The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination Result 2026 on its official website. The result is for candidates who appeared in the preliminary stage of the recruitment process for 1,500 PO vacancies under Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09.
The SBI PO Preliminary Examination was conducted on 02 August 2026, following the completion of the online application process in July. Candidates who took the examination can now check whether they have been shortlisted for the next stage by accessing the result through the SBI careers portal.
Recruitment Details
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India |
| Post | Probationary Officer |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Vacancy | 1,500 Posts |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary |
| Prelims Exam Date | 02 August 2026 |
| Result Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Result Status | Available |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Started: 18 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 July 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 08 July 2026
- Pre-Examination Training: 17 July 2026
- Preliminary Exam: 02 August 2026
- Prelims Admit Card: 22 July 2026
- Prelims Result: 28 August 2026
Application Fee
Candidates were required to pay the examination fee according to their category:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwD: No Fee
The payment was made through the available online payment options.
SBI PO Age Limit
The age requirement is calculated as of 01 April 2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to SBI rules.
What After SBI PO Prelims Result?
Clearing the preliminary examination is only the first major hurdle in the SBI PO selection process. Candidates who qualify will move forward to the Main Examination, where the level of competition and depth of assessment increases.
Those who successfully clear the subsequent stages can eventually enter SBI as Probationary Officers and undergo professional training before taking on banking responsibilities.
Why SBI PO Is a Popular Banking Career
The SBI PO position is considered one of the prominent entry-level officer roles in the Indian banking sector. A selected officer can gain experience across areas such as customer banking, branch operations, loans and credit, financial services, administration and business development.
With experience and successful departmental progression, officers can move into increasingly senior management positions within the bank. This makes the role appealing to graduates seeking a long-term career in banking rather than simply a short-term government job.
What Should Qualified Candidates Do Now?
Candidates whose names appear in the shortlisted list should start preparing for the next examination stage without waiting for the last moment. It is also advisable to keep educational certificates, identification documents, photographs and other required paperwork ready for the later stages.
Those who did not qualify can still use their score and performance as a reference point and identify the sections where additional preparation is needed for future banking examinations.
How to Check SBI PO Prelims Result 2026
Candidates can access the result by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website.
- Go to the Careers / Current Openings section.
- Find the SBI PO Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Select the link for the Preliminary Examination Result.
- Enter the required login details, if requested.
- Check the result and download the score/result document for future use.
Total Vacancies: 1,500 Posts
Candidates should regularly follow SBI’s official recruitment notices for information regarding the next examination stage, admit card, cutoff and further selection procedures.
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