Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has declared the SBI Probationary Officer Preliminary Examination Result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the first stage of the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be eligible to take the SBI PO Mains examination; the total number of vacancies has not been specified in the available result update and should be confirmed through the detailed recruitment notification.
Candidates can check their qualifying status through the SBI careers portal using the login details requested on the result page. The category-wise cut-off and Mains examination schedule should also be checked only through official updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancies | TBA in detailed notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | Preliminary Exam held in 2026; Mains date TBA |
| Result Date | Declared in 2026; exact date TBA |
Candidates shortlisted in the preliminary examination should regularly monitor the official careers page for the Mains admit card and examination date. SBI may issue the call letter and candidate instructions through separate notices.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants holding professional qualifications recognised as equivalent to graduation may also be considered, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
- Final-year or final-semester students may be permitted to apply provisionally if the notification allows it. Such candidates must produce proof of passing graduation by the prescribed cut-off date.
- Candidates should ensure that the marks, degree details and passing date entered in the application match their academic documents.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for SBI PO recruitment is generally 21 to 30 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- The exact age calculation date and category-wise relaxation must be verified from the 2026 recruitment notification.
Fees
- The application fee for the 2026 recruitment cycle should be checked in the detailed official advertisement.
- Fee concessions or exemptions may apply to reserved-category candidates as specified by SBI.
- Application fees, once paid, are normally non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another recruitment exercise.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test used to shortlist candidates for the next stage. Preliminary examination marks are generally qualifying in nature and are not ordinarily added to the final merit score.
- Mains Examination: Shortlisted candidates take the Mains test, which may include objective and descriptive components covering reasoning, data analysis, banking awareness, English and related subjects.
- Final Selection Stage: Candidates qualifying in Mains may be called for a psychometric test, group exercise and/or interview. Final selection is subject to merit, document verification, eligibility and medical requirements.
How to Apply
The application process for the examination is completed before the preliminary result. Candidates checking the result or preparing for a future SBI PO cycle may follow these practical steps:
- Visit the SBI careers portal and open the section for current recruitment opportunities.
- Select the relevant Recruitment of Probationary Officers 2026 link and read the complete advertisement before proceeding.
- Click the online registration link and enter a valid email address, mobile number and basic personal information.
- Fill in educational qualifications, category details, examination preferences and other information exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required declarations in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the applicable fee online, submit the form and download the completed application and payment receipt.
- To check the Prelims result, reopen the recruitment page, select the result link and enter the required registration or roll number and date of birth/password.
- Save the result for reference. Qualified candidates should download the Mains call letter as soon as SBI activates the link.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 out?
Yes. The preliminary examination result has been declared, and candidates should check their status through the SBI careers portal.
2. When will the SBI PO Mains examination be held?
The exact Mains examination date is TBA. Shortlisted candidates should watch for the official exam schedule and call-letter notice.
3. How can candidates check the SBI PO cut-off?
Candidates can check the category-wise cut-off through the official result or scorecard notice. Cut-offs may differ by category and depend on factors such as vacancies, examination difficulty and candidate performance.
