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).

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.

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.

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

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 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

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.

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 Jan 15, 2026 16:39 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SBI PO Notification 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) will soon release SBI PO 2026 notification. It will be released in PDF form. SBI PO apply online link will be activated along with the notification. Any graduate candidate can apply for SBI PO exam.

SBI PO exam dates will be announced along with the notification PDF. SBI PO 2026 notification was 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.

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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?

SBI PO 2026 Dates

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified	SBI PO Notification 2026

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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