JOB SUMMARY

Quick overview of this opportunity

Field
Details
Recruiting Organization
State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name
Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Total Vacancy
2,273 Posts
Advt. No.
CRPD/CBO/2025-26/XX
Application Mode
Online
Official Website

IMPORTANT DATES

Official Notification Date

28 Jan 2026
7 days ago

Online Application Start

28 Jan 2026
7 days ago

Last Date to Apply Online

18 Feb 2026
In 2 weeks

Online Examination (Tentative)

March 2026

Total Events

4

Upcoming

1

Completed

2

Next Event

Last Date to Apply Online

In 14 days

Mark these dates in your calendar to never miss a deadline! 📅

CIRCLE-WISE VACANCY RECAP

Major Circle Vacancies (2,273 Total)

7 entries

Major Circle Vacancies (2,273 Total)
CircleStateVacancies
LucknowLucknowUttar Pradesh600
AhmedabadAhmedabadGujarat430
BhopalBhopalMP / Chhattisgarh400
BengaluruBengaluruKarnataka250
JaipurJaipurRajasthan200
Other CirclesRemaining 11 CirclesAll India393
TotalGrand Total-2273
Showing 7 of 7 entries

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APPLICATION FEE

General / EWS / OBC

₹750

SC / ST / PwBD

Exempted (Nil)

Payment Information

Payment Method

Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

Ensure you pay the correct fee for your category before the deadline!

ELIGIBILITY & AGE LIMIT

Age Limit (As on 31-12-2025)

Calculate Age

Minimum: 21 Years | Maximum: 30 Years. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10-15 years for PwBD.

Experience Criteria

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.

Verify all eligibility requirements before applying.

SELECTION PROCESS & EXAM PATTERN

Complete Overview3 Stages

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Your complete selection journey at a glance

1
Stage 1

Method of Selection

  • 1. Online Test (Objective & Descriptive)
  • 2. Screening
  • 3. Personal Interview.
2
Stage 2

Objective Test Pattern

  • 120 Questions for 120 Marks. Subjects: English
  • Banking Knowledge
  • General Economy/Awareness
  • and Computer Aptitude. Duration: 2 Hours.
3
Stage 3

Descriptive Test Pattern

2 Questions (Letter Writing & Essay) for 50 Marks. Duration: 30 Minutes.

3
Stages
2
Exams
0
Interviews
Final
Selection

Preparation Tip

Focus on clearing each stage one at a time. Prepare specifically for each round by understanding its format and requirements.

SALARY & PAY SCALE

Pay Structure

As per 7th Pay Commission

Government Pay Scale

Pay Matrix

Basic Pay: ₹48,480/- (in the scale of ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920) plus 2 advance increments for 2 years of work experience.

Plus Additional Benefits

DA, HRA, TA & Other Allowances

Grade Pay

As Per Level

Pay Matrix

7th CPC

Medical
LTC
Pension
Leaves
Insurance
Bonus

Note

Final salary may vary based on posting location, experience, and applicable allowances. Please refer to official notification for exact details.

STEPS TO APPLY ONLINE

4 Steps
1
📌

Official Portal

Step 1 of 4

Visit the SBI Careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers and select 'Recruitment of Circle Based Officers'.

2
📌

Registration

Step 2 of 4

Click on 'Apply Online' which will redirect to the IBPS portal. Register as a new user to get your Registration No. and Password.

3
📌

Uploads

Step 3 of 4

Upload Photograph, Signature, Brief Resume, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Experience Certificate (PDF format).

4

Fee & Submit

Step 4 of 4

Pay the application fee and submit the form. Download the application printout for the interview stage.

Complete all steps to submit successfully!

IMPORTANT LINKS

Access application forms, notifications, and results

Apply Online

Online Application Link

Official PDF

Download Official Advertisement

Important Link

SBI Careers Page

All download links are checked and verified.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions below

4 FAQs
Answer

No, a minimum of 2 years of work experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB is mandatory as on the date mentioned in the notification.

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