The wait is over for banking aspirants. State Bank of India has opened the SBI PO 2026 Recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, with 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies up for grabs. Online registration runs from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026, so the clock is already ticking.If you have been preparing for a banking career, this is the notification you have been waiting for. Below is everything you need — vacancies, eligibility, the exam pattern, salary and the application process — drawn straight from the official advertisement. No guesswork, just the facts.SBI PO 2026 Recruitment: Quick OverviewState Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, and applications are accepted only through the Bank's official career portal: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openingsHere are the headline details at a glance:•        Post: Probationary Officer (PO)•        Advertisement No.: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09•        Total vacancies: 1,500•        Online registration & fee payment: 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026•        Application fee: ₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD•        Grade: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)Vacancy BreakdownThe 1,500 vacancies are split across categories, combining regular and backlog vacancies. The category-wise distribution is as follows:CategoryTotal VacanciesSC234ST144OBC390EWS144UR588Total1,500Within this total, horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) covers 15 Visually Impaired (VI), 16 Hearing Impaired (HI), 14 Locomotor Disability (LD) and 16 under the 'd & e' categories.The Bank has noted that these vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on its actual requirement.Eligibility CriteriaBefore you apply, make sure you tick both the age and qualification boxes.Age LimitAs on 1 April 2026, candidates must be not below 21 years and not above 30 years. In other words, you must have been born no later than 1 April 2005 and no earlier than 2 April 1996 (both dates inclusive).Upper age relaxation applies as follows:•        OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years•        SC/ST: 5 years•        PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years•        PwBD (OBC): 13 years•        PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years•        Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers (including ECOs/SSCOs) who have rendered five years of military service: 5 yearsNote that cumulative age relaxation is not available, either under these items or in combination with any other.Educational QualificationYou need a graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 30 September 2026. Candidates in the final year or semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, but if called for interview they must produce proof of having passed by 30 September 2026.Those holding professional qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant are also eligible.Application FeeThe application fee is non-refundable and depends on your category:•        ₹750 for Unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates•        Nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidatesOnce paid, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor held in reserve for any other selection.SBI PO 2026 Selection ProcessSelection for Probationary Officers happens through a three-phase process: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and finally a Psychometric Test combined with a Group Exercise and Interview.Phase I: Preliminary ExaminationThe Preliminary Examination is an online objective test for 100 marks, with separate timing for each section:SectionNo. of QuestionsDurationEnglish Language4020 minutesQuantitative Aptitude3020 minutesReasoning Ability3020 minutesTotal100 marks1 hourThere is no sectional cut-off in the Preliminary Examination. Candidates numbering roughly 10 times the vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.Phase II: Main ExaminationThe Main Examination carries 200 marks for the Objective Test and 30 marks for the Descriptive Test. The objective paper runs for three hours across four sections, each separately timed:TestSectionQuestionsMax MarksDurationIReasoning & Computer Aptitude406050 minIIData Analysis & Interpretation306045 minIIIGeneral Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge606045 minIVEnglish Language402040 min Total1702003 hoursThe Descriptive Test on Communication Skills lasts 30 minutes and is administered immediately after the objective test, with candidates typing their answers on the computer. It covers Emails (1 of 2 options), Situation Analysis (1 of 2 options), and either Report Writing or Précis Writing (1 of 2 options). The grand total comes to 230 marks over 3 hours and 30 minutes.A sectional cut-off applies in the Main Examination — you must score a minimum qualifying mark in each test, including the descriptive paper.Phase III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & InterviewShortlisted candidates sit a Psychometric Test for personality profiling, the findings of which are placed before the interview panel. The Group Exercise carries 20 marks and the Interview 30 marks, for a total of 50 marks.How the Final Merit List WorksThe marks from the Main Examination (both objective and descriptive) are added to the Phase III marks. Phase I (Preliminary) marks are not counted in the final merit list. The combined 280 marks (230 from Main plus 50 from Phase III) are normalised to 100 — 75 for the Main Examination and 25 for the Group Exercise and Interview.A word of caution on negative marking: for every wrong answer in the objective tests of both Preliminary and Main exams, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question is deducted. Questions left blank carry no penalty.Salary and Career PathThe financial package is one of the biggest