SBI PO Exam Dates 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the SBI PO 2026 recruitment schedule along with the release of the SBI PO Notification 2026. Candidates aspiring to become Probationary Officers (PO) in India's largest public sector bank must carefully note all important dates related to the application process.
This includes details about the recruitment deadline, prelims and mains exam along with details about the psychometric test, group exercise, interview, and the syllabus as well.
SBI PO is one of the most competitive banking examinations in India and attracts lakhs of candidates every year. Missing any important deadline can lead to disqualification from the recruitment process.
Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official schedule and complete all formalities within the prescribed timelines.
SBI PO Exam Date 2026
State Bank of India has released the SBI PO 2026 notification on June18, 2026 along with the official exam schedule. As per the notification, the deadline will remain open from June 18, 2026 to July 08, 2026.
The Prelims for SBI PO is scheduled for August 2026, while the Mains is expected to be held in September 2026.Candidates should know that these SBI PO exam dates are subject to change
SBI PO 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Notification Release | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card Release | 2nd/3rd Week of July 2026 |
| SBI PO Prelims Exam Date | August 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | August/September 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | August/September 2026 |
| SBI PO Mains Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Mains Result | September/October 2026 |
| Psychometric Test | October/November 2026 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | October/November 2026 |
| Final Result | November/December 2026 |
SBI PO 2026 Recruitment Timeline
The SBI PO selection process is conducted in three major phases:
Phase I – Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination serves as the screening stage. Candidates who qualify the prelims are shortlisted for the mains examination based on category-wise merit.
Expected Exam Month: August 2026
Phase II – Main Examination
The SBI PO Mains Examination consists of Objective and Descriptive Tests. Candidates clearing the mains examination move to the final selection stage.
Expected Exam Month: September 2026
Phase III – Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Candidates shortlisted after the mains examination are called for:
- Psychometric Assessment
- Group Exercise
- Personal Interview
Expected Schedule: October to November 2026
SBI PO Admit Card Date 2026
The SBI PO Admit Card will be released separately for each phase of examination.
| Admit Card | Expected Release |
|---|---|
| Prelims Call Letter | July 2026 |
| Mains Call Letter | August/September 2026 |
| Interview Call Letter | October/November 2026 |
Candidates can download their admit cards using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth from the official SBI careers website.
SBI PO Result Date 2026
The SBI generally declares results within a few weeks after each examination stage.
| Result | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims Result | August/September 2026 |
| Mains Result | September/October 2026 |
| Final Result | November/December 2026 |
SBI PO 2026 Selection Stages at a Glance
| Stage | Month |
|---|---|
| Application Process | June–July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | August 2026 |
| Mains Exam | September 2026 |
| Interview Process | October–November 2026 |
| Final Result | November–December 2026 |
