Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:24 PM
State Bank of India has released the Main Examination call letter for the Probationary Officer recruitment 2026-27 (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09). The call letter went live on 02.09.2026 and can be downloaded until 12.09.2026, the day of the examination itself. All 15,802 candidates shortlisted in the Preliminary Examination held on 01 and 02 August 2026 are eligible to download it using their registration number or roll number and date of birth.
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SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SBI PO Main Examination 2026 (Phase-II) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO), Junior Management Grade Scale-I |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment and Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 dated 18.06.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt (exam centres across India; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India) |
| Call Letter Status | Released — available for download from 02.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | 12.09.2026 (tentative date announced with the Preliminary Examination result) |
| Candidates Shortlisted | 15,802 (from the Preliminary Examination held on 01 and 02.08.2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,500 |
| Exam Mode | Online (computer-based) — Objective test followed immediately by a Descriptive test |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number or Roll Number, plus Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format |
| Download Window | 02.09.2026 to 12.09.2026 |
| Download Call Letter | Download Main Exam Call Letter |
| Official Website | SBI Careers – Current Openings |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18.06.2026 |
| Online Registration and Fee Payment | 18.06.2026 to 08.07.2026 |
| Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination | 01 and 02.08.2026 |
| Declaration of Preliminary Examination Result | August 2026 |
| Main Exam Call Letter Download Begins | 02.09.2026 |
| Phase-II: Online Main Examination | 12.09.2026 (tentative) |
| Main Exam Call Letter Download Closes | 12.09.2026 |
| Declaration of Main Examination Result | September / October 2026 (tentative) |
| Phase-III: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise and Interview | October / November 2026 (tentative) |
SBI PO Main Examination 2026 Pattern (Phase-II)
| Test | Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 minutes |
| II | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| III | General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 minutes |
| — | Objective Test Total | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
| — | Descriptive Paper – Communication Skills (Email, Situation Analysis, and either Report Writing or Precis Writing) | 3 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| — | Grand Total | 173 | 230 | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Note: Each objective section has its own separate timing, so you cannot carry unused time from one section into another. There is a penalty of one-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer in the objective test; questions left blank carry no penalty. The Descriptive test is administered immediately after the objective test and answers are typed on the computer.
How to Download SBI PO Mains Admit Card 2026
- Open the SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and find the block for Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09).
- Click “DOWNLOAD MAIN EXAM CALL LETTER”, or go straight to the call letter login page.
- Read the disclaimer shown on the first screen and accept it to reach the login form.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format, and the captcha displayed on screen, then submit.
- Download the call letter along with the Acquaint Yourself Booklet, and take a clear printout on A4 paper.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph — the same one you uploaded with your application — in the space provided on the printed call letter.
Note: SBI does not send any hard copy by post. The notification states plainly that no hard copy of the call letter or the Acquaint Yourself Booklet will be sent by post, so downloading and printing it yourself before 12.09.2026 is the only way to get it.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Main Examination Call Letter | Printed copy with a recent passport-size photograph pasted in the space provided. Candidates reporting without a pasted photograph are not allowed to appear. |
| Original Preliminary Exam Call Letter | The original, duly checked, authenticated and stamped by the Preliminary Examination centre staff — carried together with the authenticated photocopy of your ID proof that was stamped at the Prelims. |
| Photo Identity Proof (Original) | Any one of: Passport, Aadhaar, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID Card, Bank Passbook with duly attested photograph, School or College ID Card, or an identity certificate from a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead. |
| Photocopy of Photo ID Proof | Self-attested photocopy, submitted to the invigilator in the examination hall along with the call letter. Without it — or if identity is in doubt — the candidate is not permitted to sit the test. |
| Two Additional Photographs | Identical to the photograph pasted on the call letter. SBI advises retaining about 8 copies of the same photograph, as further stages of the selection process need them. |
| Scribe Documents (if applicable) | PwBD candidates using a scribe should carry the documents set out in the official Scribe Guidelines. |
| Biometric Verification | Photograph, thumb impression and IRIS scan may be captured. Do not apply mehandi, ink or any chemical to your hands before the exam, as this can cause the impression to be rejected. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download SBI PO Main Exam Call Letter | Download Main Exam Call Letter |
| Check Preliminary Examination Marks | View Prelims Scorecard |
| Preliminary Examination Result (PDF) | Download Prelims Result PDF |
| Detailed Advertisement (CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) | Download Notification PDF |
| Scribe Guidelines (PDF) | Download Scribe Guidelines |
| Official Website | SBI Careers – Current Openings |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Carrying only the Main Exam call letter and leaving the original stamped Preliminary Exam call letter at home — SBI requires both at the Main Examination, and the Prelims one must come with the authenticated copy of your ID proof.
- Reporting without a photograph pasted on the call letter, or without the two additional copies of that same photograph.
- Bringing only a photocopy of your photo ID — the original and a self-attested photocopy are both required, and the photocopy is handed to the invigilator.
- Entering the date of birth in the wrong format at login: the field expects DD-MM-YY, not DD-MM-YYYY.
- Leaving the download to the last moment — the window closes on 12.09.2026, which is the exam day itself.
- Applying mehandi, ink or any chemical to your hands before the exam, which can interfere with the thumb impression captured at biometric verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the SBI PO Mains admit card 2026 released and until when can it be downloaded?
The Main Examination call letter became available on 02.09.2026 and can be downloaded until 12.09.2026.
2. When is the SBI PO Main Examination 2026 being held?
The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 12.09.2026, as announced with the Preliminary Examination result.
3. What credentials do I need to download the call letter?
Your Registration Number or Roll Number, plus your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format, along with the captcha shown on screen.
4. Which documents must I carry to the Main Examination centre?
The printed Main Exam call letter with your photograph pasted on it, the original stamped Preliminary Exam call letter with the authenticated copy of your ID proof, an original photo ID with a self-attested photocopy, and two additional photographs.
5. Can I check the marks I scored in the Preliminary Examination?
Yes — SBI has opened a marks portal where you can view your Preliminary Examination score by entering your roll number or registration number and date of birth.
6. What is the SBI PO Mains 2026 exam pattern?
An objective test of 170 questions for 200 marks in 3 hours with separate sectional timing, followed by a descriptive test of 3 questions for 30 marks in 30 minutes, making 230 marks in 3 hours 30 minutes.
7. Is there negative marking in the Main Examination?
Yes — one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective test, while unanswered questions carry no penalty.
8. Do Preliminary Examination marks count towards the final merit list?
No — the final merit list is prepared from the Main Examination (230 marks normalised to 75) and Phase-III (50 marks normalised to 25), so Preliminary marks are not added.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
