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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.
Open the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) 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 SBI PO (Probationary Officer) application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
Re-check before acting. State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) revises dates more often than most aspirants expect. Re-confirm the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) schedule 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 to your State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) account. Enter the registration number you used for SBI PO (Probationary Officer) and your password or date of birth, as prompted.
Download and check the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) immediately — corrections are not possible on exam day.
Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID named on the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 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 SBI PO (Probationary Officer) result link. State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) releases results either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open whichever the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) notice points to.
Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with the registration number you used for SBI PO (Probationary Officer) to view your marks.
Download your scorecard. Save and print your SBI PO (Probationary Officer) 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.
Download your SBI PO (Probationary Officer) response sheet. Log in on the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) portal to download the provisional answer key together with your own recorded responses.
Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the SBI PO (Probationary Officer) marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
Raise objections within the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof inside the official window — usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) refunds if your objection is 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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