SBI PO Exam Date 2026: Check Complete Schedule Here

State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2025 ( SBI PO )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 16:13 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SBI PO Dates 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to soon announce SBI PO 2026 dates. According to media reports, The notification is expected to be released in August. The application form will be along with the notification.Candidates who have completed Graduation can apply for SBI PO exam. The selection process carries prelims, mains, psychometric test, interview & group exercises. SBI PO dates consists of the events related to the exam. Read below for more details on the SBI PO exam dates 2026.

 

Table of contents
  • SBI PO Dates 2026: Important Events
  • SBI PO Shift TImings 2026
  • SBI PO 2026 Dates
  • SBI PO Exam Dates 2026 FAQs
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SBI PO Dates 2026: Important Events

SBI PO exam is conducted to select candidates for the posts of Probationary Officers in the bank. The important events related to SBI PO recruitment are explained below:

SBI PO Notification 2026 Date

SBI PO notification was released in PDF format. The notification includes information regarding the process of examination/interview, SBI PO eligibility, online registration process, payment of application fee/intimation charges, the pattern of examinations, issue of call letters, etc. 

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SBI PO Application Form 2026 Date

SBI PO application form was available online. The application fee is INR 750 for General/ EWS/ OBC while SC/ ST/ PWD candidates are not required to pay the application fees.

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SBI PO Admit Card 2026 Date

SBI PO admit card for the prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, group discussion and interview are released on the official website. Candidates can download their SBI PO admit cards by logging with the registration number or roll number and date of birth or password.

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SBI PO Exam

SBI PO exam comprises three stages, preliminary exam, mains exam, and interview (or Group Exercises & Interview). Candidates who qualify the prelims exam are called for the mains exam as per SBI PO exam pattern. Based on the performance in the mains exam, candidates are selected for the interview (or Group Exercises & Interview). The final selection is done based on the candidate's performance in the mains exam and interview (or Group Exercises & Interview). SBI PO Syllabus is framed based on the exam pattern.

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SBI PO Result 2026 Date

SBI PO result is announced separately for different stages of recruitment. Candidates can check their SBI PO results by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth.

SBI PO Cut off 2026 Date

SBI PO cut off is released along with the result. There are only overall cut off in the SBI PO exam. The cut off is minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which post is given to SBI PO at the time of joining?
A: 

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank's extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

Q:   What is the full form of SBI PO?
A: 

SBI PO full form stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer recruitment. This is one of the most sought-after exams among graduates. SBI releases vacancies for PO annually to fulfill manpower requirements among its branches.

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SBI PO Shift TImings 2026

SBI PO prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The mains exam is held in two shifts. SBI PO exam timings for the prelims and mains exams are given below.

SBI PO Prelims Shift Timings

Shift 1 9 am-10 am
Shift 2 11:30 am-12:30 am
Shift 3 2 pm-3 pm
Shift 4 3:30 pm-4:30 pm

SBI PO Mains Shift Timings

SBI PO mains shift timings are given below.

SBI PO Mains Shifts SBI PO Reporting Time SBI PO Exam Timings - Start Time SBI PO Exam Timings - End Time

1

7:30 am

8:30 am

12:00 noon

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is SBI PO prelims shift timings?
A: 

SBI PO prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The shift timings of SBI PO are given below.

Shift 19 am-10 am
Shift 211:30 am-12:30 am
Shift 32 pm-3 pm
Shift 43:30 pm-4:30 pm
Q:   In how many shifts SBI PO exam is conducted?
A: 

The prelims exam of SBI PO is conducted in four shifts while the Mains exam is conducted in two shifts. SBI PO prelims shift timings are 9 AM to 10 AM, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, 2 pm to 3 pm and 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. SBI PO Mains exam timings are 2 pm to 3 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The details regarding the shift timings are mentioned on the admit card. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per their exam slots. The exam timings for prelims and mains exam are given below.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Timings

Shift 1

9 am-10 am

Shift 2

11:30 am-12:30 am

Shift 3

2 pm-3 pm

Shift 4

3:30 pm-4:30 pm

SBI PO Mains Exam Timings

Shift

Timings

Shift 1

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

SBI PO 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI PO 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

SBI PO Notification 2026

DatesPast Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25 - 30 Nov ' 25

SBI PO Group Exercises & Interview

19 Nov ' 25

SBI PO Pysychometric Test

13 Sep ' 25

SBI PO Mains Exam 2025

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SBI PO Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below SBI PO 2026 Dates FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many marks are allotted for SBI PO interview (or Group Exercises & Interview)?
A: 

The interview (or Group Exercises & Interview) carries a total of 50 marks. Before candidates appear for the interview & Group D Exercises, candidates need to appear for the psychometric test. The performance in the psychometric test will be shared with the interview panel. The psychometric test is qualifying in nature and there is no weightage.

