The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts a national exam for selecting probationary officers (SBI PO), consisting of three stages: prelims, mains, and a group discussion/interview. The 2018 SBI PO notification is expected soon, with the final selection based on performance in the mains and interview stages, where approximately 2403 candidates are chosen from around 30 lakh applicants. Eligibility includes being Indian, a graduate from a recognized university, aged between 21-30 years, with certain relaxations for specific categories.