The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for the position of Circle Based Officer (CBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This recruitment is specifically for experienced banking professionals with a minimum of 2 years of officer-level experience. The selection process includes an online examination, screening, and a personal interview.
Name of the post: Circle Based Officer (CBO)
Post Date: January 28, 2026
Total Number of vacancies: 2,273 (2,050 Regular + 223 Backlog)
Mode of Application: Online
Application Fee:
- For GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹750
- For SC/ST/PWD: Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking)
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years (Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PWD – 10 to 15 years)
Education Qualification: * Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience (as on 31.12.2025) as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: January 28, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: January 29, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026 (Extended from Feb 18)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: February 25, 2026
- Online Examination Date: March 2026 (Tentative)
Important Links :
• Notification : Click here
• Official Website : Click here
• Apply Online : Click here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can freshers apply for the SBI CBO 2026 post? No, freshers are not eligible. A minimum of 2 years of officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB is mandatory.
Q2: Is knowledge of the local language compulsory? Yes. Candidates must be proficient (read, write, and speak) in the local language of the circle they apply for. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted from the Language Proficiency Test.
Q3: What is the starting salary of an SBI CBO? The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 (in the scale of ₹48,480-85,920). Candidates are also eligible for two advance increments for their prior experience.
Q4: Can I apply for more than one circle? No, a candidate can apply for vacancies in only one circle.
Q5: What is the selection process? The selection consists of three phases: an Online Objective & Descriptive Test, Screening of documents/experience, and a Personal Interview.
