SBI PO Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and Attempts
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
To apply for SBI PO you need a graduation degree in any discipline and must be 21 to 30 years old. SBI also limits how many times you can write the Main exam. These rules are from the 2026 advertisement (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09); the dates move by a year in each new notification.
SBI PO eligibility at a glance
| Rule | 2026 notification |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Age | 21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026 |
| Date of birth | Between 2 April 1996 and 1 April 2005 (both days included) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Qualification cut-off date | 30 September 2026 |
| Final-year students | Can apply, but must show proof of passing by 30 September 2026 if called for interview |
| Minimum marks | No minimum percentage |
Educational qualification
- Any graduation recognised by the Central Government is enough. Engineering, medical, Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy and similar qualifications are also accepted.
- There is no minimum percentage, unlike RBI Grade B or NABARD Grade A.
- If you hold an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD), the date of passing must be on or before 30 September 2026.
- The date of passing is the date on your mark sheet or provisional certificate.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), non-creamy layer | 3 years |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen and commissioned officers with 5 years' military service | 5 years |
Relaxations cannot be added together, either within this table or with any other relaxation.
Number of attempts
SBI is one of the few bank exams that caps attempts.
| Category | Maximum chances |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 6 |
| UR (PwBD) / EWS (PwBD) / OBC / OBC (PwBD) | 9 |
| SC / ST (including PwBD) | No limit |
- Writing the Main exam counts as a chance. Writing only the Prelims does not.
- If you have already used all your chances, you cannot apply.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee is not refundable.
Other conditions
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the date of the interview. Creamy-layer OBC candidates must apply as UR.
- EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate for 2026-27, based on income for 2025-26.
- PwBD reservation is 4%, spread across visual, hearing, locomotor and other specified disabilities.
- Credit history: the 2026 corrigendum removed the CIBIL clause from this recruitment.
- Candidates working in government, public sector undertakings or banks must bring a No Objection Certificate from their employer to the interview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?
21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026, so you must have been born between 2 April 1996 and 1 April 2005. OBC candidates get 3 more years and SC/ST candidates 5 more.
Can final-year students apply for SBI PO?
Yes, provisionally. If called for interview, they must show they passed graduation on or before 30 September 2026.
How many attempts are allowed in SBI PO?
Six for UR and EWS, nine for OBC and PwBD candidates, and no limit for SC/ST. Only appearing in the Main exam counts as an attempt.
Is there a minimum percentage for SBI PO?
No. A pass in graduation in any discipline is enough.
Read next: syllabus and exam pattern and salary.
Source: SBI Careers: Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 and corrigendum dated 1 July 2026.
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