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SBI PO Age Limit 2026: Category Wise Relaxation & Eligibility

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Advt / Notification No.
Expected in June 2026
Organization
Intelligence Bureau
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit
21 – 30 years

Details

SBI PO Age Limit 2026

SBI PO Age Limit 2026 for General category candidates is 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date. State Bank of India (SBI) follows strict age criteria with relaxation for reserved categories. Candidates from OBC get 3 years, SC/ST get 5 years, and PwBD candidates get up to 15 years of relaxation. Understanding the exact SBI PO Age Limit 2026 and category-wise relaxation is crucial before applying for the upcoming SBI PO recruitment.

Exam Overview Table

Particulars Details
Conducting Body State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name Probationary Officer (PO)
Vacancies To be notified
Notification Release Expected in June 2026
Age Limit (General) 21 – 30 years

Eligibility Overview Table

Criteria Requirement
Age Limit 21 – 30 years (with relaxation)
Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline
Nationality Indian Citizen (with exceptions)
Number of Attempts Category-wise limits

SBI PO Age Limit 2026 

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age
General / EWS 21 years 30 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 21 years 33 years
SC / ST 21 years 35 years
PwBD (General/EWS) 21 years 40 years
PwBD (OBC) 21 years 43 years
PwBD (SC/ST) 21 years 45 years
Ex-Servicemen 21 years As per rules

SBI PO Age Relaxation 2026

Category Relaxation Period
SC / ST 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years
PwBD (General / EWS) 10 years
PwBD (OBC) 13 years
PwBD (SC / ST) 15 years
Ex-Servicemen 5 years

Nationality

Candidates must fulfil the following nationality criteria: - Citizen of India, or - Subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or - Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or - Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc., with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates other than Indian citizens must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. - Final year/semester students can also apply provisionally, but they must produce proof of passing the graduation exam before the interview. - Candidates with Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification can also apply.

Number of Attempts

Category Maximum Attempts
General / EWS 4
General (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) 7
OBC / OBC (PwBD) 7
SC / ST / SC (PwBD) / ST (PwBD) No Restriction

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SBI PO Age Limit 2026 - FAQ's

Q1. What is the SBI PO Age Limit 2026 for General category?

The age limit for General and EWS category is 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date mentioned in the official notification.

Q2. What is the age relaxation for OBC in SBI PO 2026?

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years relaxation, so their upper age limit is 33 years.

Q3. What is the age relaxation for SC/ST in SBI PO?

SC and ST candidates get 5 years age relaxation, making the maximum age 35 years.

Q4. Is there any age relaxation for PwBD candidates in SBI PO 2026?

Yes, PwBD candidates get 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), and 15 years (SC/ST) relaxation.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required for SBI PO?

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

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Last updated: 18 May 2026

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