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SBI Circle Based Officer CBO Online Form 2026 – Last Date 15 Feb 2026 & Syllabus | Sarkari Result & Apna Career
State Bank of India – Circle Based Officer (Scale-II) Recruitment | Govt Job Alert & Sarkari Naukri
Brief Information – Latest Sarkari Result Update
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for recruitment to the post of **Circle Based Officer (CBO)** in JMGS Scale-II cadre across various circles. The online application process commenced in January 2026. The last date for submission of online applications is **15 February 2026**.
Vacancy Details (Tentative)
| Post Name | Scale | No. of Posts (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Based Officer (CBO) | JMGS Scale-II | 2000+ (Circle-wise distribution in notification) |
Exact vacancy number, circle-wise breakup, and category-wise reservation are provided in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | January 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 February 2026 |
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline + Minimum 2 years experience as officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank / Financial Institution / Public Sector Undertaking |
| Age Limit (as on notification date) | 21–30 Years (Relaxations applicable) |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Selection Process | Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive) → Interview → Document Verification |
| Apply Online | Apply Here – Apna Career |
Exam Pattern (Online Examination)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| English Language | 35 | 35 | 35 min |
| Descriptive Paper (English – Letter & Essay) | 2 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 167 | 215 | 170 min |
Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective sections. Final merit list based on online exam + interview marks.
Detailed Syllabus
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding
- Computer Basics, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviations
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts, Graphs, Caselets), Data Sufficiency
- Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification, Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, etc.)
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months), Banking & Financial Awareness, RBI Functions, Monetary Policy
- Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, Important Days)
- SBI Products, Schemes, Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion
- English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms), Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles)
- Descriptive Paper
- Essay Writing (250 words): Current topics related to Banking, Economy, Social Issues
- Letter Writing (150 words): Formal/Informal letters (complaint, request, appreciation)
Candidates should refer to the official SBI notification for the most accurate and updated syllabus.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers portal: https://bank.sbi/web/careers
- Click on “Current Openings” → CBO Recruitment 2026
- Register/Login and fill the application form
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents
- Pay fee online and submit before **15 February 2026**
- Take printout of confirmation page
Important Tips
- Last date is **15 February 2026** – apply early to avoid technical issues
- Ensure 2 years experience certificate is ready (mandatory)
- Focus on banking awareness and descriptive writing practice
- Check SBI careers portal regularly for admit card and exam date
