Advertisement No.: CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18
State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Circle Based Officers (CBO). Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply online for vacancies across various circles in India.
📅 Important Dates
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Online Application & Fee Payment: 29 January 2026 to 18 February 2026
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Download of Call Letter: March 2026 (Tentative)
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Online Examination: March 2026 (Tentative)
📌 Post Details
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Post Name: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
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Cadre: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
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Posting: Selected candidates will be posted only in the applied Circle
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Probation Period: 6 Months
📊 Vacancy Details
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Total Vacancies: 2050
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Vacancies are distributed Circle-wise and Category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN/PwBD).
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Reservation for PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government of India norms.
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Vacancies are provisional and may change based on bank requirements.
(Detailed circle-wise vacancy breakup is available in the official notification)
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🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Candidates with professional qualifications like Engineering, Medical, CA, ICWA are also eligible.
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)
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Minimum: 21 years
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Maximum: 30 years
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Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per rules.
Experience
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Minimum 2 years’ experience (post-qualification) as an Officer in:
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Scheduled Commercial Banks or
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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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Local Language
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Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the applied Circle.
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Language test will be conducted if proof is not available through 10th/12th marksheet.
📝 Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in 4 phases:
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Online Examination
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Screening of Documents & Experience
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Interview
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Local Language Proficiency Test
🖥️ Online Examination Pattern
Objective Test (120 Marks – 2 Hours)
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English Language – 30 Marks
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Banking Knowledge – 40 Marks
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General Awareness / Economy – 30 Marks
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Computer Aptitude – 20 Marks
Descriptive Test (50 Marks – 30 Minutes)
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Letter Writing & Essay (English)
👉 No negative marking for wrong answers.
💰 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
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SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
(Fee once paid is non-refundable)
💼 Salary & Benefits
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Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 + 2 advance increments
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Pay Scale: 48480–85920
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Additional benefits include:
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DA, HRA/Lease Rental, CCA
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Medical Benefits
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NPS / Pension
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Leave Fare Concessions & other allowances
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🖊️ How to Apply
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Applications can be submitted online only through SBI Careers portal.
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Candidates must apply for one circle only
📢 Important Notes
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No inter-circle transfer allowed up to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service.
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Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.
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SBI reserves the right to modify vacancies, exam centers, and selection process.
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