SBI PO 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
SBI PO Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
SBI PO age limit: 21–30 years (age counted on 1 April 2026), as per the official notice published 18 June 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
SBI PO age limit and relaxation
Age limit
21–30 years (as on 1 April 2026)
Educational qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
- Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally but must have passed by 30 September 2026
- Integrated dual degree holders must have passed by 30 September 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years (subject to conditions) |
Application fee
₹750 (General/EWS/OBC); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD). SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay no fee. The fee is non-refundable.
Source: Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India, 2026 (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) (published 18 June 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be 21–30 years old on 1 April 2026.
You need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally, but must have passed by 30 September 2026; the same date applies to integrated dual-degree holders.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years (subject to conditions) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI PO?
21–30 years, counted as on 1 April 2026, as per the Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India, 2026 (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SBI PO?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally but must have passed by 30 September 2026. Integrated dual degree holders must have passed by 30 September 2026.
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
21–30 years as on 1 April 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST (5), OBC (3), PwBD (10–15) and ex-servicemen.
Can final-year students apply for SBI PO?
Yes, provisionally, if they pass their graduation by 30 September 2026.