State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the results for the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the screening test can now access their results directly through the bank's official web portal. The bank has released the list of successful candidates in a roll number-wise PDF format. The preliminary examination was successfully conducted across multiple test centers nationwide on August 1 and August 2, 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download the Result PDF
Candidates eager to verify their qualification status can do so by navigating through the official portal. Below is the step-by-step procedure to access and download the result document
- Visit the official website of the bank at sbi.bank.in.
- Locate and click on the Careers tab available on the homepage.
- Find the dedicated link for the PO Preliminary Examination Result.
- Upon clicking the link, the roll number-wise merit list PDF will appear on the screen.
- Save the PDF file to your local device and take a clear printout for future reference.
Additionally, the bank will enable the scorecard feature on the official portal shortly, allowing candidates to view their individual subject-wise and overall marks once the link goes live.
SBI PO Mains Exam 2026 Schedule and Pattern
Candidates who qualified in the preliminary stage are now eligible to sit for the second phase of the selection process. The SBI PO Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026. The main examination will consist of an online objective test worth 200 marks, followed immediately by a descriptive test carrying 30 marks.
The breakdown of the objective examination pattern is as follows
- Reasoning and Computer Aptitude: Consists of 40 questions carrying 60 marks, with an allotted time of 50 minutes.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Contains 30 questions worth 60 marks, to be completed in 45 minutes.
- General, Economy, and Banking Awareness: Features 60 questions worth 60 marks, with a duration of 45 minutes.
- English Language: Comprises 40 questions for 20 marks, with a time limit of 40 minutes.
- Total Objective Structure: A cumulative count of 170 questions totaling 200 marks, with an overall time limit of 3 hours (180 minutes).
SBI PO Mains Admit Card Release Details
The admit card for the main examination is slated for release approximately 3 to 4 days prior to the test date. Candidates can expect the download link for their hall tickets to become active on or around September 8 or September 9, 2026.
To download the admit card, aspirants must log in to sbi.bank.in, navigate to the Mains Hall Ticket section, and enter their registered Application Number and Password. Once generated, candidates should print a hard copy of the admit card, as carrying it to the designated exam center alongside valid identification is mandatory.
