Golden opportunity to become an officer in SBI, last date of application extended, know the eligibility and how to apply:

News India Live, Digital Desk: State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the deadline for the ongoing application process for Circle Based Officer (CBO) Recruitment 2026. Earlier the last date of application was 18 February, which has now been extended. 25 February 2026 Has been done. Bank total through this recruitment 2273 posts Will make appointments on (2050 regular + 223 backlog).

1. Important Dates (Revised Schedule)

Application Start Date: 29 January 2026

New last date of application: 25 February 2026

Last date for fee payment: 25 February 2026

Online Examination (Expected): March 2026

Admit Card: March 2026 (a few days before the exam)

2. Who can apply? (Eligibility)

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria for SBI CBO post:

Educational qualification: from any recognized university Graduation degree. (Engineering, Medical, CA, and Cost Accountant degree holders are also eligible).

Work Experience: As an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) by 31 December 2025 for at least 2 years experience Is mandatory.

Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025): Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years. (Reserved categories will be given relaxation as per rules).

Local language: Knowledge of the local language (reading, writing and speaking) of the circle for which you are applying is required.

3. Application Fee and Selection Process

Application Fee: For General, OBC and EWS candidates ₹750. There is no fee for SC, ST and Disabled (PwBD) candidates.

Steps of Selection: 1. Online Written Examination: There will be objective (120 marks) and descriptive (50 marks) tests.

2. Screening: Scrutiny of documents.

3. Interview: Personal Interview of 50 marks.

4. Local Language Test: If you have not studied the local language in 10th/12th.

4. How to apply? (How to Apply)

Bank’s official website sbi.co.in/careers Go to.

In ‘Current Openings’ section ‘Recruitment of Circle Based Officers 2026’ Click on the link.

Do your new registration by clicking on ‘Apply Online’.

Fill all the personal, educational and experience related information in the application form carefully.

Upload photo, signature and required documents (experience certificates etc.).

Pay the application fee and submit the form and take its printout.