SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 Declared: Check Merit List and Mains Exam Date

The State Bank of India has officially released the results for the 2026 Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination. With 1,500 vacancies up for grabs under recruitment advertisement CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, a total of 15,802 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage of the selection process. If you appeared for the exam on August 1st or 2nd, it is time to check your status and gear up for the upcoming challenges.

SBI PO 2026 Examination Overview

Particular	Details
Exam Name	SBI PO 2026
Vacancies	1500
Advt No.	CRPD/PO/2026-27/09
Mode of Result	Online (PDF format)
SBI PO Prelims Exam Date	1st and 2nd August 2026
SBI PO Prelims Result	28th August 2026
Next Stage	Mains (CBT Exam)
SBI PO Mains Exam	12th September 2026
Credentials Required	Roll Number

How to Check Your SBI Probationary Officer Result

1. Visit the official website of State Bank of India (www.sbi.bank.in).
2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment Results' section on the homepage.
3. Find the notification titled 'Recruitment of Probationary Officer (ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09)'.
4. Click on the link for 'Preliminary Examination Result' to open the merit list PDF.
5. Download the file for your reference.
6. Use the Ctrl+F command to search for your Roll Number within the list.

Understanding Your Scorecard

Following the announcement, the SBI PO prelims scorecard was released on September 1, 2026. Please note that the result PDF only contains roll numbers of shortlisted candidates. For detailed performance analysis, visit the SBI PO Prelims Scorecard 2026 Out- Click to Check portal.

Details Mentioned on the Scorecard:

• Registration/Roll Number
• Overall Marks scored
• Subject-wise marks
• Normalised marks
• Cut-off marks (state-wise)

Preparation for the Mains Exam

With the SBI PO Mains Exam scheduled for September 12, 2026, time is of the essence. You can access the SBI PO Mains Syllabus & Topics to streamline your study plan. Also, review SBI PO Previous Year Question Papers to gauge the difficulty level.

Name of Tests (Objective)	Details
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40 questions for 60 marks (50 minutes)
Data Analysis & Interpretation	30 questions for 60 marks (45 minutes)
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	60 questions for 60 marks (45 minutes)
English Language	40 questions for 20 marks (40 minutes)
Total	170 questions for 200 marks (2 hours)

Mains Exam Preparation Focus Areas:

• Advanced-level reasoning
• Data analysis
• Banking/economy awareness
• Current affairs
• Descriptive writing
• Time management

Remember that the Mains exam includes a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Keep an eye out for the SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 Download Link, which will be released in the first week of September. For those still evaluating their performance, you can review the SBI PO Cut-Off 2026 (Prelims) Out- Click to Check.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many candidates qualified in SBI PO Prelims Exam?

10 times the number of SBI PO vacancies have been shortlisted, totaling 15,802 candidates for the Mains examination.

Does the SBI PO Prelims result PDF contain marks?

No, the merit-list PDF only provides the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Candidates must access their individual scorecard separately to view their marks.

What is the SBI PO Mains Exam Date 2026?

The SBI PO Mains examination is officially scheduled to be held on September 12, 2026.

Is qualifying SBI PO Prelims enough for final selection?

No, the Prelims stage is only for shortlisting purposes. Candidates must successfully clear both the Mains examination and subsequent selection stages to be considered for final selection.