Exam dates: Preliminary Exam tentatively on August 01 & 02, 2026 | Main Exam on September 12, 2026.
Last date of application: Expected in July 2026 (Notification tracking to release imminently in June 2026).
Exam pattern: Three structural phases.
Prelims: Online objective screening test (3 sections, 100 marks). No sectional cut-offs apply.
Mains: Comprehensive objective test (200 marks) + Descriptive test (50 marks for Essay/Letter).
Phase III: Psychometric test, Group Exercises, and Interview.
Qualifying jobs: Direct recruitment into the managerial cadre of India’s largest public sector commercial bank as an SBI Probationary Officer.
Eligibility criteria: Graduation in any stream. Final year students can apply provisionally. Age must be strictly between 21 and 30 years.
Job profile: Branch operational administration, high-value credit approvals, investment operations, and public relations management.
Remuneration (Pay): Highly lucrative, starting at a higher basic pay of Rs 41,960 per month (with 4 advance increments). The total compensation package ranges from Rs 65,000 to Rs 70,000 per month including specialised SBI allowances and leased accommodation.
Training: Recruits undergo rigorous foundational training through the SBI Strategic Training Institutes and must clear a screening test at the end of their 2-year probation to confirm their Assistant Manager rank.
