Updated for 2026 Notification(Last verified: 4 February 2026)

SBI PO Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category

The SBI Probationary Officer (PO) (2026) sets the age limit at 21–30 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 April 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 33 years, SC/ST candidates 35 years, and PwD candidates 40 years upper limit.

Category-Wise Age Limits

CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General / Unreserved21 years30 years-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)21 years33 years+3 yrs
SC / ST21 years35 years+5 yrs
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)21 years40 years+10 yrs
Ex-Servicemen21 years35 years+5 yrs

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Detailed Age Limit Information

📋 Age Criteria

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age (General): 30 years
  • Age Calculation Date: 1 April 2026
  • Conducting Body: State Bank of India

🎯 Attempts Limit

  • General: No limit
  • OBC: No limit
  • SC/ST: Unlimited

Age Relaxation Rules

Standard Relaxations

  • OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
  • PwD: 10 years relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years after service

Important Notes

  • • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
  • • Minimum age remains same for all categories
  • • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
  • • Always verify with official notification

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the age limit for SBI PO 2026?

A: The SBI PO 2026 age limit is 21-30 years for General category candidates for Probationary Officer posts in State Bank of India.

Q: What is the SBI PO age limit for OBC candidates?

A: OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 33 years for SBI PO 2026.

Q: What is the SBI PO age limit for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 35 years for SBI PO 2026.

Q: How many attempts are allowed in SBI PO?

A: There is no attempt limit for SBI PO examination.

Q: On which date is age calculated for SBI PO?

A: Age is calculated as on 1st April of the examination year (01-04-2026 for SBI PO 2026).

Q: Can I apply for SBI PO if I am 30 years old?

A: Yes, if you are exactly 30 years old as on 1st April 2026, you are eligible for SBI PO under General category.

Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in SBI PO?

A: PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 40 years for SBI PO 2026.

Q: What is the minimum age for SBI PO?

A: The minimum age for SBI PO is 21 years as on 1st April 2026.

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Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by State Bank of India. Last verified: 2026-02-04. Always check the official notification at State Bank of India website