SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 2050 CBO Vacancies

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SBI Circle Based Officer Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 2050 vacancies are announced, including regular and backlog vacancies, distributed circle-wise and category-wise.

Category-wise Vacancy Summary

Additionally, 4% horizontal reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) including VI, HI, LD, and d&e categories.

Circle-Wise SBI CBO Vacancies & Local Language Requirement

Each Circle has a mandatory local language proficiency requirement. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand the specified language.

Some major circles include:

• Bengaluru Circle (Karnataka) – Kannada – 200 Vacancies
• Chennai Circle (Tamil Nadu) – Tamil – 165 Vacancies
• Kolkata Circle (West Bengal) – Bengali / Nepali / Hindi – 200 Vacancies
• Lucknow Circle (Uttar Pradesh) – Hindi / Urdu – 200 Vacancies
• Maharashtra Circle – Marathi – 194 Vacancies
• Mumbai Metro – Marathi / Konkani – 143 Vacancies
• Gandhinagar Circle (Gujarat) – Gujarati – 194 Vacancies

? Important:

• Candidates can apply for only one circle
• No inter-circle transfer will be allowed up to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service, whichever is later

SBI CBO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
• Professional degrees like Engineering, Medical, CA, Cost Accountant are also eligible

Age Limit (As on 31.12.2025)

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years
• Date of Birth between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST – 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
• PwBD – Up to 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years

?? Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed

Work Experience (Mandatory)

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Officer in:
  • Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
  • Regional Rural Bank (RRB)

Candidates from private banks must have:

• Minimum annual gross salary of ?9.50 lakhs
• Supporting documents like Form-16 / AIS / Pay Slips

Local Language Proficiency

• Mandatory local language test for the applied circle
• Candidates who studied the language in 10th or 12th are exempted from the test

Who is NOT Eligible?

• SBI clerical/supervisory staff
• SBI contract employees
• Candidates who resigned from SBI officer cadre
• Employees of SBI subsidiaries
• Candidates with loan defaults / adverse CIBIL reports

SBI CBO Selection Process 2026

The recruitment will be conducted in four phases:

1. Online Examination
2. Screening
3. Interview
4. Local Language Proficiency Test

SBI CBO Online Exam Pattern

Objective Test (120 Marks – 2 Hours)

Descriptive Test (50 Marks – 30 Minutes)

• English Language
• Letter Writing & Essay
• Conducted immediately after Objective Test

Reservation for PwBD Candidates

• 4% horizontal reservation as per RPwD Act, 2016
• Benchmark disability of 40% or more required
• Scribe & compensatory time available as per Government norms

Key Instructions for Applicants

• Application is complete only after fee payment
• Category once selected cannot be changed
• OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer
• EWS candidates must produce Income & Asset Certificate (FY 2024-25)

Why Apply for SBI CBO 2026?

? Guaranteed circle posting
? Officer cadre from day one
? Job stability & prestige
? Attractive pay & career growth
? Work-life balance compared to PO roles

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Conclusion

The SBI Circle Based Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals to join India’s most trusted bank. With 2050 vacancies, assured circle posting, and a structured promotion path, this recruitment drive is one of the most sought-after bank jobs of 2026.

? Apply Online before 18 February 2026 and secure your future with State Bank of India.