify in the online test and interview separately to be considered for the final merit list.
Selection Stages4
Online Examination
EliminativeScreening
EliminativeInterview
EliminativeLocal Language Proficiency Test
EliminativeSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
Selected candidates will be placed in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- with two advance increments. In addition to basic pay, officers are eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, and medical facilities.
Pay Level
JMGS-I
Basic Pay
₹48,480
Total Basic
₹48,480
Basic + Grade Pay
Gross Salary
₹75,000 - ₹85,000 (Estimated)
(Basic Pay + allowances)
In-hand Salary
[Not specified]
(after Deductions)
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application process. Failure to upload clear documents may lead to rejection.
Total Documents
10
Mandatory
10
Optional
0
categories
6
General Document Requirements
Brief Resume (PDF)Mandatory
Educational Certificates/Mark-sheets (PDF)Mandatory
Experience Certificate/Appointment Letter (PDF)Mandatory
Handwritten Declaration (JPG)Mandatory
ID Proof (PDF)Mandatory
Job Profile certified by employer (PDF)Mandatory
Left Thumb Impression (JPG)Mandatory
Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)Mandatory
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online only through the SBI careers portal. No other mode of application will be accepted. Ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number.