What is the full form of SBI PO?

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.

Which post is given to SBI PO at the time of joining?

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).

Where will the SBI PO 2026 application form be released?

The SBI PO application form 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.co.in. Candidates need to apply online and pay the required fees.

What is SBI PO handwritten declaration?

SBI PO handwritten declaration is a text that candidates need to submit while filling the application form. This signifies the details provided in the registration form are correct.

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

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.

When will the SBI PO 2026 notification be released?

The SBI PO notification 2026 is expected to be released in May-June at sbi.bank.in. The exam is conducted once in a year for the posts of Probationary Officers. It has the details about the examination including the important dates, syllabus, pattern, application process, and more.

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

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.

What is SBI PO merit list?

SBI PO merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the mains exam and interview & GE. Tie-breaking formula is applied to prepare the merit list along with other factors such as cut off marks, number of applicants, and more. The merit list is made available in PDF format along with the category-wise rank and state-wise rank of each applicant.

Does SBI PO have any sectional cutoff?

There are no sectional cut off in SBI PO prelims and mains exams. Candidates are only required to secure the overall cut off in the exam. Only those candidates are considered for the next round who secures the cut off marks. The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process.

What details are mentioned in SBI PO admit card?

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

What is SBI PO Prelims Syllabus?

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

Which are important topics for English Language section of SBI PO exam?

For SBI PO English Language important topics are Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, fill in blanks, and spotting error. To prepare for this section candidates must work on concepts of grammar and vocabulary.

What details are mentioned in SBI PO exam pattern?

The exam pattern is divided into prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises.

What is SBI PO exam pattern for the preliminary exam?

The preliminary exam of SBI PO comprises the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Total marks allotted to the test are 100. The duration of the test is 60 minutes. The prelims exam is only conducted to screen candidates for the Mains exam. The marks obtained in this stage are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The structure of SBI PO prelims exam pattern is given below. Subject Number of Questions Marks Duration English Language 40 100 20 Minutes Quantitative Aptitude 30 20 Minutes Reasoning Ability 30 20 Minutes Total 100 1 Hour

What is the section-wise weightage of marks for SBI PO final merit list?

SBI PO final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam and Group Exercises. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The weightage given to the various phases of the exam at the time of preparing the final merit list is as follows: Phase Exam Weightage (In per cent) I Preliminary 0 II Main 75 III Interview and Group Exercises 25 Total 100

Is SBI PO result declared separately for different stages?

Yes, SBI PO result is declared separately for different stages. Based on the prelims exam, candidates are selected for the Mains exam. On the basis of the performance in the Mains exam, candidates are selected for the interview. The final result is prepared based on the Mains exam and interview. Candidates are required to qualify all the stages of selection inorder to appointed to the post of Probationary Officers in the various branches of SBI. The result for the prelims exam can be accessed through login. However, the results for the mains and final selection are made available in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates.

How to check SBI PO result?

SBI PO Result is announced online separately for the prelims exam, mains exam and final selection. Candidates can get their prelims results by logging with the required credentials. The mains and final results are made available in PDF form.

Are the SBI PO cut off for Prelims and Mains released separately?

Yes, SBI PO cut off marks are released separately for prelims and Mains exams. Candidates must secure the cut off marks to get shortlisted for the next selection round. However, SBI PO prelims cut off marks are qualifying in nature, and no marks are added to the final merit list. Besides, the marks obtained in the group discussion and interview are given preference.

What are the factors affecting SBI PO cut off?

SBI PO cut-off marks are calculated based on the exam difficulty. It also depends on the number of vacancies. SBI PO cutoff is also based on the number of appeared candidates.

SBI PO Notification 2026 SOON: Official PDF Download Link

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Updated on Mar 24, 2026 13:16 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SBI PO Notification 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to soon release the notification for the SBI PO exam 2026. It will be released at abi.bank.in in the form of PDF. It will be tentatively released in May-June 2026. Along with the announcement of the notification, SBI PO application form will also be released. Any graduate candidate will be able to apply for the SBI PO exam. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.

The examination dates will be released along with the notification. SBI PO 2026 notification will be released in PDF form and comprises details such as SBI PO exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, selection process and many more information. Candidates selected to the post of PO will receive a salary of INR 48,480 (with 4 advance increments). Read below for more details on SBI PO notification 2026.

Table of contents

How to Apply for SBI PO?
SBI PO 2026 Dates
SBI PO Eligibility 2026
SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026
SBI PO Syllabus 2026
SBI PO Notification 2026 Result
SBI PO Cut off 2026
SBI PO Notification 2026 FAQs

How to Apply for SBI PO?

DeskCalendar Registration: Aug ' 26

Candidates are required to fill SBI PO application form online only. The application fee is INR 750 for General/ EWS/ OBC. While SC/ ST/PWD candidates are required to pay the application fees. Candidates can pay the application fee online. The process to fill the application form is given below.

Visit sbi.co.in
Click ‘SBI PO Apply Online Link’
Register for the exam by filling required details
Registration ID and password are generated
Upload the required documents
Fill the detailed application form
Pay the required fees
Submit the form

SBI PO 2026 Dates

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Aug ' 26	SBI PO Notification 2026 TENTATIVE
Aug ' 26	SBI PO Application Form 2026 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past 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 Eligibility 2026

SBI PO eligibility are certain parameters in terms of age, educational qualification and number of attempts. Candidates appearing for the exam are required to fulfill the same.SBI PO eligibility 2026 is given below.

Parameters

Details

Age

21 and 30 years

Qualification

Graduation

Number of attempts

General-4

SC/ST-No Restriction

General PwD, OBC, OBC PwD-7

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern of SBI PO is divided into the preliminary exam, mains exam, and Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises). According to SBI PO exam pattern, the prelims exam paper is divided into three sections. The prelims exam carries a total of 100 objective-type questions of 100 marks. The mains exam comprises both descriptive-type and objective-type questions. The total marks for the mains exam are 250. Phase III of the SBI PO mains exam may comprise Interview only (50 marks) or Interview (30 marks) and Group Exercises (20 marks).

Structure of SBI PO Prelims and Mains Exams

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	100	20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35		20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35		20 Minutes
Total	100		1 Hour

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern

Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Objective Test
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 Minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 Minutes
General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	40	40	35 Minutes
English Language	35	40	40 Minutes
Subjective/ Descriptive Test
English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)	2	50	30 Minutes
Total	157	250	3.5 Hours

SBI PO Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of SBI PO is given below.

One-fourth of marks assigned to a particular question in the objective test are deducted as a penalty to arrive at the corrected scores
For correct answers, candidates score one mark
The total marks are calculated based on the correct and incorrect responses

SBI PO Syllabus 2026

SBI PO syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to cover for the exam. SBI PO prelims syllabus comprises the topics from Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. SBI PO mains syllabus comprises the topics from Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Interpretation & Analysis and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. SBI PO syllabus is given below:

Reasoning Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output and many more.
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting, etc.
Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Number Systems, etc.
General Awareness: Financial Awareness, Static Awareness, Banking Terminologies Knowledge, Current Affairs, etc.

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SBI PO Notification 2026 Result

SBI PO result for different stages are announced online. The result is made available in PDF format on the official website. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Based on the SBI PO result, candidates are selected for the subsequent rounds of the selection process. Normalisation of marks is done to adjust the difficulty level of the question paper spread across various session.

SBI PO Cut off 2026

The examination authority releases SBI PO cut off marks along with the scorecard. Only overall cut off marks are announced. There are no sectional cut off marks. Candidates can check below the previous year's SBI PO prelims cut off.