Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for SBI Probationary Officer (Prelims), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
The SBI PO Prelims exam was conducted on 1 and 2 August 2026, with over 11 lakh candidates appearing for 1,500 vacancies. The Prelims result is expected by end of August 2026, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 12 September 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
<cite index="10-6">The prelims exam was conducted on 1st and 2nd August 2026</cite> for 1,500 vacancies. Over 12 lakh candidates applied for the recruitment.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The Mains examination for SBI PO 2026 has been scheduled for September 12, 2026. Candidates who clear the Prelims stage will be eligible to appear for the Mains, followed by Phase III comprising Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, and Interview.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The State Bank of India has released the Preliminary Examination admit card for SBI PO 2026. Over 12 lakh candidates registered for 1,500 Probationary Officer positions, and eligible applicants can now download their call letters from the official SBI website for the exam scheduled on August 1-2, 2026.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
<cite index="10-12">The mains exam will be held on 12th September 2026</cite>. Prelims result is expected by end of August, giving qualified candidates time to prepare.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The State Bank of India released the SBI PO Prelims Admit Card 2026 on 22 July 2026. Candidates appeared for the preliminary examination held on 1st and 2nd August 2026 at exam centres across India.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
<cite index="18-12">The SBI PO Preliminary Examination Call Letter is now available on the official SBI Careers portal</cite>. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets using registration number and password.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The State Bank of India released the SBI PO Prelims admit card on July 22, 2026 for over 12 lakh registered candidates. The Preliminary exam is scheduled across 8 shifts on August 1 and 2, 2026.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
The State Bank of India received approximately 12,14,076 applications for the 1,500 Probationary Officer positions this year, reflecting the high competition for this prestigious banking position.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
SBI released PET call letters on July 17, 2026 for candidates who opted for Pre-Examination Training during their registration. The training is conducted for SC/ST/OBC/Minority community candidates ahead of the Prelims.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
SBI released the PET admit card on July 17, 2026, for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates who opted for Pre-Examination Training during registration. The training is designed to help reserved-category aspirants prepare effectively for the competitive examination.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
The SBI PO Notification 2026 was released on 18 June 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. Over 12 lakh candidates applied during the window from 18 June to 8 July 2026.
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Online registration for SBI PO 2026 closes on 8th July 2026. Candidates must complete application, document upload, and fee payment before the deadline. No late submissions will be accepted.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
SBI has officially removed the CIBIL/credit history eligibility clause from the recruitment notification with immediate effect. Candidates will no longer be evaluated based on credit history or loan default status.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
<cite index="8-3,8-6">SBI PO notification 2026 has been officially released by the State Bank of India on 18 June 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09</cite>. Applications were open from June 18 to July 8, 2026.
Archived 27 Aug 2026
The annual CTC for selected SBI PO candidates has been increased from ₹20.43 lakh to ₹21.97 lakh for metro postings. Basic pay starts at ₹48,480 per month with additional allowances.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
State Bank of India has officially released the SBI PO 2026 Notification (Advt No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09) on 18th June 2026. Total vacancies include 1,446 regular posts and 54 backlog vacancies for Probationary Officer positions.
Archived 23 Jul 2026
State Bank of India released the official notification for SBI PO 2026 recruitment on June 18, 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09, announcing 1,500 vacancies including regular and backlog positions. The application window closed on July 8, 2026.
Archived 13 Aug 2026
SBI officially announced the PO recruitment notification on June 18, 2026, for 1,500 vacancies including 1,446 regular and 54 backlog positions. The online application window remained open from June 18 to July 8, 2026, attracting a massive response from banking aspirants.
