The State Bank of India has officially released the notification for the Recruitment of Circle Based Officers (Circle based officer) for the year 2025–26 under Advertisement No. CRPD/CBO/2025-26/18. This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals who aspire to work as officers in India’s largest public sector bank.
Unlike national-level postings, SBI CBO recruitment is circle-based, meaning selected candidates will be posted only in the applied circle, ensuring regional familiarity and language comfort. With 2050 regular vacancies and 223 backlog vacancies, this recruitment offers excellent career stability, attractive salary, and growth opportunities.
STATE BANK OF INDIA (CERCLE BASED OFFICER) Recruitment 2025–26
The The State Bank of India, Circle Based Officer post is a Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS -I) position. Candidates with prior banking experience are preferred, and proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Based Officer (CBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,273 (2,050 Regular + 223 Backlog) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Dates | January 29, 2026, to February 18, 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on December 31, 2025) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Experience Required | Minimum 2 years as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB |
| Selection Process | Online Test → Screening → Interview → Local Language Test |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Tentative Exam Date | March 2026 |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
STATE BANK OF INDIA (Circle Based Officer) Vacancy Details 2025–26
The State Bank of India has announced a total of 2273 vacancies, including regular and backlog positions across different circles in India.
Vacancy Breakdown:-
Regular Vacancies: 2050
Backlog Vacancies: 223
Regular Vacancies (2,050 Posts)
| Circle | State/UT Covered | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh | 14 | 7 | 26 | 9 | 41 | 97 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Chandigarh | J&K, Ladakh, HP, Haryana, Punjab | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | 24 | 12 | 44 | 16 | 69 | 165 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat, D&NH, D&D | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 |
| Guwahati | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, etc. | 10 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 68 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 44 | 103 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal, A&N Islands, Sikkim | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 80 | 194 |
| Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra & Goa | 21 | 10 | 38 | 14 | 60 | 143 |
| New Delhi | Delhi, Uttarakhand, etc. | 11 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 33 | 76 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala & Lakshadweep | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Total | 303 | 148 | 547 | 200 | 852 | 2050 |
Backlog Vacancies (223 Posts)
| Circle | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Bengaluru | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| Bhopal | 2 | 12 | 3 | 17 |
| Bhubaneswar | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | — | 3 | 4 |
| Chennai | — | 37 | — | 37 |
| Gandhinagar | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Guwahati | 3 | — | 8 | 11 |
| Hyderabad | — | — | — | 0 |
| Jaipur | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Kolkata | 1 | 9 | 21 | 31 |
| Lucknow | — | 20 | — | 20 |
| Maharashtra | 2 | 8 | — | 10 |
| Mumbai Metro | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| New Delhi | — | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 13 | 16 | — | 29 |
| Total | 24 | 154 | 45 | 223 |
STATE BANK OF INDIA (Circle Based Officer) Important Dates 2025–26
Candidates should keep track of all important events related to the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | January 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | February 18, 2026 |
| Download of Call Letter for Exam | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Online Examination | March 2026 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the specified date.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
The age is calculated as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.
Age Relaxation
Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Commissioned Officers, etc. | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university
OR - An equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government
Additional Requirement
- Candidates must have banking experience as specified in the notification.
- The candidate should be proficient in the local language of the applied circle (reading, writing, and understanding).
If the candidate has studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard, they are exempted from the language test.
SBI (Circle Based Officer) Salary Structure 2026
The pay scale for a Circle Based Officer is in the scale of ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Advance Increments | 2 advance increments for candidates with 2+ years experience |
| Gross Salary | Approximately ₹70,000–₹80,000 per month (varies by location) |
| Estimated In-Hand Salary | Ranges from approximately ₹68,000 to ₹72,000 per month after deductions. |
Additional Benefits
- Dearness Allowance (DA
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Leased Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
- Leave Fare Concessions
- Pension & Provident Fund
- Performance-based incentives
SBI (Circle Based Officer) Application Fee
Candidates need to pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Gen) / OBC / EWS | ₹750 (inclusive of intimation charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (Exempted from all fees) |
SBI (Circle Based Officer) Selection Process 2025–26
The SBI CBO recruitment process consists of four phases:
1. Online Examination
The online test assesses:
- Objective knowledge
- Professional aptitude
- General banking awareness
2. Screening
Applications are screened based on:
- Experience
- Qualification
- Performance in online test
3. Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview where:
- Banking knowledge
- Communication skills
- Professional competence
- are evaluated.
