SBI PO Prelims 2026: For the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officers (PO), the State Bank of India (SBI) has published the 2026 preliminary exam results. Candidates who cleared the preliminary exam have been shortlisted for the SBI PO Main Exam, the next step in the selection process. The prelims results are accessible on the official SBI website by roll number.
The preliminary exam for SBI PO took place on August 1 and 2. The next step in the recruitment process is the main exam, tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for the main exam are waiting for the admit cards to be issued.
SBI PO Mains 2026: What is the next step?
The State Bank of India Probationary Officers (SBI PO) Mains Exam is conducted completely online and consists of both an objective test (200 marks) and a descriptive test (50 marks) for a total of 250 marks. The objective paper will last for three hours, with separate time allocations for each section. The descriptive test will be held immediately following the objective exam, and candidates will be required to type their answers on a computer.
You have a strict 30-minute window to score 50 marks by typing two distinct tasks on the computer keyboard. It will evaluate communication skills through tasks like email writing, report writing, situational analysis, and summary writing. Candidates must be aware that marks from the preliminary exam will not be added to the final merit list. The final selection will be based exclusively on the Main exam and Phase III scores. Those who qualify the Main exam criteria will be shortlisted for the final phase, consisting of a psychometric test, group exercise, and personal interview.
