SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 Expected Late August; 15,000 to Qualify for 1,500 Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) is anticipated to release the SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 in late August 2026 on its official careers portal, sbi.co.in/web/careers. This crucial announcement follows the preliminary examination conducted on August 1–2, 2026, and will determine eligibility for the Mains examination scheduled for September 12, 2026.

With 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies notified for the 2026 recruitment cycle, including 1,446 regular and 54 backlog posts, the competition is intense. Approximately 11 lakh candidates appeared for the Prelims, from a total of 12,14,076 applicants, marking a significant 177% increase in registrations compared to 2025.

SBI PO Prelims Result 2026: Key Details and Cut-Offs

The SBI PO Prelims Result 2026, expected in late August, will pave the way for roughly 15,000 candidates to proceed to the Mains stage. The preliminary examination was held on August 1–2, 2026. Here are the expected cutoff scores:

How to Check SBI PO Prelims Result 2026

Once released, candidates can check their SBI PO Prelims Result 2026 by following these steps:

1. Go to the official SBI Careers website, sbi.co.in/web/careers.
2. Navigate to the ‘Current Openings’ section.
3. Click on the link for ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) 2026’.
4. Locate and click on the ‘SBI PO Prelims Result 2026’ link.
5. Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth/password.
6. The result will be displayed on the screen. Download and print it for future reference.

SBI PO Mains Examination 2026: Schedule and Format

The State Bank of India has announced 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The final merit list, expected in November or December 2026, will be calculated with 75% weightage given to the Mains examination and 25% to the Interview and Group Exercise. The Group Exercise carries 20 marks, and the Personal Interview carries 30 marks. Selected candidates will receive a revised starting CTC of Rs 21.97 lakh per annum in metro cities.

SBI PO 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the following key dates for the SBI PO 2026 recruitment process, as released by the State Bank of India:

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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