SBI to Recruit 1,500 Probationary Officers This Year

State Bank of India (SBI) has announced plans to recruit 1,500 Probationary Officers (POs) during the current financial year, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening leadership talent and supporting the bank’s continued business growth.

According to the recruitment notification, the hiring drive comprises 1,446 regular vacancies and 54 backlog vacancies. The online application process will remain open until July 8, with the bank aiming to complete the entire recruitment cycle by December 2026.

Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university and meet the prescribed age and eligibility criteria. Selected candidates will undergo SBI’s multi-stage recruitment process, which includes preliminary and main examinations, followed by a psychometric test, group exercise, and personal interview.

Beyond Probationary Officer recruitment, SBI continues to strengthen its workforce through lateral hiring of Specialist Officers in high-demand domains such as information technology, data analytics, cybersecurity, risk management, treasury, legal, and compliance. These roles are becoming increasingly important as banking evolves through digital transformation and AI-driven services.

SBI’s latest annual report highlights its continued investment in talent. During FY 2025–26, the bank recruited more than 25,600 employees, including officers, associates, contractual staff, and retired officials. With a workforce of over 2.45 lakh employees and one of the industry’s lowest attrition rates, SBI remains among India’s largest and most stable employers.

The latest recruitment drive reflects SBI’s continued focus on building future-ready leadership, strengthening operational capabilities, and supporting the growing banking needs of millions of customers across the country.