SBI PO Notification 2026 Released: Official PDF Download Link

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.

Ys. The SBI PO notification 2026 released on June 18. 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.

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.

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).

The SBI PO application form 2026 released on June 18. Candidates need to apply online and pay the required fees.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

The admit card of SBI PO contains the following details.