draws. The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 (plus four advance increments) in the pay scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.On top of basic pay, officers are eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, the Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), LFC, medical facility, lease rental and other allowances. The approximate CTC at the initial scale of pay at Mumbai is ₹21.97 lakh.At joining, selected candidates execute a bond of ₹2.00 lakh to serve the Bank for a minimum of three years, and they remain on probation for two years. The Bank also offers strong growth prospects, including opportunities for postings abroad.SBI PO 2026 Exam ScheduleHere is the tentative timeline so you can plan your preparation:•        Online registration: 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026•        Preliminary Exam call letters: 2nd/3rd week of July 2026 onwards•        Phase I – Preliminary Examination: August 2026•        Phase II – Main Examination: September 2026•        Phase III – Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview: October/November 2026•        Final result: November/December 2026Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates is scheduled for July 2026.How to Apply for SBI PO 2026Applications are accepted online only, from 18 June 2026 to 8 July 2026. No other mode will be accepted. Here is the broad process:1.     Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active until results are declared.2.     Scan your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications in the notification.3.     Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open the online application form under 'Current Openings'.4.     Register, note down the provisional registration number and password, and fill in your details carefully.5.     Capture and upload a live photograph through a webcam or mobile phone during registration.6.     Pay the fee online via debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI.7.     On successful payment, print the e-receipt and application form for your records.Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical glitches caused by heavy website traffic. 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SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 7,150 Vacancies Open Across India — Apply Before 8 JuneState Bank of India has released a major recruitment notification for apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 7,150 training seats are on offer across 34 states and Union Territories, making this one of the largest apprenticeship drives in the banking sector this year. Online registration is open from 19 May 2026 and closes on 8 June 2026.The advertisement carries the reference number CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07 and is issued by SBI's Central Recruitment and Promotion Department (CRPD), Corporate Centre, Mumbai.Important Dates•       Online Registration Opens: 19 May 2026•       Last Date to Apply: 8 June 2026•       Call Letter Download: Tentatively June 2026•       Online Examination: Tentatively July 2026Total Vacancies and Category-Wise BreakdownThe 7,150 seats are distributed across Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Unreserved (UR) categories, in accordance with prevailing Government of India reservation guidelines. The category-wise totals are as follows:•       SC: 1,107 seats•       ST: 586 seats•       OBC: 1,672 seats•       EWS: 699 seats•       UR: 3,086 seatsHorizontal reservation is also available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), covering Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Locomotor Disability (LD), and other specified disability categories under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The total PwBD seats across VI, HI, LD, and d&e categories are 92, 79, 70, and 63 respectively.State-Wise HighlightsAndhra Pradesh leads with 709 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh (561), Maharashtra (504), Telangana (491), West Bengal (460), and Kerala (403). Smaller states and UTs like Manipur (6), Meghalaya (8), Goa (16), and UT Ladakh (15) also have dedicated seats.Candidates can apply for only one state. The bank will allot a specific district for training based on administrative requirements and its own discretion. At the time of registration, candidates can indicate up to three preferred districts in their chosen state — though this does not guarantee placement in any of those districts.Eligibility CriteriaAgeCandidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 1 April 2026. That means applicants must have been born no earlier than 2 April 1998 and no later than 1 April 2006. The upper age limit of 28 applies to General and EWS candidates. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.Educational QualificationA graduation degree from a recognised university or institute is required. The qualification must have been attained as on 1 April 2026.Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship under any organisation, or who are currently undergoing one, are not eligible. Those who have acquired work experience or training of one year or more after completing their graduation also cannot apply.Duration of Training and StipendThe apprenticeship spans one year. During this period, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000. No other allowances or benefits are payable. It is important to note that apprentices will not be treated as employees of SBI, and the bank has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion of the training period.However, candidates who successfully complete their training — including the skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and receive a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate from SBI-NSDC or BFSI-SSC — may receive weightage or relaxation in SBI's recruitment process for Junior Associate posts, subject to the bank's prevailing