SBI PO 2026 Admit Card Released: Live Updates on Prelims Download Link, Shift Timings, and Exam Day Guidelines
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the admit cards for the SBI Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their application forms for the recruitment drive can now access their online call letters through the official SBI portal at sbi.bank.in.
This year, SBI is conducting the recruitment process under Advertisement Number CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 to fill 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies across its branches nationwide. The preliminary exam is scheduled to take place on August 1 and August 2, 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to download their hall tickets well in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches or server slow-downs on the portal.
Direct Steps to Download Your SBI PO Prelims Admit Card
Downloading the call letter is a straightforward online process. Candidates need to keep their login credentials handy before accessing the portal. Here is the step-by-step guide to download your admit card:
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Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official State Bank of India website at
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Navigate to Careers: Click on the “Careers” link located at the bottom of the homepage.
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Open Current Openings: Select “Join SBI” and then click on “Current Openings”.
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Locate the PO Notification: Search for “Recruitment of Probationary Officers (ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/PO/2026-27/09)”.
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Click the Call Letter Link: Click on the “Download Preliminary Exam Call Letter” link.
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Enter Login Credentials: Select your preferred language (English or Hindi), enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, and input your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) along with the captcha code displayed on screen.
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View and Print: Click “Login” to view your hall ticket. Download the PDF file and print out a clear copy for the exam day.
SBI PO Prelims 2026 Exam Shift Timings
The preliminary examination will be conducted in online computer-based test (CBT) mode across four separate shifts on both examination days. Candidates must reach their allotted examination center strictly as per the reporting time mentioned on their individual call letters.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing & Formalities | Exam Duration |
| Shift 1 | 08:00 AM | 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 01:00 PM | 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Shift 4 | 03:30 PM | 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM |
Note: Gate entry will close strictly 30 minutes after the reporting time. Latecomers will not be permitted inside the examination venue under any circumstances.
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Important Details to Verify on the Call Letter
Once you download your hall ticket, carefully check all personal and examination details printed on it. If you notice any spelling mistakes or factual errors, contact the SBI recruitment desk immediately. Make sure to check the following fields:
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Candidate’s Full Name, Roll Number, and Registration Number
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Exam Date, Shift Number, and Reporting Time
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Exact Name and Address of the Exam Center
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Candidate’s Photograph and Signature
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Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
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Important Exam Guidelines and Security Instructions
Essential Documents and Rules for Exam Day
To ensure a smooth entry into the examination hall, candidates must carry specific mandatory items with them. Candidates without valid documents will be turned away at the gate.
Mandatory Items to Carry:
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Printed Call Letter: A clear printout of the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card with a recent passport-sized photograph pasted in the designated space.
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Original Photo ID Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or Passport.
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Photocopy of Photo ID: A clear photocopy of the same original ID card being presented.
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Extra Passport Photos: Two additional photographs identical to the one uploaded during online registration.
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Basic Stationery: A simple blue or black ballpoint pen and an ink stamp pad for affixing left-thumb impressions on attendance records.
Strictly Prohibited Items:
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, notes, books, bags, and metallic ornaments are strictly banned inside the exam center.
Exam Pattern and Selection Journey
The preliminary exam tests candidates on basic aptitude and speed across three key sections. The exam comprises 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes:
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English Language: 30 questions | 20 minutes
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Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions | 20 minutes
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Reasoning Ability: 35 questions | 20 minutes
Each correct answer earns 1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer as a penalty. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be shortlisted for the Main Examination scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Psychometric Test, Group Exercises, and Personal Interviews later in the year.
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