SBI to Release 18,000+ Vacancies for Clerk, PO, LBO, and SO Officers in FY 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI), one of India’s largest public sector banks, is set to conduct a major recruitment drive for the financial year 2026. The recruitment will include more than 18,000 vacancies across various roles, including Clerical Staff, Probationary Officers, Local Based Officers, and Specialist/System Officers.
Post-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Clerical Staff (Clerk) | 13,500 – 14,000 |
| Probationary Officer & Local Based Officer (PO & LBO) | 3,000 |
| System Officer / Specialist Officer (SO) | 1,600 |
Key Highlights for SBI Roles
SBI Clerk
Responsible for daily operations in bank branches, customer handling, managing transactions, and front-line support.
SBI PO (Probationary Officer)
Undergoes 6 months of training before being assigned core banking duties like loan processing, branch management, and customer service.
SBI LBO (Local Based Officer)
Focused on overseeing rural banking activities, financial inclusion, and coordinating district-level banking operations.
SBI SO (Specialist Officer)
These roles require domain-specific expertise (e.g., IT, agriculture, legal, marketing) and support strategic operations within the bank.
Note: The official notification including important dates, application details, and eligibility criteria will be released soon on www.sbi.co.in.