SBI PO Selection Process 2026 for Prelims, Mains & Interview

The selection process of SBI PO is given below:

Applying for SBI PO 

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility parameters are required to apply online for the exam. The fee which can be paid online is INR 750 for General/ EWS/ OBC. SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Release of SBI PO Admit Card

SBI PO admit card is released separately for prelims, mains, and Group Exercise and Interview. Candidates can access the admit card from the official website by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. SBI PO admit card is an important document without which candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

Appearing in SBI PO Exam

SBI PO Preliminary exam consists of 100 objective-type questions. Questions will be asked from the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. The total marks for the exam are 100. The duration of the exam as per SBI PO Exam Pattern is one hour. The mains exam comprises both objective and subjective questions. The total marks for the exam are 250. The test paper carries a total of 157 questions. The duration of the exam is 3.5 hours. Interview only or Group Exercises and Interview carries 50 marks. The standard of SBI PO Syllabus is of graduation level.

Declaration of SBI PO Result

SBI PO result is declared online separately for prelims, mains, and final selection. SBI PO result is released in PDF format in the form of a merit list. The hard copy of the result is not sent to candidates by post. On the basis of the marks of the prelims exam, candidates 10 times the number of vacancies are called for the mains exam. Based on the performance in the mains exam, candidates three times the number of vacancies are called for Group Exercise and Interview. SBI PO cut off is released category-wise along with the result. 

SBI PO Final Selection

The final selection of candidates is done based on the Phase II mains exam and Phase III Interview only or Group Exercises and Interview. The marks obtained in the preliminary exam are not added for preparing the final merit list for selection. Marks secured by the candidates in the Main Examination (out of 250 marks) are converted to out of 75 marks and Interview only or Group Exercises & Interview scores of the candidate (out of 50 marks) are converted to out of 25 marks. The final merit list is arrived at after aggregating the converted marks out of 100. Selection is done from the top-ranked candidates in each category.

What is SBI SO psychometric test?

SBI has introduced psychometric test in the selection process of SBI PO exam. The psychometric test is conducted for personality profiling for those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase 3. The performance of candidates in the psychometric test will be placed before the interview panel to have a through perspective on the candidates.

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On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and will be on probation for two years. Their performance will be evaluated during the probation period before confirmation. Candidates who excel in their performance will be promoted to the next grade, Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II). The basic pay is INR 27,620 (with 4 advance increments). The starting basic SBI PO Salary is INR 41,960 (with 4 advance increments). SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. The officials are also eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, medical, and other allowances. 

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The starting basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960 (with four advance increments). The pay scale of SBI PO is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. The post offered to selected candidates is of Junior Management Grade Scale 1. Candidates are also eligible for DA, HRA/Lease Rental, CCA, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. Candidates working as SBI PO earns a higher take-home salary than any other bank. SBI PO in hand salary ranges between INR 52,000 to 55,000 per month with the basic pay of INR 41,960. The Gross compensation received lies between INR 8.20 Lakhs (minimum) to INR 13.08 lakhs (maximum) per annum. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay.