The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the answer key for the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2026 on 12 October 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. The Prelims exam was held on 1 and 2 August 2026 across multiple shifts. Candidates can now log in using their Roll Number or Registration Number, Date of Birth and Captcha on the official SBI careers website to check their responses and estimate their Prelims score. The official Prelims cut-off and Mains call letter are not yet available – candidates should check sbi.bank.in for further updates.
Important Note
- Log in only through the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in – never share your Roll Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth with any third-party website or agent.
- The answer key is accessed via a candidate-specific login and shows your individual responses against the key – it is not a generic downloadable PDF.
- The Prelims cut-off and Mains exam date have not been announced – check sbi.bank.in regularly for updates.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18 June 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 1 August 2026 and 2 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Answer Key Access | Login required – Roll Number or Registration Number, Date of Birth and Captcha |
| Objection Window | Not mentioned in the official source |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 18 June 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 8 July 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card Released | 22 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 1 August 2026 and 2 August 2026 |
| Prelims Answer Key Released | 12 October 2026 |
| Prelims Cut-off | Not yet announced |
| Mains Exam Date | Not yet announced |
How to Check SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
- Click the SBI PO Prelims Answer Key link for Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
- Enter your Roll Number or Registration Number.
- Enter your Date of Birth in the format shown on the login page.
- Type the Captcha text shown on the screen.
- Click Submit. Your response details will be displayed.
- Save or print the page for your records.
SBI PO Prelims 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Answer Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | -0.25 mark (negative marking) |
| Unattempted Question | No deduction |
How to Calculate Your Expected Prelims Score
Use the formula below to estimate your score from the answer key:
Expected Score = (Number of Correct Answers x 1) – (Number of Wrong Answers x 0.25)
For example, if you attempted 80 questions with 70 correct and 10 wrong: Expected Score = 70 – 2.50 = 67.50 marks.
Note that the exam was held across multiple shifts on two days. SBI may apply normalisation when preparing the final scores. Your calculated score is an estimate only.
SBI PO Selection Process 2026
| Phase | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Preliminary Examination | 100 marks, 60 minutes – completed 1-2 August 2026 |
| Phase II | Main Examination | Date to be announced on sbi.bank.in |
| Phase III | Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview | After Mains |
Qualifying in Phase I shortlists candidates for Phase II. The Mains exam carries the weightage for final selection.
What Candidates Should Do Next
- Log in at sbi.bank.in and check your responses against the answer key.
- Calculate your estimated score using the formula above.
- Watch the official SBI careers page for the Prelims cut-off announcement and the list of candidates shortlisted for Mains.
- If you are shortlisted, Mains admit cards will be released on sbi.bank.in before the Mains exam date.
- Keep your Registration Number, Date of Birth and Prelims admit card safe for all future stages.
Important Instructions
- Access the answer key only through the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in. Do not use third-party links.
- Do not share your Roll Number, Registration Number or Date of Birth with any third-party website, coaching institute or agent claiming to predict your result.
- Do not pay anyone for result prediction, cut-off analysis or seat confirmation services.
- The exam was conducted across multiple shifts; SBI may apply normalisation, so your self-calculated score is an estimate only.
- An objection window against the answer key is not mentioned in the official source reviewed. If SBI announces one, it will be published on sbi.bank.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026 – Login Page | Click Here |
| SBI Careers Page | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Is the SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026 out?
Yes. SBI released the Prelims answer key on 12 October 2026 on its official careers website under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
Is the SBI PO answer key a downloadable PDF?
No. The answer key is accessed via a candidate-specific login at sbi.bank.in. Each candidate can view their own responses against the key by entering their Roll Number or Registration Number, Date of Birth and Captcha.
What login details are needed to check the SBI PO Prelims answer key?
Roll Number or Registration Number, Date of Birth and the Captcha text shown on the official login page.
Is there an objection window for the SBI PO Prelims Answer Key 2026?
An objection window is not mentioned in the official source reviewed. Candidates should check sbi.bank.in for any announcement regarding objections.
What is the marking scheme for SBI PO Prelims 2026?
Each correct answer carries +1 mark. Each wrong answer results in a deduction of 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The total paper is for 100 marks.
When were the SBI PO Prelims 2026 exams held?
The Prelims exam was held on 1 August 2026 and 2 August 2026 in multiple shifts.
When will the SBI PO Mains exam be held?
The Mains exam date has not been announced. Candidates should monitor sbi.bank.in for this information.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official SBI PO Prelims Answer Key notice published on sbi.bank.in on 12 October 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18 June 2026. An objection window is not mentioned in the official source reviewed – candidates must verify from sbi.bank.in. The estimated score calculated using the formula is an approximation and may differ from the final score if SBI applies normalisation across shifts. The Prelims cut-off, Mains exam date and further details have not been announced. JobShouter is not associated with the State Bank of India. This article is for informational purposes only.
