The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to declare the Preliminary Examination Result 2026 for Probationary Officers (PO) by the end of August 2026 on its official careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers, for the exam held on 1 and 2 August 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09. Approximately 11 lakh candidates appeared across multiple shifts for 1,500 PO vacancies. Shortlisted candidates will advance to the Mains Examination scheduled for 12 September 2026. The Prelims result will be available in login format using Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth. The Prelims is a qualifying stage only — marks are not added to the final merit list.
Important – Read Before You Check: Two things to act on once the result is declared. First, download both the result (qualifying status) and the scorecard as a PDF immediately after they go live — SBI historically makes scorecards available for a limited window only; the portal experiences extremely high traffic on result day and the scorecard link may not remain active indefinitely, so do not delay by relying on screenshots. Second, a “Selected” status in Prelims only qualifies you for the Mains — not for final selection — the Prelims marks are strictly qualifying in nature and carry no weight in the final merit list; start Mains preparation immediately while waiting for the official scorecard.
SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Prelims Exam Dates | 1 August 2026 and 2 August 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | Approximately 11 lakh |
| Prelims Result | Expected end of August 2026 – not yet declared |
| Result Format | Login-based (Registration Number/Roll Number + Date of Birth) |
| Prelims Marks in Final Merit | No – Prelims is qualifying only |
| Mains Exam Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Official Careers Portal | sbi.co.in/web/careers |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window | 18 June to 8 July 2026 |
| Prelims exam | 1 and 2 August 2026 |
| Prelims result (expected) | End of August 2026 – not yet declared |
| Mains Examination | 12 September 2026 |
| Phase III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview) | To be announced after Mains result |
About the Recruitment
Under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 released on 18 June 2026, SBI notified 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies for the recruitment year 2026-27. Selected candidates are placed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) with a starting basic pay of Rs. 48,480 per month and an approximate annual CTC of Rs. 21.97 lakh.
The selection process is in three phases:
| Phase | Stage | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Preliminary Examination | Qualifying only; held 1-2 August 2026; marks not counted in final merit |
| Phase II | Mains Examination | 12 September 2026; objective (200 marks) + descriptive (50 marks); merit-determining |
| Phase III | Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview | New addition this cycle; date to be announced after Mains result |
Prelims Exam Pattern (for reference)
| Section | Questions | 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 |
Marking: +1 for each correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer. Marks are not counted in the final merit list – the Prelims acts as a screening round only.
Since the exam was held across multiple shifts of varying difficulty, SBI applies equi-percentile normalisation to raw scores before preparing the merit list for shortlisting to Mains.
What the Scorecard Contains
The SBI PO Prelims Scorecard and Result page together show:
- Candidate’s Registration Number and Roll Number
- Name and Date of Birth
- Qualifying status (Selected/Not Selected for Mains)
- Section-wise marks obtained (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability)
- Overall marks obtained in the Prelims examination
Verify all personal details on the scorecard immediately. If any discrepancy is found, report it to SBI through the official careers portal without delay.
How to Check the SBI PO Prelims Result and Scorecard
- Visit the official SBI careers portal – the direct link is in the Important Links table below.
- Scroll to “Current Openings” or “Join SBI.”
- Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09).”
- Click on the “Preliminary Exam Result / Marks” or “Download Prelims Scorecard” link when activated.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth, along with the captcha code.
- Your qualifying status and scorecard will appear on screen.
- Download the PDF immediately and save it to your device.
- Do not rely on screenshots — download the official PDF for documentation.
What to Do After Checking the Result
If your status is “Selected”:
- Start Mains preparation immediately. The Mains examination is on 12 September 2026 — less than 3 weeks from now.
- Download and keep the Prelims scorecard safely.
- Monitor sbi.co.in/web/careers for the Mains admit card — download it as soon as it is released.
- Prepare for both the objective paper (Reasoning, Data Analysis, General Awareness, English — 200 marks) and the descriptive paper (Letter and Essay Writing — 50 marks).
- Also note that this cycle has introduced Phase III Psychometric Test and Group Exercise alongside the Interview — prepare accordingly.
If your status is “Not Selected”:
- Download the scorecard to know your section-wise scores.
- The Prelims result does not affect eligibility for any future recruitment cycle; you may apply afresh next year.
Important Instructions
- The result has not been declared yet as of 28 August 2026. Monitor sbi.co.in/web/careers for the official announcement.
- Do not rely on third-party websites or unofficial result aggregators for your qualifying status — always verify from the official SBI careers portal.
- The portal typically experiences very high traffic on result day; use the direct login link and try during off-peak hours if access is slow.
- Prelims marks are qualifying only and are not added to the final merit list.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SBI PO Prelims Result and Scorecard – Official Careers Portal | Get Result |
| SBI Official Website | Get Result |
Frequently Asked Questions – SBI PO Prelims Result 2026
Q1. When will the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 be declared?
✅ The result is expected by end of August 2026 and has not been declared yet as of 28 August 2026. Monitor sbi.co.in/web/careers for the official announcement. The Mains exam is on 12 September 2026, so SBI is expected to release the result and Mains admit cards shortly.
Q2. How do I check the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026?
✅ Visit sbi.co.in/web/careers, go to Current Openings, click on Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advt. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09), and click the Preliminary Exam Result link. Log in with your Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth.
Q3. Are the Prelims marks counted in the final selection?
✅ No. The Preliminary Examination is strictly qualifying in nature. Marks scored in the Prelims are not added to the final merit list. Only Mains marks and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview) determine final selection.
Q4. What is the Mains exam date?
✅ 12 September 2026. Candidates who qualify the Prelims are shortlisted for the Mains. Monitor sbi.co.in for the Mains admit card, which will be released after the Prelims result.
Q5. How many vacancies are there in SBI PO 2026?
✅ 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 released on 18 June 2026, for placement in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) with starting basic pay of Rs. 48,480 per month.
Q6. What does the SBI PO selection process look like now?
✅ Three phases: Phase I Prelims (qualifying, held 1-2 August), Phase II Mains (12 September 2026, merit-determining), and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview — a new addition this cycle). Final merit is based on Phase II and Phase III combined.
Q7. What is equi-percentile normalisation in SBI PO Prelims?
✅ Since the exam was held across multiple shifts of varying difficulty, SBI converts each candidate’s raw score into a percentile and then normalises it across all shifts to ensure a level playing field. The normalised score, not the raw score, is used for shortlisting.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information pertaining to the SBI PO Preliminary Examination held on 1 and 2 August 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, released by the State Bank of India for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. The Prelims result has not been declared as of 28 August 2026 and is expected by end of August 2026. Prelims marks are qualifying only and are not counted in the final merit list. Candidates shortlisted will sit the Mains Examination on 12 September 2026. Candidates must check all updates from the official SBI careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers. JobShouter.com is not associated with the State Bank of India in any manner.
