Banking (IBPS/SBI)Admit Card ReleasedFeatured RecruitmentNotice Date: 2026-09-06Verified: 12 Oct 2026
SBI Probationary Officers (PO) Recruitment 2026 Call Letters Out
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Preliminary Examination Admit Card / Call Letter for the recruitment of 2,000 Probationary Officers (PO). Phase-I online examination is set to begin across designated nationwide centers.
Total Openings
2,000 Posts
Application Deadline
2026-09-27
Examination Date
November 01 - 03, 2026 (Phase-I Prelims)
Application Fee
₹750 (Non-refundable online application fee)
Important Highlights & Notice Summary
- Preliminary call letters live on SBI careers portal using Registration No & Password
- Phase-I consists of 100 questions (1 hour duration) with sectional time-limits of 20 minutes each
- No sectional cut-off in SBI PO Prelims; overall aggregate score determines Phase-II Mains shortlisting
- Phase-II comprises Objective Test (200 marks) + Descriptive English Essay & Letter (50 marks)
- Phase-III includes Psychometric Test, Group Discussion (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks)
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Advertisement Released | September 06, 2026 | Completed |
| Registration & Fee Payment Ended | September 27, 2026 | Completed |
| Phase-I Preliminary Admit Card Out | October 12, 2026 | Completed |
| Phase-I Online Preliminary Exam | November 01 - 03, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Prelims Result Declaration | November 18, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
| Phase-II Mains Online Exam | December 15, 2026 | Upcoming / Active |
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Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Educational Qualifications
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification
Age Limit Criteria
21 to 30 years as of 1st April 2026 (OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs)
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Selection Process & Examination Stages
Phase 1
Preliminary Examination
English (30 Qs), Quantitative (35 Qs), Reasoning (35 Qs) - 60 Mins
Phase 2
Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive)
Reasoning & Comp (45 Qs), DI (30 Qs), General/Banking GA (45 Qs), English (35 Qs) + Descriptive
Phase 3
Psychometric Test, GD & Interview
Group Discussion (20 Marks) & Personal Interview (30 Marks)
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS Candidates
₹750 (Non-refundable online application fee)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates
NIL (Intimation charges exempted for SC/ST/PwBD)
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