SBI PO
Conducted by State Bank of India (SBI)
About this exam
State Bank of India - Probationary Officer. Recruitment of Probationary Officers into the State Bank of India.
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline; age 21 to 30 years as per the official notification (relaxations per government norms). Confirm exact age cutoff against the live notification.
Important Dates
- 18 November 2026Exam DateSBI PO 2026 Group Exercise and InterviewSBI has scheduled the Phase 3 group exercise and interviews from 18 November 2026 onwards under advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. SBI calls the date tentative and will issue call letters with the exact date and time.Official link
- 1 August 2026Exam DateSBI PO 2026 Prelims ExamPreliminary examination held on 1 and 2 August 2026 across 8 shifts (4 shifts per day).
- 12 September 2026Exam DateSBI PO 2026 Mains ExamMain examination on 12 September 2026 for candidates who clear the prelims held on 1 and 2 August 2026.
- 31 October 2026Exam DateSBI PO 2026 Psychometric TestSBI has scheduled the Phase 3 psychometric test for 31 October 2026 under advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. The Main result was declared on 14 October 2026. SBI calls the date tentative and will issue call letters with the exact time.
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 0.38 | 50 min |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 0.5 | 45 min |
| General and Banking Awareness | 60 | 60 | 0.25 | 45 min |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | 0.13 | 40 min |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 180 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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