State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for 2273 Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. Graduates with minimum 2 years of banking officer experience can apply online from 29 January 2026 to 25 February 2026 through the official SBI website.
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Posts | 2273 (2050 Regular + 223 Backlog) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18 |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month |
| Job Type | Officer (Scale-I) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 29 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduation in any discipline |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank / RRB |
| Salary Condition | ₹9.50 Lakh annual gross (for Private Bank officers) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 Years (as on 31 Dec 2025) |
| Local Language | Must know selected Circle local language |
🎂 Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10–15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Online Exam | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Call Letter | March 2026 |
🏢 Vacancy Distribution (Major Circles)
| Circle | Posts |
|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | 249 |
| Kolkata | 242 |
| Bengaluru | 236 |
| Lucknow | 221 |
| Chennai | 208 |
| Maharashtra | 204 |
| Total | 2273 |
(Candidates can apply for only ONE circle)
📝 Selection Process
| Phase | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Online Test (Objective 120 + Descriptive 50 Marks) |
| Phase 2 | Screening |
| Phase 3 | Interview (50 Marks) |
| Phase 4 | Local Language Test |
| Final Merit | 75% Online Test + 25% Interview |
✔ No negative marking
✔ No sectional cut-off
💼 Salary & Benefits
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Basic Pay: ₹48,480 (JMGS-I)
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2 Advance Increments
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DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, Medical, LFC & other allowances
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6 Months Probation
🔔 Key Rules
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Apply for only one circle
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No inter-circle transfer until 12 years or SMGS-IV promotion
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Posting within selected circle only
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Must clear local language test (if not studied in 10th/12th)
🔗 Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Available from 29 Jan 2026 |
| Official Notification | Check SBI Website |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |







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