Q:   What is SBI PO exam pattern?
A: 

The prelims exam comprises 100 questions. The total marks given to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam carries  250 marks. 

Q:   When will the SBI PO application form 2026 be released?
A: 

SBI PO 2026 application form will be released online. The hard copy of the application form is not required to be send by post. The fee can be paid online only.

Q:   How to apply online for SBI PO exam?
A: 

To fill SBI PO application form  Visit the official website of SBI. In career page of SBI, candidates need to go to advertisement of SBI PO, From drop down, candidates need to select apply online link, Candidates need to first register for exam, After registration, candidates need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature, Fill detailed application form, 
Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, and Pay application fees and submit application form

Q:   Can I prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study?
A: 

You can prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study. However, to understand the techniques of solving questions it is always advised to take coaching.

Q:   What is SBI PO Prelims Syllabus?
A: 

SBI PO prelims syllabus comprises topics from Reasoning, Quant and English. The syllabus is given below.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Reasoning Syllabus

English Syllabus

Simplification/ Approximation

Alphanumeric Series

Reading Comprehension

Profit & Loss

Directions

Fill in the blanks

Mixtures & Alligations

Logical Reasoning

Cloze Test

Permutation, Combination & Probability

Data Sufficiency

Para jumbles

Work & Time

Ranking & Order

Vocabulary

Sequence & Series

Alphabet Test

Paragraph Completion

Simple Interest & Compound Interest

Seating Arrangement

Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting

Surds & Indices

Coded Inequalities

Sentence Completion

Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Puzzle

Tenses Rules

Time & Distance

Syllogism

 

Data Interpretation

Blood Relations

Ratio & Proportion

Coding-Decoding

Number Systems

Input-Output

Percentage

Tabulation

 

Q:   Where can I get SBI PO syllabus PDF?
A: 

SBI PO syllabus PDF is divided into preliminary and Mains exams. SBI PO syllabus is of utmost importance for candidates who want to join the State Bank of India as Probationary Officers. The appropriate knowledge of SBI PO syllabus helps candidates to frame apt strategy for the exam. It is equitable to mark the weightage given in the SBI PO syllabus. Candidates should be completely familiar with the SBI PO syllabus PDF to fuel their preparations.

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Q:   What is the weightage of marks given to final merit list of SBI PO?
A: 

The weightage of marks given to final merit list of SBI PO is given below.

Test

Main Examination (written Test) (objective & descriptive)

Group Exercise & Interview

Total

Maximum Marks

250

50

300

Normalized Marks

75

25

100

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Answered a week ago

SBI PO interview is conducted for candidates who qualifies the Mains exam. The interview carries questions related to the educational qualification background hobbies current affairs etc. It basically asseses the personality of candidates.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

The Reasoning section forms the most necessary part of the SBI PO exam. This section can be prepared by practising the past years papers. Candidates must also attempt mock tests. 

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

SBI PO English section comprises Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Cloze Test, etc. Candidates can solve questions from these chapters by improving vocabularly and grammar. They should read the editorial of the newspaper.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

SBI PO result is announced online. Candidates does not get any email intimation regarding the declaration of the result. The direct links to download the results for different stages of recruitments are provided on this page. Candidates can access these by logging with the required credentials.

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 weeks ago

SBI PO result for different stages is announced within one month after the exam is conducted. The result is announced online. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the result is not sent by post.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

For Banking aspirants, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after jobs, considering the salary and career growth. The salary structure is released by SBI in the official notification PDF.Besides the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also given various allowances, perks, and benefits. SBI PO is re

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SBI PO prelims cut off 2024 is given below.

SBI PO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Out of 100)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

554960.5060.2561.7549.7547.5019.759.50

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

SBI PO final cut off comprises cut offs for the Mains exam and final selection. SBI PO Mains cut off 2024 as well as the final cut off are given below.

SBI PO 2024 Mains Cut off

SBI PO Mains Cut Off 2024 (Out of 250)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

75757587.5087.507575--

SBI PO 2024 Final Cut off

SBI PO Final cut off 2024 (normalized to 100 marks)

Category

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

GEN

LD

VI

HI

D&E

Cutoff

32.533.3640.9636.8546.2442.0433.63--

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

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