Archived 23 Aug 2026
State Bank of India is anticipated to release the official recruitment notification for Probationary Officer posts in the next few weeks. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SBI careers portal for updates on vacancy details and application timelines.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
In recent communications, SBI has highlighted the importance of digital banking proficiency and fintech knowledge for aspiring Probationary Officers. The bank continues to prioritize candidates with strong analytical and technological aptitude alongside traditional banking knowledge.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The last recruitment cycle witnessed heightened competition with lakhs of applications received across the country. Experts recommend thorough preparation in quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and English language sections for success in the preliminary examination.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The official SBI careers website has been updated with detailed information about the three-tier selection process including Prelims, Mains, and Group Exercise & Interview. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the revised pattern and marking scheme.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Final result declaration
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Expected in November-December 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Final result (expected)
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Final merit list expected by late November/December 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Phase III (GE & Interview) (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Personal Interview; usually October-November
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Interview / Group Exercise (expected)
Sun, 15 Nov, 2026Phase III includes Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Final result and interview call
Sat, 7 Nov, 2026Mains results with interview schedule for qualified candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏦Phase III: Psychometric Test, GE & Interview
Mon, 2 Nov, 2026Expected in October/November 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Mains result & Phase III call letter
Mon, 26 Oct, 2026For Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Mains result (expected)
Thu, 15 Oct, 2026Expected 4-5 weeks after mains exam
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Mains result (expected)
Sat, 10 Oct, 2026Usually released 3-4 weeks after Mains exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏦SBI PO Main Examination
Sat, 3 Oct, 2026Descriptive and objective test for shortlisted candidates
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏦Mains exam date
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Tentatively scheduled for September 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏦Main Examination
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Expected in September 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏦Mains Examination
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Scheduled for September 12, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Mains exam
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Comprises objective and descriptive tests
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏦Mains exam
Sat, 12 Sept, 2026Main examination for prelims qualified candidates
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Usually released 1 week before Mains exam
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Mains admit card (expected)
Sat, 5 Sept, 2026Expected in 1st week of September 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sun, 30 Aug, 2026Expected by end of August 2026
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Typically released within 2-3 weeks of exam
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Prelims Result announcement
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026Expected in late August or early September 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims result (expected)
Fri, 28 Aug, 2026Expected by end of August 2026 as per official schedule
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026Expected in late August 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Prelims result announcement
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026Preliminary exam results and Mains shortlist declared
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🏦Preliminary Examination
Sun, 9 Aug, 2026Expected in first week of August 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 2
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026August 2, 2026 - Multiple shifts scheduled
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏦Preliminary Examination - Day 2
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Second day of Prelims exam on August 2, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Prelims exam - Day 1
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026August 1, 2026 - Multiple shifts scheduled
Archived 13 Aug 2026
🏦Preliminary Examination - Day 1
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026First day of Prelims exam on August 1, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
🏦Prelims exam
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Conducted on 1 and 2 August 2026 in multiple shifts
Archived 26 Aug 2026
🏦Prelims exam (Day 1)
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Conducted in multiple shifts
Archived 27 Aug 2026
🏦SBI PO Preliminary Examination
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Online objective test conducted across multiple sessions over 2-3 days
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims admit card (expected)
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Call letters expected in late July 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Prelims Admit Card download available
Thu, 30 Jul, 2026Candidates can download call letters from official SBI website
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Download from sbi.co.in using registration details
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card released
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card released
Wed, 22 Jul, 2026Available for download on SBI Careers portal
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Prelims admit card release
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026Download hall tickets from official website approximately 10-15 days before exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Pre-Examination Training (PET)
Sat, 18 Jul, 2026For SC/ST/OBC/Minority candidates who opted during registration
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Pre-Examination Training (PET) call letter release
Fri, 17 Jul, 2026For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates who opted for training
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application window closes
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Last date to apply online: 8th July 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Last date to apply online
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Application deadline was July 8, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application deadline
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Last date to submit applications was July 8, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Online application last date
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Over 12 lakh candidates applied
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Application end date
Wed, 8 Jul, 2026Archived 27 Aug 2026
Last date for online application
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026Final deadline for completing application form and fee payment
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Notification released
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Official notification PDF released on 18th June 2026
Archived 23 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Online registration started on June 18, 2026
Archived 13 Aug 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Online registration began on June 18, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Notification released
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 for 1,500 PO vacancies
Archived 26 Aug 2026
Online application start
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Archived 26 Aug 2026
Notification released
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Advertisement No. CRPD/PO/2026-27/09 for 1,500 PO vacancies
Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application start date
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026Archived 27 Aug 2026
Application portal opening (tentative)
Sun, 31 May, 2026Online registration window begins on SBI careers portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Expected notification release
Tue, 26 May, 2026Official recruitment notification with vacancy details typically published
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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