recruitment policy.Selection ProcessSelection will be based on two stages:•       Online Written Examination (Objective Type)•       Test of Local LanguageOnline Written ExaminationThe online written test consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. Each section has a separate time limit. The structure is as follows:SectionQuestionsMarksDurationMediumGeneral / Financial Awareness252515 minRegional + Eng/HindiGeneral English252515 minEnglish onlyQuantitative Aptitude252515 minRegional + Eng/HindiReasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude252515 minRegional + Eng/HindiTotal10010060 min  There is negative marking — one-fourth of a mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The General English section is available only in English. All other sections are available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages including Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Konkani, and Manipuri — depending on the state applied for.Candidates will be ranked state-wise and category-wise based on their aggregate score. Where two candidates share the same aggregate marks at the cut-off point, the older candidate will be ranked higher.Local Language TestAfter qualifying the written examination, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the specified local language of the state they applied for. This includes reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Candidates who can produce a Class 10 or Class 12 mark sheet or certificate showing the specified local language as a studied subject are exempted from this test.Medical ExaminationEngagement is conditional on the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirements.Application Fee•       General, OBC, and EWS candidates: Rs. 300•       SC, ST, and PwBD candidates: NilThe fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or process.How to ApplyAll applications must be submitted online. No other mode of application will be accepted.•       Step 1: Register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. This is mandatory before proceeding to the SBI application.•       Step 2: Visit sbi.co.in/careers or sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open the online application form under Current Openings.•       Step 3: Fill in the form carefully, upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specifications given in the advertisement.•       Step 4: Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking.•       Step 5: Save a printout of the e-receipt and application form for your records. Do not send any hard copy to SBI.Call letters for the examination can be downloaded tentatively from the Bank's website in June 2026. No hard copy will be dispatched by post.Things to Keep in Mind•       Candidates can apply for only one state and appear in this recruitment process only once.•       Change of category is not permitted after the online application is submitted.•       Apprentices are not employees of SBI. The engagement is purely for training purposes under the Apprentices Act, 1961.•       SBI has no obligation to absorb apprentices into regular employment after the training period ends.•       Candidates with a default history in loan or credit card repayments with banks or financial institutions may not be eligible for engagement.•       All candidates, except those from northeastern states, must produce an Aadhaar number at the time of contract signing.•       No travel expenses will be reimbursed for attending the examination or the local language test.•       A wait list will be maintained for one year from the date of result, or until the next engagement exercise — whichever is earlier.

Bank of Baroda Apprentice Recruitment 20265000 Vacancies | Apply Online Before June 8, 2026Bank of Baroda has officially released its apprentice recruitment notification for 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens. The engagement is being made under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 5,000 training seats are on offer across 35 States and Union Territories. The application window opened on May 19, 2026, and candidates have until June 8, 2026, to submit their applications.This is one of the larger banking apprenticeship opportunities of the year, and graduates who have been sitting on the fence should act quickly — the deadline is firm.Important DatesEventDateApplication Start Date19 May 2026Last Date to Apply08 June 2026Cut-Off Date for Eligibility01 May 2026 Vacancy DetailsThe 5,000 training seats are distributed across all States and Union Territories of India. Category-wise, the seats are divided as follows:CategorySeatsScheduled Caste (SC)717Scheduled Tribe (ST)441Other Backward Classes (OBC)1208Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)486Unreserved (UR)2148Total5000 Among the states, Gujarat has the highest allocation with 960 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh (764), Maharashtra (580), and Karnataka (483). The number of training seats mentioned is provisional and may change based on the bank's actual requirements.Eligibility CriteriaAge Limit (as on 01 May 2026)•       Minimum age: 20 years•       Maximum age: 28 yearsAge relaxation applies as per Government of India norms: SC and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years. PwBD candidates under Unreserved or EWS category get 10 years, OBC-PwBD gets 13 years, and SC/ST-PwBD gets 15 years. For candidates registered under NAPS, the upper age limit under relaxation should not exceed 34 years as on the cut-off date.Educational QualificationA graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. For NATS-registered candidates, the graduation result date must not be more than four years before the cut-off date of May 1, 2026.Other Eligibility Conditions•       Must be registered on the NAPS portal and/or the NATS portal.•       Must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with any establishment, including Bank of Baroda.