{"id":21846,"date":"2026-01-28T21:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/?p=21846"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:49:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:19:29","slug":"sbi-cbo-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studybizz.com\/jobs\/sbi-cbo-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Circle Based Officer Notification, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

State Bank of India (SBI)<\/strong> has officially released the SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/strong> notification for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO)<\/strong>. This recruitment is conducted under Advertisement No. CRPD\/CBO\/2025-26\/18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a special officer-level recruitment where selected candidates will be posted only in the applied circle<\/strong>. Inter-circle transfer is not permitted until promotion to SMGS-IV<\/strong> or completion of 12 years of service<\/strong>, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/a><\/li>
Vacancy Details<\/a><\/li>
Eligibility Criteria<\/a>
Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li>
Age Limit (as on 31-12-2025)<\/a><\/li>
Experience Requirement<\/a><\/li>
Local Language Proficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Selection Process<\/a>
Online Test \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Interview & Final Merit<\/a><\/li>
Salary & Benefits<\/a><\/li>
Application Fee<\/a><\/li>
How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li>
Important Dates<\/a><\/li>
Important Links<\/a><\/li>
FAQs \u2013 SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
<\/span>SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Organization<\/td> State Bank of India (SBI)<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td> Circle Based Officer (CBO)<\/td><\/tr>
Advertisement Number<\/td> CRPD\/CBO\/2025-26\/18<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/td> Online<\/td><\/tr>
Application Dates<\/td> 29 January 2026 \u2013 18 February 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Test<\/td> March 2026 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr>
Posting<\/td> Circle Applied Only<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td> https:\/\/sbi.bank.in\/web\/careers\/current-openings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SBI has released circle-wise and category-wise vacancies<\/strong> for the Circle-Based Officer post, including backlog vacancies for PwBD candidates. The number of vacancies is provisional and may change depending on organisational requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important:<\/strong> Merit lists will be prepared circle-wise and category-wise<\/strong>. Candidates can apply for only one circle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Educational Qualification<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A graduation in any discipline from a recognised university<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) holders are eligible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Professional qualifications such as Engineering, CA, CMA, Medical, etc., are also eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Age Limit (as on 31-12-2025)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minimum Age: 21 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Maximum Age: 30 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Age relaxation applicable for SC \/ ST \/ OBC (NCL) \/ PwBD \/ Ex-Servicemen as per SBI rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Experience Requirement<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minimum 2 years<\/strong> post-qualification experience as an Officer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Experience must be in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or a <\/strong>Regional Rural Bank listed by the RBI<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Candidates from non-PSB banks must meet the minimum annual gross salary criteria as specified by SBI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Local Language Proficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the applied circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempted from the language test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The SBI CBO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Online Test (Objective + Descriptive)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Screening of documents and experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Local Language Proficiency Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Online Test \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th> Questions<\/th> Marks<\/th> Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
English Language<\/td> 30<\/td> 30<\/td> 2 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Banking Knowledge<\/td> 40<\/td> 40<\/td><\/tr>
General Awareness \/ Economy<\/td> 30<\/td> 30<\/td><\/tr>
Computer Aptitude<\/td> 20<\/td> 20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Descriptive Test:<\/strong> Letter Writing & Essay (50 Marks | 30 Minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> There is no negative marking<\/strong> in the objective test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Interview & Final Merit<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An interview carries 50 marks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Final merit list prepared with 75:25 weightage<\/strong> (Online Test: Interview)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Merit list prepared circle-wise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Salary & Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Starting Basic Pay: \u20b948,480 (JMGS-I)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Two advance increments are applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Allowances: DA, HRA \/ Lease, CCA, Medical, LFC, PF \/ NPS<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Excellent career growth and promotion opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th> Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General \/ OBC \/ EWS<\/td> \u20b9750<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST \/ PwBD<\/td> Nil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>How to Apply for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit https:\/\/sbi.bank.in\/web\/careers\/current-openings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Click on SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Register and fill out the online application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Upload a photograph, signature, and documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pay the application fee and submit the form<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Online Application Start: 29 January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Online Test: March 2026 (Tentative)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Apply Online:<\/strong> Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Official Notification:<\/strong> Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>FAQs \u2013 SBI CBO Recruitment 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q1. Can I apply for more than one circle?<\/strong>
No, only one circle is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q2. Is there any negative marking?<\/strong>
No negative marking in the objective test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q3. Is the local language compulsory?<\/strong>
Yes, unless exempted through Class 10\/12 proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q4. Is SBI CBO a transferable job?<\/strong>
No inter-circle transfer until SMGS-IV or 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q5. Is experience mandatory?<\/strong>
Yes, a minimum of 2 years of officer-level banking experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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