4. Local Language Proficiency Test
- Candidates who cannot produce proof of language proficiency must appear for this test.
📌Final selection is based on the combined performance in online test and interview.
How to Apply for STATE BANK OF INDIA (Circle Based Officer) Recruitment 2025–26
Follow these steps to apply online successfully:
- Visit the official SBI careers website
- Click on “Current Openings”
- Select “Recruitment of Circle Based Officers 2025–26”
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Review the application carefully
- Submit the form and download a copy for future reference
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/ she fulfils the
eligibility and other norms mentioned above for the post as on the specified date and
that the particulars furnished by him/ her are correct in all respects. - The candidate should ensure that the application is strictly in accordance with the
prescribed format and is properly and completely filled. - Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application
form after submitting the application. - Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. The
Bank would process the application of all the candidates applying for the posts with the
requisite fee on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall
determine their eligibility at the time of Screening /Interview and/or at any stages. - Request for change/ correction in any particulars (including category) in the application form, once application is finally submitted, will not be entertained under any
circumstances. No correspondence/ phone/ email will be entertained in this regard.
Candidates are advised to fill up the online application carefully and furnish the correct
information in the application. - Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well before the closing date
and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability/ failure
to log on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam. - SBI does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other reason
beyond the control of SBI. - Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate. In case of multiple
applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained and the
application fee/ intimation charges paid for the other registrations will stand forfeited.
Multiple attendance/ appearance in examination/ interview will result in rejection/
cancellation of candidature. - It is advisable that candidate retains 8 copies (approx.) of the same photograph which is
uploaded at the time of online registration of Application as these would be needed for
further stages of this selection process. - The possibility of occurrence of some problems in administration of examination cannot be ruled out completely, which may impact test delivery/ generation of result. In such cases, every effort will be made to resolve the problem, which may include the conduct of another examination if considered necessary.
- Candidates serving in Government/ Quasi Government, Public Sector Undertakings including Nationalised Banks/ RRBs are advised to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer at the time of interview, failing which such candidates will not be allowed for interview and their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid.
- In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper discharge certificate from the employer at the time of taking up the appointment.
- The original documents regarding eligibility criteria and proof of date of birth should be produced for verification on the date of interview. Candidate will not be allowed to attend the interview if original certificates are not produced for verification on the date of interview.
- Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed Railway AC-III fare for the shortest route in India or actual expenses incurred (whichever is lower) from place of residence/ posting to Interview venue. Local transportation expenses will not be reimbursed. A candidate found ineligible for the post will not be permitted to appear in interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.
- BANK RESERVES RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ENTIRELY AT ANY STAGE.
- At the time of interview, the candidate will be required to provide details regarding criminal cases(s) pending against him/ her, if any. The Bank may also conduct independent verification, inter alia, including verification of police records etc. The bank reserves right to deny the appointment depending upon such disclosures and/or independent verification.
- The applicant shall be liable for civil/criminal consequences in case the information submitted in his/her application are found to be false at a later stage.
Preparation Tips for STATE BANK OF INDIA (CERCLE BASED OFFICER) Exam
Here are some effective tips to improve your chances of success:
- Understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly
- Focus on banking and financial awareness
- Revise current affairs related to banking and economy
- Practice mock tests to improve speed and accuracy
- Prepare your work experience and role clarity for the interview
- Strengthen local language reading and writing skills
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