SBI PO Admit Card 2026
SBI Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026
Conducted by: State Bank of India
SBI PO Admit Card 2026 – Preliminary & Main Examination Call Letter
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 – Online Preliminary & Main Examination |
| Organising body | State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department) |
| Exam cycle / notification | Annual SBI PO recruitment cycle (notification advertised on SBI careers page and in employment news) |
| Post(s) | Probationary Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale I) |
| Total vacancies (indicative) | As per the official SBI PO recruitment notification (recent cycles notified roughly 2,000 posts; confirm in the 2026 advertisement) |
| Admit card status | Expected – SBI uploads Prelims call letters on the recruitment site about 2 weeks before the exam |
| Admit card release date | To be announced – as per the notification/exam schedule |
| Exam date(s) | Prelims and Mains as intimated in the official notification and subsequent notices |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Examination | Main Examination | Psychometric Test / Group Discussion & Interview |
| Official website | www.sbi.co.in/web/careers (and the per-recruitment link announced in the advertisement) |
Admit card timeline for SBI PO 2026
SBI releases the PO advertisement on its careers portal and in leading newspapers. After the application window closes, a pre-exam training notice is released for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates, followed by the online call letter for the Preliminary exam. In recent cycles, the Prelims call letter has been available around two weeks before the exam, and the Main exam call letter separately a couple of weeks before Phase II.
| Event | Indicative date |
|---|---|
| SBI PO advertisement on careers page / employment news | As per annual recruitment schedule |
| Online application submission period | Typically about three weeks |
| Pre-exam training (for eligible categories) | Before the Prelims, as notified |
| Prelims call letter download window opens | Expected roughly two weeks before the Prelims |
| Preliminary examination (Online Test Phase I) | As per notification / subsequent notices |
| Phase I result declaration | Within a few weeks of Prelims |
| Online Test Phase II (Mains) call letter | Expected around two weeks before Mains |
| Phase II (Mains) examination | As notified |
| Psychometric Test / Group Exercise & Interview | After Mains result, as per SBI notice |
How to download the SBI PO call letter
SBI call letters are not sent by post. They are released on the recruitment-specific website (the same portal through which the online application was submitted) or via the official SBI careers page. Candidates log in with the registration credentials generated after application submission.
- Visit the SBI careers section at www.sbi.co.in/web/careers and open the current Probationary Officer recruitment advertisement.
- Click the "Download Your Call Letter for Online Preliminary Examination" link (or the Main exam link when it is activated).
- Enter your Registration Number (or Roll Number) and Date of Birth (or password) exactly as printed on the application form.
- Complete the captcha and press Login.
- Your call letter will open on screen showing your exam centre, shift timing, photograph and instructions.
- Download and print it in duplicate on A4 paper.
- Check that all personal details on the call letter match your records and photograph.
- In case of any mismatch, contact SBI through the grievance portal / contact details given in the notification.
Official admit card links
- SBI Careers – SBI PO recruitment & call letter section
- SBI PO candidate login / call letter download portal
SBI PO exam pattern
Preliminary Examination (Objective – 100 marks, 60 minutes; qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Online Test Phase II (Objective – 200 marks + Descriptive Test 50 marks)
| Section | Questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language (Objective) | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay Writing, typed) | 2 | 50 | 30 minutes |
Candidates who qualify Phase I are called for Phase II. After the objective and descriptive papers, shortlisted candidates appear for the Psychometric Test and Group Exercise & Interview, whose weightage is described in the notification. Negative marking applies in the objective sections.
Important exam day instructions
- Carry a printout of the call letter and one original government photo ID with photocopy.
- Carry the same passport-size photograph uploaded in the application.
- Follow the reporting time mentioned on your call letter exactly; late entry is typically barred on security grounds.
- Electronic items including smart watches, phones, calculators are strictly banned.
- Do not carry any written material; rough sheets are provided by the centre.
- Follow biometric registration and physical frisking procedures calmly.
What to do if the SBI PO admit card is not yet released
If SBI has not opened the call letter link yet, do not panic. SBI generally activates the download link about two weeks before the Prelims. Until then, periodically check the careers page and keep your Registration Number and password safe.
Watch for notices on pre-exam training as well; that notice often precedes the main call letter release by a few days. For Phase II candidates, the Mains call letter is released separately and usually two weeks before the Mains exam, so bookmark the career page.
Be cautious of third-party websites that may offer fake call letter downloads. The SBI call letter is generated only on the official recruitment portal. Until the link is active, any PDF circulating on WhatsApp or Telegram is not the official document.
FAQs about SBI PO admit card
Q: What information do I need to download the SBI PO call letter?
A: Your Registration / Roll Number (printed on your application) and your date of birth or password. These are also sent via SMS / email after application submission.
Q: Will the SBI PO call letter be sent by post?
A: No. SBI call letters are available only online on the recruitment portal or through the SBI careers page. Candidates print it themselves.
Q: The link is not opening. What should I do?
A: First confirm whether the download window is actually open by checking the recruitment advertisement page. If the window is open, try a different browser and retry after a few minutes. The portal gets heavily loaded just after release.
Q: I have multiple applications. Which Registration Number should I use?
A: Use the Registration Number generated against the current SBI PO recruitment cycle only. Logins from older / different recruitment adverts do not work.
Q: Is a PSYCHOMETRIC Test for all candidates or for some?
A: It is generally for all shortlisted Phase II candidates, conducted before the Group Exercise & Interview. Its weightage is mentioned in the notification.
Q: Can I download the call letter again later if I lose the printout before the exam?
A: Re-opening the download link after the exam date is generally not possible. Save the PDF on email / drive and keep multiple printouts to be safe.
Disclaimer: All dates, vacancies and schedules on this page are indicative and based on SBI's regular recruitment pattern. The exact date of release of the call letter and the venue for SBI PO 2026 will be published only on the official recruitment portal. Candidates should check www.sbi.co.in/web/careers regularly for authentic updates.