SBI CBO Exam Date 2026: Check the State Bank of India Circle Based Officer Online Exam and Interview Schedule

The SBI CBO (Circle Based Officer) online examination for the 2026 recruitment cycle is expected to be held in March 2026. The application window is likely to remain open from 29 January to 18 February 2026, while the admit card is anticipated to be released in March. The exact exam date will be announced closer to the scheduled date, so candidates are advised to keep checking this page for the latest updates. The SBI CBO recruitment is an annual drive to appoint experienced bankers into JMGS-I for specific circles, ensuring regional expertise and language proficiency. Selection includes an online exam, screening, interview, and local language test. Final merit is prepared using a 75:25 weightage for the online test and interview, offering a stable supervisory career path.

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What is the SBI CBO Exam?

The SBI CBO (State Bank of India Circle Based Officer) exam recruits experienced bankers directly into JMGS-I posts. Selection is through an online test, screening, interview, and a local language test, with final merit based on a 75:25 ratio. Candidates are appointed to specific circles with non-probationary postings, handling branch, credit, and operational roles, with attractive pay and long-term regional stability.

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SBI CBO Exam Date – Tentative Schedule

The SBI CBO (Circle Based Officer) 2026 online examination is scheduled to be held in March 2026. The complete is mentioned in the table below.

SBI CBO Exam 2026 – Recruitment Overview

Check the complete overview of the SBI CBO Exam 2026 in the table given below.

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SBI CBO Exam 2026 – Important Dates

Check the important dates of the SBI CBO Exam 2026 in the table given below.

SBI CBO Selection Process

• The SBI CBO recruitment process involves: Online Exam, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Proficiency Test.
• To be considered for the final selection, the candidates will have to qualify both in the Online Written Test and the Interview.
• The marks obtained in the Online Written Test, both in the Objective Test and the Descriptive Test, will be added to the marks obtained in the Interview for preparing the final merit list.
• The final merit list would be prepared based on the normalisation of marks scored in the Online Written Test and Interview, with 75:25 weightage, respectively.
• Marks secured by the candidates in the Online Written test (out of 170 marks) are converted to out of 75 marks, and Interview scores of candidates (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25 marks.
• The final merit list (State-wise and category-wise) is arrived at after aggregating (out of 100) converted marks of the Online Written test and Interview.

Important Points Related to SBI CBO Exam Date

The SBI CBO online exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled for March 2026, with the application window open from January 29 to February 18, 2026. It includes objective (120 marks) and descriptive (50 marks) tests, with a total duration of 150 minutes. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID, report early for biometric verification, and avoid prohibited electronic items. Regularly check our page for official State Bank of India circle based officer exam updates.

FAQs

Q: When is the SBI CBO exam conducted?

The SBI CBO online exam 2026 is scheduled for March 2026 (Tentative), according to the latest notification.

Q: Is the SBI CBO exam held every year?

Yes, the State Bank of India (SBI) Circle-Based Officer (CBO) examination is usually held every year.

Q: Are exam dates different for each circle?

No, the SBI CBO exam dates are not typically different for each circle.

Q: When will the SBI CBO admit card be released?

The SBI CBO Admit Card 2026 for the 2,050 Circle Based Officer posts is expected to be released early to mid-March 2026.

Q: Where can I check the official SBI CBO exam dates?

On this page, you can check the official SBI CBO exam dates.