SBI PO psychometric test on 31 October, interviews from 18 November for 1,500 vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) announced the dates for the Probationary Officer (PO) Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle on 15 October 2026. This announcement, made on the official SBI website (sbi.co.in or sbi.bank.in), affects 4,367 candidates who have qualified for the final selection stages.

The recruitment drive, under Advertisement Number CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, aims to fill 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. The selection process for these positions includes a Prelims exam, Mains exam, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview, with the final merit list determined by a 75:25 ratio of Mains and Phase III marks.

Phase III Schedule and Admit Card Release

The SBI PO Psychometric Test is scheduled for 31 October 2026. Following this, the Group Exercise and Interview rounds will begin on 18 November 2026 onwards. The Psychometric Test assesses emotional intelligence, integrity, and decision-making skills, with its findings placed before the Interview panel.

The SBI PO Psychometric Test Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released in the 3rd or 4th week of October 2026. The interview admit card is anticipated in the first or second week of November. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SBI Careers website for updates and to download their call letters once released.

Required Documents for Interview and Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing for the interview must bring original documents along with self-attested photocopies. These include valid photo identity proof, the SBI PO Main Examination call letter, the SBI PO Phase III call letter, and the original Preliminary Examination call letter. Proof of date of birth, graduation mark sheets for all semesters/years, and the graduation degree certificate are also mandatory. The graduation passing date must be on or before 30 September 2026.

Category certificates (OBC-NCL, EWS, SC/ST, PwBD) must be in the prescribed Government of India format. The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2026, while the EWS Income and Asset Certificate must be for the financial year 2025-26, valid for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. Candidates currently employed in a Government department, Public Sector Undertaking, or bank may be required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC). Aadhaar Verification has been made mandatory for all candidates in this recruitment cycle.

Selection Process and Changes for 2026-27

The SBI PO selection process comprises multiple stages. The Prelims Exam was held on 1 and 2 August 2026, with results released on 28 August 2026. The Mains Exam took place on 12 September 2026, and its results were released on 15 October 2026. The final merit list is prepared using a 75:25 ratio of Mains and Phase III marks. The Group Exercise carries 20 marks, and the Interview carries 30 marks, making the Phase-III scored total 50 marks, which is then converted to 25 for the final merit.

Several changes have been introduced for the FY 2026-27 PO Examination process. The marks allotted to the descriptive paper have been revised from 50 to 30. The number of attempts for UR/EWS candidates has been increased to 6, and for OBC/OBC (PwBD) to 9, with appearing only in the Preliminary Exam not counting as an attempt. The Annual CTC for Probationary Officers has also increased from Rs. 20.43 Lakhs to Rs. 21.97 Lakhs. The age limit for candidates is between 21 and 30 years as of 1 April 2026, and a graduate degree from a recognised University is required. The final result for this recruitment cycle is expected in December 2026.

Further reading

• AIBE 22 syllabus released, exam on November 14 or 29; apply by October 27
• AAI JE, Manager admit card 2026 released for 379 vacancies: download by October 26
• AP Mega DSC Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification on October 15 for 2,995 vacancies
• Rajasthan High Court stenographer admit card out: skill test from October 28
• DSSSB Sweeper and Chowkidar recruitment 2026: apply from October 13 for 25 vacancies

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.

View all posts →