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State Bank of India Probationary Officer Exam 2026 ( SBI PO )

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SBI PO 2026 Last date for printing your application

23 Jul '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 16:49 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SBI PO Dates 2026: The State Bank of India has released the SBI PO Notification PDF 2026 on June 18. The SBI PO application form last date is July 8. The authority announced a total of 1500 vacancies this year. The date for closure of editing application details is July 8 and last date of printing application is July 23. The online fee payment can be done from June 18 to July 8. The Prelims exam is expected to be held in August, Mains in September and Psychometric Test, Group Exercises & Interview in October/November 2026. Those candidates who have completed their graduation will be able to apply for the SBI PO exam.

The SBI PO selection process consists of three phases namely Prelims, Mains and Psychometric Test, GD & Interview. Read below for more details on the SBI PO exam dates 2026.

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Table of contents
  • SBI PO 2026 Dates
  • SBI PO 2026 Application Form Dates
  • SBI PO 2026 Exam Date
  • SBI PO 2026 Admit Card Date
  • SBI PO 2026 Result Date
  • SBI PO Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

SBI PO 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI PO 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
23 Jul ' 26

SBI PO 2026 Last date for printing your application

Aug ' 26

SBI PO Prelims 2026

TENTATIVE
Sep ' 26

SBI PO Mains 2026

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
08 Jul ' 26

SBI PO 2026 Closure for editing application details

18 Jun ' 26

SBI PO Notification 2026

18 Jun ' 26 - 08 Jul ' 26

SBI PO 2026 Online Fee Payment

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SBI PO 2026 Application Form Dates

DeskCalendarRegistration: 23 Jul ' 26

The SBI PO application form has been released along with the release of the SBI PO Notification. Those candidates who want to sit in the SBI PO exam need to fill out the application online form. A direct link is also provided below.

The application fee can be paid online only, which is INR 750 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment.  Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam. Candidates are also required to capture their live image while filling the application form.

Direct Link to apply for SBI PO 2026 exam

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SBI PO Application Form

SBI PO Notification

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

The SBI PO 2026 application form released on June 18. Along with the announcement of the notification, the application link is active. 

Q:   What documents are required to be uploaded while applying for the SBI PO position?
A: 

To apply for SBI PO exam, candidates are required to upload certain documents such as photograph, signature, etc. The sizes for uploading the documents are given below:

ParametersDetails
Photograph20kb-50 kb
Signature10kb to 20kb
Thumb Impression20 kb-50 kb
Handwritten Declaration50 kb-100 kb

 

Q:   What if I am not able to save SBI PO application form details?
A: 

In the event of candidates not being able to fill the SBI PO application form data in one go, they can save the data already entered by using the 'Save' button. Candidates need to login with their required credentials to complete the application process. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking. In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/call letter, queries can be made on the phone number-022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. Candidates should mention ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India’ in the subject of the mail.

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SBI PO 2026 Exam Date

The authority has released the SBI PO exam date 2026 along with the notification. The SBI PO preliminary exam 2026 is tentatively schedule for August, 2026 and Mains exam in September.

SBI PO 2026 Important Dates
SBI PO Notification 2026 18-Jun-2026
SBI PO Application Dates 2026 18-Jun-2026 to 8-Jul-2026
SBI PO Application Fee Dates 2026 18-Jun-2026 to 8-Jul-2026
Closure for editing application details 8-Jul-2026
Last date for printing your application 23-Jul-2026
Online Prelims Exam August 2026 
Prelims Result August / September 2026
Download of Main Examination Call lette August / September 2026
Online Mains Exam September 2026
Declaration of Result of Main Examination September / October 2026
Download of Call Letter for Phase-III (Psychometric Test, Interview & Group Exercises) October / November 2026
Psychometric Test  October / November 2026
 Interview & Group Exercises October / November 2026
Declaration of Final Result November/December 2026
Pre-Examination Training for SC/ ST/ OBC / PwBD candidates July 2026

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is SBI PO notification released every year?
A: 

SBI PO notification is released every year to select POs/MTs. The notification is released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam such as the exam dates, application process, exam pattern, eligibility, etc. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam. Lakhs of candidates apply every year for SBI PO exam. The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and Group Exercises, Psychometric Test and Interview. The final selection is done based on the Mains exam and Group Exercises and Interview.

