State Bank of India
Total Vacancies
2,273
Salary
The starting basic pay is ₹48,480/- in the scale of ₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 for JMGS Scale-I plus two advance increments. Approx. CTC in a metro is ₹17.55 LPA, including DA, HRA, and other allowances.
Application Deadline
Check notification
Job Type
Banking Officer
Job Level
Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS I) / Assistant Manager
Work Location
Various Circles across India (Posting is specific to the applied Circle only)
Department
State Bank of India - All Circles
Recruitment Type
Direct Recruitment
Notification Release
January 2026
State Bank of India invites applications for the post of Circle Based Officer (CBO). Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Manager in JMGS Scale-I. This is a circle-specific recruitment where officers are posted within their applied circle and must be proficient in the local language. The role involves a probation period of 6 months.
Competition Level
Extremely High
Application Trend
One of the most sought-after banking jobs in India, attracting experienced candidates from across the country.
Success Rate
Very low due to high competition, circle-specific vacancies, and stringent experience & screening criteria.
Difficulty Level
High
The SBI CBO recruitment is highly competitive and unique due to its circle-based allocation. Success requires not only clearing a challenging online exam (with specialized banking knowledge) and interview but also passing a rigorous document screening to verify 2 years of relevant banking officer experience. The final selection is heavily dependent on circle-wise and category-wise merit. Proficiency in the local language of the applied circle is mandatory.
| Notification Release | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 29 January 2026 |
| Online Registration End | 18 February 2026 |
| Last Fee Date | 18 February 2026 |
| Final Submit Date | 18 February 2026 |
| Tier1 Admit Card | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier1 Exam | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier1 Result | To be announced on the official website |
| Tier2 Exam | Not Applicable (Single Online Test) |
| Final Result | To be announced after the interview and language test |
| 2024 Expected Cutoff | N/A |
| 2023 Final Cutoff | Not applicable for this cycle. |
| 2022 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| 2021 Final Cutoff | N/A |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee (Nil) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. |
| Regular Vacancies (Circle-wise) | 2,050 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 223 |
Indian Citizen. Educational: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Experience: Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as of 31.12.2025. Age: 21-30 years for General/EWS (with relaxations). Language: Proficient in the specified local language of the applied Circle.
Age Limit: Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 31 December 2025 (i.e., born between 01.01.1996 and 31.12.2004). Relaxation applicable for reserved categories.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Based Officer (Assistant Manager - JMGS I) | 2273 (2050 Regular + 223 Backlog) | Graduation with minimum 2 years of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / RRB. Must be proficient in the local language of the applied Circle. |
| Section Name | Questions | Marks |
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| Year | General Category | OBC Category | SC/ST Category |
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The final merit list is prepared with a 75:25 weightage for Online Test and Interview marks, respectively. Separate merit lists are drawn for each Circle and category.
The descriptive test is administered immediately after the objective test. Candidates must type their answers. There is no penalty for wrong answers in the objective test. Detailed syllabus topics are available in the official notification.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience (post-graduation) as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank as of 31st December 2025. This experience will be rigorously verified during the screening stage.
No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in one Circle only. The application for one Circle will make you ineligible for any other Circle. Your posting, if selected, will be strictly within that Circle.
Yes. Candidates must be proficient (read, write, speak) in any one of the specified local languages for the Circle they apply to. A language proficiency test will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates before joining. Those with 10th/12th marksheets proving study of the language are exempt from this test.
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as of 31st December 2025. This means they must have been born between 1st January 1996 and 31st December 2004 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
The online exam has two parts: 1) A 2-hour Objective Test (120 marks) with four timed sections (English, Banking, GA/Economy, Computer). 2) A 30-minute Descriptive Test (50 marks) in English involving letter and essay writing.
