SBI PO Exam 2026: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus

SBI PO 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI PO 2026 Admit Card on July 22, 2026, on its official website, sbi.bank.in. Successfully registered candidates can download their admit cards by logging in to the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The SBI PO 2026 prelims examination is scheduled to be held on August 1 and 2, 2026. The State Bank of India (SBI) earlier released the SBI PO 2026 official notification on June 18, 2026, on its official website sbi.bank.in. Candidates could access the notification and application details through the SBI careers portal sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

The online registration process, including the editing and modification of application forms, was open from June 18 to July 8, 2026. The State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam every year. It is one of the most sought-after banking exams held in the country, and attracts nearly 10 lakh candidates every year.  The notification PDF released, contains all the information related to the exam including the application process, vacancies, syllabus, pattern, etc.

The State Bank of India conducts the SBI PO exam to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer. Aspirants who are between 21 and 30 years of age are eligible to apply for the exam. Aspirants who wish to join the post of Probationary Officer in the State Bank of India must meet the SBI PO Eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. The basic eligibility to apply for the PO exam is to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute. The selection process consists of three steps pre, mains and interview. Candidates who qualify the prelims exam become eligible to appear for the SBI PO Main Examination 2026.

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SBI PO Exam 2026 - Highlights

SBI PO 2026 exam will be released by the end of June 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the examination can check the table below for important SBI PO exam highlights-

SBI PO Exam Date 2026

SBI PO notification for the year 2026 released on its official portal. The table below provides a list of important dates for the SBI PO examination.

SBI PO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in the SBI PO exam should meet the eligibility criteria, which require the fulfillment of the following conditions as per the exam conducting body:

• Candidate’s Age 
• Candidate’s Nationality
• Candidate’s Educational Qualification

SBI PO Exam Age Limit

Candidates applying for the SBI PO exam should be above 21 and below 30 years as per the official notification. Relaxation in the upper age limit for the following categories is as follows: 

SBI PO Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India to appear for the SBI PO examination.

SBI PO Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the SBI PO must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification as accepted by the central government.

Number of Attempts: 

For each category, the number of attempts allowed in the SBI PO Exam is as follows:

SBI PO Application Form 2026

State Bank of India is yet to release the application details for SBI PO exam 2026. Once released, candidates will be able to download and register for the exam online. Check how to register for SBI PO 2026 below: 

• Candidates are required to visit the official website of SBI and click on the PO tab
• After clicking on ‘apply’, candidates will be redirected to the registration page
• Candidates are required to provide their personal details and submit the information
• After completion of the registration process, a registration id along with a password will be sent to the candidates’ registered email address and phone number.
• Candidates are required to keep an email ID that will be used for the registration process for the SBI PO examinations.

SBI PO Login

• Candidates are required to log in with the credentials sent to their registered email address and phone number
• Applicants are then required to upload a scanned image of their passport-size photograph (size- 20kb to 50kb) and signature (10kb to 20kb) in JPEG format.
• After this, candidates will be required to verify the details and preview the application form carefully.
• The final step to complete the process is the submission of the application fee online

SBI PO Application Fees 2026

The SBI PO has a category-wise online application fee structure. Once the amount is paid, it cannot be refunded nor can it be used for any other examination or selection process fee. Applicants must know that registration for the exam does not guarantee any employment opportunity at the concerned organization. Further, the application must be paid online and candidates must have knowledge of the SBI PO application process before applying. 

As stated in the article above, the application form for 2026 is yet to be released. 

Below is the list of the SBI PO Fee Structure: 

SBI PO Admit Card 2026

Three separate admit cards will be released for the Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds of the SBI PO Exam. The SBI PO Admit Card can be downloaded from the official website of SBI by logging in using your login credentials. For the year 2026, the admit card has been relelased for the registered candidates for the prelims exam on July 22, 2026. 

The admit card for the exam is a very important document for a candidate. Students appearing for the exam are advised to keep their admit card handy as it is one of the most essential documents. All candidates must carry their hall ticket to the examination centre, as without it they will be disqualified from taking the exam.

SBI PO Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI PO examination comprises three phases: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round, which is followed by a Group Discussion.

SBI PO Prelims Exam Pattern

This exam is conducted online. Candidates are required to solve a test paper with a maximum mark of 100 consisting of the following sections: 

• English Language
• Numerical Ability
• Reasoning Ability

The exam pattern and structure of the SBI PO prelims exam is given below: 

Note- 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question attempted wrong by a candidate. If a candidate skips a question or leaves it blank, there will be no deduction.

SBI PO Mains Exam Pattern 

The SBI PO mains examination consists of two rounds. They are as follows:

Objective section- This section has a weightage of 200 marks. Candidates need to finish all 4 sections in a duration of 3 hours. 

Descriptive section- This test consists of two questions for 50 marks and needs to be answered within a duration of 30 minutes.

Following are the sections that constitute the paper: 

• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
• General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
• English Language

The exam pattern of the SBI PO mains exam is given below: 

SBI PO Group Discussion and Personal Interview- This is the final round of the SBI PO exam. In this round, shortlisted candidates will appear for an interview session along with a group discussion round. The group discussion carries 20 marks while the interview carries 30 marks. This round plays a pivotal role in deciding the final recruitment of the candidate.

