State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman C.S. Setty recently announced at a press conference that the bank plans to recruit nearly 18000 personnel at clerical and officer levels by the financial year 2026.

The positions to be filled include Clerical Staff (Clerk), Probationary Officer (PO), Local Based Officer (LBO), System Officer/Specialist Officer (SO). The recruitment process will be carried out in phases. Interested applicants are advised to regularly check the official SBI website for updates and detailed notifications regarding the vacancies.
SBI to Announce 18000 Vacancies for Clerk, PO, LBO, and SO Positions in FY 2026
As per Official source SBI going to announce a recruitment drive for the financial year 2026. The bank will hire 13500 to 14000 candidates for Clerical Staff positions, 3000 for Probationary Officer and Local-Based Officer positions, and 1600 for System Officer/Specialist Officer positions. The detailed notification, including all important dates and eligibility criteria, will be published on the official website www.sbi.co.in in due course.
SBI to hire 18000 Clerk, PO, LBO, and SO Posts: Vacancy details
- Clerical Staff (Clerk) – 13500 to 14000 Posts
- Probationary Officer & Local Based Officer – 3000 Posts
- System Officer/Specialist Officer – 1600 Posts