•       Must not be currently pursuing any apprenticeship.•       Must not have been terminated from a previous apprenticeship due to personal fault.•       Must not have one year or more of training or job experience after completing graduation.Training DetailsSelected candidates will undergo 12 months of on-the-job training. The training is not regular employment and not contract employment. Apprentices will be treated as trainees only — not as employees — and will not be entitled to any benefits that the bank's regular or contractual employees receive. After the training period ends, candidates will be automatically relieved from their respective work areas. The bank has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.StipendApprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 during the one-year engagement period. This amount will be paid after the completion of each month, adjusted for any loss of pay. No other allowances or benefits are payable.Selection ProcessSelection will be based on three stages: an Online Examination, Document Verification, and a Test of the local language of the State for which the candidate has applied.Online ExaminationThe online test is objective in nature, consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, to be completed in 60 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.SectionQuestionsMarksMediumGeneral/Financial Awareness2525Hindi/EnglishQuantitative & Reasoning Aptitude2525Hindi/EnglishComputer Knowledge2525Hindi/EnglishGeneral English2525English OnlyTotal10010060 Minutes The exam will be remotely proctored. Candidates can appear from any location — including their homes — using a smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet with a functional front camera, microphone, and stable Wi-Fi connection. Merit lists will be prepared on a State-wise and category-wise basis. Ties in marks at the cut-off point will be resolved by ranking candidates in descending order of age.Document VerificationCandidates will be required to appear for document verification at a centre within the State or UT they applied for, at their own expense. Bank of Baroda will not reimburse any travel costs.Local Language Proficiency TestCandidates must be proficient in at least one specified local language of the State or UT for which they have applied. The language test will be held after the online examination, and failing it will disqualify a candidate from further engagement. However, candidates who can produce their Class 10 or Class 12 mark sheet showing they studied the required local language will be exempt from this test.Application FeeCategoryFee (Plus GST)SC / ST CandidatesRs. 200/-PwBD CandidatesRs. 200/-General, EWS, OBC – Male CandidatesRs. 800/-General, EWS, OBC – Female / Transgender CandidatesRs. 600/- The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be carried forward to any other examination or selection process.How to ApplyStep 1: Register on the government apprenticeship portals — the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in, under Student Register/Login) and/or the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).Step 2: On the NATS portal, log in and navigate to 'Apply against advertised vacancies' and apply for Bank of Baroda's advertisement. On the NAPS portal, search for 'Bank of Baroda' under 'Search By Establishment Name' and click Apply.Step 3: After completing the application on NATS or NAPS, eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC at info@bfsissc.com, inviting them to fill the Application cum Examination Form with personal details, preferred training location (up to three within the applied State), category, PwBD status, and make payment of the applicable fee.Step 4: Pay the required fee through the secure payment link provided by BFSI SSC. No other payment mode is accepted.Registration is complete only after the fee is successfully deposited. Candidates must note their Enrolment ID (NATS portal) or Apprentice Registration Code (NAPS portal) for future correspondence.Documents Required for Portal Registration•       Colour scanned copy of Aadhaar Card (front and back) — JPEG, under 1 MB•       Colour scanned copy of PAN Card — JPEG, under 1 MB•       Valid personal email ID and mobile number•       Passport-size photograph — JPEG, under 1 MB•       Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets — PDF, under 1 MB each•       Degree marksheet or provisional certificate — PDF, under 1 MB•       Savings bank passbook or cheque leaf — PDF, under 1 MB•       Scanned signature — JPEG, under 1 MBKey Points to Remember•       Each candidate can apply for only one State or UT.•       Only one application per candidate is allowed. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application will be considered, and earlier fees paid will be forfeited.•       Category once selected at the time of registration cannot be changed at any later stage.•       OBC candidates belonging to the creamy layer must apply under the General category.•       Incomplete online applications or applications with failed fee payments will be rejected.•       All official updates and corrigenda will be published on the Bank of Baroda website under Career — Current Opportunities, and on the BFSI SSC website.•       Candidates must keep their registered email IDs active throughout the process, as all communication — exam dates, call letters, and results — will be sent via email only.Wait-ListA State-wise and category-wise wait list will be prepared to fill vacancies arising from non-acceptance or non-reporting by candidates in the main merit list. The wait list will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of results, or until the commencement of the next engagement exercise — whichever comes earlier.Assessment and CertificationAt the end of the one-year training period, apprentices will appear for a final assessment test. An Apprenticeship Certificate will be issued based on the marks scored in this assessment.