SBI to recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year

SBI to recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has announced plans to recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year. The move is part of the bank's strategy to drive business growth.

Out of the total vacancies, 1,446 are regular while 54 are backlog vacancies.

The last date for applications is July 8, and SBI hopes to complete the entire process by December.

Eligibility criteria for PO recruitment

To be eligible for the position of a probationary officer at SBI, applicants need to be graduates in any discipline and at least 21 years old as of April 1, 2026.

The bank also recruits professionals from diverse backgrounds through lateral recruitment.

These include IT professionals and domain experts who are appointed as Specialist Officers across key functions like data centers, risk management, legal, treasury, and compliance, among others.