SBI CBO Recruitment
State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts. A total of 2050 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive.
The online application process commenced on 29 January 2026, and the last date to submit the application form has been extended till 25 February 2026.
As per the notification, the minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as on 31 December 2025. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the detailed notification to check eligibility criteria, selection procedure, application fee, exam pattern, and other important instructions before applying for SBI Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026.
| Commission | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancy | 2050 |
| Important Date |
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| Application Fee |
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| Age Relaxation |
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| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
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SBI CBO Recruitment : Vacancy Detail
| SBI CBO Vacancy 2026 (Regular) | ||||||||
| Circle | State/UT | Language | Total | GEN | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 97 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 97 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 80 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir Ladakh Himachal Pradesh Haryana Punjab | Urdu Hindi Punjabi | 103 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu Pondicherry | Tamil | 165 | 69 | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 194 | 80 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 |
| Guwahati | Assam Arunachal Pradesh Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Tripura | Assamese Bengali Bodo Manipuri Garo Khasi Mizo Kokborok | 68 | 29 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu | 68 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 103 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal A&N Islands Sikkim | Bengali Nepali Hindi | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 200 | 81 | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | Marathi | 194 | 80 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra Goa | Marathi Konkani | 143 | 60 | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 |
| New Delhi | Delhi Uttarakhand Haryana Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 76 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerals Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 50 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 2050 | 852 | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 | ||
| SBI CBO Vacancy 2026 (Backlog) | ||||
| Circle | Total | SC | ST | OBC |
| Amaravati | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Bengaluru | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Bhopal | 17 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Chennai | 37 | — | 37 | — |
| Gandhinagar | 42 | — | 42 | — |
| Guwahati | 11 | 3 | — | 8 |
| Jaipur | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Kolkata | 31 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| Lucknow | 20 | — | 20 | — |
| Maharashtra | 10 | 2 | 8 | — |
| Mumbai Metro | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| New Delhi | 6 | — | 1 | 5 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 29 | 13 | 16 | — |
| Total | 223 | 24 | 154 | 45 |
SBI CBO Recruitment : Eligibility
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| University | Recognised by Central Government. |
Experience
| Requirement | Details |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years |
| Cut Off Date | 31 December 2025 |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Cut Off Date | 31 December 2025 |
SBI CBO Recruitment : Exam Pattern
BI CBO Test A: Objective Test (Online)
| 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 Test B: Descriptive Test (Online)- 30 minutes
| B. Name of Test (Descriptive 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 Recruitment : Application Process
Candidates who wish to apply for the Circle Based Officer (CBO) post must complete the online application process through the official SBI website. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to the official website of State Bank of India.
Navigate to the “Careers” section.
Click on the link for SBI CBO Recruitment 2026.
Step 2: Registration
Click on “Apply Online.”
Complete the registration by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
A Registration Number and Password will be generated.
Step 3: Fill the Application Form
Log in using the generated credentials.
Enter personal details, educational qualifications, work experience (if required), and preferred circle.
Choose the examination center carefully.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature.
Upload left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
Step 5: Payment of Application Fee
Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Fee relaxation may be available for reserved categories as per SBI rules.
Step 6: Final Submission
Review all the entered details carefully.
Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
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