SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Result & Answer Key
Everything for the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 exam cycle in one place — the official schedule, how to download your admit card, how to check your result and scorecard, and how to use the answer key and raise objections. Every step links to the official source; dates change each cycle, so always confirm there before you plan.
SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 schedule
| Notification | SBI PO notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in September or November on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Exam | Prelims: typically held in October-November or in March, depending on the notification cycle (some years SBI runs the cycle Oct-Nov, other years Nov-Mar). Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after Prelims result. Group Exercise and Interview: typically 6-8 weeks after Mains result, conducted at SBI Local Head Office centres. |
| Result | Prelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final result with allocation: approximately 8-10 weeks after Phase III, with joining instructions following thereafter. |
Dates shift across cycles depending on Vacancy Notification timing and SBI's recruitment calendar. Always confirm against the official sbi.co.in/careers Current Openings page and the candidate dashboard on the IBPS-aligned online portal that SBI uses to host its CRPD application form.
How to track the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) dates
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) conducting-body website (linked below) — exam dates are published there first, never on a coaching site.
- Check the Latest News / Notice Board. Look under the "Latest News", "What's New" or "Notice Board" section for the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) notification and exam-date notice.
- Note the key dates. Note the application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
- Re-check before acting. Dates are often revised. Re-confirm on the official site (or the live updates below) before you travel, apply or plan.
How to download the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in with your credentials. Enter your registration number / roll number and password or date of birth as prompted.
- Download and check the admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to the conducting body immediately.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID specified in the admit card to the exam centre.
How to check the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the result link / PDF. Results are released either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open the relevant link.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with your registration number and password to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
How to check the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) answer key & raise objections
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website (linked below) and open the "Answer Key" / "Response Sheet" link for the current cycle.
- Log in and download your response sheet. Log in with your credentials to download the provisional answer key and your recorded responses.
- Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the exam's marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
- Raise objections within the window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof within the official window (usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that is refunded if upheld).
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SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 exam?
Prelims: typically held in October-November or in March, depending on the notification cycle (some years SBI runs the cycle Oct-Nov, other years Nov-Mar). Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after Prelims result. Group Exercise and Interview: typically 6-8 weeks after Mains result, conducted at SBI Local Head Office centres. Always confirm the exact SBI PO (Probationary Officer) exam date on the official website — the schedule above and the live updates below link straight to it.
When will the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 notification be released?
SBI PO notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in September or November on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD). The official notification PDF is published on the conducting body's website first.
When will the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 admit card be released?
The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Prelims: typically held in October-November or in March, depending on the notification cycle (some years SBI runs the cycle Oct-Nov, other years Nov-Mar). Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after Prelims result. Group Exercise and Interview: typically 6-8 weeks after Mains result, conducted at SBI Local Head Office centres. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) admit card?
Log in to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
When will the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 2026 result be declared?
Prelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final result with allocation: approximately 8-10 weeks after Phase III, with joining instructions following thereafter. Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my SBI PO (Probationary Officer) result?
Open the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
How do I raise an objection on the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) answer key?
Log in to the official SBI PO (Probationary Officer) website during the objection window, select the disputed question, submit your justification with proof, and pay the per-question fee (refunded if your objection is upheld).
Where do I download the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) official answer key?
The provisional SBI PO (Probationary Officer) answer key and response sheet are released on the official website after the exam. Download links and steps are above; watch the live updates below for the release.
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