The SBI CBO online exam is expected to take place in March 2026. Applications will likely be accepted from January 29 to February 18, 2026, with admit cards issued in March. The exact exam date will be announced closer to the time; candidates are advised to check this page regularly for updates. The selection process consists of an online exam, screening, interview, and a local language test. SBI CBO recruitment is conducted annually to hire experienced bankers for JMGS-I roles in specific circles, with a focus on regional knowledge and language proficiency. Final rankings are determined by a 75:25 weighting of online test and interview scores, offering a clear path to supervisory positions.

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SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 – Important Dates

The tentative SBI CBO 2026 online exam date is tabulated below, based on the official notification released by SBI. Awareness of the SBI CBO exam date will help applicants in their exam preparation.

SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 - Online Exam and Interview

S.No

Activity

Date

1

SBI CBO Online Exam Date 2026

March 2026 (expected)

2

SBI CBO Interview Date 2026

To be announced after the online exam

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What is the SBI CBO Exam Date?

The SBI CBO (State Bank of India Circle Based Officer) examination recruits experienced bankers directly for JMGS-I positions. The selection process consists of an online exam, screening, interview, and a local language test. Final merit is determined by a 75:25 ratio. Selected candidates receive permanent regional assignments, managing branch operations, credit, and general operations. The role offers competitive salaries and long-term regional stability.

SBI CBO Notification 2026 Release Date

Refer to the following given important dates regarding the SBI CBO notification pdf.

Events

Dates

SBI CBO Notification 2026 PDF release date

28-1-2026

SBI CBO Apply Online 2026 Start Date

29-1-2026

SBI CBO Apply Online 2026 Last Date

18-2-2026

Admit Card for Online Exam

March 2026

Exam Date

March 2026

Interview

to be announced

SBI CBO Selection Process

The SBI CBO recruitment process has an Online Exam, Screening, Interview, and a Local Language Proficiency Test.

  • To qualify for final selection, candidates should get a minimum mark to pass both the Online 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.

SBI CBO Result Date 2026

Refer to the SBI CBO 2026 result date for the online test exam from the table below.

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SBI CBO Result Date 2026

Activity

Date

SBI CBO Result Date 2026

April 2026 (Tentative)

FAQs on SBI CBO Exam Date 2026

Q. What is the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026?

The SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 is tentatively scheduled for March 2026. The exact date will be officially announced by the State Bank of India through its notification and exam schedule.

Q. When will the SBI CBO Notification 2026 be released?

The SBI CBO Notification 2026 has been released on 28 January 2026, and the online application process is open from 29 January to 18 February 2026.

Q. Is the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 the same for all circles?

Yes, the online examination is conducted on the same date for all circles, while the interview schedule may vary depending on the respective circle.

Q. Where can I check the official SBI CBO Exam Date 2026 updates?

Candidates should regularly visit the official SBI Careers portal (sbi.co.in) to get the latest and authentic updates related to the SBI CBO Exam Date 2026, admit card, and interview schedule.