The State Bank of India (SBI) released the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 on 28th Aug along with the merit list for the Probationary Officer recruitment at its official website sbi.co.in.
SBI PO Preliminary Examination under Advertisement Number CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 was conducted on 1st and 2nd August 2026 in computer-based mode at various exam centres throughout the country. Candidates who appeared for the exam are informed that the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 will be released soon. Candidates must bookmark our page for the latest updates regarding the result.
SBI PO Prelims Result 2026
Along with the SBI PO Prelims Result, SBI released the list of shortlisted candidates who qualify for Phase-II: Online Main Examination. Candidates have to enter their login credentials (Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth) to check their result and download the merit list PDF.
Important Dates for SBI PO Prelims Result 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 July 2026 |
| Exam Date (Phase-I) | 1 and 2 August 2026 |
| Result | 28th August 2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | September 2026 |
Overview
The SBI PO exam was conducted for recruitment to the post of Probationary Officer across regular and backlog vacancies in the bank.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Advt. No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 |
| Official website | sbi.co.in |
| Exam Cycle | 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancy | 1500 |
| Level of Exam | National |
| Selection Stages | Phase-I: Preliminary Exam, Phase-II: Main Exam, Phase-III: Interview |
| Purpose | Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India |
SBI PO Prelims Result Release Date 2026
As per the latest updates, the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 released on the official website on 28th Aug. The exact date of declaration has not been announced yet, and candidates are advised to keep checking the official portal for updates.
How to Check SBI PO Prelims Result from the Official Website?
Candidates need their login credentials to check their result from the official website:
- Registration Number/Roll Number
- Password/Date of Birth
Follow the step-by-step process to check the result:
- Firstly, candidates have to go to the official website of the State Bank of India, i.e., www.sbi.co.in or sbi.co.in/careers.
- Candidates have to click on the link reading “SBI PO Prelims Result 2026” on the homepage.
- In the next stage, candidates have to enter their login credentials, which include their registration number/roll number and password/date of birth, along with the captcha code displayed on the screen.
- Click on the “Login” or “Submit” button.
- The result appears on the system screen.
- Candidates have to download the result and print it out for future reference.
Details to be Checked in SBI PO Prelims Result
The SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 contains the following details, and candidates should carefully check these details.
Details mentioned on the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026
- Candidate Information – Candidate’s Name, Registration Number, Roll Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and Category
- Exam Information – Exam Name, Test Centre, Shift/Slot Details
- Sectional Scores – Marks obtained in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability
- Total Score – Overall normalized score obtained in the exam
- Qualifying Status – Whether the candidate is shortlisted for Phase-II Main Examination
How Normalisation Works in SBI PO Prelims Exam?
- Since the exam is conducted across multiple shifts, scores are normalized using an equi-percentile method
- The difficulty level of each shift is taken into account while normalizing raw scores
- All candidates’ scores are adjusted so that no shift’s relative difficulty affects their final ranking
- Normalized scores, not raw scores, are used to prepare the final merit list
Tie-Breaking Criteria for SBI PO Merit Ranking
When two or more candidates achieve the same normalized score, SBI applies a sequential tie-breaker to determine the merit position:
- Higher marks in Quantitative Aptitude are given priority
- If the tie persists, higher marks in Reasoning Ability determine the higher rank
- Age Criteria – If scores remain identical, the candidate older in age receives the higher merit ranking
SBI PO Selection Process
The SBI PO recruitment process is conducted in three phases, and shortlisting for each subsequent stage depends on performance in the previous stage.
- Phase-I (Preliminary Examination) – Qualifying in nature; used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination
- Phase-II (Main Examination) – Objective and descriptive papers; marks are counted for final merit
- Phase-III (Group Exercise & Interview) – Final stage before appointment as Probationary Officer
FAQs
What is the SBI PO Prelims qualifying criteria?
For the SBI PO Prelims exam, candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each of the three sections (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability) as decided by SBI, in addition to meeting the overall category-wise cut-off.
How can I download my SBI PO Prelims Result if I forgot my registration number?
Candidates can go to the official SBI careers website and use the “Forgot Registration Number/Roll Number” link. Candidates need to provide their name, date of birth, and other requested details to retrieve it via their registered email or mobile number.
What does “Shortlisted for Main Examination” mean in the result?
This means the candidate has cleared the Preliminary Examination cut-off and is eligible to appear for Phase-II: Online Main Examination, the next stage of the SBI PO recruitment process.
What to do if there is any error in the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026?
Candidates can contact the SBI recruitment cell or raise a grievance through the official SBI careers portal if they find any error in their result.
