SBI PO 2026: notification out for 1,500 posts — apply by 8 July

The State Bank of India has released the SBI PO 2026 notification on its official careers portal (sbi.co.in), with reports putting the count at around 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. The notification PDF and the apply-online link go live only on the official SBI site — never on a coaching page first.

The online application window is reported to run until around 8 July 2026, with the Preliminary exam expected in July–August 2026 and the Mains around September. Treat any specific date you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it matches the official notification on sbi.co.in — and apply early rather than on the last day, when the portal is slowest.

The selection is three stages: Prelims (Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English — qualifying), Mains (a tougher objective paper plus a descriptive English test that decides merit), and a Group Exercise + Interview. SBI PO is among the most competitive bank exams, and the Prelims is a speed-and-accuracy race against sectional timers.

Act in order: confirm the dates and eligibility on sbi.co.in, complete the application early, and start timed practice now — the gap between notification and Prelims is short. Review the SBI PO syllabus, check what the role pays on the SBI PO salary page, and take a free, timed SBI PO mock test built from real previous-year questions.