SBI PO Syllabus 2026

Candidates appearing for the SBI PO 2026 exams must go through the detailed syllabus of the exam. Further, candidates must have a strong hold on section-wise topics. Following is the syllabus for the SBI PO prelims and mains examination: 

SBI PO Prelims Syllabus - The exam syllabus consists of the following 3 sections:

• Logical Reasoning
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude

The syllabus of the aforesaid sections is listed below in the table: 

SBI PO Mains Syllabus - The exam syllabus consists of the following 4 sections:

• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Computer Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning
• General / Economy / Banking Awareness

The syllabus of the aforementioned sections is listed below in the table:

SBI PO Vacancy 2026

Every year, the exam authority releases the SBI PO vacancy along with the SBI PO notification. Check the table below to know this year category-wise Vacancies: 

Following is the category-wise tabulated data of the previous year’s (2022) vacancies:

SBI PO Salary 2026

The SBI PO Salary comes with many other benefits for all employees. The basic pay of SBI PO as of now is Rs. 41960/- (with 4 advance increments) on the scale of 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.

• After the final recruitment process, candidates are exposed to knowledge catering to the banking sector.
• As per the guidelines, candidates also get DA, HRA, CCA, and other benefits.
• The CCA differs from place to place and depends entirely on the job location.
• Recruited candidates are required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.

Read the detailed pay scale structure here: SBI PO Salary

SBI PO Result 2026

Last year, the SBI PO result for the mains exam was declared on November 6, by the conducting body, the State Bank of India, on its official website. Candidates can check their results by using their login credentials. SBI will release a round-by-round cut-off list for the tests that will be conducted, and candidates can check the minimum passing score by visiting the official website.

SBI PO Cut Off 2026

The SBI PO exam cut-off marks will be released on the official portal by SBI after the completion of prelims, mains, and the interview round. In order to check the cutoff, candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number, date of birth, and verification code on the official portal. The cut-off marks will apply to the overall score of the candidate. Check Previous Year Cut-off Trends: SBI PO Cut Off

SBI PO Books 2026

Candidates can refer to the following books in order to effectively prepare for the SBI PO examination: 

For English: 

1. SP Bakshi-Objective General English 
2. SP Bakshi and Richa Sharma- Descriptive General English
3. Wren and Martin- High School English Grammar and Composition 
4. Normal Lewis- Word Power Made Easy 
5. S.P. Bakshi and Richa Sharma- Descriptive General English (Old Edition) 
6. S.J. Thakur and S.K. Rout- Descriptive English (For All Competitive Examinations) 

For Quantitative Aptitude:

1. M Tyra- Magical Book on Quicker Math 
2. Rajesh Verma-Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Quantitative Aptitude
3. RS Aggarwal- Quantitative Competitive Exams 

For Reasoning:

1. B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali- A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal 
2. Pandey-Analytical Reasoning (For the chapters required for analytical reasoning)
3. RS Agarwal- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning 

For General and Banking Awareness:

1. Arihant Publications- Banking Awareness 
2. Arihant Publications-Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams
3. NS Toor-Banking Awareness Handbook of Banking Information 
4. Manorama Year Book
5. Lucent General Knowledge

SBI PO Preparation 2026

The SBI PO exam is comprehensive and difficult to crack. Candidates appearing for the exam must prepare accordingly and cover all the essential topics and domains. Candidates can also refer to the previous year’s question papers and cut off and plan their studies accordingly. Aspirants are also advised to take multiple mock tests in order to comprehend the level of the actual test. Further, applicants must have a study plan that is efficient and resonates well with the curriculum of the SBI PO examination.

SBI PO Center 2026

The SBI PO is a national-level examination that is conducted across the country. State Bank of India releases the list of test cities for SBI PO prelims and mains examinations along with the notification. Candidates are required to visit the official website and enter the exam centre of their preference for both prelims and mains examinations while filling up the application form.

Following are the states where SBI PO exams are generally conducted:

• Andaman & Nicobar
• Andhra Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Bihar
• Chandigarh
• Chhattisgarh
• Goa
• Gujarat
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Jharkhand
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Ladakh
• Lakshwadeep
• Maharashtra 
• Madhya Pradesh
• Meghalaya
• Manipur
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• NCR Region
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Puducherry
• Rajasthan 
• Sikkim
• Telangana
• Tamil Nadu
• Tripura
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• West Bengal

SBI PO Selection Process 2026

The SBI PO selection process consists of three rounds: prelims, mains, and interview round. Candidates who have cleared all three rounds are shortlisted for the further recruitment process. Shortlisting of candidates is done through the merit list which is drawn on the basis of the candidate’s aggregate performance in the qualifying examinations

SBI PO Prelims

• The first round of the selection process is to determine the general aptitude of the candidate.
• The objective rounds last 60 minutes.
• The exam consists of the following 3 sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
• The overall cut-off will be released by the bank once all the 3 rounds are successfully completed
• Candidates numbering 10 times the number of vacancies (approx.) in each category will be shortlisted for main exams from the top of the merit list.

SBI PO Mains

• Only candidates who have qualified in the preliminary round of the SBI PO are eligible for the mains round
• This round consists of an objective and a descriptive test
• The exam consists of the following 4 sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Computers, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness
• Based on the aggregate marks scored in the Main Examination and SBI PO Interview, the final merit list will be prepared
• From the top of the category-wise merit list, candidates up to three times (roughly) the number of openings will be shortlisted for the group exercise and interview, provided they achieve the minimum aggregate qualifying score