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.

Download Here SBI PO Syllabus PDF

Q:   What is SBI PO job profile?
A: 
SBI PO job role includes supervising clerical activities, customer service, processing loans, opening bank accounts, etc. The common tasks of a probationary officer include gaining practical knowledge of various banking aspects, Customer Services (which may range from passbook printing to account opening and much more), supervision of clerical work, Loan Processing, etc.
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SBI PO 2026 Admit Card Date

The State Bank of India will release the SBI PO 2026 admit card on the official portal. It will be released online and the download link will be activated at sbi.co.in. Candidates will be able to download it by using the login credentials including registration no. / roll no. and password / date of birth. The authority will not sent the hard copy of the admit card via post. The hall ticket is mandatory to be carried to the examination centre. Without the hall ricket, candidate will not be able to sit in the exam.

Also Read: SBI PO Admit Card

SBO PO 2026 Shift Timings

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:   How can I download SBI PO admit card?
A: 

SBI PO admit cards for different stages of exams are made available online on the official website. Candidates need to enter the required login credentials to download their admit cards. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The steps to download the admit card is given below: Visit the career page of SBI Go to the current opening section from the join SBI tab Click the link Recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI From the drop-down click, the admit card link of SBI PO Enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password SBI PO admit card appears on the screen Download the admit card and take its printout.

Q:   Will I get the hard copy of the SBI PO admit card?
A: 
No, candidates need to download SBI PO admit card online only. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards online only. The admit card comprises details such as exam date, reporting time, scanned photograph & signature, address of the exam centre, etc.
Q:   What details are mentioned in SBI PO admit card?
A: 

The admit card of SBI PO contains the following details.

               Candidate’s details

Candidate’s name

Photograph

Signature

Correspondence address

   Exam Details

Roll number

Password

Registration number

Venue of exam

Date of exam

Reporting time

Venue code

General instructions

 

 

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SBI PO 2026 Result 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. The authority will release the result for prelims, mains and final selection separately. Candidates will be able to download their prelims result by using the login credentials. The result for the mains and final will be released in the form of PDF and consists of the roll numbers of the qualified candidates. The marks secured by the candidates in the exam will be mentioned in the SBI PO scorecard. 

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:   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 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.

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).

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SBI PO Exam Dates 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check below SBI PO 2026 Dates FAQs.

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

Download Here SBI PO Syllabus PDF

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:   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

Q:   The spelling of my name is wrongly printed on SBI PO admit card. What should I do?
A: 

After downloading the SBI PO admit card, candidates must check all the details printed on it carefully. For spelling error in the name, candidates must immediately report to the examination authority after the admit card is released. After correction, the examination authority issues a fresh SBI PO admit card. The identity of candidates is verified at the entry gate of the exam centre as per the photo-identity proof. If there is any mismatch of information, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. Candidates are required to carry one valid photo-identity proof to the exam centre. The photo-identity proofs that candidates can carry are Passport/PAN Card/Voter’s Card/Bank Passbook/ Duly attested Photograph/Identity Card issued by School or College/ Gazetted Officer/ Aadhaar Card.

Q:   Where is SBI PO Mains exam conducted?
A: 

The Mains exam of SBI PO is conducted in around 70 cities. The Mains exam comprises objective-type and descriptive-type questions. Total marks allotted to the test are 250. 

Q:   In how many cities SBI PO prelims exam is conducted?
A: 

SBI PO prelims exam is conducted in 200 cities. Exam cities include Port Blair, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundhry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Naharlagun, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur, Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Chandigarh/ Mohali, Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur, Panaji, Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar, Anand, Himmatnagar, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una, Jammu, Samba, Srinagar, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Belgaum, Bengaluru, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi, Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrichur, Thiruvananthapuram, Leh, Kavarrati, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Delhi & New Delhi, Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Puducherry, Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur, Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur, Bardang - Gangtok, Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal, Agartala, Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly, Banda, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/ Greater Noida, Sitapur, Varanasi, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri.

Q:   What are the items allowed and not allowed inside SBI PO exam centre?
A: 

Candidates must bring stationery such as pencils, glue, eraser, ink stamp pad and ballpoint pen with them to the examination hall. Electronic items are not allowed.

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

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:   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).

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